Northridge girls basketball's faith carries program deep in postseason and life

LAPORTE ― Gratitude was the only thing left to reflect on for Northridge girls basketball after falling in the Class 4A IHSAA semi-state semifinal against McCutcheon, 76-59, Saturday, Feb. 21. One loss to McCutcheon couldn't compare to the agony and resilience Northridge faced throughout 2025-26. Northridge (20-8) lost two of its first three games to start the year. Doubt had crept into the culture of the locker room. That's when coach Doug Springer brought the team together for a meeting following his team's 57-36 loss to Norwell on Nov. 15 after playing Chesterton and Homestead. "We were at the lowest of lows," Springer said. "At that point, we were at a crossroads. We could either come...