Story by Introducing the 2026 Post-Tribune Softball All-Area Team Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 1:25 PM UTC Seven players from Class 4A state champion Lake Central, five players from Crown Point and four players from Class 3A state c... See more
Story by A 2-way star for state champion Lake Central, Maddie Such is the 2026 Post-Tribune Softball Player of the Year Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune Thu, June 25, 2026 at 11:48 AM UTC · 7 min read Lake Central junior pitcher Maddie Such has wanted to ... See more
Story by Lake Central’s Tyler Thuftedal begins ‘feeling like myself’ again. That won’t change after his playoff debut. Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune Thu, May 28, 2026 at 12:21 PM UTC · 4 min read Lake Central senior first baseman Tyler Thuftedal is pea... See more
Story by When opportunity finally knocks, River Forest senior Macario Ramirez is ready. ‘He’s bought in since day one.’ Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune Thu, May 14, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC River Forest senior Macario Ramirez’s perseverance is paying dividends... See more
Story by Michael Osipoff’s top 10 softball teams and 25 players to watch in Northwest Indiana for the 2026 season Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune Tue, March 24, 2026 at 2:25 PM UTC · 5 min read Postseason contenders abound in Northwest Indiana, beginning... See more
