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    Players Only 06 - 11 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023


    The final show of the 2022-23 season! Matt and Ryan talk about the year in its entirety, as well as some ChatGPT-generated nicknames and next year's reclassifications. It was a great year!

    Players Only 06 - 04 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023


    In the second-to-last show of the year, Matt and Ryan discuss the ten Section III teams remaining in the state playoffs. They are also joined by Liam Burns of West Genesee boys' lacrosse.

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    Players Only 05 - 28 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023


    It's Championship Week! Matt and Ryan break down all four Section III sports that will be decided in the upcoming week of action,

    Players Only 05 - 21 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023


    Matt and Ryan preview the boys' and girls' lacrosse playoff pictures, and some bold predictions were made!

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023


    Matt and Ryan break down the Section III baseball field heading into the final week of regular season action, and they are joined by Luke Boule of the Christian Brothers Academy baseball team.

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    Players Only 05 - 07 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023


    Matt and Ryan discuss what's happening in Section III sports (including some boys' tennis!), and they're joined by Southern Hills lacrosse goalie Kiera Reed.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023


    Matt and Ryan are joined by Adam Rayfield of Marcellus lacrosse, and they discuss the sports landscape around Section III!

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    Players Only 04 - 23 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023


    Matt and Ryan discuss a variety of sports, including softball and track & field! They are also joined by Anna Cavotta of Chittenango softball.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023


    Matt and Ryan discuss girls' lacrosse, and are joined by Mia Berthoff of the Liverpool girls' lacrosse team. They also talk about some hot-button issues going on right now in Section III.

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    Players Only 04 - 02 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023


    On today's show, Matt talks with Ryan while he is in South Carolina about Section III Boy's Lacrosse previews for Classes A and B, then Matt finishes the preview with Classes C and D, as well as a having a chat with Owen Salanger of the Liverpool boys lacrosse team.

    Players Only 03 - 26 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023


    Matt and Ryan preview the upcoming baseball season, and they are joined by Fayetteville-Manlius ace Max Danaher!

    Players Only 03 - 19 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023


    As winter sports season wraps up, Matt and Ryan discuss the final basketball team remaining in the state tournament, as well as the girls' basketball MVPs. They are joined by 3-sport athlete Logan Cookinham of Poland!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023


    Matt and Ryan discuss how Section III is doing in the state playoffs, and they are joined by Shawn Mayes & Kam Langdon of Westhill basketball!

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    Players Only 03 - 5-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023


    It's March Madness for high schools sports! Matt and Ryan recap the Girls Basketball Sectional Championships and preview the Boys Basketball Championship Games.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023


    Today was a hockey show! Matt and Ryan discuss the upcoming Boys Ice Hockey Sectional Championship games, and we are joined by Quinn Wimer of CBA/JD hockey.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023


    On this week's edition of Players Only, Matt talks about the Section III Boys Ice Hockey and Boys Basketball tournaments, as well as having a chat with Maggie Trinkaus of the Utica-Notre Dame Girls Basketball team.

    Players Only 02 - 12 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023


    The playoffs begin this week for ice hockey and basketball in Section III! Matt and Ryan talk about the potential playoff fields in both boys ice hockey and girls basketball, along with a chat with Andrew Benedict of Cicero North Syracuse.

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    Players Only 02 - 05 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023


    Matt and Ryan are joined by ESM volleyball star Natalie Peterson, and they discuss the Wrestling sectionals as well as some boys basketball!

    Players Only 01 - 29 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023


    Matt and Ryan discuss the playoff outlook of boys basketball and ice hockey as we near the end of the regular season! Also discuss some wrestling and the games to keep an eye on for this upcoming week.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023


    Matt and Ryan are joined by Liverpool star Andreo Ash as we discuss Section III basketball, hockey, and more!

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    Players Only 01 - 15 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023


    Matt and Ryan talk boys and girls basketball, as well as 3 games you can't miss on the Section III slate this upcoming week. They are also joined by JD-CBA swimmer Mark Bratslavsky!

