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It's June, which means the Five Tool season is off and running and the Texas high school playoffs is on the verge of crowning state champions. Dustin and Drew discuss the playoffs, make their final predictions and look back at their original playoffs predictions. Plus, the two share thoughts from live looks at some recent playoff games, the Twelve Baseball Scout League, the Five Tool Collegiate League and more. Teams mentioned: Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, The Woodlands, Cypress Woods, Westlake, Pearland, Sinton, Corpus Christi Ray, Boerne Champion, China Spring, Davenport, Flower Mound, Frisco Reedy, Argyle, Shiner, London, Magnolia West, Canyon Randall, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, Boyd and more.
Digging For Wizdom previews the Regional Semifinals of the post season. Professor Diggs and The Wizord analyse every third round matchup in regions 1 and 2 for 6A and 5A. They discuss in detail the game of the week, Mansfield Timberview vs Frisco Reedy, plus a look at the resurgence of South Oak Cliff and they talk some lower classifications.
Luke and I go way back as we ran Boston Marathon 2018. We have stayed in touch because of running and coaching. I was apart of the staff at the Nomad Endurance Camp back in July. Luke talks about how he started running, running in college, and where he is today. We talk about Nomad and how that got started. Great high school coach in Frisco Reedy. We both are training for Twitter - @CoachScribner Insatgram - scribner_luke & Nomadendurancexc https://www.runnomadendurance.com/endurance-camp https://www.runnomadendurance.com/event-details-registration/nomad-winter-dash
Dustin and Drew recap their trips to see Frisco Liberty vs. Frisco Reedy and Westlake vs. Lake Travis. Also, the duo discusses four players from the 2022 and 2023 classes who need to move up in the Five Tool 55 rankings and four players from the 2024 class who need to be on the first edition of the 2024 Five Tool 55.
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Frisco Lone Star vs. Denton Ryan. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's District 5-5A Division I showdown at CH Collins Stadium between the Rangers and Raiders, followed by previews and predictions for Frisco Reedy vs. The Colony (25:30), Prosper vs. McKinney Boyd (31:15), Hebron vs. Lewisville (33:10) and Celina vs. Graham (36:50), followed by some additional picks and coverage plans for the week.
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Plano West vs. Flower Mound. Matt Welch and David Wolman break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown at Neal Wilson Stadium between the Wolves and Jaguars, followed by previews and predictions for Frisco Reedy vs. Frisco Wakeland (25:00), Frisco Lebanon Trail vs. Denison (31:25), Lewisville vs. Coppell (33:30), and Lovejoy vs. Frisco (37:00), followed by some additional picks and coverage plans for the week.
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Plano West vs. Coppell. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown at Buddy Echols Field between the Cowboys and Wolves, followed by previews and predictions for Frisco Reedy vs. Frisco Lone Star (23:00), Frisco vs. Frisco Liberty (27:40), Prosper vs. Denton Guyer (30:45) and Mesquite Poteet vs. South Oak Cliff (34:50), as well as quick-hit picks around the area and a look at our live game coverage plans for the football week.
The Metroplex is as talent-rich a region as there is in the country, and Star Local Media reflects on some noteworthy high school athletes who have gone on to do big things in the pros.On site at Kelly's Craft Tavern in Frisco, Matt Welch, Bryan Murphy and Devin Hasson reflect on what it was like reporting on a number of prominent high school athletes turned pros, from former Allen quarterback Kyler Murray to Little Elm basketball star RJ Hampton and Plano football icon Rex Burkhead, and many more.Frisco Reedy head football coach Chad Cole stops by to discuss the Lions' offseason, realignment takeaways and what it was like building a program from scratch (25:10).From there, the talk shifts to an early look at some of the noteworthy non-district football games on the docket for the 2020 season within Star Local Media's coverage area (39:47).
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Hebron vs. Flower Mound. Matt Welch and Taylor Raglin break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown between the Hawks and Jaguars, followed by a student-athlete spotlight interview with Hebron quarterback Carson Harris (19:28). Previews and predictions follow for Frisco Reedy vs. Denton Braswell (24:02), Plano East vs. Plano Senior (30:05), Allen vs. Jesuit (34:46) and Celina vs. Melissa (39:25).
Allen American sports reporter Taylor Raglin recaps Thursday's thrilling District 7-5A Division II football game between Lovejoy and Frisco Reedy.
Frisco Enterprise sports editor Bryan Murphy recaps Friday's District 7-5A Division II football game between Frisco and Frisco Reedy, which was voted as Star Local Media's Game of the Week.
