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Send us a textStep into the world of Highland Park Baseball with our latest episode featuring the 2025 baseball captains: Gray Miller, Anderson Curtis, and Will Shults. These outstanding athletes open up about their personal journeys into the sport, how they rose to leadership roles, and the strategies they use to create a team culture built on inclusivity, support, and shared success. Discover how their unique leadership styles are shaping a promising season and uniting the team in ways that extend beyond the field.Hear the captains share lighthearted and inspiring moments, from quirky rituals and superstitions to the transformation of team dynamics after a rocky season start. Learn how a pivotal spring break brought the team closer, becoming a turning point for their bond and performance. As they prepare for their much-anticipated opening game against McKinney-Boyd, they reveal insights into their rigorous practices and the pregame traditions that keep the mood both focused and fun.We also look ahead to the "Meet the Scots" event—a highlight for players and fans alike. With autograph sessions, community activities, and an In-N-Out Burger truck, this family-friendly day promises to be a celebration of the camaraderie and pride that defines Highland Park Baseball.Join us for an episode packed with heartwarming stories, inspiring leadership lessons, and the contagious excitement of baseball season. The 2025 captains invite you to experience the grit, unity, and passion that make Highland Park Baseball unforgettable.To view the 2025 schedule click here To purchase tickets to Meet the Scots click here This episode is sponsored by: Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency, and SA Oral Surgeons, Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

We're LIVE with Elias Ramos, Head WSOC Coach of the McKinney Boyd Broncos. Coach Ramos helps us look back at the summer of soccer and his experience of presenting at the 2024 THSCA Coaching School. We discuss how last year helped prep his upcoming season this year and what has him excited about this upcoming season. He also gives us insight on what makes this year's team different from teams from the past. We also discuss where he believes TXHSSOC is headed after the recent major changes from the UIL, along with the many great benefits of TASCO as we look ahead to the upcoming convention in November. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally Recorded 9-9-2024]

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring McKinney Boyd High School's assistant coach, Tim Brooks. Coach Brooks describes his coaching path, shares his coaching philosophy, and talks about his experiences with the AFCA's 30 Under 30. Tim Brooks is an assistant coach at McKinney Boyd High School. Prior to coaching high school Coach McKinney was the defensive coordinator at University of Saint Mary and a defensive backs graduate assistant at Texas A&M Commerce. Coach Brooks was a part of a record setting team at Saint Marys and developed a strong defensive coaching philosophy there. In 2017 Coach Brooks was also named to the AFCAs 30 Under 30. [0:53] Start of Interview [1:29] Background of Current Position [2:35] Texas Football [4:49] Transitioning to Defense [7:50] How did you become a defensive coordinator? [9:30] First year as a DC [11:09] Looking back at your first game as a DC [12:05] What prompted the move to high school coaching from college coaching? [15:24] Being successful with the changing talent you have each season [17:36] Coaching Philosophy + Developing as a coach [21:33] 30 Under 30 Experience [25:37] Social Media Twitter: @CoachTimBrooks  

Dustin and Drew recap their playoff games from the last week, which includes thoughts on Tomball, Bridgeland, Cy Ranch, Klein Cain, Lake Travis, Vandegrift, Rockwall, Coppell, Rowlett, McKinney Boyd and Cleburne. Big-time players show up in big-time moments, and some of the state's best players are doing exactly that. 

San Antonio Johnson 2023 right-hander Mason Bixby tossed a one-hitter last night and Dustin was there to see the TCU commit's performance. Dustin and Drew discuss that, McKinney Body's talented senior arms showing their stuff, the upcoming schedule of games and more. Plus, Drew is off to Disneyworld soon and Dustin did some #FiveToolFoodies scouting. 

Join Wac, Scotty and Shana as they preview some of the must watch games across Texas #txhsfb (0:00) Intro/Thursday Night Showdown (4:32) Westlake vs San Marcos (9:23) San Antonio Reagan vs Madison (13:18) Katy vs Katy Tompkins (18:28) McKinney Boyd vs Allen (23:49) Denton Guyer vs Prosper (26:42) Spring vs Westfield (30:34) Closing Follow VYPE Here: Website: https://www.vype.com/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vypehouston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vypehouston/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VYPETexas/

Join Wac, Scott and Shana as they preview some of the games happening across the state of Texas #txhsfb (0:00) Intro (2:49) Rockwall vs Rockwall Heath (7:21) Cedar Park vs Georgetown (10:38) Langham Creek vs Bridgeland (14:53) San Antonio Johnson vs Brandeis (18:51) McKinney Boyd vs Braswell (23:04) Tomball vs Tomball Memorial (26:48) Closing Follow VYPE Here: Website: https://www.vype.com/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vypehouston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vypehouston/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VYPETexas/

Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Lewisville vs. McKinney Boyd. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game between the Farmers and Broncos, followed by previews and predictions for Sachse vs. Skyline (20:08), Mesquite Poteet vs. Everman (26:00), Coppell vs. Denton Guyer (32:07) and Prosper vs. Marcus (39:42), followed by some additional picks and coverage plans for the week.

