SBLive Washington podcast

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What's SBLive Washington podcast about?

The SBLive Washington podcast is a weekly news and conversation podcast that covers the top high school sports stories across the Evergreen State. Hosted by SBLive reporter Andy Buhler with co-host NBA vet and former Washington high school and college basketball standout Dan Dickau and SB Live senior reporter Todd Milles.

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SBLive Washington podcast episodes:

04.06.2022
Will Auburn pull a Graham-Kapowsin in the State Champions Invitational?
WIAA Class 3A state boys basketball champion Auburn High School is representing Washinton in the inagural State Champions Invitational. Trojans coach Ryan Hansen discusses expectations, the state title celebration and expectations entering the first-year national tournament. Your home for high school...
04.03.2022
Retracing Paolo Banchero's Seattle basketball rise
Paolo Bachero has led Duke to the Final Four and is at or near the top of every NBA Draft board. We re-trace the Seattle product, former O'Dea strandout's rise as high school star in Washington. Your home for high school...
04.01.2022
Re-tracing the rise of Hailey Van Lith, Lexie and Lacie Hull
Stanford's Lacie and Lexie Hull (Central Valley) and Louisville's Hailey Van Lith (Cashmere) led their teams to the 2022 Final Four this weekend. We re-trace their rise as high school stars Washington. Your home for high school sports coverage across the...
03.22.2022
Breaking down SBLive's all-state boys basketball teams
It's award season. Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler break down SBLive's Washington state all-classification player of the year, coach of the year and the first all-classification all-state team. Click the link below to find all-state teams for every classification. Download the SBLive...
03.22.2022
Breaking down SBLive's all-state girls basketball teams
It's award season. Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler break down SBLive's Washington state all-classification player of the year, coach of the year and the first and second all-state teams followed by individual all-state teams, players and coaches of the year for...
12.19.2021
Breaking down Graham-Kapowsin's upset in the GEICO Bowl Series
Graham-Kapowsin capped a historic season with a 40-36 upset win over Georgia 7A state champion Collins Hill in a thrilling back-and-forth game in the GEICO State Champions Bowl Series on ESPNU. Reporter Todd Milles was at Bishop Gorman in Las...
12.03.2021
In-depth Gridiron Classic previews, predictions
Todd Milles and Andy Buhler explain why the 2021 state championship games are held at three high school district stadiums instead of the Tacoma Dome, Husky Stadium or another big-scale venue. They also preview and predict 1B Almira/Coulee-Hartline vs. Quilcene...
11.22.2021
State quarterfinal football reactions (with Myles Mayovsky)
Kennewick standout Myles Mayovsky joined Todd Milles and Andy Buhler to break down the top storylines statewide from the WIAA state quarterfinals, including his Lions' 27-21 win over O'Dea in Seattle on Saturday night. Mayovsky rushed for 132 yards on...
11.18.2021
3A quarterfinal football preview, predictions
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler preview and predict the four matchups in the WIAA 3A state quarterfinals: Kennewick (6) at O'Dea (3), Mount Spokane (10), Eastside Catholic (2), Marysville-Pilchuck (5) at Yelm (4) and Rainier Beach (9) at Bellevue...
11.18.2021
4A quarterfinal football preview, predictions
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler preview and predict the four matchups in the WIAA 3A state quarterfinals: Gonzaga Prep (6) at Lake Stevens (3), Sumner (7) at Eastlake (2), Camas (5) at Kamiakin (4) and Bothell (9) at Graham-Kapowsin...
11.15.2021
First round state playoff reactions, storylines
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler break down what they saw, the top storylines across the first round of the WIAA state football playoffs and a quick look-ahead to the state quarterfinals. Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android for game-by-game breakdowns...
11.12.2021
4A state first football previews, predictions
For the first time in two years, the playoffs are here! SBLive reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler preview and make predictions on each game from the first round of the 4A football. Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android for game-by-game...
11.12.2021
3A state first football previews, predictions
For the first time in two years, the playoffs are here! SBLive reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler preview and make predictions on each game from the first round of the 3A football. Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android for game-by-game...
11.08.2021
WIAA state football playoff bracket breakdown (all classifications)
For the first time in two years, the playoffs are here! SBLive reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler break down the top seeds, snubs, surprises and top first round matchups, zeroing in on each classification — from 4A (2:12 mark),...
11.04.2021
Week 10 football preview, predictions
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler preview and cast predictions for the upcoming weekend of games, which go by Week 10, the round of 32, the district round, etc. Games discussed: Lummi at Quilcene (1B), Montesano at La Center (1A),...
11.01.2021
Week 9 football recap, early glance at 3A/4A round of 32