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    Players Only 01 - 08 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023


    So long, 2022! Hello, 2023! Today, Ryan and Matt talk about Section III boys basketball and boys ice hockey, along with an interview with Rick O and Lisa Matto about mental health in high school sports.

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    Players Only 12 - 18 - 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022


    Our last show before a two week hiatus for Christmas and New Years! This week, Matt and Ryan talk Section III boys and girls basketball, along with an in studio interview with Sydney Nesci from the Cicero-North Syracuse Girls Basketball team.

    Players Only 11 - 27 - 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022


    This week, Matt and Ryan talk about the NYSPHSAA Football Playoffs and preview the 2022-2023 Section III Boys Basketball season. Also, Amya McLeod from the Rome Free Academy Girls Basketball team joins the guys to talk about the upcoming season as well.

    On The Block On Demand 11-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022


    Brent starts things off discussing what can be taken away from Syracuse basketball's week in Brooklyn, then makes his weekly over and under picks for Syracuse football.

    On The Block On Demand 11-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022


    Brent Axe explains why it just feels right that Syracuse is taking on St. John's later tonight. Also on On The Block, how the game vs. Richmond could be a confidence boost and the Blindside with Matt Watling.

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    Felisha Legette-Jack "On The Block" 11-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022


    Syracuse women's basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack joins Brent Axe to discuss her team's spirits following their first loss of the season, the Orange's Thanksgiving plans, and more.

    Ian McIntyre "The 315" 11-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022


    Syracuse men's soccer head coach Ian McIntyre joins Brian Higgins to discuss a huge NCAA Tournament opening round win and to preview a revenge game against Cornell this Sunday.

    Keeping Up With The 315 11-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022


    Brian Higgins starts the show recapping last night's Syracuse men's basketball win over Richmond and what it means moving forward. Then, he reacts to one of Jim Boeheim's comments about a freshman who had his best game in Orange last night. Later, Brian looks at what could have been with last night's Syracuse women's basketball loss and what is coming up for the men's team, a game with St. Johns tonight.

    30 Minutes In Orange Nation 11-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022


    Steve and Paulie start the show staying honest and realistic after a close win over Richmond last night. Then, hear from a couple of passionate Orange basketball fans with a game against St. Johns tonight. Later, the guys make their ACC/NFL picks with three Thanksgiving games on the slate.

    On The Block On Demand 11-21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022


    Brent Axe kicks off the show wondering if this is as good as it gets when it comes to Syracuse football. Then, he looks at the team's depth and whether he expects it to get better or worse in the offseason.

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    Keeping Up With The 315 11-21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022


    Brian Higgins starts the show with the good and the bad from Syracuse's 45-35 loss to Wake Forest. Then, Brian reacts to Coach Babers' explanation for a questionable decision late in the game. Later, Brian turns his attention to basketball as the team has a quick turnaround with a game tonight against Richmond.

    30 Minutes In Orange Nation 11-21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022


    Steve Infanti is joined by Brian Higgins while Paulie is in Brooklyn for the Empire Classic. The guys start off with their reactions to another brutal Syracuse football loss and how important the BC game is now. Later, they give their takeaways from the men's basketball team's win over Northeastern. Later, Voice of the Spiders Bob Black joins to preview Syracuse-Richmond tonight.

    Players Only 11 - 20 - 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022


    Happy (early) Thanksgiving from Matt and Ryan! This week, we talk about the remaining Section III teams in the NYSPHSAA Football Championships, as well as talking with head coach Troy Washington of the Phoenix Girls Basketball team and Christian Cain of the West Genesee boys basketball team.

    On The Block On Demand 11-18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022


    Brent Axe gives his five keys to victory for the Orange against the Demon Deacons. Later, he gives his best bets for the weekend in the Pick Six.

