With the game on the line, Coach Patton asked who wanted to take the last-second shot, and Aidan Dilosa didn’t hesitate. “I raised my hand because I felt really good. I knew I was going to make...

From waking up bright and early for practice, to long hours of conditioning. Wrestling is a sport that takes grit and determination. Both of those qualities are shown on the mat through seniors Matthew...

With years in the making, a new sport emerges here at MHS. After two years as an emerging sport, the first official IHSAA-sanctioned season just began for the girls wrestling team. As the brand new addition...

Coming off of a big game against Valpo and a nine-game winning streak, Merrillville prepares for Warsaw, as they approach their Semi-State game Friday. Seniors John Peters and Adam Camphor go in-depth...

As the girls' basketball team prepares for another competitive season, the focus isn’t just on skills, strategy and winning games — it's also on the traditions and team-building activities that help...

Netflix has released two documentaries following the NFL top receivers with the most yards for the 2023 season and five of the NBA’s best players . Both documentaries showcase not only the physical,...

As another successful football season at Merrillville High School comes to a close, recognizing the team’s methods is a must. Though the skills of the players are always in the spotlight, the football...

While watching a Friday night football game it may look like senior John Peters never leaves the field. Between playing defense and offense Peters is all over. “I enjoy football to a certain point,”...

As the girls volleyball team heads for their postseason, their preparation has already begun. Studying film to analyze where they struggled and where they were successful. Then going on to practice and...

Although the girls soccer season ended recently with a Sectional loss to Valparaiso, the time had special meaning for three seniors -- Kailey Wise, Yaretzi Carrillo and Shanaya Thomas who experienced it...

Sports season is here, and all student-athletes are working really hard around this time to compete, go to state, and really put forth their best effort in different games.        While these...

At the early age of 9 years old, Coach Adam Kessler began his strength training journey. With the help of his father, he gained a big head start using 4-inch movements and 5-pound dumbbells for his routine...