Podcasts about class 1a

The Cascade Cougars are preparing for the 2026 football season after finishing last year with a 7-3 overall record and a 4-1 mark in district play.Head Coach Ryan Altiere joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to discuss replacing a highly productive senior class, the returning players ready to step into larger roles and the areas Cascade must improve to remain one of the top programs in Class 1A.We also discuss the quarterback position, potential breakout players and how the Cougars plan to replace the production and leadership of Mick Hoffman, Brody Otting, Eli Fritz and the rest of last year's graduating class.

Andy Poole joins Movin' The Chains to preview the 2026 Cheraw Braves.Coach Poole talks about the steps the program has taken in recent seasons, the playmakers who have grown up together, Cheraw's move to Class 1A, the expectations surrounding this year's team, goals for 2026, and why this could be the year the Braves make some noise.Cheraw enters 2026 after back-to-back winning seasons, including a 10-3 record in 2024 & a 7-5 record in 2025. The Braves now move into Class A, Region 5.

Brian Smith joins Movin' The Chains to preview the 2026 Barnwell Warhorses. Coach Smith breaks down the team's playmakers, the move to Class 1A, expectations for the program, goals for the upcoming season, and more.After finishing 4-7 in 2025, Barnwell enters a new chapter in Class A, Region 4.Be sure to stay tuned for takes on books, restaurants, and more!

In this episode: Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits, Salary Sacrifice Traps and Zero-Hours Reform | Payroll Question TimePayroll Question Time is brought to you by SD Worx. SD Worx offers smart, tailored and integrated HR and Payroll solutions, along with the local expertise, global reach and reliable service you need to grow your business today!UK payroll has a lot to get through before the summer break. Is your business ready for the biggest shake-up to benefits reporting in a decade?In this episode of Payroll Question Time, host Steve Yardley and our expert panel tackle the most pressing payroll topics of the moment, from mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind to salary sacrifice and national minimum wage risk. From new HMRC data requirements for company cars to the Fair Work Agency's zero-hours contract consultation. With April 2027 mandation now confirmed and phased, this is essential viewing for every payroll professional in the UK.From car benefit reporting quirks and real-time Class 1A charges to holiday pay record keeping and salaried staff hours tracking, this session covers the operational, compliance, and strategic issues you need to act on before September.We cover:• Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind: the confirmed April 2027 and April 2028 phased timetable• New and dropped HMRC reporting fields for company cars and medical benefits• Why payrolling benefits in kind isn't a lift-and-drop of your P11D process• The new real-time Class 1A employer NI charge and what it means for your April to July bills• When the voluntary payrolling registration service is expected to reopen• Car benefit reporting quirks, the P46 car form, and why real-time alignment still isn't there• Salary sacrifice and national minimum wage: why "voluntary" doesn't mean it's exempt• GymFlex, cycle to work, and other disguised salary sacrifice arrangements• The Fair Work Agency's zero-hours contract consultation: guaranteed hours, notice and canceled shift pay• Why zero-hours reform could create an ongoing obligation, similar to pension re-enrolment• Holiday pay record keeping and why NMW investigators are asking about it• Tracking working hours for salaried staff and the burden of proof on employers• The April 2029 proposal to cap salary sacrifice tax relief at £2,000 a year• Is HMRC getting better? A look at dispute resolution timescales in practiceDon't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with every Payroll Question Time and the latest insights on UK payroll changes 2026 and ongoing payroll legislation updates.Learn more about SD Worx Academy training courses: https://www.sdworx.com/en-enFind your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/691ee4…Steve Yardley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syardley/Nick Day's LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nickdayEnjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thehrldpodcast for more great content!Our Panel:Simon Parsons, Director of UK Compliance Strategies, SD WorxRichard George, Senior Bureau Manager, MHAMathew Akrigg, Policy & Advisory Leader, CIPPJeni Morris, National Minimum Wage SpecialistSteve Yardley, Host, Managing Director, JGA Recruitment GroupTimestamps:(00:00) Welcome & Panel Introductions(06:03) Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind Confirmed(09:50) New HMRC Data Requirements for Company Cars(15:20) Preparing Payroll for Real-Time Reporting(22:37) Live Q&A: Voluntary Registration Reopening(28:07) Car Reporting Quirks & the P46 Car Form(32:58) Salary Sacrifice's Hidden NMW Trap(42:48) Zero-Hours Contract Consultation Breakdown(54:33) Holiday Pay & Worker Status Under NMW Scrutiny(1:04:15) Salary Sacrifice's Future: The 2029 Cap(1:11:14) Tracking Hours for Salaried Staff(1:18:27) Is HMRC Getting Better? Wrap-UpHashtags: #PayrollQuestionTime #UKPayroll #MandatoryPayrolling #PayrollingBenefits #SalarySacrifice #NationalMinimumWage #ZeroHoursContracts #FairWorkAgency #PayrollCompliance #Class1A #EmploymentRightsAct #PayrollLegislation #PayrollProfessionals #SDWorx #CIPP #JGARecruitment