    Newhouse At Night Takeover 11-18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022


    Newhouse At Night takes over the ESPN Syracuse airwaves on a Friday, featuring an Oswego Invasion: - Bryce Gelman and Josh Golden discuss Syracuse football - Jake Gourwitz and Josh Golden look at the future of the men's basketball season - Jack Gordon and Andrew Della Piana preview Syracuse-Northeastern - The Oswego Invasion of Luke Owens and Matt Watling react to Twitter trolls after the NFL moved the Bills-Browns game to Detroit

    On The Block On Demand 11-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022


    Brent gives you the one word that connects the issues that both Syracuse football and men's basketball are dealing with. Later, Josh and Jordan join Brent for the Mount Rushmore Draft of Holidays.

    Jim Boeheim "Orange Nation" 11-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022


    Syracuse men's basketball Head Coach Jim Boeheim joins Orange Nation on his 78th birthday to discuss how the team can right the ship after losing to Colgate for a second straight season.

    30 Minutes In Orange Nation 11-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022


    Steve and Paulie start the show with their reactions to Syracuse men's basketball's loss to Colgate and sound thoughts from Coach Boeheim himself from last night's Boeheim Show before hearing from a regular caller. Later, the birthday boy himself joins the show to discuss how his team can right the ship.

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    Newhouse At Night 11-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022


    Jack Gordon and Andrew Della Piana start the show with a conversation with Syracuse men's basketball freshman Justin Taylor. Then, Johnny Gadamowitz and Jake Gourwitz wrestle with the reality that was the Colgate game last night, and whether there is any reason to worry this early in the season.

    On The Block On Demand 11-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022


    Brent Axe starts the show discussing Syracuse's ugly loss to Colgate last night, and why it shouldn't send you into panic mode. Then, Brent reacts to some people on Twitter who were in panic mode.

    Keeping Up With The 315 11-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022


    Brian Higgins dissects last night's loss to Colgate. Also on the show, Brian falls into a Syracuse-Colgate rabbit hole, reacts to Syair Torrence's commitment to Syracuse and runs the Two-Minute Drill with Caleb Okechukwu.

    On The Block On Demand 11-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022


    Brent Axe previews Syracuse's game vs. Colgate and explains why the men's basketball team may have a tough time against the Raiders. Also On The Block, hear from Garrett Shrader on the offense.

    Felisha Legette-Jack "On The Block" 11-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022


    Head coach of the Syracuse women's basketball team Felisha Legette-Jack joins Brent Axe to recap last night's win vs. Binghampton, how the team is continuing to gel and create its own energy.

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    Keeping Up With The 315 11-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022


    Brian Higgins opens The 315 looking at tonight's game vs. Colgate and how man vs. zone defense may come into the play. Also on the show, The Wheel of Sound featuring Matt Langel of Colgate and Jordan Raanan of ESPN joins the show.

    30 Minutes In Orange Nation 11-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022


    Steve and Paulie open the show with a big problem stemming from Monday Night Football last night. Then, they discuss how important tonight's game is for Syracuse men's basketball with other ACC teams losing early on. Later, Colgate men's basketball Head Coach Matt Langel joins the guys to preview the game.

    On The Block On Demand 11-14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022


    Brent discusses what's left in the season for the Orange with two games remaining. Later, he does a dramatic reading of some of your best tweets from the weekend.

    Ian McIntyre "On The Block" 11-14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022


    Ian McIntyre, head coach for Syracuse men's soccer, joins Brent to discuss the team's wild run to an ACC title and preview the NCAA tournament.

    Keeping Up With The 315 11-14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022


    Brian Higgins starts the show discussing the most important position in team sports and how it impacted Syracuse in the 38-3 loss to FSU. Then, Brian takes a second to acknowledge the UVA community after this weekend's tragedy. Later, a look at two Syracuse University sports that deserve recognition.

    30 Minutes In Orange Nation 11-14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022


    Steve and Paulie discuss the bigger issues with Syracuse football which were highlighted by a 38-3 loss to Florida State. Later, the guys give their thoughts on the NFL game of the season, a game that Steve Infanti was in attendance for, the Vikings 33-30 OT win over the Bills.

    Players Only 11 - 13 - 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022


    Matt and Ryan talk about the Section III Football Playoffs, as well as discussing the remaining Section III teams in boys and girls soccer. They also talk with Jared Bilinski, the star running back at Dolgeville High School.

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