SPORTS DIGEST: Crown Point volleyball player named to All-America team

Crown Point junior Elle Schara was named an American Volleyball Coaches Association Third Team All-American on Friday.

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Schara named All-American: Crown Point junior Elle Schara was named an American Volleyball Coaches Association Third Team All-American on Friday. The Bulldogs star and Times Player of the Year was among 121 nationwide to earn a spot on one of the three All-America teams. 1,762 players were nominated.

Schara is committed to play her collegiate volleyball at Purdue. PREP SPORTS NWI schools get AED grants: DeMotte Christian and West Side were among 24 Indiana high schools that will receive an AED from the IHSAA and IHSAA Foundation, the association announced on Friday. "The presence of an AED in each school at each athletic event could save the life of your child, your grandchild, or your neighbor's child," Phil Eskew, IHSAA Foundation Board Chair, said.



"It is imperative that schools are provided with support to improve the response time when seconds count." This is the first year the grant has been offered. MEN'S BASKETBALL VU picks up win: Valparaiso beat Lindenwood, 77-64, on Thursday night to improve to 2-2 on the young season.

The Beacons were led by Cooper Schwieger and his 22-point, 11-rebound double-double. Valparaiso junior Darius DeAveiro recorded the 300th assist of his college career as part of a nine-assist night for him in the victory..