Prep Rally

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 updat...

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 wer...

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 r...

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 Bon...

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...

Brad and Brendan have a fairly packed episode this week. On the diamond, Brendan recaps South Pontotoc’s close loss to MUS (2:30), while Brad looks at the blazing start by Biggersville’s Tre Gunn (4:47). Layla Owens of Itawamba AHS softball has also started the season strong (7:45). The coaching carousel is beginning to turn a...

Brad is back from Jackson, where area basketball teams did quite well. Eight area squads brought home a gold ball (3:50), many of them doing so in dramatic fashion. There were also a pair of first-time champs: Blue Mountain’s girls and Tishomingo County’s girls (7:31). Also on this episode, James has some baseball and softball...

Welcome to crossover season! Where everything seems to be happening everywhere all at once. Brad and James put a wrap on soccer season, which ended last week. Saltillo’s girls won a second straight state title (1:14), while several other area teams made the finals. On the hardwood, the playoffs resume this week with the quarterfinal...

It’s postseason time! Brad is joined by Brendan, and they’ve got some updates on the soccer playoffs (2:15), including a tough loss for Itawamba AHS and a crazy win for North Pontotoc. They also look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups (6:20). On the basketball court, region tournaments are being played this week (9:24). Also, Brad...

Brad is joined by Brendan on this week’s episode. On the basketball court, Calhoun City’s boys edged Shannon on Tuesday thanks in part to Jonathan Armstrong’s strong second half (1:39). Looking ahead, several region races are coming down to the wire (3:46), including in 1-3A and 2-7A. Brendan has a recap of Oxford’s win over...

Brad is back from Mexico, and it looks like he didn’t miss a whole lot. Winter weather wreaked havoc with the area basketball schedule. One of the casualties is the annual Robertson’s Sportswear Lady Challenge, which was first postponed and ultimately canceled (4:05). On a brighter note, the Hotbed Classic will still be played this...

Brad and James have a fun (non-murdery) episode for you this week. On the coaching front, West Point has promoted offensive coordinator Brett Morgan to lead the football program (2:03). He replaces Chris Chambless, who won seven state titles in 18 years with the Green Wave. On the hardwood, Booneville’s girls opened region play with...

It’s the first episode of 2024, with Brad being joined by James this week. There’s plenty of basketball to talk about. Brad recaps the Tupelo girls’ tough loss to Bob Jones (2:01), one of the best teams from Alabama. He also has an update on Meg and Reese Moore, sisters who lead Tishomingo County’s strong...

It’s just Brad and Pod Gator on a brief holiday-week episode. Brad has a recap of area football players who signed college scholarships last week (1:56). Ten Northeast Mississippi standouts are headed to the FBS level. Also on the football front, the Daily Journal’s All-Area honors were revealed on Saturday (4:21). You can find all...

Brad is joined by Brendan for a jam-packed show this week. Wednesday marked the beginning of the early signing period for high school football players, and several local kids set ink to paper (8:22). Among them are Shamaar Darden of Tupelo, William Echoles of Houston and Kobe Williams of Amory. The guys have some basketball...