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Jacob Baranowski’s motivation tonight at the Valparaiso Regional might be different from most. The Highland senior distance runner is looking for personal bests and a ticket downstate. But those would be the means to an end: giving one of his biggest fans a chance to see him run one final high school race. Baranowski sports a shaved head in solidarity with his … ]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 22:52:48 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/12735966-393/boys-track-extra-motivation-for-highlands-jacob-baranowski.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/12735966-393/boys-track-extra-motivation-for-highlands-jacob-baranowski.html … ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 22:40:57 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/12284701-393/story.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/12284701-393/story.html WEST LAFAYETTE — Highland coach Adam Baez has used three different No. 1 doubles teams in as many matches this season. So far, no complaints. No. 11 Highland picked up a pair of wins on Saturday, defeating Lafayette Jeff, 5-0; and West Lafayette, 4-1. “We always kind of pride ourselves on playing doubles,” Baez said. “I’m really pleased with the pairings of … ]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:11:38 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/11776606-393/girls-tennis-highland-keeps-winning-while-testing-lineups.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/11776606-393/girls-tennis-highland-keeps-winning-while-testing-lineups.html
MICHIGAN CITY — After starting the day in fourth after two games, Highland caught fire in the Baker block of Saturday’s Michigan City Regional and qualified first for the final match. Then the Trojans, primarily made up of freshmen and sophomores, defeated Crown Point 343-318 to secure a sixth consecutive trip to semistate. “We might be young guys, but we’re really good,” said … ]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/10446933-393/boys-bowling-highland-earns-sixth-straight-semistate-trip.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/10446933-393/boys-bowling-highland-earns-sixth-straight-semistate-trip.html There isn’t a lot of breathing room among region girls swimming programs. The postseason begins early next month, and if Saturday’s Highland Invite is any indication, it’s going to awfully competitive. While Munster’s depth gave the Seahorses (327.5) the victory with only one first-place finish, a little more than 30 points separated them from fellow top-20 teams Chesterton (321.5) and Crown Point … ]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:58:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/9883897-401/munster-wins-highland-girls-swimming-invite.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/9883897-401/munster-wins-highland-girls-swimming-invite.html
HIGHLAND — It wasn’t one of those loud statement showings — the type of victory amplified by an assault of individual triumphs. In fact, the Munster boys swim team’s control of the field at Friday’s Highland Boys Invitational was taken through attrition. While fellow area forces Valparaiso and Highland were building up to four wins each, the Seahorses maintained a quiet surge … ]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:34:55 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/9735803-393/boys-swimming-no-star-power-needed-for-munster.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/9735803-393/boys-swimming-no-star-power-needed-for-munster.html
For a long time, the goal of the Highland boys swimming team was to grind away during the regular season with the goal of sneaking up on opponents at the end of the year. But there will be no flying under the radar this winter for the Trojans, who are primed for what could be a historic season. With returning state qualifiers … ]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:56:12 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/9269432-393/boys-swimming-highlands-terrific-trio.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/9269432-393/boys-swimming-highlands-terrific-trio.html
They didn’t start the season playing doubles together. But Aby Madrigal and Liz Quinn were the last team standing on Saturday at North Central High School. The Trojans captured the state championship with a resounding 6-2, 6-4 victory against Jasper sophomores Ashley Rogers and Elizabeth Theil. Madrigal, a sophomore, and Quinn, a senior, became just the second girls doubles team from the … ]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:43:14 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/5911564-393/highlands-madrigal-quinn-take-title.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/5911564-393/highlands-madrigal-quinn-take-title.html
HIGHLAND — Another classic girls tennis regional match. Another victory for Highland. The No. 2 doubles team of Meredith Garcia and Nikki Goodeve won the decisive match in a third-set tiebreaker as the Trojans edged Munster 3-2 in the semifinals of the Highland Regional on Tuesday. In last season’s championship match against the Mustangs, the Trojans had won 3-2 in a third-set tiebreaker … ]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 22:54:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/5577592-393/highland-earns-big-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/5577592-393/highland-earns-big-win.html HIGHLAND — While it’s always nice to have the top spot on the team and an even bigger reputation in the area, having fun is the real motive for Vanessa Madrigal. The Highland No. 1 singles standout is widely known in tennis circles throughout the area. Her undefeated record, including points in marquee matchups, surely contributes to that. And Saturday, at the … ]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:22:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/5121289-393/trojans-win-doubles-tourney.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/5121289-393/trojans-win-doubles-tourney.html CHESTERTON - With all of the grunts, screams and thwacking of tennis balls, the matchup was reminiscent of an Alfred Hitchcock flick. But nothing less should be expected when you have two of the region's premier players adding another chapter to their history. Highland sophomore Vani Madrigal vs. Chesterton junior Bobbi Modesto. Both are playmakers and both can sway their team's tempo. … ]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:16:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/4834239-393/highland-holds-court.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/4834239-393/highland-holds-court.html
Morton captured its first-ever tournament win at the Class 4A level with a 63-51 victory over Highland on Tuesday in the sectional opener at West Side. And in the process, the Governors avenged a heartbreaking two-point loss to the Trojans in last year's sectional opener. "We were up 15 points at halftime last year," Morton coach Robert Hall said. "Then we came … ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:46:03 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/4434336-393/morton-returns-favor-knocks-out-highland.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/highland/other_sports/4434336-393/morton-returns-favor-knocks-out-highland.html