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the Class 1A postseason picture with coach Konrad Christensen and senior Lucas Erickson of the Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team as well as coach James Crosby and seniors Brette Bentz and Sicily Crosby of the ACA softball squad. Realtor Ronda Dix also stops by for a visit.

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The first full hour of the show starts with a recap of the day’s World Cup action. Eddie dives into a question that stumps him as the Fever are 15 games into the 44-game WNBA regular season, as well as the defensive woes and other unknowns for Stephanie White's team. Eddie calls on Caleb to talk about who the Colts could go after in free agency. ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins to recap the Class 1A and 3A IHSAA State Baseball Championship games and give his thoughts on Team USA’s performance against Australia. John Herrick was on the radio call for the day’s baseball action at Victory Field, and he joins Eddie to recap Guerin Catholic’s dominance over Andrean as well as a first-time state champion in the 1A game. Eddie and John also talk about Curt Cignetti orchestrating one of the greatest turnarounds on sports history in Bloomington, transfer quarterback Josh Hoover, and the Hoosiers’ outlook heading into year three of the Cignetti era. Eddie and Caleb close the 10:00 hour by talking about what the Pacers could do on NBA Draft night! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Class 1A semifinals are in the books. Regina Catholic outlasted West Central Valley in a PK shootout, while St. Albert battled back from a 2-0 deficit to take down defending champion West Sioux and secure a spot in the state final.

Columbia River boys soccer is back in the final four — as the 3-seed, just like the year they won the state championship. Seton Catholic baseball, the 5-seed, knocked off Klahoya 5-1 and Rochester 9-2 to reach the Class 1A semifinals. Washougal won the 2A girls golf team title. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-columbia-river-boys-soccer-looking-for-a-repeat-state-championship/ #HighSchoolSports #ColumbiaRiver #SetonCatholic #WashingtonState #WIAA #ClarkCounty #BoySoccer #Baseball #SpringSports #StateChampionship

Who doesn't love to talk about state championships? In the fall, northern Illinois had them coming from every which direction. Bureau Valley senior Wyatt Novotny (21:03) won a Class 1A golf title. Sandwich senior Sundara Weber (26:10) won her second consecutive Class 1A cross country final race. The Byron football team and coach Jeff Boyer (38:29) won their third Class 3A trophy in the last five years. It's a championship type of show.Chat It Up (first 20 minutes) includes winter sports postseasons of boys bowling, girls bowling, competitive cheer and competitive dance. Also...Jason and the Friday the 13th movie franchise.

Marquette Academy on Tuesday announced Drake Davis as the next head coach for the Crusaders football program, which has been a Class 1A playoff entrant each of the past 13 postseason.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

The guys give you an in-depth preview of the FHSAA Class 1A State Wrestling Tournament. They break down every single weight class, talking about who could win a title, what matches you shouldn't miss, and some surprises to watch for. Everything you want to know about the Class 1A state tournament is in there. Links from the show:https://www.kabrawrestling.com/https://sewrestle.substack.com/https://shotbyward.substack.com/

