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570 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIf you live or work in the booming cities north of Dallas, from Coppell to the west, Frisco and Celina to the north, and down to Mesquite out east, this is the perfect podcast network for you. Star Local Media delivers daily content online to more than 250,000 engaged users every month, and now it has a podcast network for you to enjoy. We have interview episodes to dive deep into community topics, sports shows to highlight the big plays and athletes who are shining bright, and more on the way. Check back often, and subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.
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Focus on Frisco: Let's spread some good news & vibes with our friend Shannon Hammond
February 16, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode of Focus on Frisco, Rick sits down and chats with Shannon Hammond, Frisco’s No. 1 "good stuff" advocate. Hammond has lived in Frisco since 1995, and she’s made it her mission to love and welcome. That's why she helped inspire the vision for Pride Frisco, and created the ‘Good Stuff in Frisco’ Facebook group. Today, she and her husband, Fred, own and operate Countdown 2 Escape in Frisco’s Rail District. Let's talk some "good stuff" with Shannon on this episode of Focus on Fr...
Focus on Frisco: Bringing people together is a life's mission for Jason Young
December 10, 2022 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBTraces of Jason Young's impact can be seen across Frisco. After 17 years in corporate America, he became the creator and owner of Verona Villa, a special event venue that hosts a variety of events and that has helped nonprofits raise over $2 million since 2016. He also runs programming for the Nack Theater in Frisco's Rail District and was most recently appointed chairman of the Frisco Arts Foundation. Learn more about Jason's journey, his love of all things Frisco and so much more in this...
Focus on Frisco: Making sure our children have what they need to be confident is Elizabeth Watkins' mission
July 29, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode of Focus on Frisco, your host Rick Rogers sits down with Elizabeth Watkins, the president and founder of Refresh Frisco. In just 30 minutes, you will quickly understand the mission of Refresh Frisco, and the passion Elizabeth has for making sure the more than 1,400 students receive the proper hygiene products for their health and self-esteem. So, sit back, and listen to Elizabeth talk about how she started Refresh Frisco, how it is impacting the community today and her goa...
On the Record in Celina, TX: A look into the life of police work in Celina, Texas
July 29, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode of On the Record with the Celina Record, your hosts Rick and Audrey give a behind-the-scenes look at a special project we've been working on, with a little help from our guests from the Celina Police Department. Over a span of nine weeks, Audrey was a member of the Celina Citizens Police Academy Class 3, attending the classes, learning a lot and writing about it in weekly columns for the Celina Record. Now, the Celina Police Department is gearing up for round four of host...
Focus on Frisco: When there is a need, Frisco Family Services is here to help
July 14, 2022 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBOn this episode of Focus on Frisco, your hosts Rick & Audrey have a conversation with Michael Straughter, marketing manager with Family Family Frisco, just days ahead of the Feed Frisco event. For more than 28 years, Frisco Family Services has helped members of our Frisco and Frisco ISD communities who are facing hunger, homelessness and other urgent needs improve their quality of life and achieve self-sufficiency. In this episode, we talk to Michael about the role Frisco Family Services ...
Rocket Science Made Easy - Episode 3: Sunday Special Knuckleheads
July 13, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MBThe Lord can find usefulness in some of the most unlikely places. If you think that you are not worthy of His attention this is an episode for you. In our first Sunday Special, we look at Knuckleheads in The Bible. Have you ever wondered, why things get so complicated? Are you tired of how even the simplest of tasks often become a huge undertaking? Well wonder no more. Rocket Science Made Easy is all about “Bringing Simple Back.” Rodney’s laid-back, humorous outlook on life gives...
Rocket Science Made Easy - Episode 2: Life doesn't have to be complicated
July 11, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIntroduction to Rocket Science a. If we know we complicate everything, then why do we do it? b. Stop and think about it before you act c. 2 ears one mouth d. Make a plan.. keep it simple Have you ever wondered, why things get so complicated? Are you tired of how even the simplest of tasks often become a huge undertaking? Well wonder no more. Rocket Science Made Easy is all about “Bringing Simple Back.” Rodney’s laid-back, humorous outlook on life gives us new hope to get rid of the complic...
