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#360: Everything everywhere all at once – 04/24/24
Brad is joined by James on an episode that covers a little bit of everything. Tennis champions were crowned this week, and three area teams won: Lafayette, New Albany and Saltillo (1:12). In coaching news, Justin Reed is resigning as Tupelo baseball coach at season's end (3:43), and Brad says that's an opening that will attract a ton of interest. It's spring football time, and both guys have updates. Brad gets us up to speed on Tupelo (5:56), while James has a report from Baldwyn (8:00). The baseball and softball playoffs are in full swing. Tishomingo County completed a sweep of Houston in 4A softball (8:50), while New Albany baseball took down Northeast Lauderdale (10:20). The second round for Classes 1A through 4A starts this weekend, while it's the first round for 5A through 7A, and Brad highlights some of the notable matchups (11:11). Be sure to vote for Athletes of the Week in our Twitter poll (@djournalsports).
#360: Almost playoff time; spring football starts; coaching moves – 04/17/24
Brad is joined by James for a jam-packed episode. The baseball and softball playoffs start soon, and they've got updates on how some area teams are doing heading into the postseason. Lafayette's softball team earned a statement win against Region 1-5A leader New Hope (1:48), as Mabry Eason turned in a big night at the plate. In 1-3A, Kossuth has earned the No. 1 seed after several tie-breakers were exhausted (4:12). And on the baseball diamond, Kossuth is rolling along and has its sights set on a state title run (6:43). Spring football practices have started for several schools. James has an update from Shannon (8:15), while Brad reports from Lafayette (9:57). We have some coaching news, too: Joe Dan Roberts is the new boys basketball coach at New Site (11:26), while Chad Brown is taking over the Kossuth girls (12:32). Be sure to visit us on Twitter (@djournalsports) and vote for Athletes of the Week (13:14).
#359: Rain wreaks havoc; more on Andrew Brown – 04/10/24
Brad is joined by Brendan for a packed episode. Rain continues to wreak havoc on baseball and softball schedules (1:28), and time is running out to get all the region games played. Brendan has an update on the West Union baseball team (3:06), while Brad recaps Saltillo's softball loss to South Panola on Monday (5:31). The saga of Tupelo runner Andrew Brown continues (7:16), with his petition for reinstatement being denied by the MHSAA. Also on this episode, the guys discuss Ingomar star Macie Phifer's commitment to Middle Tennessee State. Be sure to vote for Athletes of the Week (13:31) on our Twitter page (@djournalsports).
#358: Diamond updates and football coaching hires – 04/03/24
On this episode, Brad has several updates from the diamond, including Bruce's baseball team clinching the Region 2-2A title (1:49). After seeing Oxford's baseball team, he thinks the Chargers can contend in Class 7A (3:37). And on the softball front, reigning 2A state champ East Union is rolling along (6:04). A couple of notable football coaching hires were made recently. Nettleton tapped Kyle Bond to be its head coach (7:24), while Tupelo is bringing in Daniel Young as its defensive coordinator (8:55). Be sure to vote for Athletes of the Week (9:59) by visiting our Twitter page, @djournalsports.
#357: All-Area hoops; Andrew Brown saga – 03/27/24
Brad is joined by Brendan for a jam-packed episode. They start on the diamond, where Ripley's baseball team took down Itawamba AHS (3:40). And Brendan examines how teams are taking advantage of a new rule that allows catchers to wear communication devices (4:55). The Daily Journal All-Area basketball teams and honors were unveiled last Saturday (9:09). Brad says these were the toughest selections he's ever had to make. Sticking with the hardwood, Brad lists the area's top 2025 boys players (11:56). The guys spend several minutes discussing the saga of Tupelo runner Andrew Brown (12:31), who has been ruled ineligible for the remainder of the track and field season. Be sure to vote for Athletes of the Week (17:30) by visiting our Twitter page, @djournalsports.