Texas high school football's postseason begins this week in Classes 6A and 5A, and Star Local Media discusses what's in store for its playoff-bound teams.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look at the brackets and first-round matchups for their local teams, including what's on tap for Allen, Plano West, McKinney Boyd, Lewisville and Sachse and 6A Division I (2:20), followed by Coppell, Prosper and Marcus in 6A Division II (15:50); Wakeland, Independence, Lone Star and McKinney North in 5A Division I (25:55); and Lovejoy, Frisco, Liberty and Mesquite Poteet in 5A Division II (30:55).

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.

Live from C.H. Collins Field, the Denton Guyer Wildcats host the McKinney Boyd Broncos in what's expected to be a fairly close district matchup.

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Plenty is at stake during the final month of high school football's regular season, and Star Local Media takes stock in its various Class 6A districts heading into the homestretch.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss mid-district storylines and things to watch for in the coming weeks between Lewisville ISD, Plano ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (1:35), a wild week for Rowlett and Sachse in 9-6A (24:30), big wins for Allen, McKinney Boyd and McKinney in 5-6A (30:35), plus what's at stake for Mesquite ISD over in 10-6A (38:42).

With high school football's district schedule in full swing, Star Local Media looks back on a week that produced a number of upsets around the area.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss a few teams that found the win column in unexpected fashion last week, including a major rivalry win for North Mesquite (1:45), followed by a look around the first week in 6-6A, headlined by Plano West stunning Lewisville (6:13), McKinney North tripping up Tyler in its 7-5A Division I opener (20:25), The Colony bouncing back against Frisco Centennial and Reedy surprising Independence in 5-5A Div. I (23:42), Sachse impressing against Garland (30:15) and McKinney Boyd's new-look offense torching Denton Braswell in 5-6A (33:55).

With another week in the books for high school football's 2020 season, Star Local Media discusses the latest happenings on the local gridiron.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on some of the big happenings last week, including big wins in 7-5A Division II for Frisco Lebanon Trail, Frisco Liberty (5:30) and Lovejoy (10:25), followed by some early impressions on Sachse and Rowlett in 9-6A (13:05), McKinney Boyd grinding out an overtime win (19:30), expectations for Allen, Guyer, Prosper and the rest of 5-6A (24:45) and where things stand in Mesquite ISD as 10-6A begins (30:40).

Coach Basil breaks down the 10-7 win over McKinney Boyd and the upcoming matchup vs Garland Naaman Forrest Each and every week during the season Coach Basil talks Jaguar Football. Thanks to our sponsors for your support of Jaguar Football! Click the links to learn more about the companies that support Jag Nation RadioRapid Medhttps://rapidmed.com/Strittmatter Plumbing Heating and AChttps://www.strittmatters.com/Anderson Roofinghttps://andersonroofstexas.com/Cloud Realty https://txcloudrealty.com/agents/Thanks to the Jaguar booster club and everyone that makes Jaguar football go!

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Shehan and Ishmael run through the cancellations in Week 2 and whether there's reason for concern. McKinney Boyd head coach Joe McBride joins the program (11:15-32:52) and talks about his son, Brady McBride's, first start at Texas State. Plus, Week 2 previews and how the cancelled games would have gone.

McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick E. Johnson recaps Friday's District 9-6A installment of the "Crosstown Showdown" football rivalry between McKinney and McKinney Boyd.

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. Mesquite Poteet. Matt Welch, Kendrick Johnson and Devin Hasson break down Friday's District 7-5A Division I showdown between the Bulldogs and Pirates, followed by previews and predictions follow for Frisco vs. Lovejoy (24:24), Marcus vs. Lewisville (28:31), McKinney vs. McKinney Boyd (31:17) and Sachse vs. Rowlett (35:57).

Star Local Media sports editor Matt Welch recaps Friday's District 9-6A football game between McKinney Boyd and Plano Senior.

McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick E. Johnson recaps Friday's District 9-6A football game between Allen and McKinney Boyd.