On the Record in Celina, Texas: Creating "unity in community" is her mission
July 10, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode of On the Record with the Celina Record, your hosts Rick and Audrey are in the presence of royalty in the studio. Jennifer Daly, a Celina resident and Mrs. Texas International, pays us a visit and shares her passion and mission while she wears the crown. She wants to create a sense of "unity in community." Learn more about her mission, how being in the pageant circuit is a family affair, about her book "Zoey the Zebra Meets Lexi the Lion" and more. Find out more about Jenni...
Focus on Frisco: A passion for downtown fuels Donny Churchman's vision for the Rail District
July 07, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode of Focus on Frisco, your hosts Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey visit with Donny Churchman, the founder of Nack Development, and the man behind the vision of some of the biggest projects sprouting up all around the Rail District in downtown Frisco. We ask Donny the question, "Why Frisco?" take an audio tour around all of the various Nack Development projects that are open today, and are in the works, and discuss what makes the Rail District special. There's so much more... but...
Allen in Action: Advocare - Cynthia and Brian Thompson
July 07, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBCynthia and Brian Thompson from Advocare are in this spotlight. They've just celebrated their 32nd Wedding Anniversary and have declared that it takes 2 in 2022. Podcast is produced by Friedo Nation Productions. https://www.friedonation.com/ Support the show
Rocket Science Made Easy - Episode 1: Life doesn't have to be complicated
July 06, 2022 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MBIn the first episode of Rocket Science Made Easy, Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Rodney Blaukat introduce themselves and their philosophy of keeping things simple. Have you ever wondered, why things get so complicated? Are you tired of how even the simplest of tasks often become a huge undertaking? Well wonder no more. Rocket Science Made Easy is all about “Bringing Simple Back.” Rodney’s laid-back, humorous outlook on life gives us new hope to get rid of the complicated and simplify our lives....
Focus on Frisco: Take an audio tour around all of Frisco's developments with Mayor Jeff Cheney
June 17, 2022 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBBuckle up, because Rick & Audrey are going to take us on a fast-paced audio tour with Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney as we visit all of the developments that are underway in the city of Frisco, Texas. But first, we spend some time reflecting on soon-to-be retired Frisco City Manager George Purefoy and his impact on the city. On the audio tour, we start in downtown Frisco where our podcast is recorded and discuss plans to enhance the Rail District. Then, we head north on the tollway and turn west ...
Focus on Frisco: Meet the man behind the vision for the new park coming to HALL Park!
June 10, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn the latest and greatest episode of Focus on Frisco, your hosts Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey sit down with Scott Stewart, who moved to Frisco earlier this year to be the new executive director for the future community park at HALL Park in Frisco. We talk about Scott's past experience helping curate the vision and experience of Millennium Park in Chicago. Yes, that Millennium Park near the banks of Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago with the iconic "Cloud Gate" sculpture, otherwise known t...
On the Record in Celina, TX - Episode 4: A vision for downtown & more!
June 10, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode of On the Record in Celina, TX - hosts Audrey Henvey and Rick Rogers of the Celina Record talk about the patios project and its impact on downtown Celina. Rick confesses his love for homemade chips at Lucy's on the Square after having lunch there with his family on Saturday, and Audrey can't wait to cover all of the fun at the Splash n' Blast Fourth of July event at Old Celina Park, which will actually be held on Saturday, July 2nd. Listen to this and more on your favorite ...
Star Local Media Podcast Network - Focus on Frisco: Let's get visual!
June 03, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBRick Rogers of the Frisco Enterprise and Star Local Media chats with Suad Bejtovic, president of the board of directors of the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (www.vagf.org) to learn more about the organization, how he become involved and about an event currently under way in Frisco. Check out Visual Arts Guild of Frisco upcoming events here: https://www.vagf.org/events/ Donate to the VAGF cause here: https://vagf.networkforgood.com/projects/159897-test-one-time Want to get involved in the V...
On the Record in Celina, TX - Episode 3: A city leader announces his retirement
May 18, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBIn Episode 3 of On the Record in Celina, TX, powered by the Celina Record, Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey put a bow around Saturday's fun in the sun at the 2022 Celina Cajun Fest. Also, they talk about the retirement announcement from Corbett Howard, director of the city's Economic Development Corporation, and talk more big news about Celina. Support the show
Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast - It's back!
