Mic'd Up Sports: Recent Episodes
Mike Peden
Mic'd Up Sports is TSB Television's in-depth talk show series. Coaches, players, media members, and anyone else with a background in sports join Mike Peden to share their stories. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tsbtelevision/support
As Jordyn Johnson writes the final chapter of her high school volleyball career at DeLaSalle, she will write several new ones next year at UC-Santa Barbara. When she isn't racking up blocks or kills, you'll find Jordyn working on code as a member of the DeLaSalle robotics team. Her summer job? Interning with the Minnesota Twins as a business systems analyst in software development!
We explore all the achievements Jordyn has earned and how that will shape her as she prepares for life as a Division I student athlete.
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From the late 1990s through the 2000s, Minneapolis North girls basketball was a pipeline for Division I recruits. Catrice Williams was no exception, winning three straight Class AAA state titles before landing a Division I spot at Arkansas State.
As a youngster, Catrice was inspired by the likes of Tamara Moore and Mauri Horton. In college, Catrice found herself in a mentally treacherous position, leading her away from the sport for several years. Raising two daughters has given Catrice a renewed love of the game, and the sport has served her well in her current role as a realtor and affordable homeownership advocate.
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If you heard of a three-sport athlete who plays football, basketball and track, Deborah Ayeni might not be the first name that comes to mind. The kicker? Deborah plays offensive and defensive line on the gridiron, emblematic of a student athlete who combines toughness and intellect.
Between the athletes Deborah watched growing up and her two older siblings, including an older brother who plays football at St. Thomas, inspiration was plentiful. In our conversation with a hopeful Division I basketball athlete, find out how Deborah makes all three sports work and how she aims to continue promoting the belief that Nigerian-American women can thrive in athletics.
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Minneapolis was a girls basketball hotbed in the late 1990s. Minneapolis North had two Miss Basketball winners in Tamara Moore and Mauri Horton, and Minneapolis Washburn had a Golden Gophers recruit in Kim Bell, who was the tallest player in school history at the time of her signing. Bell's height (6'5", 6'7" on listed programs) was an asset on the court, but a source of nerves outside of it. Accepting her body type was one of several hurdles Bell encountered during her time as a player, but she had plenty of highlights too. With the likes of Lindsay Whalen, Janel McCarville and Corrin Von Wald as teammates, Bell finished her college career with an NCAA tournament appearance in 2002. Get ready for a trip through the basketball vault and hear what the sport gave Bell, from the friendships that still hold today to her work in public service.
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As long as she can remember, Sade Pollard was the fastest kid on the block. Her blazing speed was noticed by a local track coach, launching a swift expedition that led to seven career gold medals in Minnesota state track competition. In one of those state trips, Sade earned enough points by herself to give Harding High School a bronze medal in the team standings. Years later, she would receive induction into the Harding Athletics Hall of Fame Sade's track career met an abrupt end following a scleroderma diagnosis, but that hasn't derailed Sade's next chapter as a coach and a mother of three sons who are aiming to stake their own claim in athletics. Get ready for a enlightening trip down memory lane.
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Professional basketball athlete LaShayla Wright-Ponder checks in with us before taking off to start another season of pro basketball in Sweden. Along the way, she helped run basketball camps domestically with The Sanneh Foundation and abroad in Germany. While she was teaching the game of basketball to the next generation, she learned several lessons about herself that will stick with her no matter what her career looks like.
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Nora Francois envisioned herself as a Division I basketball athlete the moment she took up the sport, but the quest to complete her mission brought a deluge of detours and dichotomies.
On one side, Nora was a rising bastion of versatility, becoming the first DeLaSalle player in school history to make varsity as an eighth grader. She later played a central role in DeLaSalle's state championship run in 2019. On the other side, Nora encountered a series of mental health battles and traumatic moments that chipped away at her morale, leading her to transfer schools several times as a junior and senior.
Refusing to let go of her basketball dream, Nora enrolled at North Iowa Area in her college freshman season, which led to a spot in the Southland Conference at New Orleans the following year. Her numbers were modest, but she did earn the first double-double of her collegiate career. Nora sees basketball as a tool to build her career ambitions, and she discusses all the tools that strengthened her resolve with basketball and mental health.
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Versatility sums up Lauren Stenman succinctly. At North St. Paul, she embraced whatever role was needed, and she played a big role as a member of the first North St. Paul volleyball team to reach the state tournament and win a medal, taking bronze. At Lewis, Lauren's responsibilities were more defined as the primary setter, a task she has mastered over the last two seasons as Lewis won back-to-back GLVC conference tournament titles. Lauren would love to make it three in a row as she embarks on her final college season, but no matter what happens, the two-time All-GLVC First Team honoree remains steadfast in her mission to grow as an athlete and as a citizen every day.
In this interview, we detail Lauren's odyssey of growth, how the COVID phase led to a stronger spiritual connection, and her voracious fascination with books.
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In her 51 years, Onika Craven has done a little bit of everything. You may remember her as a player at Minneapolis Washburn, Rainy River or Minnesota-Morris. You might have seen her running community outreach events as CEO and co-founder of the non-profit organization O'nika's Angels. You may also have seen her covering all sorts of sports with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. All of those pieces played a part in Onika being selected to the Rainy River Hall of Fame 2023 class. Her distinction is both a validation of her efforts to make a positive impact wherever she goes and a reminder that you can be recognized for things other than sports. Onika shares it all with us in this episode!
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Sierre Lumpkin went out with flair in her senior year at Benilde-St. Margaret's, earning a silver medal in the Class AAA state volleyball tournament and gold in the Class AAA girls basketball state tournament. Getting to that point was, in her words, "a jamble." Sierre reflects on an adventure of growing up as the daughter of an NFL veteran, starting her varsity career in Edina, enduring a mental health scare, and the numerous steps she traversed before committing to play Division I basketball at Loyola Marymount.
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Prior to a Salvo SC home game, we conducted a short interview with midfielder Ansley Atkinson. Atkinson attended DeLaSalle and played Division I soccer for Creighton University, a path that took an unexpected detour following an ACL injury. We discuss her journey to get back on the pitch and what she enjoys most about playing the game with a mix of college and high school athletes.
