http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com Latest news from the Chicago Sun-Times - High School Sports en-us webmaster@suntimes.com (Editor) Newspapers http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/csp/cms/sites/YourSeason/assets/img/logo.gif http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com 84 34 30 Copyright 2013 LAPORTE — Kyle Meihofer recovered in style. The No. 1 golfer for Valparaiso High School, who played through his last two matches while fighting mononucleosis, was in state championship form Friday at the LaPorte Golf Regional, shooting an even-par 72. That was good enough to help lead the Vikings to the fifth regional title for coach Wayne Lichtenberger. They finished with a … ]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:30:09 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/13067471-393/boys-golf-kyle-meihofer-recovers-leads-valparaiso-to-regional-crown.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/13067471-393/boys-golf-kyle-meihofer-recovers-leads-valparaiso-to-regional-crown.html
PORTAGE — Just before the final race of the Duneland Athletic Conference boys track meet, Lake Central senior twins Isiah and Issac Duggan knew the fate of a league championship would come down to their performances. Although Valparaiso was announced as the leader throughout the Wednesday finals, Lake Central pulled slightly ahead in the points column before the finale. A win in … ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 22:18:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/12435016-393/boys-track-lake-central-edges-valparaiso-for-dac-crown.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/12435016-393/boys-track-lake-central-edges-valparaiso-for-dac-crown.html … ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 22:40:57 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/12284701-393/story.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/12284701-393/story.html BOYS TRACK DAC powers Valpo, Portage clash today Bragging rights in the Duneland will be at stake today when Valparaiso travels to Portage for a 4:30 p.m., dual meet. The Vikings are 6-0 in the DAC, while Portage is 5-1. Also in the hunt and hoping for a title share is Lake Central (4-1), which is at Chesterton today for a double … ]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:56:15 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/12240259-393/timeout-track--field.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/12240259-393/timeout-track--field.html … ]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:10:37 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/11910795-393/boys-golf-valparaiso-wins-in-michigan-city-ryan-brinckman-wins-medalist-honors.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/11910795-393/boys-golf-valparaiso-wins-in-michigan-city-ryan-brinckman-wins-medalist-honors.html
The only debate left when discussing Morgan Algozine’s 2011-12 gymnastics season is what she plans to do as an encore. The Valparaiso junior reached the pinnacle of individual success this year by winning the all-around state championship. It was the 11th time a Valparaiso gymnast has won that award, and it earned her the nod as Post-Tribune Gymnast of the Year. “Morgan … ]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:01:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/11910450-393/girls-gymnastics-morgan-algozines-striving-for-perfection.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/11910450-393/girls-gymnastics-morgan-algozines-striving-for-perfection.html CHESTERTON — A fast start had a snowball effect for Valparaiso, which then buried its opponents under an avalanche of points at the Chesterton Sectional. The Vikings posted team scores over 28 in every event, capturing the sectional championship with an overall score of 113.375 — a season high for the team. Portage finished in second with a score of 110.925, while … ]]> Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:52:56 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/11050251-393/girls-gymnastics-morgan-algozine-valparaiso-cruise-to-title.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/11050251-393/girls-gymnastics-morgan-algozine-valparaiso-cruise-to-title.html
CHESTERTON — As another postseason arrives, the four-time defending state champs are on top of their game. Valparaiso’s score of 112.550 earned it the Duneland Athletic Conference meet crown, avenging last year’s defeat. Portage took second place with a score of 111.325, while Chesterton, last year’s DAC Meet champs, finished third with a 108.650. “I’m sure that was in the back of … ]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:34:27 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/10886563-393/gymnastics-vikings-take-back-title.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/10886563-393/gymnastics-vikings-take-back-title.html
This has already been a good winter for Dion Low, and he’s hoping it gets even better. The Valparaiso senior swimmer heads into this week’s LaPorte Sectional ranked among the state’s best in both the 200-yard individual medley (1 minute, 56.93 seconds; eighth) and the 100 breaststroke (58.96; seventh). Proud as he is of that, it might actually pale in comparison to … ]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:34:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/10674561-393/boys-swimming-ready-to-finish-in-style.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/10674561-393/boys-swimming-ready-to-finish-in-style.html
Valparaiso girls cross country coach Karen DeVries was becoming more antsy and apprehensive with each passing day. DeVries was experiencing a myriad of emotions concerning the health of her three senior runners. Her daughter, Katelyn, along with teammates Lauren Bigger, and Tricia Joll, were recovering from stress fractures that had sidelined them since the start of summer. Joll was released by her … ]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:11:16 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/9127424-393/girls-cross-country-despite-injuries-valpo-coach-led-team-to-third-place-finish.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/9127424-393/girls-cross-country-despite-injuries-valpo-coach-led-team-to-third-place-finish.html
TERRE HAUTE — To say it’s been an up-and-down season for the Valparaiso girls cross country team is a bit of an understatement. There were injuries to several runners, including a broken foot for No. 1 runner Katelyn DeVries and bilateral stress fractures in both shins for Patricia Joll. “All season we weren’t planning on running a full team until the postseason, … ]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:29:51 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/8498222-393/valparaiso-finishes-season-on-a-high-note.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/8498222-393/valparaiso-finishes-season-on-a-high-note.html
NEW CARLISLE — After a while it just becomes second nature. With two full campaigns against each other, Valparaiso’s Katelyn DeVries and LaPorte’s Elena Lancioni know how their meetings will play out. Things will be tight until the very end. Since Lancioni entered the scene as a freshman last year, the battle has been continuous. Especially when it matters most. Recently, Lancioni … ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 09:54:28 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/8240565-393/valpo-captures-sixth-straight-title.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/8240565-393/valpo-captures-sixth-straight-title.html
NEW CARLISLE — Many times over, Valparaiso’s Ahmad Aljobeh has placed high. At Saturday’s New Prarie Cross Country Regional, Aljobeh offered something else compelling, though. As the defending champ, Valparaiso may have entered as the favorite, but Aljobeh (the usual No. 1) hadn’t suited up for a race since before Labor Day. On that day he suffered a left ankle sprain, at … ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 09:54:27 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/8240481-393/valparaiso-repeats-as-champs.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/8240481-393/valparaiso-repeats-as-champs.html
ST. JOHN — Valparaiso’s Ari Coulopoulos had grown tired of seeing LaPorte’s Mitch Hubner finish ahead of him in every race. “I looked at him as the only guy in our DAC meet that was really threatening to me,’’ Coulopoulos said. “We were talking before the meet about how cool it would be if I could beat him. My teammates said I … ]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:00:04 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/8021448-393/cross-country-valparaiso-runs-to-dac-sweep.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/8021448-393/cross-country-valparaiso-runs-to-dac-sweep.html PORTAGE — If Valparaiso wants to extend its sectional winning streak to 16, the Vikings will have to go through this year’s sectional host to accomplish the feat, as both the Vikings and Portage advanced with 4-1 victories in the opening round of the Portage Sectional. “It’s always exciting to advance in the tournament,” said Valparaiso coach Tim Shideler after his team … ]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:06:32 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/7935988-393/vikings-host-indians-reach-final.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/valparaiso/other_sports/7935988-393/vikings-host-indians-reach-final.html