May 15, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThe Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast is back after a long hiatus, and in this episode we are talking high school soccer and shining the spotlight on the Star Local Media 2022 Boys All-Area Soccer Team. Support the show
On the Record in Celina, TX - Episode 2: Get ready for Cajun Fest!
May 10, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBYour hosts Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey chat with Joe Monaco, director of marketing and communications with the City of Celina, as the city prepares to host the 10th annual Celina Cajun Fest on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Joe gives us an update days before the event and details all of the last minute preparations under way, and shares some of the highlights coming on Saturday, and whether or not he plans to wrestle an alligator. Take a listen as we preview Celina's biggest event, Cajun Fest, in...
On the Record in Celina, TX - Ep 1
May 05, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBOn Episode 1 of On the Record in Celina, TX, Celina Record owner Rick Rogers and Record reporter Audrey Henvey discuss Audrey's experiences so far going through the third class of the Celina Citizens Police Academy. We also discuss the huge development coming to Celina, as reported in the Record online and in print, and give a few shoutouts along the way. Join us to talk all things Celina on episode 1 of our new podcast series dedicated to Texas' new boom town. Support the show
Episode 270: 2020-21 Season Finale
June 07, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBAs Star Local Media's coverage of the 2021 high school baseball and softball playoffs comes to a close, the staff looks back on its last two teams standing. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look back on the Flower Mound softball team's first-ever trip to state (2:05), and Frisco Wakeland's baseball team falling two wins short of a trip to state of its own (9:05). The staff then reflects on the 2021-21 school year and high school sports wedging in a complete schedule amid the COVID-...
Episode 269: The Magnificent Seven
May 24, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBAnother week of postseason action is in the books in high school baseball and softball, and Star Local Media breaks down the latest on the local diamond. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the seven teams remaining from their coverage area in the playoffs, including big regional quarterfinal series wins for Coppell (1:20) and Marcus baseball (5:45), a hard-fought third-round exit for Sachse (9:12), plus Frisco Wakeland and Lovejoy moving on in 5A (12:05). The talk then shift...
Episode 268: The Postseason Marches On
May 17, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBAs the high school baseball and softball playoffs continue, Star Local Media discusses a number of local teams still alive in their respective brackets. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down the impressive showings through two rounds for 6-6A baseball with Coppell, Plano and Marcus (1:05) and 10-5A baseball with The Colony, Lovejoy and Prosper Rock Hill (10:00), as well as a commanding to the second round by Sachse's baseball team (15:38). On the softball diamond, the discus...
Episode 267: Baseball, Softball Playoff Smorgasbord
May 10, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBAnother week of playoff baseball and softball is in the books, and Star Local Media recaps a busy few days on the diamond for its teams still alive in the postseason. Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss the 6-6A baseball revenge series vs. 5-6A (2:15), followed by a competitive bi-district slate between Frisco ISD and McKinney North, Lovejoy and The Colony (14:05), Lake Dallas coming up short against Azle (19:20) and a wild and crazy comeback by McKinney Christian (22:15). In softball, tal...
Episode 267: Baseball, Softball Playoff Smorgasbord
May 10, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBAnother week of playoff baseball and softball is in the books, and Star Local Media recaps a busy few days on the diamond for its teams still alive in the postseason. Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss the 6-6A baseball revenge series vs. 5-6A (2:15), followed by a competitive bi-district slate between Frisco ISD and McKinney North, Lovejoy and The Colony (14:05), Lake Dallas coming up short against Azle (19:20) and a wild and crazy comeback by McKinney Christian (22:15). In softball, tal...
Episode 266: Softball Bi-District Reactions, Baseball Playoff Preview
May 03, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWith the first round of the high school softball playoffs in the book, and the opening round of the baseball postseason on tap later this week, Star Local Media is wall-to-wall stick-and-ball on this week's episode. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on the bi-district softball playoffs, including a busy week for Sachse and Frisco ISD (1:15), plus the dominant pitching of 5-6A (10:45). The staff then looks at some storylines heading into the baseball postseason, including Th...