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Frisco vs. Frisco Reedy. Taylor Raglin and Bryan Murphy break down Thursday's non-district showdown in Frisco between the Raccoons and Lions, followed by a student-athlete spotlight interview with Reedy linebacker Will Harbour (13:35). Previews and predictions follow for Lovejoy vs. Denton Braswell (17:45), Flower Mound vs. Lewisville (24:00), Mesquite vs. Mesquite Horn (26:50) and Plano Senior vs. Plano West (30:52).
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: McKinney North vs. Rockwall-Heath. Taylor Raglin and Kendrick Johnson break down Thursday's non-district showdown in McKinney between the Bulldogs and the Hawks, followed by a student-athlete spotlight interview with North linebacker Max Fecci (13:41). Previews and predictions follow for Mesquite Horn vs. Arlington (20:40), Frisco Reedy vs. Denison (23:45), Sachse vs. Wylie (26:34) and Prosper vs. McKinney (29:13).
John Piper sits down with head coach Michael Young to discuss the 24-0 win over Frisco Centennial and the big district match up with Frisco Reedy at the Star in Frisco
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Frisco Lone Star vs. Highland Park. Matt Welch, Bryan Murphy and Taylor Raglin break down Friday's non-district showdown in McKinney between the Broncos and Marauders (1:30), followed by a student-athlete spotlight interview with Lone Star wide receiver Marvin Mims (19:26). Previews and predictions follow for Flower Mound vs. Prosper (25:15), Lake Dallas vs. Frisco Reedy (28:44), Mesquite Horn vs. Cedar Hill (32:42) and Plano West vs. Mesquite (35:50).
With the second week of high school football season in the books, Star Local Media sizes up how several local teams have fared early into the year.First up, Matt Welch, Taylor Raglin and Bryan Murphy discuss the surprising result between Frisco Reedy and The Colony and an early look into District 7-5A Division II (1:58), Plano ISD picking up its first win (13:00), Prosper's hot start (20:30) and some early contender in Frisco ISD (22:04).The student-athlete spotlight shines on The Colony quarterback Mikey Harrington (25:43) before Devin Hasson and Kendrick Johnson join the mix to discuss McKinney North's high-wire style (31:50), Mesquite Poteet's tough start (35:30), Hebron's bizarre game against Arlington Martin (39:00), Allen passing two big early-season tests (41:43), Mesquite ISD and the 11-6A landscape (44:48) and McKinney's surging offense (48:05).
Ashlea Bullington and Matt Diggs go around the Metroplex providing updates for the week 2 games in Dallas-Fort Worth. The games covered include Frisco Reedy vs. The Colony, Sachse vs. Trinity, Hebron vs. Martin, Plano vs. El Paso Eastwood, McKinney North vs. Northwest and Martin vs. Hebron.
Frisco Enterprise sports editor Bryan Murphy recaps Friday's non-district football game between The Colony and Frisco Reedy.
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: McKinney Boyd vs. Marcus. Matt Welch, Taylor Raglin and Kendrick Johnson break down Friday's non-district showdown in McKinney between the Broncos and Marauders (2:00), followed by a student-athlete spotlight interview with Boyd defensive back/wide receiver Jake Fex (18:47). Previews and predictions follow for Plano Senior vs. El Paso Eastwood (23:53), Hebron vs. Arlington Martin (29:46), Frisco Reedy vs. The Colony (32:35) and Mesquite Horn vs. Highland Park (37:00).
Star Local Media continues its preview of the upcoming football season by discussing what’s ahead on the gridiron in District 7-5A Division II.Bryan Murphy and Taylor Raglin break down what to expect this season from Lake Dallas (2:55), Frisco (9:30), Lovejoy (11:15), Denison and Princeton (16:35), Frisco Memorial and Lebanon Trail (21:05), and Frisco Reedy (23:30), marquee games to watch (29:05) and projected playoff teams (37:00).
With spring practices in the books, Star Local Media breaks down offseason storylines for its local football districts -- starting with Districts 7-5A Division II and 10-6A.In 7-5A Div. II, the staff discusses the quarterback situations for Lovejoy, Frisco Reedy and Lake Dallas (2:00), plus whether another Frisco ISD program, like Memorial or Lebanon Trail, might be primed to make a leap in 2019 (14:40).In 10-6A, topics include heavy offseason turnover for Sachse (20:10) and Rowlett (24:30), and a potential rebound candidate in Garland ISD (26:55).
