State track wrapup, the year's best programs, baseball/softball playoffs

Can Robinson bring home a state title? Plus our favorite championship teams, life advice and more

* Congrats to Jonesboro, winner of its third UIL softball title in a row and the only Centex team to take home a trophy this year. Of this trio of the Eagles, Midway and Bosqueville, who is best equpped to be right back here next year? * In baseball, the Robinson Rockets play for the state title Friday. Can they bring home the crown against Brock in Round Rock? * Brice wrote this week about a state champion he covered 30 years ago: the 1996 Brenham Cubettes, who beat Midway 1-0 in the softball state title game. But what are some of the other favorite teams we've covered? * It's June now, and we're finally post-graduation after a flurry of activity. We were all 18 once — even Chad. Let's dish out some life advice for these new graduates. ------ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Midway's Lathan Whisenton talks Notre Dame, bringing the Panthers a state title and more

We're joined by special guest Lathan Whisenton, the Midway running back star who's going to Notre Dame. He talks with Brice, Chad and Michael about going to South Bend, his RB heroes, favorite plays of the year, track season, Midway's growth and state title ambitions, Coach Joe Gillespie, up-and-comer Jeyden Fields-Vaughn and more. ------ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

State track wrapup, the year's best programs, baseball/softball playoffs

* Tying a bow on the UIL state track and field meet in Austin: What were the most memorable moments for Central Texas? * Bosqueville still has both softball and baseball teams alive in the playoffs (as of this recording, Wednesday, May 27). Can the Bulldogs become the latest Centex teams to win the double? * Make your predictions: How many of the 5 (3 softball, 2 baseball) teams will still be playing next week? * Taking a look back at the year, which Centex athletic program, boys or girls, would you say has had the best 2025-26? ------ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

UIL state track storylines, 3 softball teams who could win it all, late signings and more

* It's a crazy time of year, and we're always glad to see the UIL state track & field meet rolling out in Austin. Out of tons of kids competing, what Central Texas storylines are you most interested in? * We're deep into the UIL state softball playoffs, with 3 Centex teams still standing in the regional finals. Do you think there are good odds all 3 will win state? If not, who's most likely out of Midway, Bosqueville and Jonesboro? * We don't get too many football coaching changes in May, but Ty Robinson has left Crawford for Palestine, and the district quickly promoted Sam Moody to its HFC/AD role. For a program that traditionally has tons of stability, the Pirates now have 3 coaches in 3 seasons. Is Moody likely to be the guy for the long haul? * November and February tend to be our biggest signing months, but we've had a burst of activity lately with Bosqueville, Midway, Lorena and others. What would your advice be to these kids who are making decisions fairly late in the recruiting process? ------ * Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Centex baseball playoff talk, plus the toughest state titles: individual or team?

* This week, Central Texas produced yet another state golf champion in Lorena sophomore Chase Horn. So, we're wondering: Which is harder — winning state in an individual sport, or in one of the team sports? * With split-division playoffs in UIL for all sports, it's created some interesting matchups: a district champion isn't guaranteed to play a fourth seed, for example. And some lower-seeded teams are going to catch a break. Axtell, Bosqueville, Crawford and others have some matchups that are either easier or tougher than you might expect. Is that fair? * The sports calendar is turning to May now, with about a month left of high school athletics happening. What are you most looking forward to over the next few weeks? ------ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.