Back Roads

Coach JJ Johnson of Oakwood joins Craig and Bobbie this week to talk about his Panthers and their run into the playoffs up to the State Semifinal game coming up this next week.  Games, scores, player stats, and what's coming up for State Semifinals was discussed in length. We sprinkled in some cool notes, something we missed in the State Volleyball tournament, and Basketball TABC top 25. We e...

This week we talk to Coach Stacy Perryman, Happy, about the Cowboys run into the playoffs and the State Quarterfinal game against district rival Nazareth. As always, we review the games and player stats from each game in the Area round. We have some great stories coming out of this week's football games including historic school runs, five Area games that came down to the last minute of the game,...

This week begins with Leman's tribute to Coach Matthew Hoover. Prayers for his family! Coach Dale Pustejovsky, Buena Vista, visits with Craig and Bobbie about the Longhorns, their awesome fans, and this week's matchup with Westbrook in the Area round of the playoffs. We talk unique matchups for this week, cover all Bi-District games with stats, and review the Area/Regional Semifinal round... and y...

The final week of the season was headlined by a battle in Rankin, playoff spots up for grabs across the state and more.  Follet HC Kyle Timmons joins the crew to talk about his Panther team.  We also look at the state playoff pairings. State cross country was dominated by Taytum Goodman and Tayte Cormier as we run down all of the results.  Volleyball is in the Regional Quarterfinals and Leman's Si...

We visit with Garden City head coach Jeff Jones about his team's success this year, the impact Logan Seidenberger has made, the big game with Rankin for the district title and more.  A complete look at all the Week 10 action across every district in the state in both divisions.   What are the big games coming up to close out the 2022 regular season. Cross country regionals recap plus volleyball ra...

This week we talk to Coach Kent Scott, Jonesboro – he has a really cool story on how he joined the Six-Man community! We bring you stats and news from every district in Division I and II! We talk about District Cross Country and Tuesday’s Regional Cross Country meets! We also have Volleyball playoff updates and ask for assistance. And let’s not forget Band! We give a shoutout to those we know made...

This week's guest coach is Coach Isaih Archer, Head Coach at Newcastle. We discuss his background playing at Motley County and how special that group was along with what the future holds for the Newcastle Bobcats!  We talk about some district winners in Volleyball and discuss some of the games that happened last week. Cross Country district is complete and Regional XC is coming fast! Craig br...

Craig and Bobbie are joined by Zach White, Cherokee Indians. We talk about the big win last Friday night and how he got to Cherokee.  We have Week 7 scores and player stats and three six-man records broken in one game by one young man this past Friday.  We talk extensively about Cross Country! District competition is now and we have times and winners from districts 17 and 32. Volleyball...

Coach Jeremy Holt, Whitharral Panthers, joins Craig and Bobbie this week to talk about his Panthers and his return to six-man football.  Week 6 scores and stats are here, as well as matchups this week that for some is beginning of district! We have lots of great stories including a tale of Brut 33 and a shoutout to the Bustmante family of Sierra Blanca. We talk about Top 10 in Volleyball and...

Coach Josh Bragdon joins Craig and Bobbie to talk about his Union Hill Bulldogs. He also tells us six-man is in his blood now, although he grew up in a 4A school playing 11-man football.  We have Week 5 scores and player stats and look ahead to week 6. The new Volleyball Top 10 is up and Cross Country Regular Season Poll #2!  We discuss lots of really cool stories from our Texas Six-Man...

Craig and Bobbie are joined by Coach Mike Reed of the Gordon Longhorns. Coach Reed gave excellent advice on players and the important role communication plays in building a great team and coordinating with the community. As always, we have scores, player stats, and games to look for in the coming Week 5. Volleyball Top 10 and Cross Country are discussed. Region 3 times were sent in and District is...

Week 3 is complete! Craig and Bobbie are joined by Coach Jake Popham of the Loraine Bulldogs. We had a great discussion about the Bulldogs, how hard it is to sometimes get a schedule completed, and some really great insight!  We also give stats and scores for games and players from around the state. Volleyball Top 10 for the week of September 6th and a discussion about district, region, and s...