Episode 265: Softball Playoffs, Baseball's Final Week, Spring Sports Catch-up
April 26, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWith high school softball's postseason looming, the final week of the regular season in baseball, plus a busy week in the wrestling, track and golf postseasons wrapping up, Star Local Media plays catch-up on one of the busiest times of the school year. The staff discusses intriguing storylines heading into the opening round of the softball playoffs, including Sachse's chances of making a run (1:45), a crowded field in Region I (6:05) and The Colony's young team building on its recent succes...
Episode 264: State Semifinalists Galore
April 12, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHigh school soccer's postseason is down to the final week, and Star Local Media discusses a busy week in its coverage area leading up to Tuesday's round of state semifinals. Matt Welch and Devin Hasson look at six teams still alive in the playoffs, including the Allen boys (1:35), Flower Mound girls (7:15), Frisco Wakeland girls (10:55), Wakeland boys (15:15), Celina girls (17:00) and Celina boys (21:20). Support the show
Episode 263: A Busy Few Rounds in the HS Soccer Playoffs
April 05, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWith three rounds in the high school soccer playoffs in the books, Star Local Media discusses the boys and girls teams still standing in advance of this week's regional tournaments. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look back on Flower Mound and Marcus marching on in the playoffs (1:19), a legacy of The Colony boys' senior class (8:10), another productive postseason for Frisco ISD (12:11), Allen's surging offense (14:55), Sachse flying under the radar (17:07) and Celina making histo...
Episode 262: Playoff Soccer is Here!
March 22, 2021 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThe UIL's high school soccer postseason begins later this week, and Star Local Media previews the action on the pitch in advance of the playoffs. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss teams to watch from their respective coverage areas, as well as first-round matches of intrigue with the action scheduled to begin on Thursday. Support the show
Episode 261: Liberty Girls Headed to State, Spring Sports Catch-up
March 08, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThe 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 ...
Episode 260: And Then There Were Two
March 01, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThe 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 (1...
Episode 259: Playoff Basketball Catch-Up
February 22, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWith a busy week on the horizon in the Texas high school basketball playoffs, Star Local Media looks back on what has transpired through the early stages of the postseason. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss playoff coverage within its local markets throughout the bi-district round of the boys basketball postseason, including a look at several of its 5A and 6A high schools (5:30). On the girls side, teams are still working through the area round of the playoffs, and the staff...
Episode 258: High School Girls Basketball Playoff Preview
February 08, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThe UIL girls basketball playoffs begin on Thursday, and Star Local Media breaks down the postseason landscape for all the local teams involved. Matt Welch and David Wolman quick-hit the teams and bi-district matchups on the docket for Region I-5A with Lake Dallas (2:10), Region II-5A with Frisco ISD, McKinney North and Newman Smith (6:28), Region II-6A with Sachse and Mesquite Horn (16:20), and Region I-6A with Plano ISD, Lewisville ISD, Allen and Prosper (21:45). The staff concludes with...
Episode 257: District Title Races Galore!
February 01, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIt'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 Fri...
Episode 256: Coppell Makes Statement, Crowded at the Top in Frisco
January 25, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWith another week of the high school basketball season in the books, Star Local Media looks back on a busy week on the local hardwood and a sneak peek at what's in store later this week. Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss the Coppell boys' big win over Marcus (1:45), the status of the playoff picture in 6-6A (10:30), and a crowded race to the top in Frisco ISD (17:20). In a look ahead to some of the area's big games this week, the staff discusses pivotal weeks for The Colony boys and Plano...
Episode 255: High School Basketball Midseason Storylines
January 18, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBAs 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 (...
Episode 254: Adios, High School Football
January 11, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThe Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast returns for a look back on the year that was for its high school football coverage during a season like no other in recent memory. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on the 2020 football season for their local teams, including a series of comeback stories, big-time statistical producers and strange scheduling (1:40), as well as the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the season (16:28) and a look at some prominent storylines that emer...
Episode 253: High School Football Area Playoff Preview
December 17, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBThe area round of the Texas high school football playoffs is on the horizon, and Star Local Media breaks down the seven playoff games in its coverage area. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman preview and predict Frisco Independence vs. Highland Park (1:02), Lewisville vs. Arlington Martin (6:15), Lovejoy vs. Everman (10:47), Allen vs. South Grand Prairie (15:20), Frisco vs. South Oak Cliff (19:12), Frisco Lone Star vs. Magnolia (23:16) and Prosper vs. Arlington Bowie (28:19). Support...