Plano Star Courier sports reporter Taylor Raglin recaps Friday's District 9-6A football game between McKinney Boyd and Plano West.

Star Local Media sports editor Matt Welch recaps Thursday's District 9-6A football game between McKinney Boyd and Jesuit.

McKinney Courier Gazette sports editor Kendrick E. Johnson recaps Friday's District 9-6A football game between Plano East and McKinney Boyd.

Ashlea Bullington and Matt Diggs go around the Metroplex providing updates for the week 4 games in Dallas-Fort Worth. The games covered include Martin vs. Rockwall, Plano East vs. McKinney Boyd, Arlington vs. Mesquite Horn, Rockwall Heath vs. McKinney North and Frisco vs. Lebanon Trail. Matt Diggs then goes into detail on a variety of hot topics from the evening and what we can expect once district play is in full throttle.

McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick E. Johnson recaps Friday's non-district football game between Marcus and McKinney Boyd.

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 9-6A.Matt Welch, Bryan Murphy, Kendrick Johnson and Taylor Raglin break down what to expect this season in 9-6A for Prosper (3:51), McKinney (9:00), Plano Senior (11:30), McKinney Boyd (17:30), Allen (21:16), Plano West (26:46), Plano East (35:36), as well as the district's marquee game to watch (41:12) and projected playoff teams (46:26).

Star Local Media pulls another entry from its ongoing summer “Questions” series to discuss various storylines leading up to the 2019-20 athletics year.Matt Welch, Bryan Murphy and Taylor Raglin discuss some of the first-year head coaches hired within the area and their situations heading into the upcoming school year. Teams discussed include Plano West football (2:30), McKinney Boyd football (7:00), Prosper baseball (9:40), Coppell baseball (12:35), Lewisville volleyball (16:45), Plano East volleyball (18:55), Frisco football (20:35), Frisco Lone Star girls basketball (22:40), Lake Dallas volleyball and girls basketball (24:05), Little Elm boys basketball (28:00), Lovejoy volleyball (30:25), McKinney North volleyball (32:50) and John Paul II boys basketball (35:20).

With spring practices in the books, Star Local Media breaks down offseason storylines for its local football districts -- concluding with Districts 4-5A Division I and 9-6A.In 4-5A Div. II, the staff discusses the three Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD schools and initial offseason forecasts for Newman Smith (2:45), Creekview (4:35) and RL Turner (6:45).In 9-6A, the sports staff checks in on the offseason progress being made by Plano East (10:35), McKinney Boyd (14:45), McKinney (16:45), Plano Senior (19:05), Plano West (24:20), Allen (26:40) and Prosper (31:30).

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).

With high school softball and baseball teams prepping for another week of the postseason, Star Local Media looks ahead to a riveting slate of playoff matchups.Over in 6A baseball, the staff touches on a pair of district rematches pitting Hebron against Flower Mound (1:20) and Allen against McKinney Boyd (3:45), plus Marcus rematching Southlake Carroll (11:00) and the unique lead-up to Prosper vs. Rockwall (14:15).Over in 5A baseball, talks center on Lake Dallas prepping for Burleson Centennial (17:45), McKinney North's momentum (22:25) and a highly anticipated series between Lovejoy and Frisco Lone Star (25:40) before shining the student-athlete spotlight on Lovejoy's Jacob Terwilliger (33:13).The discussion concludes with a look at the 5A softball playoffs, including McKinney North sweeping Frisco Independence and prepping for reigning champ Forney (38:50), and the looming chance of a The Colony vs. Little Elm regional final (43:05).

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).

The high school baseball playoffs begin this week, and Star Local Media breaks down what's in store for all its postseason-bound programs.Topics include the murderer's row of bi-district matchups between 5-6A and 6-6A (1:10), Prosper's chances of making a deep run (15:00), a spirited bout between McKinney Boyd and Rowlett (20:45), Allen's pitching (24:45), Sachse's best team ever (29:40) and Mesquite Horn's chances of upsetting powerhouse Waco Midway (33:30).Over in Class 5A, the staff dives into Lake Dallas renewing a rivalry with Grapevine (36:45), Little Elm's playoff path (41:15), some potential history in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (43:35), McKinney North vs. Frisco Heritage (48:30), Mesquite Poteet's postseason outlook (52:55) and the rest of the Frisco ISD playoff slate (55:25).