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In another universe, LaShayla Wright-Ponder could have charted a career in karate, but she has achieved a lot in basketball amidst a journey that included playing for three colleges, navigating athletics amidst the pandemic, and a professional track that took her to Australia, Serbia and Germany in the span of a few months. The graduate of Bloomington Kennedy and Tampa discusses the sights and sounds she has encountered already, the benefits of transitioning from Division I to Division II, and what she would advise to others who share her ambition of turning pro.
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Since our first visit with Alayna Contreras, the graduate of Hopkins found herself making a course correction after an ACL injury sidelined her from both AAU competition and her senior year of high school. Unable to play in front of scouts, Alayna utilized her connections and enrolled at Cochise College, a junior college in Arizona, to rebuild her ground game. Her persistence led to a spot at Missouri-Kansas City, an embodiment of her mission to play at Division One. Alayna relayed the journey to get back in playing form, attending a junior college far away from friends and family, and what other players can do if they find themselves in a similar situation.
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Daria Douglas has seen a lot in her basketball travels. Growing up in the Hopkins youth league, she got to play alongside some members of the vaunted Hopkins teams led by Paige Bueckers. In the AAU circuit, one of Daria's assignments was guarding Aliyah Boston. Recently, Daria won an NJCAA region championship with Moberly Area Community College and is hoping it will lead to a spot on a Division I roster that features a Chinese Flagship program (Daria is fluent in Chinese). Daria is also striving to be an advocate as an athlete with POTS, a blood circulation disorder that is invisible to the naked eye. Although the condition can interfere with her basketball regimen, she wants others to know that it isn't a term to be feared, just understood. In this episode, we discuss how both journeys have intertwined.
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Mary Claire Francois was seldom the centerpiece of the basketball teams she played for, but her coaching duties with Maranatha Christian Academy and FBC North AAU place her at the center of the next generation of athletes. A state tournament champion and graduate of DeLaSalle, Mary Claire planned on continuing her basketball expedition at St. Catherine University, but a combination of the pandemic and the murder of George Floyd led her to make a difference in other ways.
In this episode, we discuss the inspiring athlete Mary Claire met at six weeks old, taking the role of chauffeur in her senior season with DeLaSalle girls basketball, the non-profit she launched in the midst of the pandemic, and what she has learned already about the responsibilities of coaching.
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Some people take up basketball the moment they learn how to walk. Others, like LaVera Jeffrie, discover it by accident. Her towering frame made her an attractive figure for coaches, but outside of the Chicago Bulls dynasty, LaVera had no knowledge of the sport. A persistent attitude from her coaches and teammates at Highland Park imbued LaVera with insight and a budding appreciation of basketball, a passion that led her to a roster spot at Minnesota Community and Technical College.After her playing days, LaVera found another front-row seat, working security at Target Center for Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx games for several years. These days, she mentors the next generation of female athletes as a coach for Como Park. Needless to say, LaVera has lots of stories to tell, including the one about a high school conference rival who later became a source of inspiration.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tsbtelevision/support
If you visit the Haben Center at Benilde-St. Margaret's, you'll find Azzairia Jackson-Sherrod on a banner honoring the school's 1,000-point scorers. She added a few hundred more at Emory College in Atlanta, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Human Health. Upon her return to Minnesota, Azzairia obtained her Master's Degree in Human Nutrition and traded her basketball jersey for an officiating kit. Over the last four years, she has worked numerous high school and college games, forging a new connection with the sport that gave her a lot. We document her basketball expedition and the experiences she gained as a referee.
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Rachel Hagen may not headline the 2023 class, but she headlines the definition of resiliency, recovering from two ACL tears early in her prep career to finish with over 1,000 points at Duluth East and a new chapter as she will continue playing at the college level for Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Not too shabby for someone who grew up in Australia and New Zealand before coming to Duluth.
Rachel talks about how what she went through in basketball inspired her career ambitions, her "big sister" role with fellow Duluth athlete Chloe Johnson, and a few talents you may not see when she hoops it up.
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Versatility sums up Naja Woods well. She was a three-sport athlete at Minneapolis Southwest and Knox College (IL), and she still holds the career scoring record for Southwest girls basketball. The skills and values Naja learned from balancing three sports carried over to her career in news. Starting as a producer for ABC57 News in South Bend, Naja is now a multimedia journalist for the station, aiming to be a voice for the voiceless. We chronicle her transition from athletics to journalism, the significance of working the industry as a woman of color, and the time her two worlds came together when she covered the Notre Dame women's basketball team during their 2022 NCAA tournament run.
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Not every basketball athlete has to go to Division One to make an impact. Shantell Harden from St. Louis Park is a glowing example, earning 14 double-doubles in her junior season, a campaign that helped her land a spot at Minnesota State-Mankato. We discuss the finer details of the recruiting process, standing out in a section where Hopkins and Wayzata historically draw most of the attention, and Shantell's plans once she transitions from basketball.
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Lindsey Becher has a lengthy list of milestones in basketball. She holds the all-time scoring record at Mounds View High School, men or women. In her first year at Concordia University, Lindsey was named NSIC South Division Freshman of the Year and set a single-season school record in blocks (based on average). Last season, she finished third in all of Division II in blocks and became the first player in Concordia history to earn over 10 blocks in a game.
Simply put, Lindsey was balling, but her college career was obstructed by mental health struggles. She was prepared to step away from the game to take care of herself, but after a period of reflection, she decided to return for her junior season. In this conversation, Lindsey opens up about her mental health journey, her remedies whenever a sense of anxiety or dread creeps in, and how this experience has made her stronger as she moves forward. We also talk some basketball, including a few people who give Lindsey inspiration.
