704 HS Highlight Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bahakel Sports
A podcast focused on telling our audience about all the great things happening on the high school sports scene, both locally and nationally. Each episode our host, Jeff Taylor, will talk with players, coaches, athletic directors, parents...the list goes on and on. We will focus not only on high school football, but all the other sports that make high school so exciting. We will talk about the x's and o's along with the stories that connect with our audience on an emotional level. This podcast will air every two weeks. The 704 HS Highlight is a part of Bahakel Sports.
The newly revised high school sports podcast for Bahakel Sports is out. This is taking the place of the 704 hs highlight podcast. Join Bahakel Sports director, Jeff Taylor and Bahakel Sports anchor/reporter Jack Taylor each and every week as they bring you the latest from the high school sports scene in the Queen City and surrounding areas. In this week's episode, Jeff and Jack take a look at high school football and some of the teams making noise early on in the season.
On this week's episode of the 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor talks with Tripp Roakes. Tripp is the founder/owner/creator of South Charlotte Sports. Tripp is a longtime youth sports promoter and advocate. He operates youth sports camps and sports award events across the region. He loves to see kids excel in sports and make strong decisions in life. Take a look and listen.
In this week's episode of The 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor sits down with Jay Poag. Jay is the Athletic Director and the Head Football Coach for a new private Christian school in Huntersville. Ambassador Christian is set to open this year and welcome high school students. They have a full slate of academics and athletics to offer up and so much more. In this episode, Jeff and Jay talk about the school and all it has to offer and all the exciting things it has planned. They also talk about the transfer portal and high school sports.
In the latest episode of The 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor sits down with Taylor Wooten. Taylor is a senior at Myers Park High School and plays a big role by helping others with mental health issues. Taylor tells us about her journey over the last year or so and dealing with mental health and how that inspired her to help others.
In this week’s episode of The 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor, sits down with Leland Honeyman Jr. Leland is a full time driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He is finishing high school in a few months and goes to school online. The two talk racing, school and what is next for this young man.
In this week’s episode of The 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor sits down with Brian Hales who is stepping down as the Head Football Coach at Butler High School. Jeff and Brian talk about his 20 years at Butler, what the future looks like for high school football in Charlotte and what the future holds for Brian. Take a look and a listen.
On this newest episode of The 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor sits down with Providence Day Girls High School Basketball Coach, Josh Springer. The two talk about the season that just wrapped up and about the NC Private School All Star games that are being played at Providence Day on March 2. The girls tip off at noon followed by the boys at 2pm.
In this episode of The 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Jeff sits down with Ben Johnson with Anthony Morrow Elite. In this episode the two talk about the organization and all it does for local kids looking for guidance and showing their skills on the hardwoods. Ben also talks about some the greatest basketball talent to come out of the Queen City.
Jack Taylor sits down with Aliyah Terry, an Olympic High School Basketball alumni, NCA&T Student and the co-founder of TheBamGrp. She and her sister set out to inspire youth through basketball tournaments and programs designed to cater to the athletes from all angles. Together they put on the first Queen City All-Star game in 2022, a Winter Classic in December, and a second All Star Tournament this spring, with a twist. Tune in to learn about one of the growing organizations in our area.
In this week's episode of The 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor sits down with 17 year old Connor Zilisch. Connor recently ran in and won his division, the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. His trophy was a brand new Rolex. Not bad for a teenager. In this episode the two talk about Connor's love for racing, his family and what is on tap for this young man in 2024. Take a look and listen.
In this week's episode of the 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director Jeff Taylor takes some time to let followers know a little about himself. He also takes some time to answer some questions that have been sent to him from those engaged with the podcast. Take a look and listen. Make sure to like, subscribe, comment and follow wherever you get your podcasts.
In this weeks episode of the 704 HS highlight podcast, Bahakel sports Director Jeff Taylor sits down with Gracie Clemmer. She is a junior at Butler high school and she participates in cheering, competitive cheering, wrestling, and will play lacrosse in the spring. She is also a great student. In this episode Jeff and Gracie talk about her involvement in sports, her family, and what the future may hold. Take a listen.
