Preston Harvey

Sports teams often function like a family - built on specific roles, chemistry, and personal sacrifice in pursuit of a common goal. For Pleasure Ridge Park freshman Michael Thomas, volleyball became exactly that: a place of belonging, growth, and perseverance."I love every single person on the team," he said. "I found a whole new friend group, whole new people to respect and talk to about different things.

Jacob Abel is back at the Indianapolis 500 after being bumped from the starting field last year as a rookie, but this time the journey means even more.For the first time in the IndyCar Series, Abel is competing alongside his father, Bill Abel, and Abel Motorsports - making this year's attempt a true family affair.Jacob said returning with the team that has been such a big part of his career has made the experience feel different this time around."It's been a team that I worked with for a very...