The high school softball playoffs begin this week, and Star Local Media goes region by region within the Metroplex to touch on the postseason paths for its local programs.Topics include a juicy slate of bi-district matchups featuring Lewisville ISD and Coppell (1:00), Prosper’s seamless year in 9-6A (6:15), play-in games for Plano East, McKinney Boyd and Rowlett (10:10), Plano West’s big bounce-back year (15:30), an intriguing series between Plano Senior and Sachse (17:40) and Mesquite ISD’s latest crack at thwarting Belton (23:45).Over in Class 5A, the staff breaks down The Colony and Little Elm’s chances of a deep run in Region I (26:45), Creekview and Newman Smith keying a possible 11-5A sweep (32:35), McKinney North's unbeaten run in 10-5A (36:00), Frisco ISD's playoff paths (37:40) and Mesquite Poteet's outlook (42:35).

High school baseball season has reached the halfway mark for several districts, and Star Local Media sizes up where things stand for its local teams on the diamond.Topics include McKinney Boyd emerging as a district title contender (1:45), Plano West's path to the postseason (4:00), Allen's unbeaten start in 9-6A (6:55), Plano's pitching (9:00), the Prosper powerhouse (11:55), Lake Dallas' chances of rising in 8-5A (12:30) and the battle for 10-5A supremacy between Lovejoy and McKinney North (16:10).The student-athlete spotlight shines on Marcus for a chat with star pitcher Blake Mayfield (20:35) before the discussion resumes with a look at Sachse's strong run in 10-6A (27:10), Lewisville ISD and Coppell lording over 6-6A (31:00), Wakeland leading the way in Frisco ISD (33:15), Mesquite ISD battling for the last playoff spot in 11-6A (35:00) and updates on The Colony and Little Elm in 8-5A (37:30).

The first round of the high school soccer playoffs are in the books, and Star Local Media reacts to the wild series of bi-district matchups through the Metroplex.The sports staff discusses the marathon shootout between the Plano West and Sachse girls (1:35), thoughts on shootouts (4:25), Allen boys and girls taking care of business (8:30), Sachse's boys ousting powerhouse McKinney Boyd (11:00), Mesquite ISD's strong week (13:45) and some observations around Class 5A, including the crazy Lake Dallas comeback against Saginaw (16:30).The student-athlete spotlight shines on Plano West for a chat with captain Regan Chapman (25:20) before the discussion concludes with a look at the Frisco ISD vs. 10-5A bi-district landscape (30:30), tough losses for The Colony (35:40), Hebron's shocker over Southlake and other 6-6A talk (38:50) and a look at McKinney ISD's second-round matchups (41:25).

The high school soccer playoffs begin this week, and Star Local Media breaks down the postseason landscape for its local boys soccer teams.The sports staff discusses its playoff-bound programs in Lewisville ISD and Coppell in Region I-6A (1:35), plus discussion on Allen, McKinney ISD, Prosper, Sachse, Rowlett and Mesquite ISD in Region II-6A (8:00) before a student-athlete spotlight chat with McKinney Boyd star Roberto Gonzalez Gutierrez (27:50).The discussion continues with a look at 5A and the playoff paths for Lake Dallas, The Colony and Little Elm in Region I (32:50) before closing out by talking Frisco ISD, McKinney North and Mesquite ISD in Region II-5A (41:20).

High school softball is nearing the midpoint of district play, and Star Local Media discusses how several area programs are faring as they inch closer to the homestretch.Topics include Plano West's bounce-back season (1:30), McKinney Boyd's phenom pitcher (4:20), Plano East's defense (7:15), Plano Senior's balance (10:05) and Allen being here to stay (12:50).The student-athlete spotlight focuses on Flower Mound for a chat with star player Kendall Jennings (16:30) before the discussion resumes with a look at goofy Rowlett/Sachse box scores (24:20), Flower Mound poised for another big run (27:35), Little Elm's MVP candidate (29:30), business as usual for The Colony (31:25), Frisco Independence taking poll position in 9-5A (34:00) and the latest with Lewisville ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (36:00).

With district play beginning throughout the Metroplex, Star Local Media takes stock in several of its local softball teams and discusses some early observations following the preseason.The sports staff plays catch-up with some early developments in the all-Frisco district (1:40), talks potential bounce-back years for Plano West and Plano East (5:00), Plano Senior and Allen building off last year's playoff campaigns (10:30) and Little Elm's potential to threaten for a district title (14:20).The student-athlete spotlight shines on The Colony for a chat with Jayda Coleman (17:30) before the discussion concludes with a look at what's in store for those same Lady Cougars in 2019 (24:10), McKinney Boyd's potential resurgence (27:10) and the pitching in Sachse, North Mesquite and Mesquite Poteet (28:30).