A high-profile district softball rivalry is renewed with a trip to state on the line and a pair of third-place baseball teams continues to crank out wins in the playoffs.Topics include a regional final softball preview of 8-5A rivals Little Elm and The Colony (1:20), Frisco Reedy’s chances of knocking off state champ Forney (7:45) before shifting to the Class 6A baseball for a look at Flower Mound returning to the regional semis (13:45), McKinney Boyd making history (18:10) and a surprising exit for Prosper (23:35).In 5A baseball, the staff looks at surging Lake Dallas (27:30) and a dramatic third-round series win for Frisco Lone Star over Lovejoy (32:30).
Star Local Media soldiers through another week of playoff baseball and softball, breaking down the teams that are still standing and a few whose seasons came to an end last week.Topics include a spirited debate prior to McKinney North vs. Frisco Independence's third-round series (1:35), Frisco Reedy primed for a run at Denison (5:45) and Little Elm and The Colony taking care of business (6:55). In 6A, the staff lays 9-6A softball to rest after tough weeks for Plano West, Plano Senior and Prosper (14:45).In 6A baseball, the staff recaps the 9-6A bi-district sweep over 10-6A (23:40) and a bounce-back week on the playoff diamond for Lewisville ISD (31:30) before shining the student-athlete spotlight on Hebron for a chat with Diego Johnson and Nick Wilson (37:07).In 5A baseball, the discussion concludes with a look back on Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD's big week (44:00), Frisco ISD's tough week (47:30), and strong postseason starts for Lovejoy (48:25), Lake Dallas (50:30) and Little Elm (53:05).
With the second round of the high school softball playoffs set to begin, Star Local Media takes stock in its local teams still alive in the hunt for a state championship.Topics include dominant starts for Plano West (1:15) and Prosper (5:15), history repeating itself for Plano Senior (7:50) and McKinney Boyd's spirited showing against powerhouse Wylie (10:45), followed by a rough go for Lewisville ISD and Coppell (14:25).Over in 5A, the staff talks the Frisco ISD vs. 10-5A bi-district slate (21:20), Creekview's impressive start (26:20) and The Colony sweeping Birdville (30:30) before shining the student-athlete spotlight on Frisco Reedy star Micaela Wark (33:00).The discussion closes with a look back on the local ties to the NFL draft, including a big few days for Allen (37:00).
With Star Local Media's high school football coverage having concluded for the 2018 season, the sports staff looks ahead to the offseason and some noteworthy storylines for several schools in the Metroplex.Topics include the coaching searches at Plano West (2:15) and Frisco (7:55), Plano Senior's quarterback situation (11:00), a possible new-look Plano East offense (14:30), reloading time at Frisco Reedy (17:00), Allen's quarterback situation (20:10), McKinney Boyd's coaching search (25:30), District 10-6A catching up to Rowlett and Sachse (27:30), The Colony's key losses (28:50), McKinney in Year Two under Marcus Shavers (30:30), Mesquite ISD taking a collective next step (31:10), the experienced signal-callers in Lewisville ISD and Coppell (33:30) and the importance of travel in 7-5A Division I (35:20).
Star Local Media looks back on the state quarterfinal round of the high school football playoffs and some of the prominent storylines within the Metroplex.Topics include Allen's big second half vs. Waco Midway (1:30), an early look at what could be in store against Duncanville in the state semifinals (7:00) and thoughts on Allen alum Kyler Murray winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday (11:30).The student-athlete spotlight shines on Allen defensive back Mo Perkins (17:45) before the staff talks Frisco Reedy's season-ending loss to Aledo (24:00) and where the Lions go from here following their benchmark season (29:00).
Star Local Media mixes football and basketball talk, beginning with a preview of two upcoming state quarterfinal matchups on the gridiron.The sports staff looks at this weekend's fourth-round matchups between Frisco Reedy and Aledo (1:30), as well as Allen vs. Waco Midway (11:45).The student-athlete spotlight shines on Plano West and its star point guard Jaden Owens (21:20) before the discussion continues with a preliminary look at the loaded 9-6A girls basketball district (25:45) and early takeaways from the 10-team Frisco ISD district (37:30).
Star Local Media previews some of the Metroplex's marquee regional semifinal high school football playoff games, including the reader-voted Game of the Week: Frisco Reedy vs. Burleson Centennial. The sports staff breaks down Friday's playoff opener between the Lions and Spartans (1:30) before shining the student-athlete spotlight on Reedy linebacker Will Harbour (14:05). The discussion continues with previews and predictions for Mesquite Horn vs. Spring Westfield (18:15), Allen vs. The Woodlands (22:10), Hebron vs. Haltom (27:20) and Frisco Lone Star vs. Tyler John Tyler (31:00).
