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About the Guest(s): Byron Nelson High School's basketball team appears, including Coach Foster, Coach T Rob, and Coach Reeves. Coach Foster brings extensive experience from coaching in West Texas and Plano East, while Coach T Rob adds value with her background from Keller Central and her tenure as a varsity assistant. Coach Reeves is the team's dedicated strength coach, emphasizing athlete development. Episode Summary: This engaging episode captures insights from Coach Foster, T Rob, and strength coach Reeves as they share their perspectives on the evolving dynamics of high school basketball. The discussion highlights changes in coaching tactics, player development, and the significant role of a dedicated strength coach. Coaches Foster and T Rob reflect on the changes in girls' high school basketball and how player empowerment has grown over time. Emphasizing shooting techniques and dynamic plays, they discuss how current students, inspired by players like Caitlin Clark, are evolving in their gameplay. The coaches also focus on the importance of having a dedicated strength coach to manage the physical development of the team, a role previously absorbed by head coaches juggling multiple responsibilities. This evolution reflects a broader movement for specialized coaching in high school sports. The episode also covers the cultural shift within the Byron Nelson program. Post a challenging season without senior players, the school is nurturing a team culture of enthusiasm and high expectations. The conversation touches on how shifts in training, offseason workouts, and even interactions with college recruiters have positioned Byron Nelson for a comeback. Coaches elaborate on integrating AAU coaching experiences, striking a balance between high school and AAU culture, and fostering a competitive environment that ensures both team and individual growth. Key Takeaways: The evolution of girls' high school basketball reflects changes in play style and coaching methodologies, inspired by players like Caitlin Clark. Dedicated strength coaching is crucial for athlete development, helping relieve the burden from head coaches managing multiple roles. Byron Nelson High School is fostering a culture of enthusiasm, toughness, and high expectations, with the aim of building a resilient basketball program. Communication and managing relationships with parents are essential to a successful high school program, necessitating transparency and constant dialogue. Incorporating experiences from AAU basketball, the Coaching Staff at Byron Nelson High School is enriching their program, encouraging player exposure and development. Different Merch: Use code Family Ashley on IG: _thisisashleyr Its Just Different Pod: @itsjustdifferentpod

Matt Wester - Plano East Basketball Chris Doelle brings you a different coach each episode along with content directly from the Texas High School Coaches Association to help promote the great work done by our great coaches! Season 2 Episode 6 Twitter: @THSCAcoaches @ChrisDoelle Limited sponsorship opportunities are available on the show. Contact Chris Doelle […]

Coach Brian Basil talks with host John Piper each and every week all season long to bring you Flower Mound Football game week information.Thanks to the Flower Mound Jaguar Booster Club and the scoreboard sponsors that bring this show to you each and every week all season long!GDS Wealth ManagementChick - Fil - A at the corner of 2499 and 3040 Christmas Air T-Rock Roofing and ConstructionFor media inquiries - john@behindthedishmedia.com

www.tritexcabinets.comCoach Joe and the boys cut up the Plano East game at Moody Coliseum and the incredible atmosphere of playoff basketball. Arlington Martin and the revenge game are on deck - Tuesday - 7:00pm - Ellis Davis Fieldhouse. Let's talk Lake Highlands hoops!

www.tritexcabinets.comThe guys discuss the Bi-District win over Arlington Bowie and preview Lake Highlands versus Plano East round 2 on Friday night.

Coach Brian Basil talks with host John Piper each and every week all season long to bring you Flower Mound Football game week information.Thanks to the Flower Mound Jaguar Booster Club and the scoreboard sponsors that bring this show to you each and every week all season long!GDS Wealth Management KLM RoofingThe Tavern @ LakesideChick - Fil - A at the corner of 2499 and 3040 For media inquiries - john@behindthedishmedia.com

Digging For Wizdom tackles Week 6 of the season. Professor Diggs and The Wizord recap week 5 action including a devastating injury at Plano East and they analyze several of the key matchups going on in Week 6. They discuss in detail the game of the week, Grapevine vs Colleyville Heritage, and Diggsy tells us what to make of the Frisco Wakeland Wolverines.

