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After the Middletown High boys lacrosse teams authored one of the most improbable comebacks in state finals history to claim its first championship, coach Dominic Ceresini, junior midfielder Ryan McLister and sophomore goalie Calvin Smith are this week's guests on The Final Score podcast. The guys chat with host Greg Swatek about their improbable 9-8 victory over Fallston High School in the Class 1A championship game at Stevenson University, during which they overcame a 7-0 halftime deficit and 8-1 deficit with about 15 minutes to play. Had they given up hope? When did they think a comeback was even possible? What were they thinking once the game ended and they had actually won? The guys also talk about what made the team so resilient. After starting the season 0-4, the Knights didn't lose again. They won 15 straight on the way to the state championship. What turned the season around? Where did the team's resolve and never-give-up attitude come from? Lastly, what does the team's future look like? Will they be in position to win another championship next spring? Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to talk about Middletown's amazing comeback, which he covered for the paper, his recent vacation to the Outer Banks in North Carolina and the start of the Frederick Keys season.
La Center High School's baseball team has made school history by reaching the final four of the Class 1A state tournament this week, joined by other local teams in boys soccer and track and field. Listen in for a deep dive into this weekend's high school sports championships and how these young athletes are making memories that will last a lifetime. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-la-center-baseball-celebrating-historic-run-to-final-four/ #LaCenterBaseball #HighSchoolSports #PaulValencia #StateChampionships #FinalFour #ColumbiaRiver #KingsWayChristian #TrackAndField #Bellingham #ClarkCountyToday
After reaching the Class 4A girls lacrosse state final for the second consecutive season, head coach Ryan Hines, senior midfielder Cora Betten and senior defender Helaina Cullum are this week's guests on The Final Score podcast. The Hawks are bidding to become the first state girls lacrosse champions from Frederick County. To do it, they must beat four-time reigning champion Broadneck, the team they narrowly lost to in last year's state final. Hines, Betten and Cullum chat with host Greg Swatek about what it will take to knock off Broadneck and what it would mean to them to make history as Frederick County's first girls lacrosse state champs. They also talk about the journey back to another state final and the things that make this particular team unique. Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to talk about all of the action in the state playoffs, including Middletown's improbable comeback to win the Class 1A boys lacrosse state championship, Urbana baseball's wild 13-inning win in the state semifinals and Catoctin softball trying to send star pitcher Taylor Smith out with a state title.
Will the Wild blow a late season lead and miss the playoffs just like the Twins did? The boys breakdown the odds. Later in the show (26:58) Matt chats with Jake Useldinger. Jake is an assistant coach for the East Grand Forks GreenWave varsity boys hockey team who recently won the MSHSL State Championship for Class 1A. Jake talks about the championship run and the experience of winning state at the X.Send us a text
The Seton Catholic girls basketball team is making history in the Class 1A state tournament. After securing their first-ever state playoff win, the Cougars are advancing straight to the quarterfinals with momentum on their side. Learn more about their incredible journey at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/state-basketball-tournament-seton-catholic-girls-make-program-history-with-significant-victories/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com.#Vancouver #Camas #Woodland #Tacoma #Yakima #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #SetonCatholic #GirlsBasketball #StateTournament #HighSchoolBasketball #Quarterfinals #EliteEight #BasketballPlayoffs
Class 1A-3 Regional Girls Final, March 1, 2025 - Wonderview v. Sacred Heart
Seton Catholic's journey to the Class 1A football state championship was historic, capping a record-setting season. Learn more about their incredible effort and what it means for Clark County sports. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-seton-catholic-finishes-second-in-class-1a-football #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #SetonCatholic #Football24 #statechampionship
Seton Catholic Cougars' linemen, led by two-way standout Ja'Marcus Robinson, prepare for their Class 1A state championship football game. Paul Valencia dives into the team's journey, Robinson's reflections on the season, and their brotherhood on the field. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-two-way-player-appreciates-the-brotherhood-of-seton-catholic-linemen on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #SetonCatholic #StateChampionship
The Seton Catholic Cougars advance to the Class 1A state championship after defeating Montesano 35-14 in the semifinals. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-seton-catholics-momentous-victory-sends-cougars-to-state-finals on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #SetonCatholicFootball #StateSemifinals #LocalNews
As they prepare for their third state final in four years, Brunswick High boys soccer coach Shawn Baker and two of his top players, Chase Malone and Graham Putnam, are this week's guests on The Final Score podcast. The Railroaders (14-2-2) will face Liberty (15-1) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (November 16) at Loyola University in Baltimore for the Class 1A championship. If they win, it will mark their sixth state championship and fifth since 2012. Baker and his players chat with host Greg Swatek about how the program has been able to create such sustained success. Putnam shares his unique perspective, as he was essentially born into the Brunswick soccer program since his father, Kenny, served as the team's coach. Malone, meanwhile, is the leading scorer in the county his season, and his older brother, Logan, scored game-winning goals for the Railroaders in overtime of the 2021 and '22 state-championship games. The guys talk about their season, their overtime win over previously unbeaten Mountain Ridge in the state semifinals and what they expect against Liberty in Saturday's championship game. Prior to that discussion, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to wrap up the end of the girls flag football and cross country seasons, including an excruciatingly close call for Frederick High girls cross country, and look ahead to the second week of the high school football playoffs.
The Dragons finished up another great season on Wednesday as they were runner ups in Class 1A. Head Coach Matt Draeger joined Vineeta to discuss their thrilling semifinal win and another magical year.