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).

McKinney Courier Gazette sports editor Kendrick E. Johnson recaps Friday's District 9-6A football finale between McKinney and McKinney Boyd.

McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick Johnson recaps Friday's District 9-6A football game between Plano Senior and McKinney Boyd.

Star Local Media previews some of the area's marquee high school football games for Week 10, including the reader-voted Game of the Week: Plano Senior vs. McKinney Boyd.The sports staff breaks down Friday's pivotal District 9-6A clash between the Wildcats and Broncos (1:30) before shining the student-athlete spotlight on Boyd linebacker and tight end Brent Matiscik (20:10). The discussions continues with previews and predictions for Allen vs. Prosper (25:50), Flower Mound vs. Coppell (27:30), Hebron vs. Lewisville (29:45) and Mesquite Poteet vs. Tyler John Tyler (32:10).

Three weeks remain in high school football's regular season, and Star Local Media examines some of the area's most interesting teams heading into the homestretch. Topics include McKinney Boyd's resurgent district campaign (3:00), McKinney North's dominant offense (4:40), Little Elm's QB change (6:40), Plano Senior's much-needed bounce-back performance (11:00), Celina's do-or-die game Friday against Anna (17:50), Mesquite Horn's odds of making the playoffs in 11-6A (19:20), Flower Mound staying atop 6-6A (22:30), Lovejoy entering the biggest part of its schedule (25:20), West Mesquite sparking potential tiebreaker chaos (28:25) and The Colony making a statement in 5-5A Division I (32:10).

Star Local Media previews five of the week’s marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week, Frisco Lone Star and The Colony.Matt Welch, Justin Thomas and Bryan Murphy break down Friday’s matchup between the Rangers and Cougars (1:45) before shining the student-athlete spotlight on Lone Star defensive back Trey Taylor (21:05).Additional previews and predictions follow for Prosper vs. McKinney Boyd (25:30), Hebron vs. Flower Mound (28:10), Coppell vs. Marcus (30:20) and Frisco vs. Denison (33:05).

Star Local Media reflects on some of the key storylines that emerged during Week 7 of the high school football season.Topics include the unpredictability between Lewisville ISD and the rest of District 6-6A (1:25) before shining the student-athlete spotlight on McKinney defensive back Andrew Pitts (11:35).The discussion continues with a look McKinney ISD's banner week, including McKinney North hanging 90 points in a single game (16:50), McKinney picking up its first win of the season (19:48), Plano Senior trying to right the ship (21:55), Plano East bouncing back from its first loss (26:15), Kareem Coleman's breakout receiving season at McKinney Boyd (29:00) and Plano West's pursuit of a win (31:30).

McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick E. Johnson recaps Friday's District 9-6A football game between McKinney Boyd and Plano West.

Star Local Media looks back at a few of the standout moments from Week Five of high school football season, highlighting a few teams that scored noteworthy upset wins. Topics include Mesquite’s signature victory over Horn (2:00), what to make of the Jaguars going forward (8:00), the ramifications of Frisco Lone Star scraping by Little Elm (11:20) and Frisco Memorial’s first-ever victory (17:30). The student-athlete spotlight centers on Prestonwood Christian quarterback Dylan Cadwallader (22:45) before the staff reconvenes to discuss Coppell’s close win over Irving MacArthur (28:20), McKinney Boyd upsetting Jesuit (31:50), a wild comeback between Flower Mound and Lewisville (36:00) and McKinney North struggling to slow Sherman (40:00).

McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick E. Johnson recaps Thursday's non-district football game between Lewisville and McKinney Boyd. The Farmers defeated the Broncos, 34-21.

Rowlett Eagles vs McKinney-Boys Mustangs Live Play-by-Play Bill Serna & Sonny Clark On The Call!

McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick E. Johnson recaps Rowlett's season-opening win against McKinney Boyd, played at the new McKinney ISD Stadium.

Rowlett Eagles vs McKinney-Boys Mustangs Pre-Game Show Sonny Clark & Bill Serna

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 9-6A on the gridiron. Topics include team previews and season storylines for Allen (2:00), Plano East (11:40), McKinney Boyd (17:20), Plano Senior (22:50), Prosper (32:45), McKinney (41:15) and Plano West (46:15), as well as looking at a couple key games on the district schedule (51:40) and predicting the four playoff teams from 9-6A (56:30).