Former Mr. Basketball, Plano East and NBA alum, Jimmy King joins from New York to talk the NBA Draft

Talk'n Throws with Robbie Robinson- 2016 retired from over 30 years of teaching and coaching in Texas making stops at Mesquite High School 1989-2016, TCU 1984-1989,Plano East 1983-84,  Grad Assistant at University of Texas 1981-83, 1980 placed 7th in Shot Put at NCAA meet from University of Texas,  1979 Shot Put PR 62', District Shot Put Champion from Mesquite High School 1973,74 & 75. Texas Track and Field Association Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field4Throws.com Family owned business offering all quality implements at reasonable prices. Code Talkinthrows10Porta-Circle Making Throwing more accessible. Use the code“TEXAS4EVER” for 10% off.ReadyUp Athletic Development ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.FiberSport Discus We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight. Big Frog of Colleyville Handles all printing and embroidery.

The Frisco Liberty girls basketball team will defend its Class 5A state championship Wednesday in San Antonio, and Star Local Media breaks down the Lady Redhawks' big finale to the 2020-21 season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss Liberty's overtime win in the state semifinals and its upcoming matchup with top-ranked Cedar Park, plus a look at the end of the Plano East girls' season (9:15) and what's in store for the John Paul II boys and Dallas Christian girls in the TAPPS state semifinals this week (13:10).The staff concludes by playing catch-up with high school soccer (17:00), including a look at a big week for The Colony, a wild week for the John Paul II boys, the Prosper girls' dominance, and the scheduling issues schools in Mesquite, Garland and Frisco are facing down the stretch.

The high school basketball playoffs roll on after a busy week of games, and Star Local Media plays catch-up after an eventual few rounds on the hardwood.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the two remaining playoff teams in Star Local Media's coverage area with the Plano East girls (1:30) and Frisco Liberty girls (8:25) both bound for the regional finals.The staff then looks back on a handful teams who made noteworthy runs in the playoffs, including the Lake Dallas girls (14:15), the Newman Smith boys (17:47), the Sachse boys and girls (21:10), the McKinney boys (25:00), the Coppell boys (31:08), the Sunnyvale girls (36:20) and the Plano girls (38:07).

It's homestretch time in high school basketball, including the final week of the regular season on the girls side. Star Local Media breaks down the local happenings on the hardwood, with Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman diving into a big win for the Mesquite Horn girls (1:45), Mackenzie Buss' 30-point gem for 6-5A champion Lake Dallas (5:05), an update on the girls district title races involving Allen, Plano East and Newman Smith (8:40), plus updates on the races involving the Frisco ISD girls and The Colony boys (17:40).In a look-ahead to this week, the staff previews the state-ranked matchup Tuesday between the McKinney North girls and Wylie East (25:00), some big happenings at Sachse and Rowlett (30:10), and a quick pivot to the soccer pitch for a big game between the Coppell and Marcus boys (33:00).

As area high school basketball teams near the homestretch of their respective district campaigns, Star Local Media discusses some prominent storylines from the first couple months of the 2020-21 season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down the challenges faced by the Sachse girls during their season (2:45), a big-time return to the lineup for the Lake Dallas girls (7:10), Plano East's girls making the leap to district title front-runner (12:00), the Coppell boys' Big Three (16:45), Mesquite Horn's boys team finding its groove (21:49), and McKinney's boys team growing into one of the best in the state (25:40).

We welcome former Longhorns great and Falcons OL Justin Blalock to the virtual lounge. He tells us about being a two-sport athlete at a power house high school like Plano East and being part of the Longhorns teams that achieved the highest successes in college football. Plus we find out why his rookie year with the Atlanta Falcons almost wrecked him, and what made him so durable during his playing career.

To get a hold of Coach Collins, send him an email: nathan.collins@pisd.eduFollow our show on Twitter @KYPDPODCAST and follow Coach Taylor @CoachTaylor53!  If you are liking what you are hearing on KYPD, please give us a five star rating and leave us a review!  It takes less time than it takes an uptempo offense to snap the ball and really helps spread the word about our podcast!  

