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Varsity sports coverage from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Lone Star Varsity


    • Sep 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 106 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Lone Star Varsity Podcast Podcast

    Shawn Moran joins to Talk about District 2-5A Division 1 Highschool Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 16:38


    Amarillo Globe-News sports reporter Shawn Moran joins A-J's Stephen Garcia to discuss District 2-5A Division I play, which begins Thursday.

    The Bulldog's First Win with Jonathon Haddock

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 23:13


    Plainview football coach Johnathon Haddock joins Avalanche-Journal reporter Stephen Garcia to talk about the Bulldogs' first win. Garcia also looks back at Week 3.

    Littlefield football coach Jimmy Thomas joins Avalanche-Journal reporter Stephen Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 20:54


    First-year Littlefield football coach Jimmy Thomas joins Avalanche-Journal reporter Stephen Garcia to talk about the Wildcats' season-opening win and his return to the sideline.  

    High School Football - Week 1 Kick Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 23:53


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. joins new reporter Stephen Garcia to discuss the upcoming high school football season and the top matchups in Week 1.

    Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss Post and Kingdom Prep playing for state championships

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 61:23


    With four UIL and TAPPS area teams left, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss Post and Kingdom Prep playing for state championships this week. Dave Campbell Texas Football's Matt Stepp joins in the second part to give his input on Post's upcoming state title battle with Shiner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King talk about the five remaining football teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 63:36


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King talk about the five remaining football teams in the area and their upcoming games. Post coach Michael Pittman joins in the second segment to provide insight on the Antelopes' second straight undefeated run heading into Thursday's Class 2A, Division I state semifinal game against Crawford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King give an overview on the upcoming regular-season rematches

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 63:04


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King give an overview on the upcoming regular-season rematches, Coronado playing for a district title and Lubbock-Cooper's thrilling victory. Trinity Christian coach Kevin Spiller joins in the second segment to discuss the Lions' second-ever playoff win coinciding with the anniversary of his father's passing and facing off against district foe Lake Country again this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lone Star Varsity Podcast - Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss the remaining football and volleyball teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 55:04


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King talk discuss the remaining football and volleyball teams. Kingdom Prep coach Jeff Klein joins in the second segment to discuss the Warriors' Tuesday playoff game against Faustina and how they've fared this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King highlight the latest happenings in cross country, volleyball and playoff football

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 50:09


    After a busy week of high school sports, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King highlight the latest happenings in cross country, volleyball and playoff football. Smyer second-year coach Scott Funke joins in the second segment to talk about the Bobcats' historic year, which includes securing the program's first playoff victory last Friday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King go over the upcoming playoff football schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 55:12


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King go over the upcoming playoff football playoff schedule. Jayton coach Josh Stanaland joins in the second segment to discuss the Jaybirds' district championship and how a stout defense will be key moving forward heading into the playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King preview some of the biggest Week 11 games

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 49:22


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King preview some of the biggest Week 11 games in the area and discuss last week's district champions. Class 3A, Division II Idalou coach Jeff Lofton joins to talk about how the Wildcats have managed a perfect record and the preparation it's taken to get to this point leading into the regular-season finale against Roosevelt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss standout games and performances

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 63:03


    With Week Nine down, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss standout games and performances. Slaton coach Lawrence Johnson joins in the second segment to talk about the highs and lows of the Tigers' season, his first as the head coach and being the underdogs against Class 3A, Division I, No. 3-ranked Shallowater on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss the latest happenings on and off the field during Week Nine of the football season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 52:41


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss the latest happenings on and off the field during Week Nine of the football season. Lubbock Christian (HS) coach Chris Softley also joins to discuss his team's undefeated season so far and playing crosstown district foe Trinity Christian this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alexis Cubit and KLBK Sports Director Ryan King break down some of the area's top performances from Week Seven

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 54:02


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK Sports Director Ryan King break down some of the area's top performances from Week Seven of the football season and preview games for this coming week. After a big win over Midland High, Monterey coach Wayne Hutchinson joins in the second segment to discuss the ups and downs of the Plainsmen's first three weeks of the season and hosting Lubbock-Cooper this Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss standout performances from Week Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 51:13


    While several teams had an open week, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss standout performances from Week Six. Frenship coach Jay Northcutt joins in the second segment to discuss the Tigers' first win and now preparing to play Class 5A, Division II, No. 9-ranked Lubbock-Cooper this week following last year's 4OT thriller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King break down Coronado's 42-12 win over Frenship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 53:47


     Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King break down Coronado's 42-12 win over Frenship, what it means for both teams, Lubbock High's season-opening victory and other happenings from Week Six football action. Lubbock-Cooper coach Chip Darden gives an overview of his squad following an 18-0 season-opening win over Caprock and how the team is preparing for the upcoming battle against Coronado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alexis Cubit and Ryan King cover the remaining undefeated teams of week 4 and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 33:34


    With a full month of football down, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King go over the remaining unbeaten teams and discuss the latest happenings during Week Four action. Coronado coach Seth Parr gives a preseason overview of his team and all of the Plainview connections ahead of the Mustangs' season opener against fellow Plainview native Jay Northcutt and Frenship during the second segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK Sports Director Ryan King

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 60:53


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK Sports Director Ryan King break down big performances on the gridiron from Week Three. Shallowater coach Bryan Wood also joins to discuss the Mustangs' 3-0 start and having to cancel Friday's game due to a player testing positive for COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sports Writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK director Ryan King discuss Classes 5A and 6A as well as TAPPS teams and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 59:38


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King break down football action from Week One and talk about the UIL Classes 5A and 6A as well as TAPPS teams getting started with fall practices on Monday. Borden County coach Trey Richey joins in the second segment to discuss Borden County having no positive COVID-19 cases, the Coyotes' season after two weeks and gearing up to play top-ranked Rankin on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal writer Alexis Cubit recaps week 1 and discusses week 2, plus Adam Cummings Joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 45:07


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK Sports Director Ryan King discuss the first week of football action and preview what's to come during Week Two. Sundown coach Adam Cummings also joins the show to talk about where his team is and what to expect heading into the Roughnecks' home clash against Sudan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lone Star Varsity - Alexis Cubit discusses a few of the season-opening matchups, including Estacado's rematch with Greenwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 22:12


    With Week One of the football season kicking off, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit discusses a few of the season-opening matchups, including Estacado's rematch with Greenwood. Matadors coach Joe Cluley also joins to give his synopsis of his squad and what they expect from the Rangers coming into Friday's contest at Grande Communications Stadium in Midland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lone Star Varsity Podcast - High school sports writer Alexis Cubit chats with Dave Campbell Texas Football's Matt Stepp

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 38:52


    High school sports writer Alexis Cubit chats with Dave Campbell Texas Football's Matt Stepp on Lubbock-Cooper's Class 5A, Division II state semifinal game against Aledo as well as Post's season and what to expect from the Antelopes' Class 2A, Division I state championship contest against Refugio. In the second segment, Antelopes coach Michael Pittman joins to talk about his team's record-setting season and a chance to add to it on Wednesday.

    Lone Star Varsity Podcast - High School sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK's Ryan King chat about the remaining high school football teams in the playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 53:18


    High School sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK's Ryan King chat about the remaining high school football teams in the playoffs and the recent UIL cutoff numbers and possible realignments. Lubbock-Cooper coach Chip Darden also joins the show to discuss the Pirates' win over Wichita Falls Rider, the record-setting season and the upcoming Class 5A, Division II state semifinal game against Aledo.

    Lone Star Varsity Podcast: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit is joined by KLBK's Ryan King to discuss the area's remaining playoff football teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 48:49


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit is joined by KLBK's Ryan King to discuss the area's remaining playoff football teams and projections for this weekend's regional final matchups. Lubbock Christian coach Chris Softley also joins in the second segment of the show to talk about the Eagles' 13-0 season and playing for a TAPPS Division III state championship on Saturday.

    Lone Star Varsity Podcast: Alexis Cubit reviews the upcoming weekend matchups for the remaining area teams, Plus Lubbock-Cooper coach Chip Darden joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 22:58


    During this week's Lone Star Varsity podcast, high school sports writer Alexis Cubit reviews the upcoming weekend matchups for the remaining area teams. Lubbock-Cooper coach Chip Darden also joins the show to discuss his first year as the Pirates' head coach, District 3-5A, Division II and playing Randall for a second time in less than a month.

    Lone Star Varsity Podcast - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit speaks with Coronado coach Seth Parr

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 11:50


    During this week's episode of the Lone Star Varsity podcast, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit speaks with Coronado coach Seth Parr about postseason football and the Mustangs' upcoming area round playoff game against  No. 3 Denton Ryan.