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Basketball and Tisa Mitchell have gone together for a long time. She won a pair of state titles at Minneapolis North, played college basketball for two years at Southeast Missouri State and has been part of Crystal Flint's coaching staff for Minneapolis North and Cretin-Derham Hall girls basketball. In this conversation, we discuss the role Tisa's big sister played in all of this, playing alongside two Miss Basketball Minnesota winners in Tamara Moore and Mauri Horton, and why she chose to step away from the game in the middle of her college career. We also cover just about every possible tangent you can think of owing to the shared connections Tisa and our host have in basketball.
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Kendall Minta will forever be one of Eden Prairie's most distinguished volleyball players, culminating a fine career with a bronze medal at the 2021 Class AAAA state volleyball tournament. She matches her athleticism on the volleyball court with her leadership outside of it, participating in national leadership conferences throughout her time as a student and co-founding Eden Prairie's Black Student Union. Kendall will continue her coalescence of talents at Bradley University, and we discuss how her combination of athletics and activism have shaped her as a burgeoning leader. We also settle a "minor" dispute between Kendall and close friend Nia Holloway over who is responsible for their blocking skills.
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There's more than one way to make an impact in basketball. Aalayah Wilson may not boast the wins or titles of her peers, but she placed fourth in the state in scoring as a junior, including a career high 47 points in a game (an Osseo single game school record). Wilson recently announced her commitment to play Division I basketball at Lindenwood, helping usher a new chapter in athletics at the school located in Missouri. What does all this mean for Wilson? We find out in this conversation!
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Ivane Tensaie accomplished a lot at Concordia Academy, but one goal that eluded her was a chance to play Division One basketball, so she took the junior college route and spent a year at North Dakota State College of Science. Ivane's penchant for scoring and perimeter shooting attracted several Division One schools. After conducting several visits, Ivane announced her commitment to Penn State in April. In celebration of this milestone, we brought Ivane back to the podcast to discuss her year at NDSCS and the returns she got by placing a bet on herself. Along the way, she dispels some myths about the junior college basketball experience.
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In sports, you may hear the saying that if you're good enough, someone will find you. That line rang true for Savannah McGowan, who recently announced her verbal commitment to play Division One women's basketball at Illinois State, even if her phone camera isn't fully on board with her decision. McGowan currently headlines the Robbinsdale Armstrong girls basketball team, averaging a double-double and earning her first 20-20 game in her junior season. On the basketball court, she aims to erect a demoralizing brick wall to neutralize opponents. Outside of basketball, few in her class can rival her fandom of The Golden Girls and other classic TV shows. Savannah truly is one of a kind.
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Before Mandy Hill officially became part of the first family of Minnesota basketball, she was a respectable basketball athlete at Richfield and Concordia University in St. Paul. Mandy was the first female basketball player at Richfield to score over 1,000 points, and she tallied a few more as a member of the Golden Bears. Following her playing days, Mandy transitioned to a career in education, but you can still find her at gyms to support her family of basketball fanatics. We explore Mandy's journey in sports, including the trek that led her to become Tayler Hill's sister-in-law :-)
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Phillis Webb was a three sport athlete at Osseo. Volleyball was her favorite sport. Basketball was the sport that fulfilled her goal of perfection. Track was her "suicide" sport, but the only thing she killed was records and gold medal finished. Phillis parlayed those talents to Eastern Michigan, where she accumulated over 1,100 points and 700 rebounds. Phillis shares what her life in sports has done for her, including the connections she made with high school and college teammate Janay Morton and the lift she gave to Taylor Anderson at the state track meet that will forever be a part of sportsmanship lore.
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Mike Peden and LaToya Turk discuss the developing situation with Minnetonka girls basketball, where one of their players was accused of using racial slurs against other Minnetonka students. We also highlight responses from Nia Holloway of Eden Prairie, Edina and Hopkins.
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Janay Morton's plans after college did not include coaching in the slightest, but an opportunity at Jamestown changed her line of thinking, and now she can't get enough of guiding the next generation of athletes. Janay had solid credentials of her own as a multi-sport athlete at Osseo before scoring over 1,000 points in college. Janay's college career began at Eastern Michigan, but she still had an itch to prove that she could hold her own in a Power 5 conference, so she made the move to Nebraska to close out her collegiate career. Her opportunities were initially limited due to injury, but it ended with an appearance in the NCAA women's basketball tournament. Janay discusses her basketball journey in this conversation, recorded before the start of her first season with MSU-Mankato.
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Kachine Alexander left an indelible legacy as a player. In high school, she won a Class AAA state championship at Benilde-St. Margaret's. Committing to Iowa in college, she became the first woman in Big Ten history to earn two triple-doubles in the same season. Her 34 double-doubles and 910 rebounds ranked second in Iowa women's basketball history when she graduated, an impressive mark considering the time she missed when she wasn't certified to compete in the spring semester of her freshman year. No matter the setback, Kachine built a reputation of bouncing back, an attitude she carried to the coaching ranks, which has taken her to Concordia University, North Dakota State and Florida Atlantic. After taking a year off with the birth of her daughter, Kachine returned to the sidelines as an assistant coach at James Madison, reuniting her with former Big Ten rival Samantha Prahalis-Holmes. In this conversation prior to the season, Kachine reflects on her history with basketball, her research methods in an era before smartphones, and what she hopes to accomplish as a female coach of color.
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Few athletes hold the distinction of setting all-time records in both high school and college. Tyzashia Holt was one of them, rewriting the record books at Humboldt High School and St. Catherine University. The kicker? Holt didn't play a single minute of hoops until she turned 14. Holt's progression from novice to expert included career scoring records in high school and college, and she became the first woman in St. Catherine school history to earn a triple-double. Holt's next chapter in basketball will come as an assistant coach for South St. Paul girls basketball, part of her efforts to mentor the next generation of athletes. Get ready for a lot of memories, a lot of laughs, and a dose of inspiration for anyone considering a path in basketball!
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You don't have to be a star athlete to make a difference, and Jazinae Patterson is living proof. She had a solid prep career at Minneapolis Washburn, reaching two state tournaments and leading the team in scoring as a senior. Along the way, she won the Boys and Girls Club Minnesota Youth of the Year and a full-ride scholarship to the University of Northwestern (not to be confused with Northwestern University in Illinois), where she graduated as a triple major.