The high school football season will come to an end this weekend when Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg plays host to six PIAA championship games. Our Post-Gazette insiders, veteran scribe Mike White and high school sports coordinator Keith Barnes, break it down. In the first segment the two look at games involving non-WPIAL teams in Classes 2A, 4A and 5A. After a quick break, they examine the title matchups in Class 1A between Clairton and Bishop Guilfoyle, the Class 3A 2024 rematch between Avonworth and Northwestern Lehigh and finally the Class 6A clash, a rematch of the 2025 season opener won by La Salle College High School, 23-6, over Central Catholic at the Wolvarena. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peters Township's comeback against Pine-Richland in the WPIAL 5A championship was one for the ages. On their weekly podcast, Post-Gazette high school insiders Keith Barnes and Mike White react to that game and the rest WPIAL championships at Acrisure Stadium. How did Cole Neupaver, Nolan DiLucia and Co. storm back? How impressive were Will Martin's three touchdowns for Seton LaSalle in the Class 2A final? Why were coach Duke Johncour, RB Luca Neal and Avonworth able to repeat in Class 3A? And how did Clairton coach Wayne Wade and star Deon Lovelace-Pompey help the Bears pull away in Class 1A? Our duo tackles those questions; offers predictions for the PIAA semifinals this week and previews of the rankings for basketball season, which begins Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dubuque Area Sports Podcast sits down with Coach Sturm of the Marquette Catholic Defenders to break down one of the most intriguing storylines in Class 1A basketball this season. Coming off a historic 27–2 campaign, a perfect 12–0 conference run, and a trip to the State Championship game, the Defenders enter a new era without their top four scorers — a group that combined for 68 points per game, including Media Player of the Year Spencer Roeder, one of the most dominant forces in the state.In this in-depth conversation, Coach Sturm discusses:Last season's remarkable chemistry, culture, and postseason runReturning starter Louie Gonner and the strengths he brings as the new on-court leaderBench players ready to step into major varsity rolesPromising newcomers who could make an immediate impactHow the Defenders plan to replace lost scoring, size, rebounding, and leadershipThe philosophy shift required when transitioning from a massive senior classTeam identity on both sides of the ball heading into 2025Why this group's versatility and depth could surprise people this seasonAnd of course — who he's entering in the NBA All-Star Dunk, 3-Point, and Skills CompetitionsThis episode offers a rare, honest inside look at how great high school programs reinvent themselves while maintaining championship-level standards. A must-listen for Defenders fans and basketball junkies alike.

It's the most wonderful time of year. No, it's not Christmas. It's the WPIAL football championships, with finals in Class 4A and Class 6A slated for Saturday at Pine-Richland. After analyzing the ramifications of the PIAA biennial realignment on football conferences, our Post-Gazette High School insiders Keith Barnes and Mike White delve into the matchups as McKeesport and running back Kemon Spell, who have been to the finals each of the last two years, hope to avenge a 2023 finals loss to the Quips, who have been bolstered by the return of quarterback Marques Council. In the Class 6A final, familiar foes meet as defending champion Central Catholic once again squares off with North Allegheny. They then look deeply at the Friday slate of eight semifinal matchups in Class 1A, Class 2A, Class 3A and Class 5A, featuring rematches from the regular season from Western Hills Conference foes Avonworth-North Catholic and Peters Township-Upper St. Clair from the Allegheny Six. As a bonus, they look at the PIAA Class 1A game featuring Westinghouse and District 5 champion Meyersdale Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heading into the final weekend of the WPIAL football regular season, high school insiders Keith Barnes and Mike White tell you who should be the top seeds in each classification. Should Aliquippa get one of the two wild card playoffs spots in Class 4A and should Clairton or Fort Cherry get the No. 1 seed in Class 1A? Mohawk's Bobby Fadden is a five-sport athlete who has made WPIAL football history and is one of our Shining Stars. And who wins this week's big games of Westinghouse vs. University Prep (Pittsburgh City League championship), Steel Valley at South Allegheny, Montour at West Allegheny, Washington at Seton LaSalle, California at Jefferson-Morgan and North Catholic at Hopewell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They share a last name, a hunger for sacks, and a mission to dominate under the Friday night lights