Catching up with James Hurst

Posted Dec 13, 2009
It's not often an offensive lineman gets skill-position attention. But that's what happened on the Westside, as Plainfield senior/University of North Carolina recruit James Hurst won the 2009 All-West Player of the Year after opening holes (and closing them, on the defensive side) for the 8-4 Quakers. Here's a quick Q&A with the soon-to-be former Quaker, who is about ready to graduate and start his college career. (Indianapolis Star)

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