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After the Urbana High girls track and field team extended its reign of dominance with a 10th straight county title, an 11th straight regional title and a fifth state outdoor title in the last 10 years, coach C.J. Ecalono, senior sprinter/hurdler Divine Bamgboye and multi-event star Felicia Siewe are this week's guests on The Final Score podcast. Though they often make it look like a formality, Ecalono and the athletes tell host Greg Swatek about the real adversity the Hawks had to overcome in the Class 4A state outdoor meet this spring, and how coming away with another championship was no guarantee. Ecalono talks about the team culture he and his assistants have established over the last decade and a half, making attracting top athletes and winning much easier. Siewe talks about her versatility and how she developed in skills in so many different events. And Bamgboye discusses why she like very challenging events, like the 300-meter hurdles, and how she learned to embrace them and become so good at them. The girls also talk about their futures. Both will compete in track and field and Ivy League colleges, Siewe at Harvard and Bamgboye at Cornell. Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to discuss the latest happenings on the Frederick County sports scene. They discuss the remarkable game experience and success of the Frederick Flying Cows professional basketball team, as well as a unique game experience for the Frederick Keys.
After winning the Class 4A state title for the second straight season, becoming the first Frederick County lacrosse program to win back to back state titles, coach Gavin Donahue, senior defender JP McEvoy and junior midfielder Jayden Sharper are this week's guests on The Final Score podcast. The trio chats with host Greg Swatek about the challenge of defending a state title. Is it harder to win the first one or to do it again? They discuss the 5-2 victory over longtime nemesis Broadneck in the state final, why the game was so low scoring and how they were able to prevail. They guys also talked about how a pair of midseason losses and a players-only meeting completely changed the team's focus and the direction of its season. Lastly, they talk about the future of the program and how it plans to maintain this high level of success.
As Skyview heads to the Class 4A state softball tournament, star pitcher Maddie Milhorn is being praised for her leadership, humility, and support of all students.https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/skyviews-softball-leader-inspires-on-and-off-the-field/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #SkyviewSoftball #MaddieMilhorn #Class4A #UnifiedSports #VancouverWA #WIAA #PaulValencia
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.
This week's episode features a classic showdown between two Des Moines public school programs we've followed closely for years—North and Roosevelt (Boys & Girls). After breaking down the Game of the Week, we shift into a full rundown of the Class 4A boys substate brackets. We go region by region, highlighting key matchups, potential upsets, and the top contenders in each bracket. From powerhouse programs to dark horse threats, we cover everything you need to know heading into the postseason
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 two-day CIML Conference Invitational with girls' golf coaches John Petersen of Ankeny Centennial and Kelley Emke of Ankeny and previews next week's Class 4A regional meet at […]
Reaction Monday kicks off another week of SDH AMWe go over the numbers and the sound from the loss in ChicagoWe hear from 929TheGame's Abe Gordon in Hour 1We hear from Ronald Hernandez and head coach Ronny Deila as wellIn hour 2, we drift into "Soccer Is In Session" as we preview the Class 4A boys title game with Westminster's Scott Snyder and Marist's Micah Akin We wrap with your thoughts on the day's news out of Brazil
After taking down reigning Class 4A state champion Clarksburg on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win the holiday tournament at Thomas Johnson High School last week, coach Rachael Easterday, senior forward Kayleigh Lake and senior guard Taylor Moran of the Linganore High girls basketball team are this week's guests on The Final Score podcast. The trio chats with host Greg Swatek about the Lancers' 6-1 start to the season despite coming into it with a largely new cast of players. The big win over Clarksburg is discussed at length, and Taylor Moran shares what it was like to make the game-winning 3 to win that game at the buzzer. Did the sequence unfold in slow motion for her and the team, like it was a movie? Meanwhile, Kayleigh Lake talks about being the only returning starter on the team and the challenges and rewards that has presented. The group also talks about why the Lancers have exceeded expectations so far this season and how the fast start might have changed the outlook for the rest of this season. How far do they think the team can go? Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to talk about his holiday travel and holiday-tournament basketball. What teams looked the best and have the best outlook going forward?
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.
