For the first time in Duneland Athletic Conference (DAC) history, both the girl’s and boy’s track and field team both won DAC championships in the same year. They followed up that achievement with...

The girls track team has officially cemented themselves into Merrillville Pirate history, winning the DAC title for the first time in 26 years.  The girls also won the Sectional title, while shattering...

Senior Elani Alverez may be a multi-sport athlete, having participated in volleyball, wrestling and softball in her time here at Merrillville High School. However, she had to make a choice that seemed...

When she was younger, Corynn Morgan missed a lot of fun events with friends because she was focused on gymnastics. However, the dedication and sacrifices paid off. “I’ve made a lot of friends, a...

Most freshmen are still adjusting to the speed and pressure of high school athletics. But for freshman pitcher Evan Goodwin, the transition has been anything but ordinary. Already competing against some...

Whenever one of the gymnasts perfects a routine or hits a routine, the entire team rushes up to congratulate them. These are Senior Corynn Morgan’s favorite moments. After taking the reins last year,...

Merrillville's very own Charisma ‘Izzy’ Lawrence finished first place in her weight class at the IHSAA State finals. Making her a state champion. She walked in that morning motivated with a plan.  “I...

Living her entire life in Jamaica, Jaeda James had decided it was time for a change. Crossing over 1,500 miles, she went to Indiana. Stepping off her plane, Jaeda was filled with excitement about living...

The Merrillville-Pirates won their first Semi-State championship in school history with a 41-14 victory over Concord High School. The Pirates will face New Palestine at 7 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium in...

For the past two Semi-States, the team has had to pack up,  hit the road and play in front of their opponent's fans in unfamiliar territory. This year will be different. On Friday, the team will face...

Senior Jac’Quarius (JQ) Johnson and Junior Cameron Jordan have turned into a dual threat on the football field. From mentorship, to friendship, to now working alongside each other, they have paved the...

Junior runner Amity Lauzon made school history this season by breaking the girls cross country record with an impressive time of 18:53, cementing her place as one of the program’s top athletes. She also...