Podcast appearances and mentions of jess kearney

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune deputy sports editor, is joined by Joe Heinz, new CIF San Diego Section Commissioner, to talk about Heinz’s mentors who preceded him in the Commissioner’s office and at the Sweetwater Union High School District. Kearney and Heinz chat about his career as an athlete and athletic director, along with challenges Heinz will face in the COVID-19 era.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune deputy sports editor, is joined by Jerry Schniepp, CIF San Diego Section Commissioner, to talk about the heart-wrenching decision to cancel the remainder of the Spring sports calendar. Kearney and Schniepp chat about highlights from the retiring commissioner’s nine-year tenure as head of high school sports in the region.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune deputy sports editor, is joined by Amanda Waters, Athletic Director at Carlsbad High, to talk about the temporary halt to San Diego prep sports.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune deputy sports editor, is joined by Steve Brand, venerable, award-winning Union-Tribune sportswriter, to discuss highlights from Brand’s 50-year sports writing career.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune deputy sports editor, and Steve Brand, Union-Tribune sportswriter, are joined by Jeff Dufek, baseball coach at San Marcos High, whose Knights are averaging a robust 10 runs a game. Dufek discusses the suspension of high school baseball in the county due to the coronavirus.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune deputy sports editor, and Steve Brand, Union-Tribune sportswriter, are joined by Rigo Ledezma, Baseball Coach at Santana High School, whose Sultans won the prestigious Hilltop Tournament. Kearney and Brand talk about Union-Tribune Top Ten Rankings in baseball and softball, and the local teams that are competing in the Southern California Regional baseball playoffs.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune deputy sports editor, and Steve Brand, Union-Tribune sportswriter, are joined by Chad Kavanagh, Girls Water Polo Coach at Mar Vista High, whose Mariners won the San Diego Section and SoCal Regional championships. Kearney and Brand chat about basketball and soccer playoff highlights.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, is joined by Jackie Turpin, girls basketball coach at Cathedral Catholic, to chat about the Dons clash with Christian High in the Open Division semifinals.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, is joined by Jason Bryant, boys basketball coach at Mater Dei Catholic, to chat about the Crusaders clash with Saints in the Open Division quarterfinals on Friday. Kearny talks about highlights from other winter sports playoffs.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand, U-T sportswriter, are joined by Will Cunningham, boys basketball coach at Cathedral Catholic, to discuss the Dons #1 ranking in the Union-Tribune poll. Kearny and Brand chat about the U-T Top 10 rankings in boys and girls basketball and other winter sports.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand, U-T sports writer, discuss the U-T Top 10 rankings in boys and girls basketball. Kearney and Brand are joined by Trevor Keifer, Tournament Director for the San Diego Section Girls Wrestling Championships, which has experienced explosive growth in recent.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, is joined by Frank Zimmerman, longtime boys soccer coach at Oceanside High, to chat about the defending CIF San Diego Section champion’s struggles with injuries this season. Despite being hit by the injury bug, Zimmerman’s Pirates are currently ranked 4th in the county.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand, U-T prep sportswriter, are joined by John Maffei, U-T sportswriter, to discuss Dodgers manager and local high school grad Dave Roberts’ thoughts on baseball’s sign-stealing scandal. Kearney, Brand and Maffei talk about Torrey Pines basketball player Nick Hermann who is back on the court after battling bone cancer.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand, U-T prep sportswriter, are joined by Terri Bamford, Girls Basketball Coach at La Jolla Country Day, whose team is the nation’s top ranked girls basketball team. Kearney and Brand discuss the U-T Top Ten rankings in other winter sports.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Terry Tucker, Boys Basketball Coach at San Ysidro High, whose team is led by one of the country’s top players, freshman Mikey Williams.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by John Olive, boys basketball coach at Torrey Pines High School and Director of the 30th Annual Torrey Pines Holiday Classic basketball tourney. Kearney, Brand and Olive talk about the 76 teams – 50 from outside of San Diego County – that will be participating in one of the nation’s top high school tournaments.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Steve Coover, Instructional Chair of the San Diego County Football Officials Association, to talk about the top priorities of the Association and steps to becoming a high school football official.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Michael Hobbs, football coach at El Camino High School, to recap the Wildcats wild 75-59 victory over #1 ranked Bishop’s to win the San Diego Section Division II championship. Kearney and Brand chat about the other about the other San Diego Section football championships, along with Sage Creek’s dominance at the State Cross Country championships.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Marlon Gardinera, football coach at Scripps Ranch High School, whose unbeaten senior-led Falcons play La Jolla for the San Diego Section Division III championship. Kearney and Brand discuss the other four San Diego Section football finals, along with other Fall sports highlights.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Mac MacNeal, Carlsbad High football coach, whose Lancers will take on Helix this Saturday for the San Diego Section CIF Open Division Championship. MacNeal credits Carlsbad’s success on the team’s selfless play and camaraderie. Kearney and Brand chat about semi-final football matchups and postseason highlights in other Fall sports.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Mary Beiler, Girls Volleyball Coach at Maranatha Christian Schools, whose veteran-led team won a 4th straight CIF San Diego Section title. Kearney and Brand talk about other Fall sports playoffs, including key semi-final football matchups.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by David Dunn, Lincoln High football coach, who credits his team’s balanced approach to its upset victory over Cathedral Catholic last week. Kearney and Brand chat about Fall sports playoffs highlights.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Joel Allen, head football coach at Bishop’s School, whose Knights “fun, laid back and close knit” personality has led them to an 9-0 record heading to their last regular season game this season. Kearney and Brand chat about the beginning of Fall sports playoffs.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Chris Livesay, head football coach at Castle Park, whose Trojans are undefeated after eight games. Kearney and Brand chat about the latest Max Preps and Union-Tribune football rankings and other Fall sports highlights, including a preview of the Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Scott Longerbone, head football coach at Steele Canyon High School, to talk about the Cougars 7-0 record. Kearney and Brand chat about the latest Union-Tribune football rankings.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand from the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Tracy McNair, head football coach at Morse High, to talk about the Tigers crushing running game that has led Morse to a 4-1 start. Kearney and Brand chat about the latest Union-Tribune football rankings and other Fall sports highlights.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Kelly Drobeck, La Jolla High Girls Volleyball coach, to talk about the big victories last week for local girls volleyball teams. Kearney and Brand chat about the latest Union-Tribune football rankings