Star Local Media pulls two more entries from its ongoing summer “Questions” series to discuss various storylines leading up to the 2018-19 athletics year. Topics include the discussing some student-athletes primed to make a leap in 2018-19, ranging from potential breakout candidates in Lewisville ISD, Coppell, Allen, Plano ISD, McKinney and Lake Dallas (0:35). Also, the staff debates who will have the better overall athletics year in 2018-19 between a few rival schools from their markets, including Plano East vs. Plano Senior vs. Plano West (14:00), Flower Mound vs. Marcus (18:00), McKinney vs. McKinney Boyd (19:45), Lovejoy vs. McKinney North (21:55), Frisco Wakeland vs. Frisco Lone Star (23:40), Coppell vs. Hebron (24:45), Lake Dallas vs. Little Elm vs. The Colony (26:40), and Allen vs. Prosper (28:50).

Star Local Media reflects on the high school sports year that was for all 14 of its markets, continuing with a look back at the 2017-18 school year for Frisco, McKinney and Allen. Discussion begins with reflections on the year in Frisco ISD (1:00), including dominant seasons for Lone Star football and girls basketball, Wakeland boys and girls soccer, Reedy athletics and more. Talk then shifts to McKinney (11:40), highlighted by the McKinney Boyd boys soccer team, Matt Gadek’s record-breaking performance on the football field and McKinney North girls track and field. The episode concludes with a review of the year for Allen and Lovejoy (24:00), reflecting on the Eagles’ championship runs in football, wrestling, boys basketball and more from Allen’s best athletics year ever.

Star Local Media kicks off its Spring Football Primer, checking in on the offseason progress for its local football districts. The discussion begins with key offseason storylines in the revamped 6-6A (1:30), which features Coppell and the four Lewisville ISD schools (Hebron, Lewisville, Marcus and Flower Mound), followed by the Fast Forward Rewind student-athlete spotlight and a chat with McKinney Boyd's Plae Wyatt (12:00), and an offseason check-up on 10-6A, which includes Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie and the rest of Garland ISD (17:30).

McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick E. Johnson recaps McKinney Boyd's bi-district baseball playoff series against L.D. Bell.

Star Local Media previews the high school baseball playoffs, beginning with a look at its postseason-bound teams in Class 6A. Topics include the parity in 5-6A and 6-6A (1:00), McKinney Boyd’s resurgence (3:30), Plano West’s emotional year (6:00), expectations for Allen after repeating as district champs (10:30) and Plano Senior’s hard-luck finish in fourth place (16:20). The Fast Forward Rewind student-athlete spotlight focuses on Lake Dallas ace Mason Meeks and the Falcons’ bounce-back season (22:20). The discussion concludes with a look at Marcus being the lone Lewisville ISD representative (32:50), a loaded Coppell squad (35:00), Sachse’s district title run (38:30), Rowlett overcoming limited experience (41:45) and Mesquite Horn’s 200-plus-mile trip south (43:20).

Coach Watson discusses the loss to McKinney Boyd. Tight district race in 6-6A and how to win on the road Friday to split the series.

Coach Watson discusses the loss to McKinney Boyd. Tight district race in 6-6A and how to win on the road Friday to split the series.

With three games remaining in the high school baseball regular season, Star Local Media examines a few districts with plenty at stake entering the homestretch. The discussion begins with a look at who has the inside track on winning a crowd 6-6A (1:10) and which of the top-five teams will be left out of the playoffs between Allen, Plano, Plano West, McKinney Boyd and Guyer (6:45). The same question is posed for 13-5A, as far as who will win the district title: Wakeland or Lone Star (12:00)? And who will be the odd man out between Reedy, Heritage and Centennial (13:30)? Over in 14-5A, the district looks at Lake Dallas’ chances of catching Prosper (15:00), and if Lovejoy can make another late-season charge to a playoff spot in 15-5A (19:50). This week’s Fast Forward Rewind student-athlete spotlight focuses on Coppell star pitcher Rye Gunter (24:30), and the staff rounds out with a look at their coverage schedules for Friday, including state soccer and a high-stakes final night in 6-6A softball (33:10).

The high school soccer postseason is down the final four in each classification, and Star Local Media is here to preview this week’s state tournament in Georgetown. Discussion kicks off with a look at the Frisco Wakeland boys and girls qualifying for state in the same season for the first time (1:10), followed by the battle-tested Marcus girls (6:10), the McKinney Boyd boys’ surprising regional finals exit (10:50) and the Coppell boys looking to add to their storied history (15:45). The Fast Forward and Rewind student-athlete spotlight focuses on Wakeland soccer standout Jacob Miller (19:30), and the crew rounds out with a look at their coverage schedules for Tuesday night and notes on a big local commitment in football and some postseason basketball accolades for Allen and Little Elm (29:30).

