Michael Osipoff
chicagotribune.com
Chesterton, IN, United States
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Valparaiso’s Isaac Siewin can’t be overlooked anymore. The longtime productive player has become ‘the guy.’
Senior forward Isaac Siewin has become the centerpiece for Valparaiso, leading the team with 18 goals and seven assists. → Read More
Giovani Bailey-Hannah’s move outside is big for Hammond Central. The 5-foot-7 linebacker leads Indiana in sacks.
Hammond Central’s Giovani Bailey-Hannah downplays his physical gifts. But the outside linebacker has always been a student of the game. → Read More
Kevin Corcoran tries to be an example for Illiana Christian to ‘play the right way.’ He plays quite well too.
Webster recruit Kevin Corcoran, who has a 1.40 ERA, has taken on more responsibility as his Illiana Christian career winds down. → Read More
Florida commit Gabi Comia, among nation’s top recruits, is ‘hard to defend.’ Hanover Central is hard to beat.
Junior shortstop Gabi Comia entered Tuesday hitting .727 with three homers, 25 RBIs and 10 stolen bases for undefeated Hanover Central. → Read More
‘A lot to love about Libby’: In front of family and friends, Libby Kreykes comes through for Illiana Christian
With her mother and grandfather on the coaching staff, Illiana Christian catcher Libby Kreykes is making a name for herself. → Read More
Michael Osipoff’s softball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana
Lake Central is No. 1 as conference rivals Illiana Christian and Hanover Central move up Michael Osipoff’s softball rankings. → Read More
Munster’s Char Lorenz learns to accept failure. The Louisville recruit knows it’s part of the game — and life.
Munster’s Char Lorenz, who has a pretty clear vision of her post-playing future, has maintained perspective about her opportunities. → Read More
Virginia recruit Isaac VanderWoude takes next step for Illiana Christian: ‘It’s him not being in his own head’
Isaac VanderWoude has impressed teammate Kevin Corcoran while leading Illiana Christian in home runs, RBIs, runs scored and steals. → Read More
Michael Osipoff’s baseball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana
Mason Barth powers No. 2 Andrean while Munster returns to Michael Osipoff’s Northwest Indiana baseball rankings. → Read More
Highland’s Jason Bogner loves his coach. John Bogner knows the feeling. ‘We only get 18 summers with our kids.’
Highland coach John Bogner is trying to appreciate the moments spent with his son Jason, whose older brother missed his senior season. → Read More
Michael Osipoff’s top 10 baseball teams and 25 players to watch in Northwest Indiana for the 2023 season
Josh Adamczewski is one of three Division I recruits in the infield for Lake Central, which has the potential to make a deep run. → Read More
Gary’s Johnell Davis carries Florida Atlantic to 1st Sweet 16: ‘He’s been working toward this his whole life’
Gary’s Johnell Davis, a 21st Century graduate, set an NCAA Tournament record in Florida Atlantic’s win against Fairleigh Dickinson. → Read More
Low-key Kyle Kirkham is highly productive for LaPorte. But the senior guard’s impact goes deeper, as he is learning.
Kirkham, who averages a team-high 13.3 points, has been a key factor in LaPorte’s path back to winning ways. Kids look up to him too. → Read More
Washington Township senior Addie Graf won’t forget the road she has traveled. A tattoo reminds her.
Graf missed the end of last season but has returned to form for the Senators, who have big ambitions with her back on the court. → Read More
Michael Osipoff’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana
Lilly Toppen reaches a career milestone as No. 5 Kankakee Valley earns a key win against a conference rival. → Read More
Maurion Turks keeps making hustle plays for Lake Station — with a torn ACL. The senior is ‘the heartbeat of our team.’
Turks, who pushes onward while wearing a brace, is planning to have surgery after what he hopes is a historically long season. → Read More
Michael Osipoff’s boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana
Jason Kobe delivers a big game for Marquette, while Munster, Portage and Michigan City all rise in the top 10. → Read More
‘A really big jump’: Mya-Lee Jackson’s diligence made her a starter for Merrillville. Circumstances push her to be more.
A first-year starter, Jackson has been thrust into the spotlight as the clear-cut focal point amid a series of significant injuries. → Read More
Akaoma Odeluga’s father tells stories about Dennis Rodman. The Munster senior rebounds like she learned a few things.
Odeluga, whose brother Kenenna plays football at Illinois, leads the state in rebounding, according to MaxPreps. → Read More
Michael Osipoff’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana
Indiana State recruit Asia Donald entered Thursday averaging 32.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.0 steals for No. 6 Hobart. → Read More