Highland junior Ethan Churilla has seen an uptick in college recruiting after finishing third at the state meet in both the 50 and 100 free to earn the honor as 2017-18 Post-Tribune Boys Swimmer of the Year. It was a culmination of years of training dating to the age-group level.

The standout leaders have been different. The uniforms have changed. Two things have remained consistent, however, as Chesterton won 20 consecutive sectional titles and became the pre-eminent team in Northwest Indiana with four state titles: 2017-18 Post-Tribune Boys Coach of the Year Kevin Kinel and his water show. Sports