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Sports editor Eliav Appelbaum unveils the big winners of the high school football Acorn All-Star team, including Player of the Year, Defensive MVP, Rookie of the Year and more with co-host David Lopez.

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In this week's episode of Branching Out Sports, bodybuilder Matt Ullerick joins producer David Lopez in the studio. Ullerick, a Camarillo native, has returned to the sport he left in 2020. Ullerick and Lopez talk about the sport's dark side and how being a natural weightlifter has provided a path for him to continue competing.

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Twin brothers Brady and Beau Smigiel, freshman stars for the Newbury Park High football team, talk with producer David Lopez in this special Thanksgiving week episode. Brady threw 46 touchdown passes this fall for the 9-3 Panthers, while Beau, sidelined for most of the year with an injury, is gearing up for a big comeback in 2023.

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St. Bonaventure High’s football team won the Marmonte League championship by crushing Oaks Christian 40-28 in the regular-season finale on Oct. 27. St. Bonaventure stars Leilani Armenta, Joaquin “Juice” Johnson and Delon Thompson, along with head coach Joe Goyeneche, talk about the rivalry romp, the Seraphs’ chemistry and the upcoming CIF-Southern Section playoffs. Sports editor Eliav Appelbaum and producer David Lopez later delve into the postseason football fiasco.

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Oak Park High’s girls golf team, which won a CIF-Southern Section championship in 2021, seeks another CIF crown while chasing a berth in the state tournament this postseason. Derica Chiu, the Coastal Canyon League MVP; all-league stars Lily Huynh and Joanna Hong; and head coach Donn James talk with sports editor Eliav Appelbaum about what's so special about the Eagles.

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Digital manager David Lopez visits Oaks Christian High to talk with football players, Johnny Thompson, Luke Baklenko, Aidan Flintoft, Justice Williams and Matt Erhart. Oaks Christian head coach Charlie Collins also stops by the podcast setup. Lopez and sports editor Eliav Appelbaum also talk about Camarillo kicker Ashley McMichael, the CIF-Southern Section girls’ volleyball playoffs, and locals in the NBA.

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Moorpark High School made history last week when they named the area's first girls' flag football coach. Head coach Tim Lins chats with Branching Out Sports producer David Lopez about what he envisions for the program a week after he was named head coach.

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Cal Lutheran football head coach Anthony Lugo talks about the Kingsmen, who are currently rolling on a three-game winning streak entering Saturday’s home game against Redlands for the Smudge Pot Trophy. Looking for entertainment? All Cal Lu football home games are free to the public.

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On Kanan Bowl week, the Branching Out Sports crew goes where it’s never gone before. Agoura and Oak Park high school football players and coaches talk between bites of food about the rivalry during a wing-eating contest at Cronies Sports Grill in Agoura Hills. The Kanan Bowl kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday at Oak Park, but the eating starts now.

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Undefeated high school football teams Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park renew their rivalry in this Friday's game for the 54th Conejo Valley Championship. Producer David Lopez talks with players and coaches from both teams' practices.

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Branching Out Sports breaks down the Week 4 Acorn Power Poll for local high school football teams. A newcomer leaps into the top-10 for the first time this season, and three undefeated Canyon League teams make their case for the No. 1 spot.

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Branching Out Sports visits the Moorpark High football team, which plays its first home game of the season this Friday night. Right tackle Kade Larson, quarterback Connor Smith, center Gabe Rodriguez, linebacker/tight end Tyler Woods, and head coach Ryan Huisenga talk about the Musketeers’ progress and future.

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In the newest Branching Out Sports episode, David Lopez interviews Royal and Simi Valley high school football players gearing up for the City Championship rivalry game. Sports editor Eliav Appelbaum breaks down his Acorn Power Poll rankings (there's a new team at No. 1), and the sports crew talks about the tragic death of Agoura freshman football player Carter Stone.

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Branching Out Sports co-hosts Eliav Appelbaum and David Lopez review Week 0 high school football action. The crew also breaks down this week’s big games: the Black and Blue Bowl rivalry featuring Camarillo and Rio Mesa, and Calabasas at Oak Park.