High school soccer regional tournaments begin Friday and the Star Local Media sports staff breaks down the fourth-round action for its seven remaining teams in the playoffs. Matt Welch and Justin Thomas take a look at the Region I-6A girls side, including Marcus (1:45) and Allen (3:15), followed the Coppell boys and girls in Region II-6A (7:20). Bryan Murphy touches on the Frisco Wakeland boys and girls over in Region II-5A (12:45), followed by a look at the McKinney Boyd boys in Region I-6A (16:30). This week's student-athlete spotlight shifts gears from soccer to softball and a chat with Plano West star Tatum Boyd (20:00), followed by a roundup of game coverage plans and a note on the Gary Don 5K in Murphy this weekend (30:00). To register or donate for the fundraiser, visit tinyurl.com/garydon5k.

High school baseball season is just past the halfway point in district play, and Star Local Media is here to break down some midseason storylines developing in a several of their districts. Discussion kicks off with the top four teams in 14-5A (1:30), including a look at Prosper’s continued dominance, Lake Dallas’ bounce-back year, plus the experience boost for The Colony’s and Little Elm. Over in 13-5A, Bryan Murphy touches on Wakeland reloading and Heritage’s surprise rise (9:00). In Class 6A, Justin Thomas breaks down an up-and-down year for Lewisville ISD in 5-6A (11:00) and Coppell’s surge atop 9-6A (13:50), and Matt Welch rounds it out with a look at the top four in 6-6A (16:00), including Plano’s hot stretch, Allen’s potential district title repeat and McKinney Boyd’s emergence. In the Fast Forward Rewind student-athlete spotlight, Devin Hasson chats with Rowlett baseball standout Logan Layer (23:00), and the staff closes out with a brief look at their live coverage plans on Tuesday and a track and field note on Plano Senior.

Star Local Media sports reporter Taylor Raglin recaps Friday's Class 6A regional quarterfinal between the McKinney Boyd and McKinney boys soccer teams.

High school softball season is just past the midpoint, and the Star Local Media sports staff chats about some district title and playoff races within a few of their districts. Topics include Coppell’s race to repeat as 9-6A champions (1:15), the logjam for the last couple playoff spots in 5-6A (2:10), some big bats in Lewisville ISD (3:30), Plano Senior’s separation atop 6-6A (5:30), the race for fourth place between Plano East, Allen and McKinney Boyd (8:50) and the latest in 14-5A, which features a heated battle for the top spot between Prosper and The Colony (13:30). For this week’s student-athlete spotlight, the Fast Forward Rewind focuses on The Colony softball star Jayda Coleman (19:00). To round things out, the staff talks about the games they’ll be covering on Tuesday and other notes around their markets, including Allen wide receiver Theo Wease naming his top five colleges (30:30).

The high school soccer playoffs begin on Thursday and Star Local Media offers up a breakdown of the first-round action in Class 6A. The bi-district discussion begins with 5-6A vs. 6-6A, starting on the boys side with the McKinney Boyd’s chance at redemption (1:30), Plano East vs. Flower Mound (7:20), Marcus vs. McKinney (12:00) and Allen’s road to the postseason (15:50). On the girls side, the staff talks Marcus vs. Boyd (19:30), Allen vs. Hebron (22:40) and a young Plano West team clinching a playoff spot on the last night of the season (27:30). The podcast then debuts a brand-new segment, spotlighting a student-athlete from within our markets. First up, Kendrick Johnson chats with McKinney Boyd soccer captains Jack Monte and Abby DeLozier (31:10). Discussion then shifts to the rest of our 6A playoff picture, including thoughts on the Coppell boys and girls (44:30), where Rowlett and Sachse stand entering the postseason (47:00) as well as Mesquite ISD (49:45).

District play is underway in baseball and softball and the Star Local Media sports staff plays catch-up on the stick-and-ball sports around the area. Discussion begins with a look around 6-6A, including the impact of the injury to Plano West star Tatum Boyd (1:45), McKinney Boyd’s first district win since 2016 (5:10) and the four-way tie atop the softball standings (10:40). In 6-6A baseball (20:00), the staff looks at Plano West’s hot start (22:10) and early impressions on the rest of Plano ISD, Allen and McKinney ISD (26:50). Elsewhere around our markets, the staff discusses Frisco Heritage’s impressive start (35:50), Tuesday’s big Prosper-The Colony softball showdown (37:15), Lewisville ISD and Coppell softball (40:15), Rowlett/Sachse and Mesquite ISD baseball and softball (41:50) and 5-6A baseball (46:00).