    Lone Star Varsity Podcast - Carlos and Alexis chat high school volleyball and football playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 35:54


    Carlos and Alexis chat high school volleyball and football playoffs, while Monterey head coach Wayne Hutchinson joins the show.

    Lone Star Varsity PODCAST: Week 11 football, volleyball playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 33:24


    Carlos and Alexis talk some of the notable high school volleyball and football matchups as the calendar turns to November. Also, Lubbock Christian High School football coach Chris Softley discusses his squads strong season and more.

    Alexis and Carlos chat about high school volleyball and football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 40:09


    Alexis and Carlos chat about high school volleyball and football as both are coming to a close when it comes to the regular season. Frenship football and volleyball are main topics, while Tahoka head coach Stephen Overstreet joins the show.

    In another edition of the Lone Star Varsity podcast, Alexis talks about Week Eight football action and looks ahead to this week's games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 28:47


    In another edition of the Lone Star Varsity podcast, Alexis talks about Week Eight football action and looks ahead to this week's games. Sundown coach Adam Cummings joins the show to discuss the Roughnecks' identity and how District 2-2A, Division I is unfolding ahead of the team's Week Nine game against undefeated Post.

    Lone Star Varsity Podcast - Week 8 is Great!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 27:48


    Alexis and Carlos burn the midnight oil to talk high school volleyball and football. Sudan head coach John Cornelius joins the show to chat about his first season and the 6-0 start for the Hornets.

    Alexis and Carlos chat Week 6, including Coronado, Monterey, Frenship and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 34:49


    Alexis and Carlos chat Week 6, including Coronado, Monterey, Frenship and more, while previewing the start of district play for the same squads and more. Ralls head coach Xavier Rangel, whose squad is 5-0, joins the show before the Jackrabbits take on Lockney in District 4-2A Division II action.

    Alexis and Carlos reflect on legendary Estacado and Dunbar coach Louis Kelley before diving into some high school football chatter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 45:32


    Alexis and Carlos reflect on legendary Estacado and Dunbar coach Louis Kelley before diving into some high school football chatter. Post coach Michael Pittman joins the show to talk about his squad getting to 5-0 and what he felt has been the key to the undefeated start.

    Alexis and Carlos chat Lubbock High getting its first win and some big games for the Week 5 slate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 40:23


    Alexis and Carlos chat Lubbock High getting its first win and some big games for the Week 5 slate, including Tahoka at Sundown and Wichita Falls at Estacado to name a few. Westerners coach Shane Stephen also joins the show to chat quarterback Brandon Smith and more.

    Carlos and Alexis breakdown Lubbock-Cooper and Frenship, Frenship head coach Jay Northcutt joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 35:48


    Carlos and Alexis breakdown Lubbock-Cooper and Frenship, which is arguably one of the best games of the Texas high school football season in the South Plains. Volleyball is also discussed, while Frenship head coach Jay Northcutt joins the show to bring his perspective to the rivalry matchup.

    Frenship at Lubbock-Cooper looms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 45:48


    Week 2 is over. This means Carlos and Alexis break it all down, including the Lubbock-Cooper/Coronado matchup and more. The duo also previews Week 3 matchups, including a big-time showdown between Frenship and Lubbock-Cooper, and Abernathy head coach Darrell Daily joins the show. 

    Carlos and Alexis breakdown a wild Week 1 schedule, which included Estacado claiming a win over Coronado, plus a week 2 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 40:50


    Carlos and Alexis breakdown a wild Week 1 schedule, which included Estacado claiming a win over Coronado and a pair of teams - Monterey and Fresnship - starting off with a victory. The duo also breaks down Week 2 matchups and Lubbock-Cooper coach Chip Darden joins the show.

    Lone Star Varsity Podcast: Shallowater head coach Bryan Wood joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 37:43


    Carlos and Alexis are ready for football games to be played. But, before they chat about them, the duo discuss the Frenship Tournament and which teams could make some noise with the start of District 3-5A play. And Shallowater head coach Bryan Wood joins the show in the second half to talk getting his young team ready to play against Idalou on Friday night.