Star Local Media looks back on the area round of the high school football playoffs and some of the prominent storylines within the Metroplex.Topics include Frisco Lone Star (1:15) and Celina's noteworthy, second-round upset wins (5:20), Aledo's demolition of Lovejoy (9:00) and inching one step closer to an Aledo-Frisco Reedy matchup (11:00).Reedy quarterback Josh Foskey is the subject of this episode's student-athlete spotlight (14:10) before discussion resumes at the 6A level and a look at Hebron's historic second-round win (18:00), Lewisville's hardships against Duncanville (21:20), Allen surviving its first true test of the season (24:55) and Prosper's first year in 6A coming to a close (31:55).
Frisco Enterprise sports editor Bryan Murphy recaps Friday's Class 5A Division II area playoff game between Frisco Reedy and Midlothian.
Star Local Media previews some of the marquee matchups in its coverage area for Week 7 of high school football season.Front and center is the reader-voted Game of the Week, as the staff dives into a District 9-6A showdown between Allen and Plano East (1:30). Plus, the student-athlete spotlight shines on Eagles defensive lineman Jayden Jernigan to discuss Allen season and the team's big game Friday against East (27:10).The discussion concludes with a look at a few other noteworthy games on the docket, including Frisco Reedy vs. Lovejoy (31:50), Prosper vs. Jesuit (36:15), Hebron vs. Marcus (39:30) and Mesquite vs. North Mesquite (41:10).
With six weeks of the high school football season in the books, Star Local Media looks at a few teams riding some noteworthy winning streaks into the second half of the regular season.The sports staff discusses Rowlett flying under the radar (1:55), Frisco Independence’s resurgent 2018 campaign (7:55), Flower Mound Marcus riding into its most pivotal stretch of the season (11:45) and Mesquite Poteet entrenching itself as a district power (15:10).The student-athlete spotlight shines on The Colony’s all-purpose standout Myles Price (21:30) before the staff rounds out the discussion with a look 7-5A Division II unbeatens Lovejoy (26:00) and Frisco Reedy (30:00).
Frisco Enterprise sports editor Bryan Murphy recaps Friday's District 7-5A Division II showdown between Frisco Reedy and Lake Dallas. The Lions defeated the Falcons, 35-14.
Lake Dallas fresh off another nice win at The Star in Frisco with a score of 40 - 34 over Frisco Centennial. Joined live with Head Coach Michael Young and Senior QB Ryan Depperschmidt For more information about Falcon Football check out the QB Club website https://www.ldquarterbackclub.org/ Next up Frisco Reedy at home Friday 9/14/18 7pm
Week Three of high school football season is here and the Star Local Media sports staff breaks down a few of the marquee local games on the docket. As voted Game of the Week by readers and listeners, the staff dives into a look at Friday’s non-district showdown between Plano East and Sachse (1:30), followed by a student-athlete spotlight interview with Panthers quarterback Brandon Mallory previewing the big game against the Mustangs (22:50). The discussion continues with a look a few more notable games on the schedule, including Frisco Reedy vs. Lake Dallas (27:50), Frisco Lone Star vs. Highland Park (31:35), Allen vs. Coppell (35:10) and The Colony vs. Trophy Club Byron Nelson (39:30), plus our coverage plans for game night (43:30).
Week Two of high school football season is here and the Star Local Media sports staff breaks down a few of the marquee local games on the docket. As voted Game of the Week by readers and listeners, the staff dives into a look at Friday’s non-district showdown between Rowlett and Rockwall (1:40), followed by a student-athlete spotlight interview with Eagles quarterback Chase Toupal previewing the big game against the Yellowjackets (15:30). The discussion continues with a look a few more notable games on the schedule, including Frisco Reedy vs. The Colony (21:00), Hebron vs. Arlington Martin (25:25) and Sachse vs. Euless Trinity (28:10), plus our coverage plans for game night (33:55).
The opening week of high school football season is in the books and the Star Local Media sports staff reacts to various storylines that emerged during the first batch of games. Topics include Plano East receiver Jaelen Anderson’s insane catch vs. L.D. Bell (2:00), Sachse and Coppell staging an early-season thriller (8:15), Hebron and Plano Senior’s quarterback situations (12:30), and an update on Allen running Andrew Henry’s injury (17:15). The student-athlete spotlight features Coppell kicker Caden Davis, fresh off a game-winning kick against Sachse (22:30), followed by a look at some 4A/5A storylines from the week, including impressive starts for Celina (27:00) and 7-5A Div. II heavyweights Frisco Reedy, Lake Dallas and Lovejoy (30:00), plus big showings from The Colony (39:50), Little Elm (41:00) and Frisco Lone Star (43:45).