The Star Local Media sports staff breaks down the homestretch for its local soccer teams as the final week of the regular season draws near. In 6-6A, the staff takes a look at McKinney Boyd’s continued dominance on the boys side (1:30), Plano East’s hot second half of district (5:30) and the Allen girls’ unblemished district campaign (9:00). Denton County sports editor Justin Thomas breaks down the happenings in 5-6A (12:50) and 9-6A (17:30), while Devin Hasson gives an update on how Sachse and Rowlett are faring in 10-6A (20:10), plus Mesquite ISD’s prospects in 11-6A (23:45). Over in Class 5A, Bryan Murphy touches on the playoff races for Frisco ISD in 13-5A (26:15), Prosper adding two more district titles in 14-5A (29:20) and Devin Hasson rounds things out with a look at 15-5A (36:30).

McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick E. Johnson recaps Friday's Crosstown Showdown doubleheader between the McKinney and McKinney Boyd boys and girls basketball teams.

Star Local Media sports editor Matt Welch recaps Plano Senior's District 6-6A win in boys basketball over McKinney Boyd.

The entire Star Local Media sports staff convenes to talk about some prominent offseason storylines for the football teams in their coverage areas. In the Class 5A portion of the podcast, Matt Welch is joined by Bryan Murphy and Tim Glaze to lay out the impending Division I/Division II split in 5A and how that will affect Frisco ISD (1:30), as well as Lake Dallas (7:30) and Lovejoy (12:30). Plus, the group discusses Prosper's upcoming jump to 6A (16:00). Gears shift to 6A in the second half of the podcast, where Kendrick Johnson talks about the offseason for McKinney Boyd and McKinney (22:30), Justin Thomas discusses the status of Lewisville ISD and Coppell (25:30), Devin Hasson touches on Mesquite ISD, Sachse and Rowlett (28:45), and Matt Welch wraps up with some thoughts looking ahead on Plano ISD and Allen (34:45).

McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick E. Johnson recaps a thrilling matchup between rivals McKinney Boyd and McKinney, won by the Broncos, 20-17.

The Star Local Media sports staff breaks down the playoff scenarios and tiebreakers in play for its 5A and 6A districts heading into the final week of the regular season. Topics, and time sequences within the podcast, include: Matt Welch talks District 6-6A (1:06), McKinney (2:44), McKinney Boyd (4:28), Plano Senior (6:50), Plano East (7:57), 6-6A Playoff Predictions (10:45) Justin Thomas talks District 5-6A (17:22), District 9-6A (18:39) Devin Hasson talks District 10-6A (20:27), District 11-6A (20:56), District 15-5A and Lovejoy, Mesquite Poteet and West Mesquite (21:50) Bryan Murphy talks District 13-5A (24:12), Frisco Wakeland (25:11), Frisco Centennial (26:49), Frisco Heritage (27:42), Frisco Independence (28:06), 13-5A Playoff Predictions (29:08) Tim Glaze talks District 14-5A (30:50), The Colony (31:45), Little Elm (33:22), McKinney North (34:17), 14-5A Playoff Predictions (35:18)

Star Local Media sports editor Matt Welch, Plano Star Courier/Allen American sports reporter Tim Glaze and McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick Johnson offer up a detailed breakdown of District 6-6A football with two weeks remaining in the regular season. Topics, and time stamps within the podcast, include: 1:34: Biggest takeaways from District 6-6A football thus far; 8:17: Plano West; 13:22 Plano Senior; 18:50: Plano East; 27:13: Wylie; 35:39: McKinney; 41:36: McKinney Boyd; 47:06: Denton Guyer; 51:41: Allen;

McKinney Courier-Gazette sports editor Kendrick Johnson recaps Plano's win over McKinney Boyd.

We're past the halfway point of the 2015 season, and Week 6 didn't disappoint. The SportsDayHS Weekly Football podcast discusses Southlake Carroll's "Dragon Mystique" after an overtime win at Coppell, Plano East's first loss of the year to a resurgent McKinney Boyd and Skyline's upset loss to Jesuit -- breaking a 49-game district winning streak. Avi, Matt and Corbett also interview Jesuit's Brandon Hickman, and preview Week 7 -- including Allen's bid to be the second team in state history to win 50 in a row.