The miraculous journey of a baby with a heart condition who defied the odds to become a champion athlete. In this special episode of the A Ball & A Dream Podcast, the team sits down with Brandon D. Green and lets him tell his A Ball & A Dream story. We dive deep into the incredible story of resilience and determination. From the challenges faced during childhood, including multiple heart surgeries, to the triumphs achieved on the sports field, this is a story that will leave you inspired and amazed. Witness the power of the human spirit as this young athlete overcomes obstacles and proves that anything is possible with hard work and a strong belief in oneself. Get ready to be moved by this authentic and captivating tale of courage and triumph. Watch now and discover the true meaning of perseverance and the incredible heights that can be reached when you dare to dream.

The second edition of episode 17 topics include:

Hold-Backs vs Reclassification

Upcoming players in the area

Coaches trying to coexist

Things get spicy and heated while discussing these topics.

The team remanence on the memories made over the years with the T1R1 Program. The team also discusses the Boys Sweet 16 Championship Tournament. Most importantly the team celebrates the Warren Central Boys Basketball team and their 2023 State Championship and gives them their flowers.

The team discusses the Bowling Green Lady Purples finish to the season and the Girls' Sweet 16 State Tournament. They then turn their attention to the Boys' 4th Region Tournament and one of the best games of the season. They dive heavily into the Championship game which featured once again the Bowling Green Purples and the Warren Central Dragons.

The crew discusses the Girls' and Boys' 4th Region Tournaments as the basketball season is coming to an end. Jalen issues an apology to the South Warren Community. The guys make their predictions for the remaining games in the Boys' 4th Region tournament. 

Seems as the Lady Panthers have turned Sterling from a hater to a supporter and Jalen gloats as the Russellville Lady Panthers defeat Franklin-Simpson and claim the 13th District Tournament Title. The crew runs down the Girls and Boys 4th Region District Tournaments and gives their predictions for the Girls and Boys 4th Region Tournaments.

The crew wraps up the final week of the regular season and discusses the Girls' and Boys' 4th Region District Tournaments. There are bold predictions as the most exciting part of the season has finally arrived. During this episode, Jalen finally pays off his bet and wears a Franklin-Simpson shirt the whole show, and he's not happy about it. Jalen finally gives his true honest thoughts and feelings on South Warren and Bowling Green. We find out that South Warren what South Warren really wanted. 

The crew discusses "Community" sports and how the students end up at those schools. Sterling requests to be on committees to share his bright ideas but is afraid they will get stolen. Jalen goes against the grain which is completely unexpected. Jalen also hands Herman his first "L" on the podcast.

The team discusses the Boys and Girls All-Region teams and special guest Lovard Horton joins in on the fun. Jalen reveals that he lost a bet. The crew discusses the Boys' Warren Central vs. Bowling Green game.