Season 1
On a special episode of the Sportswire Spotlight, Will Kaderli and Dylan Garner sit down with Dr. Amy Cashwell, HCPS superintendent, and her daughter, Glen Allen freshman Catie Cashwell. Both Cashwells have become Chiefs fans this season via the pop culture superstorm introduced by the celebrity relationship of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and they discuss their fandom and what it's been like to watch the Chiefs' roller coaster season to Super Bowl 58. Dylan then quizzes the guests with NFL facts, while challenging Will with some Swiftie trivia. https://www.henricoschools.us/page/sportswire-spotlight
On the seventh episode of Sportswire Spotlight, Will Kaderli and Dylan Garner dive into the world of cheerleading with Mills Godwin senior captain Chloe Hubbard and coach Melissa Ellyson. Chloe breaks down the differences between competition and sideline cheer, while coach Ellyson explains what goes into mastering a region championship-winning performance. Chloe also schools Dylan in a test of cheerleading jargon. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfnrnw_77Ws&list=PL0Rn8Ah-Yg4tlIecW0XtBCDF3xk_YM8q9&index=7 Online: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/sportswire-spotlight
On the sixth episode of Sportswire Spotlight, Will Kaderli and Dylan Garner sit down with Douglas Freeman football standout Shep Pounders and coach George Bland. Pounders describes his role as the Mavericks' Swiss Army knife on the field, as well as his philanthropic and charitable missions off the field, while Bland reflects on one of the biggest postseason wins in school history. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdfPR0unSo0&t=4s Online: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/sportswire-spotlight
On the fifth episode of Sportswire Spotlight, Will Kaderli and Dylan Garner sit down with Glen Allen cross county standout Elly Velasquez, a reigning state champion, and head coach Jenn Strojny, who has led the Jaguars to several state titles in her 10-year tenure as XC and track coach. Velasquez reveals the mental and physical burdens she had to overcome to become a champion, and Strojny explains her role in fostering one of the top running programs in the region. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgSKnIAA4Xohttps://www.henricoschools.us/page/sportswire-spotlight
On the fourth episode of Sportswire Spotlight, Will Kaderli and Dylan Garner talk with Varina High School girls volleyball coach Vicky Ferris and student-athlete Ayonna Harding, a co-captain for the squad. Ferris, who is the school's culinary arts instructor, is also joined by Linwood Johnson, Varina's quarterback who is also a student in her cooking class.
On the third episode of Sportswire Spotlight, Will Kaderli and Dylan Garner talk with Hermitage High School student-athlete Casey Stapleton, who plays volleyball and softball along with her involvement in JROTC and passion for art. She's joined by Master Gunnery Sergeant Karl Bartley. Stapleton discusses how she balances her athletic life with her other pursuits, and Bartley shares how the discipline and rigor of the JROTC program boost Stapleton's leadership and performance on the court and field. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0tXtla_y20
On the second episode of Sportswire Spotlight, Will Kaderli and Dylan Garner talk with coach Loren Johnson and quarterback Khristian Martin of Highland Springs High School football. Johnson reflects on 15+ years of dominance leading the Springers, while Martin, who recently committed to the University of Maryland, shares what the college recruiting process is really like. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MEXBMhdg84
On the pilot episode of Sportswire Spotlight, Will Kaderli and Dylan Garner chat with Deep Run High School sophomore Malini Dutta, who is the first girl to start on the Wildcats' JV football team, and varsity coach Joe Mullinax. We discuss what got Malini into football, what it means for Deep Run's program and her future in the sport. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofdxDRSp7XU