Podcasts about class 3a

Chris Evans is back with a look at some of last week's scores and the Week 2 Class 3A rankings!

MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the Douglas county fair, efforts to host Hockey Day Minnesota in Alexandria in 2028, an active shooter training exercise in Osakis and the Douglas County Commission's efforts to balance funding requests with some less-than-idea budget news.  Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from August 20 and August 22 below:   August 20, 2025: More than 60,000 attend 2025 Douglas County Fair Alexandria's new assistant superintendent wants to hear from parents, students More than 170 Icelanders visit Runestone Museum in 1 day City of Alexandria supports hosting Hockey Day Minnesota 2028 Alexandria native earns Fulbright award to research in Japan Volleyball: New year, new challenge for Alexandria after winning 2024 Class 3A state title   August 22, 2025: Local law enforcement, first responders, stage active shooter drill at Osakis Public School $10,000 reward offered for information about missing woman Douglas County Commissioners approve $861,918 in funding requests, $21,000 in raises for 2026 Alexandria School Board learns about Extended School Year program, district's operational plan Football: Fresh challenges ahead in 2025 for Alexandria Opinion  

We're back! The Prep Rally Podcast kicks off a brand-new season with our Football Season Preview, breaking down everything you need to know before Friday night lights return across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. This week, Sydney and the crew are joined by special guest Walter Woodie to huddle up on all things high school football—conference by conference. From 2A battles to the heavyweights in 7A, we're spotlighting the teams, players, and storylines to watch this fall. Here's what we cover in this episode: 2A: Magazine, Mountainburg, Johnson County Westside, Subiaco Academy 3A: Booneville, Charleston, Mansfield + who else could shake things up 4A: Can Elkins repeat? Will Ozark break through in a tough league? 5A: Farmington vs. the field—can Alma or Harrison make a run? 6A: Greenwood and Shiloh lead the pack, but who's next in line? 7A: Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville… and new coaches to watch We also bring you our “Gimme 5” segment, featuring the biggest questions in the River Valley and the top 5 players to watch in NWA this season. We also bring you our “Gimme 5” segment, featuring the biggest questions in the River Valley and the top 5 players to watch in NWA this season. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:50) - Class 2A(00:04:58) - Class 3A(00:10:44) - Class 4A(00:15:56) - Road Trip Trailer(00:17:50) - Class 5A(00:22:42) - Class 6A(00:27:57) - Class 7A(00:34:15) - Leland's Top 5 Questions of the Season(00:37:30) - Graham's Top 5 Players to Watch(00:39:58) - Sydney's Top 5 Things to Look Forward To

As he prepares to begin his 16th season as the only varsity head football coach Oakdale High School has ever known, Kurt Stein is this week's guest on The Final Score podcast. Stein chats with host Greg Swatek about his longevity with the program and how it has evolved over the years into the perennial power that it is today. Aided by a talented group of returning players, including quarterback Alex Rodriguez, and a stellar group of newcomers, some of whom transferred in, Oakdale might have one of its most talented teams this season. Stein explains why Rodriguez is in the rare position of being a second-year starter for the Bears at QB. He also talks about what it will take for Oakdale to maximize its talent and make a run at a second Class 3A state title in three years and third in program history. He also addresses why so many players have transferred to Oakdale during the offseason. Prior to that discussion, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to discuss the start of fall sports practice across Frederick County and preview the upcoming season for girls flag football.

As he prepares to begin his 40th season of coaching high school football, Rick Conner is this week's guest on The Final Score podcast. The longtime coach at Linganore High School chats with host Greg Swatek about the upcoming season and how his team expects to maintain its typically high standard. The Lancers have reached the Class 3A in six of the last eight years. But with only one championship to show for it during that span in 2017, how tired are Conner and the Lancers of falling short in that game? Conner talks about what he still enjoys about the job and how much longer he might be doing it. Plus, he discusses what he likes about this particular Linganore team and outlines what it might take to break through for a seventh state title in school history this fall. Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to talk about expectations for the Lancers this season, the return of affiliated professional baseball in Frederick with the Keys becoming the Orioles High-A minor league team again and recent summer outings to see Paul Skenes, the young superstar pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, your host — Everybody's Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman — sits down with one of the biggest names in Iowa high school softball: Julia Roth from Wahlert Catholic!She's just a sophomore, but she's already making headlines with dominant pitching, clutch hitting, and leadership well beyond her years. From her walk-off home runs to shutouts in the state tournament, Julia is showing the entire state why she's one of the most feared players in Class 3A.We talk about her breakout season, her mindset on the mound, what drives her success at the plate, and what the future holds as she sets her sights on Division I softball at the University of Iowa.Tune in for a powerful conversation with one of Dubuque's brightest young stars.

