JIM HUNSLEY: Coasting not an option for Valpo senior golfers

The starting rotation for Valparaiso's boys golf team mainly originates from a list of six seniors, and none of them seem to be taking off their final season of prep golf.

JIM HUNSLEY: Coach 'D' springs for volleyball

Kelly Dickensheets is coaching the state's top-ranked volleyball program for the first time in her extensive career, a position that seemed impossible a year ago.

JIM HUNSLEY: Chesterton heats up in cool temperatures

Chesterton's LouAnn Hopson, like most area coaches this spring, was concerned how the colder preseason temperatures would affect her softball club.

JIM HUNSLEY: Gymnastics regional a state finals preview

Friday's Valparaiso Regional is little more than a warmup for the gymnastics state finals.

JIM HUNSLEY: Chesterton boys swimmers best in program history?

Less than a month after predicting Chesterton would win the program's third boys swimming state title, I don't mind jumping ahead of myself again.

JIM HUNSLEY: Aguilera wants to extend Boone Grove's season

Paige Aguilera's competitive basketball career is quickly nearing its end, while her collegiate athletic endeavor is in its infancy stage.

JIM HUNSLEY: Title hopes strong for Chesterton boys swimmers

The state swimming and diving finals are almost a month away, but I don't think it's too early to make a prediction.

JIM HUNSLEY: PCC tourney title not a given for S.C. girls

South Central's girls basketball team appears to be in position for the program's first Porter County Conference Tournament crown.

JIM HUNSLEY: State swim polls bring authenticity to rankings

Debates about sports rankings can bring some of the most volatile discussions. College football's Bowl Championship Series has normally been a hot-button topic for fans. At the local level, I've received my fair share of questions about the prep polls I help produce.

JIM HUNSLEY: Coroses look forward to the New Year

This year has been very trying for Westville eighth-grader Jimmy Coros and his family.

JIM HUNSLEY: Kraushaar strikes gold with bowling committment

The fall national signing day was two weeks ago, but I feel Paige Kraushaar's commitment is worth a well-deserved second look.

JIM HUNSLEY: Bush embraces the college game at PNC

Matt Bush doesn't mince words. He's a confident guy who's sure of his abilities as a basketball coach.

JIM HUNSLEY: Area soccer season has highs and lows

The 2012 area prep soccer season is over, and I believe its premature conclusion can be viewed as a disappointing ending.

JIM HUNSLEY: Team chemistry crucial to Valpo soccer team's success

A few minutes after winning the Class 2A Valparaiso Sectional title, the host Vikings boys soccer team posed for a photo.

JIM HUNSLEY: Grassel impresses on, off golf course

Kelly Grassel made history Saturday afternoon at the IHSAA girls golf state finals, but that moment has hardly consumed the Chesterton senior.

JIM HUNSLEY: Postseason golf format could be flawed

Beechwood Golf Course isn't the site for Saturday's girls golf regional, a fact that is up for debate with some local coaches.

JIM HUNSLEY: Coaching stability possible for Wheeler soccer

I guess I'm pretty fortunate, playing a high school sport with just one head coach.

JIM HUNSLEY: Valpo soccer team scores with volunteer activity

Valparaiso boys soccer coach Danny Jeftich is understandably busy during his prep season, but he and his team have still found time for a local volunteer project.