Star Local Media continues its entry into the upcoming high school football season by discussing what’s ahead for a few local programs in District 7-5A Division II on the gridiron. Topics include team previews and season storylines for Frisco (3:00), Frisco Memorial and Frisco Lebanon Trail (6:25), plus Lovejoy (9:30), Lake Dallas (14:00) and Frisco Reedy (17:35), as well as looking at a couple key games on the district schedule (21:25) and predicting the four playoff teams from 7-5A Division II (29:00).
Star Local Media previews the week’s playoff series for the respective second and third rounds of the high school baseball and softball postseasons. Topics include series breakdowns on a few marquee matchups, including the state-ranked regional quarterfinal between Plano Senior and Flower Mound (1:00), Frisco Reedy baseball’s attempt to slow a hot Forney pitching staff (8:45) and Coppell softball’s third-round showdown with Oak Ridge (10:30). The Fast Forward Rewind student-athlete spotlight shifts to the gridiron for a chat with Hebron’s star defensive back Darius Snow (12:30), and the staff rounds out the discussion with a lightning round touching on the rest of the playoff matchups on tap. Those series include: Prosper softball vs. Hallsville (21:45), Celina softball vs. Crandall (22:15), Marcus baseball vs. Belton (22:45), Sachse baseball vs. The Woodlands (23:20), Coppell baseball vs. Montgomery (24:15), Prosper baseball vs. Sulphur Springs (25:15), Frisco Wakeland baseball vs. Hallsville (25:50) and The Colony baseball vs. Texas High (26:30).
After a busy few days of coverage on the high school baseball and softball playoffs, Star Local Media discusses key takeaways from last week’s postseason slate. Softball topics include reigning Class 5A state champion The Colony exiting in the second round (1:30), Flower Mound delivering in the clutch (5:10), Plano Senior dominating its second-round matchup (7:30) and a rare early exit for Frisco Wakeland (10:15). In baseball, the staff talks 5-6A sweeping 6-6A (12:10), The Colony winning its first-ever playoff series (18:00), Coppell tossing a no-hitter (19:15) and a fun series between Frisco Reedy and Lake Dallas (20:00). Talk then shifts to the state track and field meet later this week, including a chat with McKinney North’s star distance runner London Culbreath (22:00) and a look at some notable storylines in our local markets in 5A and 6A (33:15).
The high school soccer playoffs begin this evening and Star Local Media takes look at the first-round action ahead in Class 5A. Much of the discussion centers on the bi-district matchups between 13-5A and 14-5A, starting on the boys side with Prosper vs. Frisco Wakeland (2:00), RL Turner vs. Frisco Reedy (4:30), Lake Dallas vs. Frisco Lone Star (6:30) and The Colony vs. Frisco Centennial (13:00). In between, the staff discusses whether 14-5A has an advantage over 13-5A in a shootout (8:00). On the girls side, the staff previews the first-round games between Frisco Wakeland and The Colony (15:00), Frisco Centennial vs. Little Elm (17:25), Frisco Liberty vs. McKinney North (18:10) and Frisco vs. Prosper (19:00). For this week’s Fast Forward Rewind student-athlete spotlight, Kendrick E. Johnson chats with Wakeland standout Gracie Brian on the Lady Wolverines’ season (20:30). Discussion rounds out with a quick rundown of the bi-district action in 15-5A (29:30), plus a look at the staff’s coverage plans for the first round of the soccer playoffs (30:50).
Denton County sports editor Justin Thomas recaps Monday's Class 5A bi-district girls basketball playoff game between The Colony and Frisco Reedy.
Frisco Enterprise sports editor Bryan Murphy recaps Frisco Liberty's win over Frisco Reedy in 13-5A girls basketball.
Lake Cities Sun sports reporter Tim Glaze recaps Lake Dallas' thrilling bi-district playoff win over Frisco Reedy.
Frisco Enterprise sports editor Bryan Murphy recaps Star Local Media's Game of the Week, as Frisco Lone Star scores a victory against Frisco Reedy in a battle for 13-5A supremacy.
Frisco Enterprise sports editor Bryan Murphy joins Star Local Media sports editor Matt Welch to break down Star Local Media's reader-voted Game of the Week for Week 10: Frisco Lone Star vs. Frisco Reedy.