Beneath Jazinae's tremendous highs was a woman who contended with hardships. Injuries and cultural insensitivity at UNW led Jazinae to end her athletic career early, and her mental health was strained from years of intense concentration on basketball and her studies. Jazinae's journey of healing isn't over, but as a mental health advocate and program coordinator for the Black Women's Wealth Alliance, she's making sure people like her aren't left behind.
In this conversation, we reflect on Jazinae's life in sports and the classroom, her mental health experience, and her unique taste in food.
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Most sports stories are centered on star athletes who are on their way to big-name schools, but there is a lot more to sports than records, rankings or stats can tell you. Fametta Zubah was a three-sport athlete at Richfield High School and will start the next chapter of her education at the University of Minnesota. She had a few college offers, but elected to concentrate on her studies and other avenues, which include a YouTube channel (a co-production with Mitchell January) and her own product line. Although Fametta won't be suiting up in the maroon and gold colors, she isn't done winning. She was one of two recipients for this year's Mike Zimmer Foundation MVP Scholarship awards.
In this conversation, Fametta discusses her transition from sports athlete to sports fan, the growing audience watching the Mitch and Fam YouTube channel, and the lessons sports can offer even if it doesn't translate to state titles.
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Next season, the Lamar University women's basketball team will add a powerful forward and skilled hairstylist in NJ Weems. Weems returns to our podcast to discuss her season at Moberly, going through the recruitment process a second time before choosing Lamar, and her burgeoning skills at styling hair that has clients calling her up.
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If you're wondering about the title, Katelyn Diegnau doesn't play basketball for three different teams. The group of Minnesota cities near the southern border represent a co-op, a common sight in order to compete in the state's smallest class. Diegnau lives in a town of 70, and just about all of them cheered her on when she verbally committed to Augustana University in South Dakota. In this conversation, Katelyn highlights the difference between Class A basketball and AAU basketball, the sense of community in her hometown that led to a virtual bypass of capacity restrictions last winter, and the amusing "family feuds" that are usually resolved by athletic duels.
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Katie Loberg holds a rare distinction among college athletes, competing in both women's basketball and track and field at the University of Minnesota. Originally from Princeton, Loberg's commitment to Minnesota fulfilled a promise she made to her grandfather, one of her most inspiring figures. Loberg's playing days are done, but her involvement in sports continues as a sport manager for the Amateur Athletic Union. We touch on all of that in this conversation, along with her burgeoning candle business.
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Grace Landvik and Ivane Tensaie have experienced a lot together as athletes at Concordia Academy. Their talents as basketball players is without question, but how will they handle a series of questions that puts their friendship to the test?
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Crystal Flint is not just the head coach of Cretin-Derham Hall girls basketball. She is also the organizer of the Triple Threat Girls Basketball Showcase, an exhibition to salute the senior class and a preview of what's to come with youth games featuring 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams. She joins Mike Peden to discuss how the event was founded in 2018 and the excitement surrounding its return.
If you live in the Twin Cities area, the Triple Threat Girls Basketball Showcase will take place May 29th at Cretin-Derham Hall High School in St. Paul. If you're interested in participating or sponsoring the event, contact Crystal Flint through social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) or email (crystalflint22@hotmail.com).
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Between them, Jade Hill and Adalia McKenzie scored over 5,000 career points. Jade is a 2-time Minneapolis City Conference Player of the Year, Adalia holds the Park Center school record for most career points, and the two finished 3rd and 4th in the state in scoring this season, respectively. Before Jade and Adalia begin the next chapter of their careers at St. Thomas and Illinois, they put their friendship to the test with a quiz that just might have the longest bonus round in questionnaire history!
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Basketball has given Meghan Mandel a sense of purpose. She played a key role in transforming the girls basketball program at Orono High School, and her success led to a Division I scholarship at Marquette. Although she reached the NCAA tournament in her first year of college ball, it wasn't enough to shield Meghan from physical and mental health struggles. She thought about leaving the sport, but decided to chart a new course at Loyola Marymount. In the last two seasons, Mandel has led the Lions in blocks and removed any doubt from critics who didn't believe she was Division I material. We delve into Meghan's story in sports and all the avenues she hopes to pursue when her college career is finished.
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Wherever she goes, Gabi Haack is a woman of firsts. In 2017, She was the centerpiece of the first Elk River girls basketball team to win a state championship. Gabi was also the first Elk River athlete to win Miss Basketball.
4 years later, she led the Bradley Braves to their first appearance in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Along the way, Gabi set the Bradley record for most career 3-point field goals and is in good position to break the school's career scoring record next season. She also was named MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2020-21. We explore her journey in basketball and the how her academic and athletic accomplishments will suit her well in the next phase of her career.
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Inspired by the GQ Couples Quiz series, we put the friendship of Holy Angels athletes Kassie Caron and Rachel Kawiecki to the test by having them quiz each other! What began as an inquisitive spin-off turns into a non-stop roast of Kassie for not watching WandaVision :-)
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Kiara Buford is one of only two women in the entire state of Minnesota to win a girls basketball state championship as a player and coach. She won two titles in Class AAAA when she was a student at St. Paul Central, and she would guide Robbinsdale Cooper to the Class AAA state championship in 2018. In between those accomplishments, Kiara was a finalist for Miss Basketball Minnesota in 2008 and scored over 1,500 points for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Although she took a hiatus from coaching to spend time raising her two children, Kiara still finds ways to stay involved, and she is one of the most respected figures in Minnesota basketball. We explore her journey that included playing alongside Angel Robinson, Ashley Ellis-Milan and Rachel Banham, as well as an extended friendly rivalry with Tayler Hill.
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Brianna Edwards, Crystal Flint and Tisa Mitchell of Cretin-Derham Hall Girls Basketball make plenty of coaching calls in games. In this episode, they draw up a few plays to advance the conversation of racial justice, police brutality, and other issues of equality under close examination since George Floyd's death. Our three guests also share ties with Minneapolis North, opening a portal to some basketball history.