Happy New Year and welcome to another year of the 704 HS Highlight Podcast. In this episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor sits down with Champ Hayden. Champ is a senior at North Hills Christian and one of the best high school basketball players in our area. The two talk basketball, family and school plus so much more. Take a look and listen.
On this week's episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor talks with Bahakel Sports Analyst, Reggie Walker about the high school football state championships being played. They break down the 4A matchup between Weddington and Hoggard, along with Hickory who takes on Seventy First. The two also wrap up a great season of high school football action in the Queen City. All that and more on this episode.
In this week's episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor takes a look ahead to a big weekend of football in the Queen City. Daron Vaughn joins to talk about the matchups in the West 4A bracket. Also, Chad Grier, Providence Day Head Coach, is on the podcast to talk about his team's championship win for the NCISAA. All that and some more football on the 704 HS Highlight Podcast.
In this week's episode of The 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor is joined by Steve Robinson, the Assistant Athletic Director for CMS. In this episode, the two talk about Steve and what got him interested and involved in athletics, the state of CMS athletics and what does the future look like. The two also talk playoff football on both the high school and middle school level. All of that and more on this week's episode.
In this week's episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor, sits down with Andy Downer of The Downer Law Firm. The Downer Law Firm is the first to come on and advertise with our podcast. We are very grateful for that. In this episode, the two talk about why Andy decided to sponsor our podcast, why high school sports are so important and just how big the high school sports scene is in the Queen City and the surrounding areas.
In this weeks episode, Bahakel sports Director Jeff Taylor sits down with Mooresville football running back Eric heal. Eric is a junior on the football team and is one of the toughest running backs in our area. The two talk about his love for football, just how good this Mooresville football team is, and how much support he gets from his family and the surrounding area.
The 704 HS Highlight Podcast has hit a milestone as we release episode #21. Since December of last year, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor has sat down with athletes, coaches and others to talk about the high school sports scene in Charlotte. The guests have talked about their journeys and what high school sports have meant to them. Here is a brief look at our talks with each guest so far. Looking forward to the next 20.
On this week's episode of the 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor, sits down with the founder of NAS, James Shipley. National Amateur Sports – or NAS, is a partner of Bahakel Sports when it comes to bringing you the most comprehensive high school sports coverage in the Queen City. Jeff and James talk about how NAS came to be, what their goals are, and what makes being a part of high school sports so special.
In this week's episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor, goes on location to Providence High School for a chat with Head Football Coach, Weslee Ward. Join them as they discuss Ward's coaching career, the competitive conference they're part of, and hear what's in store for his Providence Panthers this season. More: bahakelsports.com/704
In this week's episode of the 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor, sits down with Reggie Walker. Reggie is a part of our announcing crew for our Friday Night Game of the Week on BahakelSports.com. Jeff and Reggie talk about his football career, which included playing at Penn State, just how good the football is in the Carolinas, and the players to keep an eye on this season.
In this episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor sits down with Dawson Jones, a senior at Marvin Ridge. Dawson is one of the best placekickers in our area and is headed to West Point after high school. He talks with us about his football journey, the support he has received from family and his thoughts on going to Army.
On this week's episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor sits down with West Charlotte Head Coach Sam Greiner. They talk about his love for the state of North Carolina and being able to play the sport he loves in the state, from high school to college. Jeff and Sam also talk about the upcoming football season and what we can expect from West Charlotte and other teams in the Queen City.
This week on The 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director sits down with DJ McFadden, the Head Football Coach at Independence High School. The two talk about his return to the school he played at, the season the BigI had last year, and what we can expect this year from the Patriots. The two also talk about just how tough the Southwestern 4A Conference is and all the young coaches in the conference.