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With less than a week remaining in high school boys basketball's regular season, and the girls beginning postseason action on Monday, Star Local Media discusses some of the area's more heated playoff races and district title battles.Matt Welch, Bryan Murphy and Devin Hasson start on the boys side of the hardwood for a look at where Frisco ISD is at in the 9-5A homestretch, the race between Plano Senior and Plano East (3:45), the chaotic 6-6A district with Lewisville ISD and Coppell (6:31), the latest in Garland and Mesquite (8:11), and a surging 8-5A second half for The Colony and Little Elm (11:50).Plano East head girls basketball coach Jessica Linson then joins the podcast for a chat on the Lady Panthers' breakout season and the upcoming playoffs (17:21) before the staff delves back into some of the standout first-round matchups in the girls basketball playoffs (27:52) followed by a discussion on Plano ISD and now-former head football coach Jaydon McCullough (39:31).

Go to Roundnet Club at Plano East on Wednesdays at 4:30. There's a lot of serious stuff that gets unpacked here. Full disclosure: we recorded one minute of content and then the mic cut off but we didn't know until a few minutes later so we had to restart. The second take that you get to hear is better so be thankful for the technical difficulties. Who knew crunching and dropping ice was so funny? It really made us laugh way too much! We discussed the decline in viewership of live sports and attention span, historic black colleges and universities, the power of words, and social media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/in-a-good-way-podcast/message

Sam Kirk Exclusive interview with Plano East HS CB Zachary Nwachukwu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/insidethehashes3/support

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

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

Plano Star Courier sports reporter Taylor Raglin recaps Friday's District 9-6A rivalry game between Plano Senior and Plano East.

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).

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

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 District 9-6A football game between Plano East and McKinney Boyd.

Plano Star Courier sports reporter Taylor Raglin recaps Friday's non-district football game between Plano East and Sachse.

Plano Star Courier sports reporter Taylor Raglin recaps Friday's non-district football game between Plano East and Sachse, held at the Cotton Bowl Prep Showcase.

Star Local Media recaps its live coverage slate from a busy Thursday night on the high school gridiron.Matt Welch looks back on a high-profile season opener between Flower Mound Marcus and Arlington Bowie, followed by Taylor Raglin on an overtime showdown for Plano East vs. Hurst LD Bell (8:10) and Bryan Murphy on Frisco vs. Woodrow Wilson (19:16.)

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).

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).

The postseason is underway in high school track, tennis and golf, and Star Local Media surveys the local landscape on all three sports.Topics include discussion of the first round of postseason track meets, including some drama in 11-6A among Mesquite ISD (2:00), Plano East and Allen dominating 9-6A (5:40) and McKinney North's hot start in 10-5A (11:00) before shining the student-athlete spotlight on Plano East for a chat with two-sport star Tyler Owens (17:10).The chat then shifts to the tennis court for a strong showing in Denton County by The Colony, Lewisville ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (22:15), regionals-bound performers from Frisco ISD and Little Elm (25:35) and the teammate vs. teammate dynamic of 9-6A (28:25).Lastly, the discussion touches on the golf playoffs and takeaways from the district meets in 8-5A girls (35:00), Frisco ISD (38:35) and the high level of play in 9-6A and 6-6A (40:35).

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 high school basketball season nearing the midpoint of district play, Star Local Media outlines some of the best games left on the schedule within the Metroplex.Selecting one standout girls game and one standout boys game, all six members of the sports staff break down the biggest basketball games to watch within their respective cities. Plus, the student-athlete spotlight shines on Plano East for a chat with Lady Panthers star forward Tavy Diggs (17:00).

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 opening round of the high school football playoffs and some of the prominent storylines that emerged within the Metroplex.Topics include 9-6A vs. 10-6A (1:15), the Plano East vs. Sachse fight (4:30), the best four-win team in the playoffs (12:50) and Mesquite Poteet digging itself a hole too deep (15:20).The student-athlete spotlight shines on Lewisville DB Kevin Anderson (18:45) before the discussion resumes with a recap of 5-6A vs. 6-6A (22:55), Frisco ISD’s big weekend (26:50) and The Colony’s surprising first-round exit (31:45).

