In the latest Talking Preps podcast, Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque turn up some noteworthy 2-0 starts at Irondale, Centennial, Holy Angels and elsewhere that don't appear to be flukes. And share a little volleyball, soccer and girls' tennis love.

This week's Talking Preps podcast analyzes week one football, looks ahead to this week's games and recaps national acclaim for speedy state runners and talented soccer teams.

Star Tribune staff writers David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen break down opening night and the season ahead in the school year's first Talking Preps podcast.

In the latest Talking Preps podcast, the Star Tribune's David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen recap Marshall golfer Kaylee Gossen's stand-up actions after a scoring mistake and preview the crush of spring state tournaments this month.

In the latest Talking Preps podcast, David La Vaque and Paul Klauda take up Chip Scoggins' report on the rise of Minnesota as a basketball state, True Team team, state tennis and a football coach running for high office.

In the latest Talking Preps podcast, David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen step through recently approved prep sports changes, preview the True Team track state meet, and riff on rankings and tweets as news.

In the new Talking Preps podcast, hear about a record-setting long jump, a Minnetonka golfer trying to qualify for the U.S. Open and maybe the best prep softball team in state history.

In the latest Talking Preps, Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque discuss Sam Carlson's chances, local fallout of the UND women's hockey situation, two-piece wrestling uniforms and the latest from lacrosse.

In the latest Talking Preps podcast, the Star Tribune's David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen set up the Hamline Elite Meet lineup, an unusual no-prelims meet featuring top athletes in every event.

In the latest Talking Preps podcast, the Star Tribune's David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen discuss legacies, discus throws and top performers in golf and softball.