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler break down 3A Round of 32 matchups, what they covered in Week 9 — Eastlake beating Bothell for 4A KingCo title, Camas' win over Union — Gonzaga Prep beating Mt. Spokane for GSL supremacy,...
10.28.2021
Week 9 football preview, predictions
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler break down 10 compelling games across the state, spanning all corners and classifications: Bothell-Eastlake, Camas-Union, Glacier Peak-Lake Stevens, Mt. Spokane-Gonzaga Prep, Squalicum-Burlington Edison, Spanaway Lake-Lakes, Royal-Connell, Moses Lake-West Valley, Kennewick-Richland, Puyallup-Bellarmine Prep. Download the SBLive...
10.25.2021
What we learned in Week 8 of the football season
Reporters Andy Buhler and Todd Milles discuss Camas' 17-7 win over Skyview ( 3:42 ), Lincoln's thrilling win over Lakes ( 16:57 ), movement in SBLive's classification power rankings ( 20:35 ), Lake Stevens holding off a surging Kamiak team...
10.21.2021
Week 8 football preview, predictions
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler preview Week 8 of the high school football season with predictions and matchup breakdowns of 12 games across the state, spanning all classifications: Graham-Kapowsin at Emerald Ridge (7:37), Mount Baker at Lynden Christian (10:32),...
10.18.2021
What we learned in Week 7 of the football season
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler recapped Week 7 of the Washington high school football season. Listen in for a breakdown of Auburn Riverside's historic Thursday night (3:29 minute mark), Skyview's win over Union (6:00), No. 1 Graham-Kapowsin's latest show...
10.14.2021
Previewing, predicting the best football games in Week 7
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler forecast Auburn Riverside-Auburn Mountainview (6:10 mark), Union at Skyview (10:12), Mount Si at Eastlake (14:06), Camas at Tumwater (16:04), Eastside Catholic at Rainier Beach (23:17), Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) at Riverside (27:45), Squalicum at...
10.11.2021
What we learned in Week 6 of the football season
Reporters Andy Buhler and Todd Milles talk about what they saw in Week 6 (1:00), Southwest Washington's 4A teams asserting dominance (17:11), the District 8 picture formulating after Gonzaga Prep and Kamiakin reel in big league wins (26:31), Graham-Kapowsin's Josh...
10.04.2021
What we learned in Week 5 of the football season
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler rehash their Week 5 predictions, where they were over the weekend — Milles at Bellarmine Prep-Emerald Ridge, Buhler at Mountain View-Kelso — then discussed is 4A KingCo pecking order, Marysville-Pilchuck is on the most impressive...
09.30.2021
Week 5 football predictions! Plus Central Valley's Luke and Zac Abshire
Week 5 is here and the picks are in. We make predictions and break down 10 intruiging matchups across the state. Then, Central Valley senior quarterback Luke Abshire and junior running back Zac Abshire join (27:20 minute mark) to talk...
09.27.2021
What we learned in Week 4 of the football season
Week 4 of the 2021 high school football season is in the books and SBLive's Todd Milles and Andy Buhler are here to break it down, starting with Graham-Kapowsin's 34-3 win over Puyallup, Lincoln of Tacoma smashing Spanaway Lake (5:21),...
09.22.2021
Week 4 predictions! Plus Yelm's Kyler Ronquillo, Brayden Platt
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler give previews and predictions on 12 of the top games in Week 4. Then Yelm junior slot/corner Kyler Ronquillo and standout sophomore RB/LB Brayden Platt join (25:31 minute mark) to give a glimpse into...
09.20.2021
What we learned in Week 3 of the football season
SBLive reporters Andy Buhler and Todd Milles talk about where they were for Week 3 of the high school football season (1:46 minute mark) as well as looks at Lake Stevens' impressive win over O'Dea (22:30), Henry Mercado and Kamiakin...
09.15.2021
Week 3 predictions! Plus Richland's Elijah Rodriguez, Deacon Boyce
How the state of Washington's new outdoor mask mandate will impact the football season, an update on the WIAA's plans to find a host site for the 2021 Gridiron Classic and predictions for some of the most anticipated games of...
09.13.2021
What we learned in Week 2 of the football season
Week 2 of the high school football season came and went in Washington. SBLive reporters Andy Buhler and Todd Milles talk about where they were, what they saw, the three most surprising results, breakout performances and stories from the road. Download...
09.09.2021
Week 2 football preview, Kennewick's Myles Mayovsky
What's on tap for Week 2 of the high school football season? Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler give storylines, game predictions and matchups to follow. Then, Kennewick RB/LB Myles Mayovsky, a preseason all-state selection, joins (23:43 minute mark) to...
09.07.2021
What we learned in Week 1 of the football season
Week 1 of the high school football season came and went in Washington. SBLive reporters Andy Buhler and Todd Milles talk about where they were, what they saw, the three most surprising results, breakout performances and a quick look ahead...
08.31.2021
5 storylines to follow in 2021 fall football season
Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler forecast COVID-19's impact on the fall football season (4:08 mark), whether the 3A title will be won by a perennial power or a state newcomer (13:54), how 4A preseason favorite Graham-Kapowsin will manage expectations...
08.16.2021