Episode 252: High School Football Bi-District Playoff Recap
December 14, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe first round of the Texas high school football playoffs is in the books for the state's 6A and 5A programs, and Star Local Media discusses what transpired at the start of the postseason for its local teams. Matt Welch and David Wolman look back on a busy slate of games, discussing Coppell's near-comeback vs. Denton Guyer (1:35), Marcus' hard-luck finish vs. Prosper (7:25), the latest statement by Lewisville's offense (13:25), Sachse's shortcomings vs. Skyline (16:25), Allen's win over Pl...
Episode 251: High School Football Bi-District Playoff Preview
December 10, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBStar 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 additiona...
Episode 250: Let's Talk Playoffs!
December 07, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBTexas 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...
Episode 249: High School Football Week 11 Preview
December 03, 2020 21:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBStar 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...
Episode 248: High School Football Tiebreaker Chaos
November 30, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBDistrict titles and playoff berths are up for grabs all around the area in this week's high school football slate, and Star Local Media sizes up what's on the line in their local districts. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break the various tiebreakers and playoff qualification scenarios across their 5A and 6A conferences, laying out the smooth paths for Lovejoy and Frisco ISD in 7-5A Division II, McKinney North 7-5A Division I and Mesquite Poteet in 6-5A Division II (2:15), follow...
Episode 247: High School Football Week 9 Preview
November 19, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Plano West vs. Flower Mound. Matt Welch and David Wolman break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown at Neal Wilson Stadium between the Wolves and Jaguars, followed by previews and predictions for Frisco Reedy vs. Frisco Wakeland (25:00), Frisco Lebanon Trail vs. Denison (31:25), Lewisville vs. Coppell (33:30), and Lovejoy vs. Frisco (37:00), followed by some additi...
Episode 246: Class 6A High School Football Mid-District Discussion
November 16, 2020 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBPlenty 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 Mesquit...
Episode 245: High School Football Week 8 Preview
November 12, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Sachse vs. South Garland. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Thursday's District 9-6A showdown at Williams Stadium between the Mustangs the Colonels, followed by previews and predictions for Allen vs. Denton Guyer (21:00), Frisco vs. Denison (31:20), McKinney vs. Denton Braswell (35:18) and McKinney North vs. Highland Park (39:40). Support the show
Episode 244: Class 5A High School Football Mid-District Discussion
November 10, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBPlenty is at stake during the final month of high school football's regular season, and Star Local Media takes stock in its various Class 5A districts heading into the homestretch. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss mid-district storylines and things to watch for in the coming weeks between Frisco ISD and The Colony in District 5-5A Division I (1:15), McKinney North and West Mesquite in 7-5A Div. I (9:55), Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD in 6-5A Div. I and 4-5A Div. II (16:00),...
Episode 243: High School Football Week 7 Preview
November 05, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Marcus vs. Coppell. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson, David Wolman and Nolan Beilstein break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown at Buddy Echols Field between the Cowboys and Marauders, followed by previews and predictions for Frisco Liberty vs. Frisco Lebanon Trail (22:20), Lewisville vs. Flower Mound (25:40), Frisco Independence vs. Frisco Wakeland (30:28) and Mesquite ...
Episode 242: High School Football Week 6 in Review
November 02, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBAs high school football's regular season passes the midpoint, Star Local Media takes a look back at a week filled with wild finishes and high-stakes matchups. Matt Welch, David Wolman and Nolan Beilstein discuss Rowlett's big win over longtime Garland ISD powerhouse Sachse (1:05), followed by a look around 6-6A and big wins for Lewisville, Coppell and Marcus (7:55), Frisco's defense continuing to impress (22:53), and what to make of a pair of heartbreaking losses for John Paul II and Prospe...
Episode 241: High School Football Week 6 Preview
October 29, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Plano West vs. Coppell. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown at Buddy Echols Field between the Cowboys and Wolves, followed by previews and predictions for Frisco Reedy vs. Frisco Lone Star (23:00), Frisco vs. Frisco Liberty (27:40), Prosper vs. Denton Guyer (30:45) and Mesquite Poteet vs. South Oak Cliff (34:50), as ...