Week 2 in Six-man was incredible! Craig and Bobbie are joined by the Legend, Coach Vance Jones of the Balmorhea Bears. Excellent discussion about the old and the new! What a great man! We also give scores and stats for players across our great State! We give the Top 10 in Volleball and the new Top 10 in Cross Country! We end with a look at Week 3 and what it has to offer. And continue our segment,...

Week 1 in Six-man was outstanding! Craig and Bobbie are joined by Caleb Callaway of the Knox City Greyhounds to discuss their play in the 2022 Jayton Gridiron and win over the Strawn Greyhounds. We also give scores and stats for players across our great State! We discuss the helmet sticker winners, volleyball, and give shoutouts to a referee, a trainer, AND many people in the six-man community We...

This is one hour and 8 seconds of total 1A gold for all you 1A Fans out there! Craig and Bobbie are joined by Coach Josh Stanaland of the Jayton Jaybirds to discuss Week 1 and the 19th Annual Gridiron Classic as well as his thoughts on the Jaybirds this year. We also talk about the Marfa 6man Shootout, top Week 1 games in Division I and II and some games we just really think will be interesting! W...

Episode 2 packs a punch! We preview all 73 teams in 16 districts in Division II Six-Man. We give commentary from coaches and talk about players in the smallest division who will make an impact.  Join us! We only have a little more than a week until it's game time!

Welcome back to The Back Roads!  This week we go through each district in Division I Six-man. We talk about returning players and share some coaches thoughts along the way.  We also give the results of the Outstanding Performance Series for 1A Bands and pre-view Cross Country.

On this week's episode, we wrap up Basketball with the Boy's State tournament games. We also talk about CX Debate State! We give a lot of attention to the Top 5 in track and talk about state records and what that means as well as have an informative discussion about baseball, softball, golf, and tennis!

On this week's episode, we review the Girl's State tournament games and talk about 2022 State Champion Sands Lady Mustangs. We review the boy's regional tournament games that happened this past weekend and the teams who made it to the State Boys Tournament. We give a lot of attention to the Top 5 in track in each Region and announce the 2021 Golden Spirit Stick Cheerleading team winner!

On this week's episode, we summarize the Girl's regional tournament games and teams and look ahead to the 2022 UIL Girl's State Championship. We also run through some of the games that happened this past weekend and the teams who made it to the Regional Quarterfinal round.  Of course, we go out on a limb and make our picks on those teams we think will make it into the Regional tournaments and...

On this week's episode, we run through all teams in the 1A Girl's Regional Quarterfinal round and discuss key matchups and districts that have just taken over some of this year's playoff round. We also look ahead to Boy's Bi-District and Area round and talk about many of the teams and how we think they will do! We end with a discussion about Top 5 in Region and State in Track - how that happens an...

Welcome Back to Season 3 of the 1A Back Roads! This season we talk about 1A Girl's Basketball playoffs and sprinkle in a hint for boy's playoffs. We finish up with a discussion of realignment in football, basketball, and our very own 1A Volleyball alignment!

Welcome back from the Holiday break! January 2022 is starting off fast and furious with a great interview with Coach Nate Garza, Head Coach of the San Perlita Trojans! We also discuss Top 25 basketball and plead for basketball scores/stats We also look ahead this week to UIL Congress State on Tuesday and Wednesday, and UIL Spirit State Championships on Thursday!  Join us for a lively discussi...

Tonight we talk about 2021 1A UIL State football, TSMCA football honors, top 10 in girls and boys basketball! We had a great discussion with Hoopinsider's Brad Earnst!  We also tell a very special story about the girl's basketball team from Terlingua, their games played outside at the very special Sky Dome, and the new multipurpose building with an indoor gym that is coming July 2022!  Y...

It's the Back Roads Podcast episode for Football State Championship, Basketball, and an interview with Sixman football.com’s Mike Matthew’s! - A look at the Division I and II State games this Wednesday! - Leman's Six-man 101 with some surprising stats from History on the state game and first time participants - UIL Realignment - who moved up? who move down? There were some movers and shakers! - 1A...