In this episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor, sits down with Kristyn Embler. Kristyn is a rising Junior at Hickory Ridge High School and is one of the top softball players in our area. Jeff talks with Kristyn about her high school career, her travel teams during the summer and what makes her successful on the field and in the classroom.
In this episode of the 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor, sits down with three young men from the men's tennis team at Providence High School. This past season, the Panthers went undefeated until the state championship matchup where they were defeated by Green Hope. The boys talk about their love for tennis, Wimbledon and the hope of returning to the state championship match next season.
In this episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor sits down with Coach Kim Montgomery and several members of the Ardrey Kell Ladies Soccer team, who emerged victorious in the 4A State Championship. Despite facing a history of four consecutive losses in state title games, the Lady Knights managed to overcome the odds. We delve into their motivations for reaching this milestone and explore what lies ahead for these talented athletes.
In this week's episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor, sits down with Providence High School Senior, Ryan Bloomingburg. In his four years as a Panther, Ryan has played both football and baseball and was part of the state championship team as a junior. We talk about his days in Pop Warner, the highs and lows of high school, and his future.
In this episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor sits down with Clemson running back, Will Shipley. Will played high school football at Weddington High School. The two talk about his high school career, what it is like to play at Clemson, and Will’s thoughts on the NIL and transfer portal.
In the latest episode of the 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor, sits down with Ericia Turner, the Executive Director of Athletics for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. They talk about her years playing high school and college basketball, the state of CMS Athletics, and touch on the NIL and transfer portal.
In this week's episode, Bahakel Sports Anchor, Jack Taylor, sits down with four seniors from Lake Norman High School who just signed with colleges to continue their athletic career – the biggest signing day for Lake Norman in that school's history.
In this week's episode Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor, sits down and talks with 2 local high school seniors who are a part of the Charlotte Independence. They discuss what it means to be a part of the soccer team, the support they have received from others and the crazy schedule they have between school and the team.
In this week's episode of the 704 HS Highlight, Jack Taylor sits down with the Schmidly Triplets from Myers Park High School to talk about their careers at Myers Park, their signing day, and how all three ended up playing and excelling in different sports.
In this episode, Bahakel Sports Director, Jeff Taylor, sits down with Head Football Coach, Chad Grier, Girls Basketball Coach, Josh Springer, and Boys Basketball Coach, Ron Johnson, to talk about the culture of the school's athletic program, what it means to be a coach and how the transfer portal plays a role in recruiting high school athletes.
In this episode of the 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Jeff Taylor is joined by Kelvin Drakeford, the Head Coach of the Lady Cougars basketball team and several of his players.
They talk about the highlights of their current season and explain what makes them one of the best kept secrets in the Charlotte area when it comes to high school sports.
Big South Commissioner Kyle Kallander joined Jeff Taylor for the latest episode of 704 HS Highlight Podcast.
Kallander has been the commissioner of the Big South Conference for 27 years. He talks about his journey and what exciting things are happening in the Big South.
Future Navy Shipman Josh Switzer joined Jeff Taylor for latest episode of the 704 HS Highlight Podcast.
Switzer, a senior cornerback from Ardrey Kell, will be attending the Naval Academy in the fall. He talked about his love for football, his teammates, and his family.
In our first 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Bahakel Sports' Jeff Taylor is joined by broadcaster, Daron Vaught.
In this episode, they discusss the success of Bahakel Sports first season streaming high school football.
They also breakdown the North Carolina High School State Football Championships and the 4th Annual Queen City Senior Bowl.
The 704 HS Highlight podcast is focused on telling our audience about all the great things happening on the high school sports scene, both locally and nationally. Each episode our host, Jeff Taylor, will talk with players, coaches, athletic directors, parents... the list goes on and on. We will focus not only on high school football, but all the other sports that make high school so exciting. We will talk about the x's and o's along with the stories that connect with our audience on an emotional level. Expect new episodes every two weeks. The 704 HS Highlight is a part of Bahakel Sports.