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The adults take their turn on our podcast to discuss the impact citizens and companies are having on the racial justice movement, and the work that remains to address the obstacles caused by systemic racism.
THE PANEL
- Tia Elbert - Founder, Rate My College Coaches (Indiana)
- Suzanne Gilreath - Host, Beneath it All Podcast (Wisconsin)
- Cayla McMorris - Professional basketball athlete (Wisconsin)
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Our Mic'd Up Sports panel discussion series continues with a trip to campus...virtually, that is. Four college students converge for a thought-provoking conversation on the impact George Floyd's death continues to make worldwide.
THE PANEL
- Nevaeh Galloway - Iowa Central Community College (Minnehaha Academy)
- Avery New - Normandale Community College (Minnehaha Academy)
- Zarina Sementelli - Spelman (Como Park)
- Olivia Travis - Illinois-Springfield (DeLaSalle)
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In basketball, we often celebrate the athletes who win titles, break records, and make history, but you don't have to score 20-30 points per game to make a difference. Rai'Janee Meadows was putting up those numbers when she played for Humboldt through 8th grade. That changed when she got to Roseville, but she wouldn't change one thing about her journey. A first-generation basketball athlete in her family, Rai'Janee has college aspirations, and another dream of hers is to travel the world. We explore how a passion for basketball has transformed into a land of opportunity for Rai'Janee.
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You know the saying "Listen to Your Elders," but when it comes to race relations, our youth have plenty of wisdom to offer. We invited five women's basketball players from five different teams to come together and share their hopes, frustrations, and anything else pertaining to the spotlight on racial injustice over the last several weeks.
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- Demaiyah Hill - Maranatha Christian Academy (College: Anoka-Ramsey)
- Ronnie Porter - Como Park
- Sedonia Seibure - Anoka (College: Anoka-Ramsey)
- Ivane Tensaie - Concordia Academy
- NJ Weems - DeLaSalle (College: Moberly Area)
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When it comes to sports, Devyn White is more of a fan than an athlete, but she was named captain of the cheerleading squad at East Ridge High School. Following the death of George Floyd and riots that threatened to destroy neighborhoods in the Twin Cities area, Devyn joined the front lines by organizing several rebuilding efforts. Her leadership is just as evident in the classroom as an elementary school educator. It's all part of her mission to highlight positive people in the Black community.
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Kristul Thomas and Reagan Patrick usually talk sports on their Unwanted Opinions podcast, but that changed in the aftermath of George Floyd's death. The pair got together to record an episode a few days after Floyd died. On our show, they shared their thoughts on the global movement, which includes several notable names in sports, along with some personal stories of prejudice.
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Former Michigan State women's basketball athlete Victoria "Coco" Gaines shares her thoughts on George Floyd's death, the protests that have a worldwide stage to themselves, and the best way to move the conversation in a positive direction.
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Ebony Livingston described herself as a "pit bull" player when she enrolled at Hopkins High School, and she had no trouble embracing her status as a role player. Ebony played an integral role in the development of the Hopkins program, winning the Class AAAA state title in 2011, which led to a spot on the women's basketball team at Minnesota-Crookston. After 4 years of pinpoint marksmanship from the free throw line, Ebony took up coaching, joining the staff at Robbinsdale Cooper in 2019. The newfound mother hopes her story of success, talent and dedication will resonate with the next generation of athletes she guides.
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In high school sports, we usually hear about the players who earn athletic scholarships and continue their sports career in college. However, not all athletes decide to play at the next level. Patiance Griffin was a 4-year varsity player for DeLaSalle High School, winning two Class AAA state titles and earned a spot the 2013 Class AAA All-Tournament team. In the midst of that success, she was also dealing with turmoil that led to her decision to focus on academics in college. Earning her degree from Kansas University, Patiance shares the strain of her sports days and the growth she has made since then.
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Temeka Johnson is the shortest player in WNBA history to record a triple-double, but her 5'3" frame has built a towering presence in women's basketball. At LSU, she set the Southeastern Conference all-time record in career assists and played in two Final Fours. In the WNBA, she played 11 seasons, earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2005, and won the 2009 WNBA Finals with the Phoenix Mercury. As head coach of John Curtis Christian School in Louisiana, Johnson would hoist another crown with her team winning the Division I LHSAA state championship. All those accolades are only part of the legacy Temeka hopes to establish as she continues her work as founder of the H.O.P.E. Foundation and as a children's book author.
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You may remember Chantelle Anderson as the 2nd overall pick in the 2003 WNBA Draft, the all-time leading scorer for Vanderbilt women's basketball, or the 2002 SEC Co-Player of the Year. Basketball is only the beginning of her story, but it helped this author and motivational speaker embrace her 6'6" frame and follow the path of her idol, Lisa Leslie. In this conversation, we explore Chantelle's genesis in athletics and the success it created in high school and college.
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What happens when you fuse an oral basketball history lesson with a discussion on the racial justice? You get an enlightening conversation with DeLisha Milton-Jones, one of the most distinguished athletes in women's sports. The head coach for Old Dominion women's basketball shares how she and her new team are handling an unprecedented situation and how conversations on racial justice have evolved compared to her playing days at Florida and her early years in the WNBA. You'll want to stick around til the end to hear some hilarious and heartwarming reflections from two big basketball fans.
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Athletics has done wonders for Armintie Price Herrington. As a player for Ole Miss, Armintie is only one of three Rebels to score over 2,000 career points. Her 9 seasons in the WNBA included Rookie of the Year honors in 2007 and three appearances in the WNBA Finals. You can still find her on the sidelines as an assistant coach for Ole Miss women's basketball. All of those experiences influenced Armintie's voice when she spoke up in response to George Floyd's death, and she articulates those thoughts in this conversation.
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Pac-12 followers will remember the name Alexis Gray-Lawson. Her jersey number was retired by Oakland Tech after a stellar prep career, but she had no idea it would land her a spot in the McDonald's All-American Game. Fielding multiple offers to play college basketball, Gray-Lawson chose California. She scored 1,982 points and was the first player in school history to make over 200 career three-pointers. After college, she played with the Phoenix Mercury for two seasons before transitioning to coaching. We also explore the role Diana Taurasi had in naming her dog and her admiration for her cousin and fellow WNBA player Chelsea Gray.