Star Local Media previews some of the area's marquee bi-district high school football playoff games, including the reader-voted Game of the Week: Mesquite Poteet vs. College Station.The sports staff breaks down Friday's playoff opener between the Pirates and the Cougars (1:45) before shining the student-athlete spotlight on Poteet all-purpose standout Louis Moore (18:30). The discussion continues with previews and predictions for Plano East vs. Sachse (22:30), Hebron vs. Keller Fossil Ridge (27:25), Coppell vs. Southlake Carroll (30:45) and Frisco Lone Star vs. Mansfield Legacy (32:30).

The Texas high school football playoffs begin this week and Star Local Media discusses the local postseason landscape.Topics include a compelling non-district rematch between Plano East and Sachse (2:20), Allen’s potential penalty problem (8:10), Mesquite ISD’s tough first-round draws (17:41), a wild final night in 7-5A Division II (21:05) and Mesquite Poteet’s chances of making a run (28:00).The student-athlete spotlight shines on McKinney running back Cordrick Dunn (31:49) before the discussion resumes with a look the Lions’ resurgent run to the playoffs (37:50), Coppell’s rivalry renewal with Southlake Carroll (41:15), Hebron looking for revenge (43:20), Lewisville and Flower Mound returning to the postseason (44:15), Frisco ISD’s playoff landscape (45:30).The staff then concludes with a look at the upcoming state volleyball tournament in Garland, previewing the upcoming matches for Plano West (51:55), Flower Mound (55:20) and Lovejoy (59:15).

Plano Star Courier sports reporter Taylor Raglin recaps Friday's District 9-6A football finale between Plano East and Jesuit.

We’re down to the final week of the high school football regular season, and that means sorting through plenty of tiebreakers and win-and-get-in scenarios from around the area.The sports staff discusses what’s at stake during the final week of the regular season in several districts, including the battle for the last two 9-6A playoff spots between Plano East, Plano Senior and McKinney (2:00), whether Hebron or Marcus will get the final spot in 6-6A (12:45), the Sachse-Rowlett battle for first place (15:00) and if Mesquite Horn can complete its turnaround season (17:00).The student-athlete spotlight shines on Frisco Wakeland running back Cade Starnes (21:15), leading into 5A tiebreaker discussion and the chaotic mess in 5-5A Division I (25:50), a four-team race for three spots in 7-5A Division I (30:05) and a possible hard-luck finish in 7-5A Division II (33:00).

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

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

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

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).

Plano Star Courier and Allen American sports reporter Taylor Raglin recaps Friday's District 9-6A football game between Allen and Plano East.

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).

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

Star Local Media previews some of the marquee matchups in its coverage area for Week 4 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 Prosper and Plano East (2:15). Plus, the student-athlete spotlight shines on Prosper running back Wayne Anderson to discuss the Eagles' season and the team's big game Friday against East (23:40). The discussion concludes with a look at a few other noteworthy games on the docket, including Prestonwood vs. St. Pius X (29:25), Flower Mound vs. Lewisville (34:00), Frisco Lone Star vs. Little Elm (35:50) and Mesquite vs. Mesquite Horn (37:35).

Week Three of high school football season is in the books and Star Local Media discusses the emerging storylines following another week on the gridiron. District 9-6A kicks off this week and the staff discusses the district’s three unbeatens, including Prosper’s transition to Class 6A (3:20), plus the dominant defenses at Plano East (8:30) and Allen (13:50). The student-athlete spotlight shines on Mesquite for a chat with Skeeters quarterback Dylan McGill (20:05), followed by a discussion of McGill’s unique performance against Plano West (24:45) and a comparison of Frisco ISD heavyweights Lone Star and Reedy (28:00).

Star Local Media sports editor Matt Welch recaps Friday's non-district showdown between Plano East and Sachse. The Panthers prevailed over the Mustangs for a 29-7 victory.

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 in the books and Star Local Media reacts to various storylines that emerged during a rain-soaked second batch of games. Topics include the effects of inclement weather on teams that had games cancelled last week (1:30), updates on McKinney ISD (6:30) and Mesquite ISD (9:30), plus some weird numbers from Plano’s win over El Paso Eastwood (11:20). The student-athlete spotlight features Hebron defensive back Darius Snow on the Hawks’ 2-0 start (22:20), before rounding things out with discussion of Hebron’s hot start (29:30), Plano East’s machine-like offense (33:20), The Colony’s Keith Miller’s viral touchdown catch (36:40) and a few teams looking to bounce back from slow starts (38:20). Editor’s Note: Original podcast guest Trejan Bridges (Hebron) was unavailable at Monday’s practice.