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Robbie Owens, Helix High football coach, whose Highlanders are now the county’s top-ranked team after its victory over Cathedral Catholic last Friday. Kearney and Brand discuss highlights from other Fall sports.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Jacob Feiring, Sage Creek Cross Country Coach, whose defending state champion girls cross country team is led by the sister tandem of Skyler and Stormy Wallace. Kearney and Brand discuss highlights from the Bronco Invitational and Cathedral Catholic’s win over nationally ranked Corona Centennial.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and John Maffei, venerable U-T prep sportswriter, discuss the weekly process of choosing the county’s top ranked football teams. Kearney and Maffei chat about last weekend’s Honor Bowl and key gridiron matchups this week.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Ryan Van Nostrand, head football coach at Olympian High School. Van Nostrand chats about his long list of high school football mentors, including his father. Kearney and Brand talk about the upcoming Honor Bowl that will be held at Cathedral Catholic High.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, and Julien Des Pres, Assistant Producer of U-T radio shows, are joined by John Maffei, longtime Union-Tribune sportswriter, to talk about participation numbers for area high school football teams: some are up, some our stable, many are way down.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, and Julien Des Pres, are joined by Dave Rodriguez, Oceanside High football coach to chat about the Pirates prospects this season.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, and Julien Des Pres, are joined by Manny Hermosillo, Assistant Coach for the Perfect Game All-American Classic. The Classic, our country’s most prestigious high school baseball all-star game, will be played on Sunday, August 11 at Petco Park.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, and Julien Des Pres, are joined by Ron Burner, football coach at El Capitan High School, to chat about the Vaqueros prospects this season.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Steve Coover, CIF Liaison and Instructional Chair for the San Diego Football Coaches Association, to talk about new rules and points of interest in officiating high school football games.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Dawn Lee, Girls Soccer Coach at Cathedral Catholic, to talk about the USA Women’s World Cup victory. Kearney and Brand preview the summer’s top high school sporting events.

Jess Kearney, Union-Tribune Deputy Sports Editor, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Joe Kremer, football coach at St. Augustine High School. Kearney and Brand preview the summer’s top high school sporting events.

Jess Kearney, Deputy Sports Editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by John Maffei, Union-Tribune sportswriter, to talk about the CIF San Diego baseball championships; the San Diego High School All-Star game; the Major League Baseball draft; and the annual Union-Tribune/San Diego Sports Association “Prep Athletes Awards Gala,” slated for Friday, June 14 at Petco Park.        

Jess Kearney, Deputy Sports Editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, talk about Spring sports playoff highlights and previews, and the annual Union-Tribune/San Diego Sports Association’s “Prep Athletes Awards Gala,” set for Friday, June 14 at Petco Park.  Kearny and Brand or joined by Torrey Pines swimming coach, Richard Contreras.

Jess Kearney, Deputy Sports Editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Jeff Baumback, Rancho Bernardo High baseball coach.  Kearney and Brand preview spring sports championships; the performance of Madison High sprinter Kenan Christon; and the annual Union-Tribune/San Diego Sports Association “Prep Athletes Awards Gala,” slated for Friday, June 14 at Petco Park.

Jess Kearney, Deputy Sports Editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Sheldon Watkins, Patrick Henry baseball coach. Kearney and Brand talk about Spring sports highlights in track and boys volleyball.

Jess Kearney, Deputy Sports Editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Michael Gross, softball coach at Olympian High School. Kearney and Brand preview to the Mt. Carmel track meet.

Jess Kearney, Deputy Sports Editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Ryan Meier, coach of the state champion La Jolla Country Day boys basketball team.  Kearney and Brand discuss the Union-Tribune Top 10 in baseball and softball.

Jess Kearney, Deputy Sports Editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Steve Selland, Southwest High basketball coach, to discuss the Raiders upcoming game in the State championships. Kearney and Brand discuss San Diego Section basketball and soccer championship results.