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Carmen Backes had a dream of playing college basketball, and she worked as hard as she could to fulfill that vision as a member of the Wisconsin Badgers. Unfortunately, a series of injuries led to her retirement without playing a single college game, and understanding that reality led to several mental health struggles. The journey has been rocky at times, but as an aspiring speech therapist, Carmen has a renewed focus on helping others find their voice. We also discuss her unique connection with the Minnesota Lynx and her basketball career at Chisago Lakes Area High School.
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Peggy Odita-Hodel is an American Gladiators Grand Champion, Stanford educated and yet to be duplicated. From an early age, sports has played an integral role in Peggy's development. She won several state titles in track at Upper Arlington High School in Ohio and is now enshrined in their athletic Hall of Fame. In college, Peggy won the 1990 Pac-10 heptathlon title, but she is best remembered as the most distinguished female contender in the original version of American Gladiators. We look back on Peggy's athletic achievements and how she's mentoring the next generation of athletes as a track coach and parent of a Stanford athlete.
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Alexis Alexander made a name for herself in basketball. She was a finalist for Miss Basketball Minnesota in 2014, accentuating a fine high school career at Champlin Park. At South Dakota State, she reached the NCAA tournament three times and struck a chord for aspiring athletes of color in the Brookings area. Now, Alexis aims to make a name for herself as an entrepreneur. We look back at her stellar basketball career and a book by Ben Stein that fueled her desire for an independent career.
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In November 2020, Jimmy Robinson died at the age of 88. Anyone who follows Minnesota basketball knew who he was. In 1971, he became the first Black official to work a state tournament basketball game. He officiated Big Ten basketball games from 1971-1987, and served as the state coordinator of basketball officials for the Minnesota State High School League from 1991 until his death. His support of basketball was evident in the number of games he attended from high school to the pros; there was always a space on press row reserved for him at Minnesota Lynx home games. He garnered much respect from players, coaches and referees alike, and his presence as an official and mentor inspired many others who looked like him to take up officiating. One of them is Lamarr Sullivan, and he shared his memories of an individual who never looked for glory, but earned it nonetheless.
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Hannah Mikels was a three-sport athlete at Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. These days, Hannah is the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at St. Cloud State University, but you can find her participating in 5K races and sprint triathlons. Hannah's love of sports has been a constant in her life, playing a vital role in her journey of healing. We talk sports, mental health, the It's On Us campaign she brought to St. Cloud State, and the work she's doing to ensure future generations are treated with respect and fairness.
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Since moving to the Twin Cities area, Sloane Martin has lent her voice in a myriad of ways. Sports fans know her as the play-by-play announcer for the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx, Big Ten women's basketball on BTN, and the state football and hockey tournaments on KSTC-45. She also covers current events as a reporter for WCCO Radio.
In this exploration of Sloane's front row seat to news and sports, she shares her thoughts on the George Floyd protests and its influence with sports leagues, her journey from athlete to broadcaster, and why women's sports is so important to communities everywhere.
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Basketball is a major influence for Nurjei Weems and her family, but the biggest learning curve was the decision to attend DeLaSalle High School, a private Catholic school in Minneapolis with a strong basketball reputation. NJ wasn't aware of their history when she first arrived, but she cemented a spot in DeLaSalle lore throughout her four years on the girls basketball team. Look for her growth to continue at Moberly Area Community College in Missouri.
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Telia Graham admits she isn't the most talkative athlete on Minnehaha Academy's girls basketball team, but her growth has spoken volumes, including a captain's assignment for her junior season. We discuss her family lineage in basketball, her passion for scary movies, and her interests in painting and poetry as a means of creative expression.
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Tia Elbert's basketball journey started in Chicago, and it blossomed when she moved to Minnesota. Tia made history at Tartan High School and still holds every school scoring record. She is one of eight women in all of Minnesota high school basketball to score at least 3,500 career points and one of five to score at least 1,000 points in a season. Tia played college basketball at Marquette and Indiana, but midway through her eligibility, she made the tough choice to end her playing career. The reasons behind her departure was the genesis for Rate My College Coaches, one of several business ventures Tia hopes to generate in the years to come.
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This podcast highlights the perils and hilarity that ensues when your entire family watches the live stream on Facebook, but in the midst of laughter, Caela Tighe of Big Lake asked to appear on this podcast to share her journey of mental health and accepting her identity. What we heard from the Concordia University recruit may surprise you and inspire you.
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Ever since she took a college internship with the Washington Wizards, Bri Lewerke knew her future was in sports media. After graduating from Northern Iowa, she moved to Minnesota in hopes of finding opportunities to work in sports. Since then, her credits include the 2018 WNBA All-Star Game, the 2019 NCAA Men's Final Four, and a close friendship with Paige Bueckers. Her photography has been featured in Bleacher Report, Overtime, SLAM and Sports Illustrated, and you can find her hard at work for organizations like Locker Room and Hoops and Christ. Bri and Mike talk shop and their shared passion for promoting the next generation of athletes in this podcast.
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Erica Ayala is a journalist and youth justice advocate, whose work has been featured in The Athletic, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. She shares her reaction to earning a PG Sports Social Media Award and the common bond it created with NWHL champion Blake Bolden, her journey into sports that can be summarized with a Foo Fighters metaphor, and our efforts to get a certain member of the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 list to join the podcast.
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Our first podcast of the calendar year features Desiree Ware, a dual-sport athlete at Minnetonka who placed her verbal commitment to Alabama-Birmingham. Starting at Maranatha Christian Academy before moving to Minnetonka, Desiree's journey is one of respect. No matter what jersey she wears, she considers herself blessed for the opportunities that have come her way. Desiree's leadership has blossomed as the point guard for Minnetonka, and she also holds a state championship in the 4x200m relay. We also learn a few of her favorite foods!