Previewing the statewide 4A football landscape
Graham-Kapowsin returns a loaded group. Is this the Eagles' year? Reporters Andy Buhler and Todd Milles go deep on the 4A Washington high school football landscape entering the 2021 season, giving a breakdown of the newly-released preseason 4A Top 10...
08.16.2021
Previewing the statewide 3A football landscape
O'Dea enters the preseason favorite? Will spring 2021 darling Spanaway Lake, Seattle Prep muddy the title race? Will talent-laden Lincoln return to the state semifinals? Reporters Andy Buhler and Todd Milles go deep on the 3A Washington high school football...
08.16.2021
Previewing the statewide 2A football landscape
Has the gap narrowed between Tumwater and the field? Are North Kitsap, Lakewood ready to compete for a state title? Reporters Andy Buhler and Todd Milles go deep on the 2A Washington high school football landscape entering the 2021 season,...
08.16.2021
Previewing the statewide 1A football landscape
Royal has held an iron grip on the state in recent years. The Knights are the preseason favorite, but will they be caught? Reporters Andy Buhler and Todd Milles go deep on the 1A Washington high school football landscape entering...
08.16.2021
Previewing the state 2B football landscape
Can preseason favorite Kalama run the Central 2B? How dominant is the Southwest District statewide? Reporters Andy Buhler and Todd Milles go deep on the 2B Washington high school football landscape entering the fall 2021 season, giving a breakdown of...
08.16.2021
Previewing the statewide 1B football landscape
It's time to talk 8-man football. Can Almira-Coulee-Hartline catch Odessa? Who are the top teams out west? How far can Trent Gwinn take Pomeroy? Reporters Andy Buhler and Todd Milles go deep on the 1B Washington high school football landscape...
07.29.2021
9 more recruits who raised their profiles in summer 2021
The SBLive Washington podcast took a look at nine more Washington high school basketball players — both boys and girls — who raised their recruiting profiles in the month of July. Each player mentioned is set to play a significant...
07.22.2021
How popular hoops announcer Vance Dawson found his voice
Popular Seattle-area basketball announcer Vance Dawson is the voice of the WIAA state 4A/3A basketball tournament, Federal Way hoops, Tacoma CC and the popular Seattle Pro-Am "The Crawsover." He talks (13:27 mark) about how he found his voice and tells...
07.14.2021
10 players raising their profiles on summer circuits
With the more than yearlong NCAA recruiting dead period lifted and summer circuits in full swing, the SBLive Washington podcast takes a look at 10 standout high school basketball players from Washington who are elevating their profiles with impactful summers....
07.08.2021
WIAA’s Mick Hoffman hoping for return to normal
WIAA Executive Director Mick Hoffman goes in-depth with SBLive reporter Andy Buhler (7:24 mark) with a look forward at the uncertain future of mask requirements in the fall (8:37), why we’ll know if high school sports will return to “normal”...
06.16.2021
Franklin Pierce's Jalen and John Barbee Jr.
Jalen Barbee and John Barbee Jr. led Franklin-Pierce to a 2A SPSL title, averaging a combined 50 points per game along the way. The dynamic brother duo joined (7:38 minute mark) to talk about their bond, building chemistry on the...
06.16.2021
Franklin Pierce's brother duo Jalen and John Barbee Jr.
Jalen Barbee and John Barbee Jr. led Franklin-Pierce to a 2A SPSL title, averaging a combined 50 points per game along the way. The dynamic brother duo joined (7:38 minute mark) to talk about their bond, building chemistry on the...
06.09.2021
Ingraham's Denis Kadiric talks breakout junior season
Dan Dickau and Andy Buhler talk (2:32 minute mark) about Camas coach Jon Eagle leaving to join the staff at Portland State, Metro League hoops storylines and which high school boys have made the biggest jumps this spring (hint: Central...
06.02.2021
MCC title race, CWAC storylines, plus Stanwood's 'Splash Brothers'
Live from a central and eastern Washington road trip, reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler dive into Selah's Noah Pepper hitting the rare 1,000 rebound mark, the Mid-Columbia Conference boys basketball title race and a fun looming 2B matchup. Then,...
05.26.2021
How Mt. Spokane 5-star kicker Ethan Moczulski fell in love with pressure
We open the show talking about whether the FSP-Heir padded football game signals a future for club football in Washington. Then, Mt. Spokane junior Ethan Moczulski has ascended to become not only only of the top kicking prospects in the...
05.19.2021
Why 5-star OL Josh Conerly's connection to Rainier Beach runs deep
Which high school basketball players have stood out of late? The SBLive Washington crew dives into some names who intruige them. Plus, a week after unveiling his top 12 schools, Rainier Beach 5-star offensive lineman Josh Conerly joined (21:25 minute...
05.13.2021
Basketball at the fairgrounds, burnout among football coaches (with Adam Mathieson)
Outdoor basketball is coming to the Washington State Fairgrounds in Pierce County and Todd Milles has the story of how a large group of administrators and even more man power set up three outdoor courts in a covered fairground showroom....
05.07.2021
How O'Dea RHP Max Debiec became a high-level MLB prospect
O'Dea's 6-foot-7 right-handed pitcher Max Debiec, the state of Washington's No. 2 prospect,talks about how he developed into a projected MLB Draft pick (5:58 minute mark) and Todd Milles and Andy Buhler break down how Gov. Jay Inslee's phasing news...

