In the Sports & Clubs in Northern Indiana series, we are touching on a lot of different sports and clubs: some well-known ones, some that are moving up on the spectrum, and much more.
Take a look below at the articles in the series out so far!
Sports:
Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Girls Tennis
As the seasons unfold, Girls Tennis teams are gearing up across the state. While the boys' season kicks off in the fall and the girls' season commences in spring, students and coaches alike eagerly anticipate what lies ahead. They await the development of team camaraderie and unity, as well as the blossoming of friendships, throughout the season.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Boys Volleyball
In Northern Indiana, Boys Volleyball is a developing sport that is only going to get stronger.
Boys Volleyball started in the area in late 2022 as tryouts and teams began to form. These boys compete in a league called the Indiana Boys Volleyball Coaches Association (IBVCA). This league controls the standings and rules within the region.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Unified Track & Field
Unified Track & Field has been steadily gaining momentum in Northern Indiana, uniting students across ability levels to compete, connect, and celebrate the power of inclusive athletics. Launched under the guidance of the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), this unique program merges students with intellectual disabilities—referred to as athletes—and students without disabilities—known as partners—into a single team that competes without distinction.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Softball
As the 2025 high school softball season approaches, Northern Indiana teams are gearing up for another exciting year of competition. With returning powerhouses, rising young stars, and championship aspirations, fans can expect thrilling action on the diamond.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Baseball
As the 2025 high school baseball season gets underway, Northern Indiana is poised to have a lot of talent yet again. With a strong group of college-bound athletes, this year’s campaign promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. Here’s what to expect from a few of Northern Indiana’s top teams and players.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Boys & Girls Tennis
Tennis has steadily grown into a powerhouse sport across Northern Indiana, with schools consistently producing top-tier talent. As the 2025 spring season approaches, teams across the Region are gearing up for another year of fierce competition. From Chesterton High School to Munster High School and all other schools in between, each program brings unique strengths and storylines to the court.
Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Track & Field
The 2025 Northern Indiana Boys and Girls Track and Field season is set to begin soon, with schools across Northern Indiana preparing for another competitive year.
The IHSAA sports calendar marks February 17 as the first official practice date, with the first contests scheduled for March 3. The Sectional meets will occur on May 22, and Regionals will occur on May 29, culminating in the State finals on June 6.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Gymnastics
Sports all across Northern Indiana continue to blossom and grow into something incredible, and gymnastics is one of those sports that continues to succeed.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Hockey
Hockey is a staple throughout the United States, especially in Northern Indiana. Kids pick up their skates at a young age hoping to make it in the big leagues with their skill and wit. Giving kids the chance to hone those skills is what all the youth programs and high school teams do for boys and girls alike.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Girls Wrestling
Girls' high school wrestling in Northern Indiana has experienced significant growth in recent years, with increased participation and the establishment of official tournaments.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Bowling
High school bowling is a prominent and growing sport in Northern Indiana, with numerous schools participating in organized leagues and achieving notable success. The Lakeshore Indiana High School Bowling Conference (Lakeshore IHSB) encompasses several schools in the Region, including Valparaiso High School, Michigan City High School, Munster High School, Lowell High School, Wheeler High School, and La Porte High School.
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Clubs:
Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Science Olympiad
In recent years, Science Olympiad has become an increasingly valuable educational program in Northern Indiana, fostering a deep passion for STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—among students, problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration through engaging, team-based competitions across various scientific disciplines. Through engaging, team-based competitions across various scientific disciplines, schools and districts have recognized the program’s value in preparing students for future academic and career success, as participation expands throughout the region.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Robotics
Northern Indiana has long been known for its industrial strength, but a new wave of innovation has been sweeping across the area in recent years: robotics. From classrooms to manufacturing floors, robotics is reshaping the landscape offering new opportunities for education, industry, and community growth.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Spell Bowl
Spelling Bowl clubs across Northern Indiana high schools are gaining momentum as students embrace academic competition with enthusiasm and discipline. From Chesterton High School to Hobart High School to Penn High School to Goshen High School, high school students are not only learning to master language but are also building confidence, teamwork, and a love for precision.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: Speech & Debate
Speech and Debate programs in Northern Indiana continue to thrive in the 2024–2025 season. They offer high school students valuable opportunities to develop public speaking, critical thinking, research, and leadership skills. Northern Indiana has several outstanding high school teams, including Chesterton High School, which has long earned national recognition for its success.
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Sports and Clubs in Northern Indiana: ESports
Esports has experienced significant growth in Northwest Indiana high schools, providing students with opportunities to develop teamwork, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Several organizations and institutions have been instrumental in fostering this expansion.