    Lone Star Varsity Podcast: Almost Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 39:39


    Carlos and Alexis are back to talk some volleyball and football. Frenship and Monterey racked up some gold last weekend, while it looks like the football season is closing in. And with that in mind, Carlos chats with Matt Stepp of Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine for a deep dive in the Lone Star Varsity coverage area.

    Get acquainted with Alexis Cubit, the new high school sports writer at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal-West Texas, food and some high school football, plus Estacado head coach Joe Cluley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 29:19


    Get acquainted with Alexis Cubit, the new high school sports writer at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. The duo talk her background, West Texas, food and some high school football. In the second portion, Carlos chats with Estacado head coach Joe Cluley on the season and some impact players.

    LISTEN: Tye Scogin drains a buzzer-beating, short jumper to lead Jayton to a thrilling 38-37 win in the UIL state Class 1A semifinal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 0:44


    Tye Scogin drains a buzzer-beating, short jumper to lead Jayton to a thrilling 38-37 win in the UIL state Class 1A semifinal inside the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Jaybirds (26-5) are set to take on Slidell (32-8) at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the state championship.  Credit: Ryne Ruckman, KNNK.  

    Monterey head coach Wayne Hutchinson joins the show - Lone Star Varsity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 10:00


    Monterey head coach Wayne Hutchinson joins the show to talk about last week's thrilling 49-48 win against Amarillo Palo Duro. It kept the Plainsmen in the playoff picture ahead of a major game Thursday at home against Amarillo Caprock.

    Avalanche-Journal photographer Brad Tollefson joins the show with Mike Graham and we dive into the key Week 9 games - Lone Star Varsity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 17:44


     Avalanche-Journal photographer Brad Tollefson joins the show with Mike Graham to share his on-the-field insights and to reflect on last season's APSE-winning show "The Process" before we dive into the key Week 9 games and rehash the big ones from Week 8.

    Lone Star Varsity's Mike Graham speaks with Post head coach Michael Pittman - Lone Star Varsity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 9:53


     Lone Star Varsity's Mike Graham speaks with Post head coach Michael Pittman after a hard-fought 29-14 win by the Antelopes on Friday against Olton. The road won't get any easier for Post as it travels to Sundown this week for maybe the most important District 2-2A Division I game of the week.

    Carlos Silva Jr. and Mike Graham break down the Week 8 slate of games - Lone Star Varsity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 19:28


    Carlos Silva Jr. and Mike Graham break down the Week 8 slate of games in the South Plains area, including the big rivalry game between Coronado and Monterey.

    Lone Star Varsity writer Mike Graham and sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. break down the key games of Week 7 - Lone Star Varsity Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 19:04


     Lone Star Varsity writer Mike Graham and sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. break down the key games of Week 7. The game of the week is Floydada at Sundown.

    Snyder head coach Cory Mandrell comes on the show - Lone Star Varsity Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 9:24


    Snyder head coach Cory Mandrell comes on the show to talk about the Tigers' come-from-behind victory Friday against Fort Stockton as well as the rise of his program. The Tigers are 4-1 and have surpassed the past two seasons' win total and expect to win a lot more.

    Lubbock A-J sports writers Mike Graham and Carlos Silva Jr. chat Week 5 football results and preview a trio of Week 6 games - Lone Star Varsity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 19:03


    Lubbock A-J sports writers Mike Graham and Carlos Silva Jr. chat Week 5 football results and preview a trio of Week 6 games.

    Shallowater's Bryan Wood joins the show after a 58-8 win against Brownfield - Lone Star Varsity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2018 7:29


    Shallowater's Bryan Wood joins the show after a 58-8 win against Brownfield on Friday night to discuss the game against the Cubs, his team's perfect 5-0 non-district finish and what's next for the program after an open date this week.

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports writers Mike Graham and Carlos Silva Jr. sit down to discuss Week 4 high school football action and preview the Week 5 slate - Lone Star Varsity Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 20:48


    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports writers Mike Graham and Carlos Silva Jr. sit down to discuss Week 4 high school football action and preview the Week 5 slate. Coronado-Lubbock High, Shallowater at Brownfield and Post at Slaton are a few of the matchups mentioned.

    Lubbock High coach Shane Stephen joins the show to discuss last week's breakthrough win - Lone Star Varsity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 6:29


    Lubbock High coach Shane Stephen joins the show to discuss last week's breakthrough win, the district opener on Friday against Coronado and adapting to life in Lubbock after coming in from the Metroplex.

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