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Victoria "Coco" Gaines battled through injuries and other adversities to realize her dream of playing college basketball. Although it came to a premature end, the sport gave her stories and friendships that will last far beyond the stat sheet. Find out how she got her nickname, the high school game where she set a career high in scoring, and much more as Victoria transitions from college student athlete to civilian.
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Basketball is a team sport, and the Hopkins girls basketball team certainly fits the description. Hopkins was a national sensation a year ago and remain one of the top teams in the country, and the returning players hope their newfound fame will give them an opportunity to present themselves as future leaders. Joining us from the Royals are Nunu Agara, Amaya Battle, Alayna Contreras and Selam Maher!
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Basketball did a lot of things for Brianna Edwards. It helped her develop into a standout player at Minneapolis North. It guided her to a Division One scholarship at Providence, and in Brianna's words, basketball saved her life. She's hoping to impact the lives of others as a coach for Cretin-Derham Hall girls basketball. Her journey hasn't always been sunshine and rainbows, but her story is one of endurance and perseverance.
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In our first taped episode since the death of George Floyd, Tamia Ugass, a verbal LSU commit who plays for Roseville, shares her thoughts about what happened and what all of us can do to ensure we don't go through this grief again.
When it comes to basketball, Tamia holds a unique distinction as a Muslim of Somali descent. She hopes that will inspire others as she looks forward to the day she can put on an LSU jersey.
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We pay another virtual visit to Holy Angels with three members of last year's Tri-Metro All-Conference Team in girls basketball: Kassie Caron, Grace Massaquoi and Frankie Vascellaro! Vascellaro led the Stars in points and rebounds for the last two seasons and earned 1,000 career points as a junior. Caron made a breakthrough as a sophomore, and Massaquoi's basketball experience didn't include a single minute of high school ball until her impressive debut as a sophomore. We talk hoops, musical tastes and prized possessions in this podcast!
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In 2020, the TSB Television YouTube channel earned its 10,000th subscriber, and the number continues to climb. The broadcast team of Mike Peden and LaToya Turk used this moment as an opportunity to reflect on our sports coverage and all the athletes we have showcased since our first broadcast in 2006.
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Nia Hollie was one of the top high school prospects in her class, winning a pair of state titles for Hopkins and the distinguished Miss Basketball Minnesota award in 2016. Her numbers were less prolific at Michigan State, but her four years in the green and white were instrumental in her growth as an athlete and citizen. In this conversation, Nia reflects on her basketball legacy, the impact former high school teammate Paige Bueckers had for Hopkins and the sport, and her resilient spirit from overcoming multiple obstacles in her journey with basketball.
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With over 2,500 career points, Adalia McKenzie holds a piece of history for Park Center girls basketball as the school's all-time leading scorer. In her sophomore and junior years, Adalia placed third in the state of Minnesota in scoring. As a senior, McKenzie was fourth. At least one Twin Cities writer called her the best girls basketball player in the state outside of Paige Bueckers. Adalia credits her faith and fellow basketball prodigies for offering her guidance and instruction to become one of the top prospects in the 2021 class, and she'll continue that journey at Illinois when she graduates.
In this conversation, we learn what got Adalia to take up basketball, her favorite Bible verses (she wants to be a pastor after her playing days), and how many times she can watch Hercules, her favorite movie, without getting bored.
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As an athlete, Molly Kasper was one of the trailblazers. At Eau Claire North, she was an All-State basketball and softball player and competed in the Wisconsin state tennis tournament. At Winona State, she was a member of the first team to qualify for the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament, reaching the Sweet 16.
As a head coach for Eastview girls basketball, Molly is helping the next generation of athletes blaze trails, including the 2017-18 team that completed a 32-0 run to claim the Class AAAA girls basketball state championship. For Molly, that moment was more exciting to her than any tournament she could have won as a player, and it's one of many discussions she shares in this conversation.
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Mykel Parham is on a growing list of Minnesota athletes who landed a college scholarship at Creighton University, but did you know that Mykel and her sister attended rival high schools? The Apple Valley graduate shares a few stories about that experience, her journey in basketball, and what she hopes to accomplish as an athlete and as a citizen.
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Rachel Kawiecki has a place in Holy Angels history as the record holder for most overall state tournament appearances. The three-sport athlete has qualified for seven state tournaments in soccer, girls basketball and softball. In this episode, Rachel discusses her love of sports, DC superheroes and her country-loving alter-ego.
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You know you're from the Twin Cities if you know Crystal Flint. Crystal came to Minnesota on a basketball scholarship for the Golden Gopher women's team, and she has made a difference for the better ever since. Crystal overcame two ACL injuries early in her college career to become a member of the first Minnesota team to qualify for the NCAA women's basketball tournament. After her playing days, she continued making an impact in basketball as a coach and official. Now the mother of two basketball standouts, Crystal demonstrates her compassion and wisdom in this interview.
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Cayla McMorris was a household name at Park Center, breaking the school's all-time scoring record and the face of the first Park Center girls basketball team to win a state title. Playing college basketball at Wisconsin, Cayla led the Badgers in scoring in her junior and senior seasons and is a member of the 1,000-point club. Cayla is now a professional athlete with several overseas teams on her resumé, and we reflect on her life in basketball in this oral history session.
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EmpwrHER founder Andrea Dubose talks with Mike Peden about her sports upbringing in small-town Mississippi, her rare double-duty performance as a high school athlete, and how she approaches coaching as a woman of color at Mounds View High School. We also explore her work with athletes like Lindsey Becher and Alexis Pratt, who earned college basketball scholarships.
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His first love was baseball, but Carl Pierson is synonymous with prep basketball in Minnesota, coaching for 17 years. His background in sports and political science was the genesis for his first book, "The Politics of Coaching." In this conversation, we explore Carl's momentous expedition in athletics at Mitchell High School in South Dakota, a life-changing experience through girls basketball, and his thoughts on the future of playoff seeding and shot clock usage in Minnesota high school basketball.
