Lake Central’s Liana Navarro began playing soccer when she was 6 years old. It was her whole world. Then it all came crashing down.

Defending conference champions Crown Point and Munster will try to fend off a top 10 full of challengers.

Andrean outside hitter Aleece Ehler racked up 298 digs, 196 kills and 57 aces during her impressive freshman season.

Duneland Athletic Conference rivals Crown Point and Chesterton will rely on veteran players who met in a regional final last year.

Lake Central quarterback Wes Lalich showed glimpses of his ability last year in limited snaps behind then-senior Cameron Reddick.

Hobart’s Cameron Guess, who has grown 4 inches and gained 25 pounds since last season, makes things happen with the ball.

The Duneland Athletic Conference and the Northwest Crossroads Conference look highly competitive again after three teams tied for first place in each one last season.