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Mike Forman and Gabe Myers are back to talk about West's realignment appeal being denied, meaning they will be in a very tough district in football in 2024. Victoria East and Cuero girls basketball saw their seasons end in the regional final while Shiner has dominated on its way to the regional tournament.
Mike, Jeremiah and Gabe are here to talk about the Victoria Advocate's All-Area baseball team. Mike was at the UIL coaching convention this week in Houston and has returned with some thoughts, plus a local MMA promotion is making inroads in South Texas.
Mike and Jeremiah are back from vacation and join Gabe once again. With the all area softball teams out the trio discusses what went into picking the teams, the Generals franchise record winning streak and look back at their favorite moments of the year.
This week we wrap up our 7on7 coverage with a recap of how area teams did at the state tournament. Also Victoria East is adapting to a new defensive scheme and the Victoria Generals season is in full swing.
The 7on7 State Tournament is here and we have four local teams who will be competing in College Station. Also, the Dave's Campbell Texas Football rankings are out, find out where area teams stand.
Victoria East and West along with several area schools hit the field for 7on7 this week, plus all state baseball and all state softball teams are beginning to come out.
Shiner fell to Harleton in the Class 2A state final game this week. Plus, East, West and other area teams compete in 7on7 football.
Weimar defeated Como-Pickton in the Class 2A softball state title game. Plus, Shiner baseball battles with Johnson City for state tournament berth.
Shiner and Weimar softball face off in a regional final series to advance to state. Plus, recap of Victoria East's spring football game.
Victoria East and West's spring football games were this week. Plus, Refugio's boys and girls track and field teams take home state titles.
Preview of area baseball and softball playoff games. Plus, area schools compete at state track and field meet.
Talks of the baseball and softball playoffs. Plus, Refugio goes back-to-back at regional meet and numerous area athletes qualify for state in track and field.
East football opens up its spring season under new head coach Charlie Reeve. Also, Shiner and Hallettsville named baseball district champions.
Victoria West football started its spring practices this week. Plus, area athletes advance to track and field regionals.
Shiner, Hallettsville and Industrial each won team titles at their track and field meets this week. Also, Weimar tops Ganado in district softball battle.
Victoria East baseball and softball combined for a 3-0 record over West this week. Also, Calhoun and El Campo boys play in school's first soccer regional tournament.
Hear from new El Campo football head coach Travis Reeve. Also, Weimar tops Shiner in softball district battle.
Breakdown of the battle in District 29-2A between Ganado, Shiner, and Weimar's softball teams. Also, East and West powerlifters win state at meet in Frisco.
Travis Reeve replaces Chad Worrell at El Campo. Plus East baseball wins VISD Tournament and Flatonia falls in basketball state semifinal.
Flatonia's boys basketball team is playing in its first state tournament. Also, area soccer playoff seedings are getting set as the regular season comes to a close.
The UHV men's golf team won the Claud Jacobs Invitational the day after the founders passing, plus coverage of basketball playoffs in the area.
Boys and girls playoffs basketball, plus talks of the 2023 baseball and softball seasons that are getting underway.
New Victoria East coach Charlie Reeve joins the show to talk about taking on the new role, a look at signing day ceremonies around the area and Sam says goodbye.
During a game in November, Yorktown girls basketball coach Val Acree suffered a serious, potentially deadly medical emergency. Back on the sidelines after a month out, the 57-year-old and others talk about the frightening moment.
Victoria Memorial Stadium first opened more than 70 years ago and has not seen major renovations in the last 50. Is it time for the community to back a bond? Plus, recap from the East-West basketball games.
Refugio was unable to overcome mistakes at state, we announce the 2022 Advocate All-Area volleyball team, plus signing day coverage of Dalton Brooks and Rueben Owens, and more.
The AdvoSports team previews Refugio's Class 2A, Division I state title game with Hawley. Plus, recaps of the two other state semifinals.
Cuero, Edna and Refugio are one win away from playing for a state championship. But who will make it to AT&T Stadium next week?
We preview Shiner-Refugio as the two teams square off in the regional final once again. Plus, previews from Tidehaven, Edna, Cuero and Shiner St. Paul
Hear what the group is thankful for as we enjoy a Thanksgiving feast of #txhsfb playoff games across the region.
Victoria West won in honor of its fallen teammate in the first round of playoffs, plus area round previews for the Warriors, Shiner, Refugio, Cuero and more.
Victoria West is grieving the loss of senior offensive lineman Diego Martinez ahead of its playoff opener. Plus, recaps and previews of football and volleyball throughout the area.
What games have changed? What's your team's playoff scenario entering the final week? Plus, a rant and recaps of the first round of volleyball playoffs.
Refugio, Calhoun and others provide some shakeups to district races. Updates from volleyball district championships. Plus, Bailey Zappe's Monday Night Football debut.
Bailey Zappe continues his ascent with the Patriots. Shiner and Refugio clash with district title implications. Plus, teams push for playoff berths.
Victoria East grad Bailey Zappe picked up his first win with the New England Patriots on Sunday. Plus, Victoria West volleyball wins its zone and district races tighten on the gridiron.
Victoria East grad Bailey Zappe made his first regular season appearance. Recaps from East, West, St. Joseph and more from Week 6. And can Bloomington snap its 39-game district losing streak?
Victoria West and Cuero each set records in Week 5. Victoria East picked up its first win while St. Joseph dropped a heartbreaker. Plus, West maintained its dominance over East in volleyball and more this week.
District play is starting for Victoria East and West, as well as most teams throughout the Crossroads region. Mike Forman, Sam Fowler and Jeremiah Sosa dig into those previews, plus a visit from a special guest.
In this episode, Victoria East and West both enter their bye week 0-3. When does Cuero get called a state contender? Calhoun volleyball making plenty of noise.
Victoria East and West both enter their bye week 0-3. Cuero continues its dominance. Calhoun volleyball making plenty of noise.
Mike Forman, Sam Fowler and Jeremiah Sosa talk about Shiner and Refugio's wins in Week 2 and preview Week 3's near-must-win games in the Crossroads
After a wild first week of #txhsfb, Mike Forman, Sam Fowler and Jeremiah Sosa break down the upsets and preview Week 2 of the season.
The AdvoSports team of Mike Forman, Jeremiah Sosa and Sam Fowler preview #txhsfb in Victoria and beyond, and look at teams primed to make deep playoff runs this year. ahead of season openers this week.
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