Camas High School fell to Sumner in a thrilling Class 4A state championship game, ending with a last-second field goal. Hear about the game's highlights and players' reflections. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-camas-falls-on-final-play-of-class-4a-state-championship-game on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #Football24 #LocalNews #StateChampionship
The sports enthusiasts predicted back in August that Clark County would have up to two teams playing in Husky Stadium in one of the state championship football games. Turns out, they were correct. This week, we discuss the Class 4A title game, featuring Camas, and the 1A title game, featuring Seton Catholic. Plus we take a look back at the 2004 season when Evergreen became the first big school to win a state football title from Clark County. That team was coached by our own Cale Piland. Our podcast format is simple: A longtime sports reporter (Paul Valencia) discusses high school sports, and more, with longtime sports administrators and former coaches. Cale Piland is the former head football coach at Evergreen and Union and is now the athletic director for Evergreen Public Schools. Tony Liberatore is a former assistant coach and athletic director at Columbia River and is now an associate principal at Fort Vancouver. We're always interested in subject ideas for a future podcast. Email us a subject idea. Send us your thoughts at: paul.v@clarkcountytoday.com. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/clark-county-today-sports-podcast-dec-5-2024-previewing-the-state-championship-football-games-plus-a-look-back-on-evergreens-epic-2004-state-football-championship/ #CamasPapermakers #SetonCatholicCougars #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #highschoolfootball #CamasFootball #SetonCatholicFootball #EvergreenFootball #statechampionship #HuskyStadium #WashingtonHighSchoolSports #FootballFinals #ClarkCountySports #CalePiland #PaulValenciaPodcast #SportsPodcast #WashingtonStateFootball
Camas Papermakers rally to beat Gonzaga Prep in the Class 4A state semifinals. Next stop: the state championship! Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-belief-system-leads-camas-to-the-class-4a-state-finals on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #CamasFootball #StateSemifinals #LocalNews
The Camas Papermakers celebrated Thanksgiving with a special practice alongside alumni as they prepared for the Class 4A state semifinals. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-camas-honors-its-past-with-special-thanksgiving-day-practice on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #Football24 #Camas #ThanksgivingPractice #ClarkCounty #LocalSports
Skyview senior Kaden Hamlin reflects on his lifelong connection to Storm football after an unforgettable comeback win against Bothell in the Class 4A state playoffs. The thrilling 17-13 victory, sealed by lineman Max Christiansen's fumble recovery for a touchdown, keeps the Storm alive for another week as they head to the state quarterfinals against Sumner. Meanwhile, other Clark County teams, including Camas, Seton Catholic, and La Center, prepare for their own high-stakes quarterfinal matchups. Dive into the heart of local high school football and celebrate these incredible athletes and teams by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-football-a-lifetime-of-skyview-memories-for-senior-kaden-hamlin #HighSchoolFootball #StatePlayoffs #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews
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.
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In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America and Revive Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews next week's Class 4A boys' state golf meet with coach Mike Weddingfeld and senior Duncan Beelner of Ankeny and coach Andrew Reedy and senior Charlie Morrissey of Ankeny Centennial. Coldwell Banker […]
Montgomery Catholic (Ala.) High School head football coach Kirk Johnson joins The Writer's Block to talk about the 2024 season so far, winning the Class 4A state championship in 2023, building a program, inspiring players, the state of college football, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #TheWritersBlock #podcast #interview #football #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #writing #Montgomery #Alabama #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #Clemson #KirbySmart #DaboSwinney #MackBrown #footballcoach
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a look at the increasingly perilous pitching depth for the Twins. Steady starter Joe Ryan had to leave Wednesday's game with a triceps injury and is almost certain to miss some time. Minnesota, which wasn't able to add any starting pitching help at the trade deadline, could be leaning more than ever on young arms at a crucial point in its season. 10:00: Rand is joined by Rick Sutton, the former head coach of the Mankato West football team. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who this week became the Democrat nominee for Vice President, was an assistant coach on the 1999 squad that won the Class 4A state title. Sutton recalls the history of that team and what Walz was like as a coach. 28:00: It's always a good time to be thinking about Naz Reid.
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews coach Mark Hey and senior pitcher Joey Oakie of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team about the Jaguars' quest to qualify for the Class 4A state tournament and the upcoming MLB amateur draft.
On the latest edition of the High School Football America Podcast, Jeff Fisher talks with Jake Meiners, head coach at East Central High School in southeast Indiana. Coach Meiners has led EC to back-to-back Class 4A championships. Learn more at https://highschoolfootballamerica.com.