Plano Star Courier sports reporter Taylor Raglin recaps Saturday's non-district football game between Plano East and Lake Highlands, played at the Cotton Bowl as part of the Cotton Bowl Prep Showcase.

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).

Plano Star Courier sports reporter Taylor Raglin recaps Plano East football's season-opening victory against Hurst L.D. Bell.

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).

As summer rolls on, Star Local Media focuses specifically on District 9-6A -- Allen, Plano ISD, McKinney ISD, Prosper -- and discusses some of the most intriguing teams on the radar for the 2018-19 school year. Topics include potential bounce-back years for Plano West and Plano East softball (2:00), how Prosper will handle a loaded girls basketball district (12:10), McKinney football's plight for 2018 (16:15), Nyah Green's impact on Allen girls basketball (31:10) and more.

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).

Plano Star Courier sports reporter Taylor Raglin recaps Friday's Class 6A boys soccer bi-district playoff match between Flower Mound and Plano East.

Coach Watson sits down with John Piper to discuss the Plano East games and upcoming short week vs McKinney

Coach Watson sits down with John Piper to discuss the Plano East games and upcoming short week vs McKinney

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).

Rich Luna gets post game comments from Guyer's Nick Klein and Head Coach Pat Watson Tuesday March 20, 2018

Rich Luna gets post game comments from Guyer's Nick Klein and Head Coach Pat Watson Tuesday March 20, 2018

John Piper sits down with Guyer Baseball Coach Pat Watson to talk the week ahead and what to expect from Plano East www.guyerwildcatbaseball.com

John Piper sits down with Guyer Baseball Coach Pat Watson to talk the week ahead and what to expect from Plano East www.guyerwildcatbaseball.com

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).

Plano Star Courier sports reporter Tim Glaze recaps Monday's Class 6A bi-district girls basketball playoff game between Flower Mound and Plano East.

Plano Star Courier sports reporter Tim Glaze recaps Friday's District 6-6A boys basketball game between Plano East and Denton Guyer.

Star Local Media sports editor Matt Welch recaps Plano Senior's win over Plano East in 6-6A girls basketball.

The Star Local Media sports staff shifts gears to talk basketball and the notable storylines and takeaways from the early stages of district play around the area. Matt Welch, Tim Glaze and Kendrick E. Johnson kick things off with a look at 6-6A girls basketball, including Plano East’s start to district (1:55), McKinney’s improvement (6:20) and the district’s four-way tie for first place between Plano Senior, Allen, Wylie and McKinney (10:50). Discussion shifts to the boys side of 6-6A and Denton Guyer’s early stranglehold on the district (16:20), McKinney and Allen as potential challengers to the Wildcats’ throne (21:10) and how Plano West’s Ryan Zambie has become one of the top scorers in the district (26:56). Bryan Murphy, Justin Thomas and Devin Hasson round out the discussion with a look around their markets, including Sachse girls basketball’s continued dominance of 10-6A (38:23), Prosper and Lone Star girls basketball as regional playoff contenders (42:46), West Mesquite boys basketball’s new-look roster (45:50), RJ Hampton avoiding a sophomore slump at Little Elm (47:30), District 14-5A boys basketball as a two-team title race (48:25), the depth of 5-6A and 9-6A boys basketball (49:50) and where things stand in Mesquite ISD and Garland ISD (51:35).

Plano Star Courier sports reporter Tim Glaze recaps Plano West's District 6-6A victory in boys basketball over crosstown rival Plano East.

Star Local Media sports editor Matt Welch recaps Plano Senior's playoff-clinching win over rival Plano East.

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;

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Heading into the last week of the regular season, there are district titles and playoff spots on the line. We talk Week 10, where Mansfield Lake Ridge clinched its first district title in the school's short history, Plano East secured its first playoff trip since 2011 and Wylie muddied the waters in a crowded 10-5A. The podcast also interviews Mansfield's Jeff Hulme, whose program upset state-ranked Cedar Hill for the second-straight season, and we discuss Snapshot Day.

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.