What happens when two brothers, both pumping 90+ on the radar gun, take the mound for the #1 ranked team in Class 3A? You get dominance — and a whole lot of fun.In this episode, Coach Maneman sits down with Wahlert Catholic's ace senior Will Pierro and his freshman phenom brother Jacob, fresh off a pair of electric outings to start the high school season. Will notched 12 Ks and a complete game gem, while Jacob picked up his first varsity win in his first start, silencing crosstown rival Dubuque Senior.From their backyard battles to leading one of Iowa's top programs, the Pierro brothers open up about:​Life as teammates and siblings on a title-contending squad​The moment Will knew Jacob was varsity-ready​Who throws harder, who eats more, and who's secretly funnier​What makes Wahlert Catholic's clubhouse special​The legend of Carter Brant's arm sleeve

Winning the first boys basketball state title in school history is nice but winning it with your son and nephew in your starting five is extra special.  That was the case for Alexandria head coach Forrest Witt as his Cardinals secured the first state title in program history. Forrest has the pleasure of coaching his son Mason and nephew Talan as well.  Along with those two the team was led by their biggest star Chase Thompson who was selected as Mr. Basketball in Minnesota and is headed to play for the Clemson Tigers.  Alexandira came out on top in Class 3A with a bracket that was absolutely loaded with top teams.  The other cool thing about this episode is hearing that one of your guests has listened to most of our podcast episode, so thank you to Forrest for that.

Cricket Presents The Campfire. Today we take a deep dive into Private Schools and Class 3A as we start looking forward to the 2025 high school football season.

Fresh off another win over their chief regional rival, Linganore, longtime Oakdale High girls basketball coach Rob Healy, senior forward Jane Rape and junior forward Layla McFarland are this week's guests on The Final Score podcast. The win over Linganore this week improved the Bears record to 15-1 this season. Healy and his players chat with host Greg Swatek, not just about the big win over the Lancers and why they seem to have their number in big games, but why they have played so well this season in general. The Oakdale girls are coming off an appearance in the Class 3A state championship game last March. Healy and his players talked about having that experience and how it could pay dividends for them later this season. Jane Rape talks about her four years at Oakdale and her decision to play for Army, West Point in college as the Bears' first Division I girls basketball player. McFarland talks about her 30 points against Linganore, which matched a single-game school record, and how she has developed as a player over the course of her winding basketball journey. And Healy talks about how he motivates the team, often through the use of impactful quotes, and keeps it sharp and playing well throughout the season. Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to discuss the high school basketball scene in Frederick County and how the tragic plane crash in Washington hit close to home.

The Boys are ranked #1 and the Girls team is ranked #5 in Class 3A. Their head coach Josh Joriman joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

As a new boys basketball season begins across Frederick County, Thomas Johnson head coach John Manley is this week's guest on The Final Score podcast. Manley is the longest-tenured boys basketball coach in the county, having been the head coach at TJ for 17 years and on staff there for 22. He chats with host Greg Swatek about his longevity, what keeps him going in the job, how he has evolved and become a better coach over the years and how much longer he might keep doing it. He also talks about his team at TJ this season and whether he feels it can make a run deep into the playoffs. The Patriots share the same region (Class 4A West, Section I) with the reigning state champs in 4A, Frederick High. TJ nearly ended the Cadets' quest for a state title last season. The Patriots led by 14 points early in the fourth quarter before eventually falling in a regional final, 49-45. Plus, with the holidays approaching, how does a veteran coach handle all of interruptions of routine and habits that this time of year typically presents. Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to discuss Linganore's 35-7 loss to Arundel in the Class 3A football state final last Saturday in Annapolis and offer a bit of a winter sports preview for county teams, particularly when it comes to boys and girls basketball.

The coaches welcome the Class 2A, Class 3A and Class 4A state championship coaches.  The coaches give their take on the Mr Football race and the tough topic.  Plus another Forgotten Heroes that looks back at a state title fluke.

We start with the CDT's Jon Sauber to discuss Penn State football and some men's hoops before Saturday's game with Purdue; then in the second segment: Gregg Wetzel joins us to discuss Friday night's Class 3A district championship game between Lewisburg and Danville.

The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy joins Steve to discuss some early season college hoops and then we talk college football news and Mike's thoughts on some of the  Big Ten football teams; Then Gregg Wetzel joins the show to discuss Lewisburg's game with Mount Carmel on Friday night in the District 4 Class 3A semifinals on 100.9-FM The Valley.

High School Football round table for 10-31-2024: Gregg Wetzel discusses Lewisburg as the Green Dragons have a bye as the No. 2-seed in District 4 Class 3A playoffs; then Steve Briggs then talks Selinsgrove as they travel to Jersey Shore on Friday for a District 4 Class 4A playoffs semifinal.