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Andre Lanoue has officiated a total of seven sports in his career. These days, he is the coordinator of baseball officials for the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, and his umpiring career includes an assignment in the College World Series. Officiating doesn't lack in trials and tribulations, but this conversation with Mike Peden also reveals the joys of staying involved in sports.
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Some athletes stick to one school in their prep and college careers, others are like Olivia Antilla. Olivia played for two high school teams and three college teams, and she left an indelible lesson about striving for your goals. In high school, she won a state championship with Benilde-St. Margaret's. In college, she led Florida A&M in scoring as a junior and senior. Olivia now hopes to pass on her wisdom as a coach, and it's all part of an insightful conversation with Mike Peden.
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Over the last five years, there's a good chance spectators of sporting events have been serenaded with the voice of Brian Sweeney, the MN Announcer Guy. His list of public address announcing credentials includes Simley High School, University of St. Thomas hockey, and Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey. He also pulls double-duty as an announcer and broadcaster for the Minnesota Vixen and the Women's Football Alliance, and he discusses his journey of announcing with Mike Peden.
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Founder of The Gibson Foundation (https://www.thegibsonfoundation.org), Donnell Gibson invests in young athletes, offering them a place to develop their skills in sports and other aspects of life. It's an extension of the support he received as a standout player for Johnson High School in St. Paul. Perseverance is a central theme of Gibson's story, as this discussion with Mike Peden illustrates.
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Onye Osemenam is proof that you can make a big name in a small school. She won back-to-back Class A state championships with Maranatha Christian Academy, setting the school record for career rebounds and earning an Athena Award for her excellence in academics and athletics. Onye's excellence continued at Missouri State, where she was a defensive stalwart and a three-time member of the MVC Academic Honor Roll. In this podcast, we look back at Onye's athletic career and look forward to her future ambitions in the field of medicine. We also explore her link with Nigerian culture.
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There's a saying in the basketball community that getting the chance to play at the college level is a life-changing experience, no matter what division. Destinee Bursch is a firm example of that belief. The Eden Prairie athlete will play for Minnesota State-Mankato in college, the next leg in a journey that started at Eden Prairie, made a stop in Chaska, then returned to Eden Prairie. Destinee divulges what led her to come back to the Eagles, her "twintuition" with her twin brother, and shares some stories from her time as an American football player.
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Since fourth grade, Mara Braun had visions of playing for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. That vision will soon become reality following Mara's verbal commitment to Minnesota. Before she suits up in the maroon and gold, you can find Mara making an impact for Wayzata on the basketball court and the special education community. Find out more in this episode of Mic'd Up Sports!
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Jade Hill is a member of the first family of Minnesota basketball, and is one of three players to score over 2,000 career points at Minneapolis South (Her older sisters, Tayler and Morgan, are the others on that list). Jade will hold a piece of history next year as part of the first Division One recruiting class at St. Thomas. As you can guess, she has a following when it comes to basketball, but as we learn in this discussion, she is also growing her reputation as a dazzling makeup artist!
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Changing schools before your senior year is a tough decision. Doing so in the middle of a pandemic brings even more uncertainty, but that hasn't stopped T'Naye Griffin of St. Louis Park from making an impression in the sport of basketball. One thing is certain: Griffin will continue her journey at Alcorn State, and her journey can resonate with anyone dealing with life-altering obstacles. We discuss what led Griffin to leave Park Center and what excites her about the road ahead.
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Danielle Williams makes up one half of the Unfinished Business podcast, a platform she hopes will launch her career in sports broadcasting. A graduate of Indiana University and former player on the women's basketball team, Danielle stays involved in the sport as a coach and trainer. We discuss her journey in sports and the friendships she made along the way.
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When Jessie Stomski Seim joined the Wisconsin women's basketball team in 1998, she described herself as "rough around the edges," which interfered with a promising prep career as a student at Tartan High School in Oakdale. Since then, you could call Jessie a "diamond in the rough." In 2020, Stomski Seim was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Fame, honoring a career that included Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors in 1999 and a spot on the All-Big Ten First Team in 2001. After a professional playing career overseas, Stomski Seim turned to law and serves as an advocate for Native American causes (she is a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation). Stomski shares how her involvement in sports prepared her for law and her hopes for other athletes who may go through some of the challenges she once faced.
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There was plenty of hoopla when Paige Bueckers committed to UConn, but no matter how many points and awards she accumulates, she won't be the first Hopkins graduate to attend that school, because Taylor Anderson got there first. Anderson was a dual-sport sensation at Hopkins in basketball and track and still holds the Minnesota state record for the fastest 100m women's race, a feat that helped her get her first car. She went to UConn on a track and field scholarship, and she's hoping to earn a spot on the United States Olympic Team for the summer games in Tokyo. Anderson also knows a thing or two about dynasties, being a part of one with Hopkins girls basketball and a good friend of the UConn women's basketball athletes responsible for their four straight national titles. All of that and more are discussed in this podcast!
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This interview was recorded the day before Bria Sandifer officially committed to play college volleyball at William Penn, the next leg of an historic journey. Bria was a member of the first North St. Paul team to reach the class AAA state tournament, earning a bronze medal. Thanks to her family connections, you could consider her an "honorary graduate" of Minnehaha Academy too. We explore all of that in this episode!
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Whether or not there is a basketball season, Ivane Tensaie will forever hold a spot in Concordia Academy girls basketball history. Last season, she passed the school record for most career points and was a member of the first Beacons girls basketball team to reach the state tournament. And to think this all began as a way to do something with her big brother. Stick around to find out what Ivane's favorite Skittles and Starbursts flavors are!
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Mallory Heyer of Chaska and Nia Holloway of Eden Prairie are both juniors who met as opponents in high school and club basketball games. Within days of each other, the two basketball standouts announced their verbal commitment to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. However, the two didn't know each other well outside of their section rivalry, so we decided to change that by inviting them both to share their story. Spoiler alert...they both love sweets!
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Whenever Marshell Cook is able to resume playing basketball again, she will be ready to take the floor at Anoka-Ramsey. A graduate of Minneapolis North, Marshell shares her mental health journey that led to a pause in her basketball activities.
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