What's SBLive Washington podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

SBLive Washington podcast episodes:

Will Auburn pull a Graham-Kapowsin in the State Champions Invitational?

Retracing Paolo Banchero's Seattle basketball rise

Re-tracing the rise of Hailey Van Lith, Lexie and Lacie Hull

Breaking down SBLive's all-state boys basketball teams

Breaking down SBLive's all-state girls basketball teams

Breaking down Graham-Kapowsin's upset in the GEICO Bowl Series

In-depth Gridiron Classic previews, predictions

State quarterfinal football reactions (with Myles Mayovsky)

3A quarterfinal football preview, predictions

4A quarterfinal football preview, predictions

First round state playoff reactions, storylines

4A state first football previews, predictions

3A state first football previews, predictions

WIAA state football playoff bracket breakdown (all classifications)

Week 10 football preview, predictions

Week 9 football recap, early glance at 3A/4A round of 32

Week 9 football preview, predictions

What we learned in Week 8 of the football season

Week 8 football preview, predictions

What we learned in Week 7 of the football season

Previewing, predicting the best football games in Week 7

What we learned in Week 6 of the football season

What we learned in Week 5 of the football season

Week 5 football predictions! Plus Central Valley's Luke and Zac Abshire

What we learned in Week 4 of the football season

Week 4 predictions! Plus Yelm's Kyler Ronquillo, Brayden Platt

What we learned in Week 3 of the football season

Week 3 predictions! Plus Richland's Elijah Rodriguez, Deacon Boyce

What we learned in Week 2 of the football season

Week 2 football preview, Kennewick's Myles Mayovsky

What we learned in Week 1 of the football season

5 storylines to follow in 2021 fall football season

Previewing the statewide 4A football landscape

Previewing the statewide 3A football landscape

Previewing the statewide 2A football landscape

Previewing the statewide 1A football landscape

Previewing the state 2B football landscape

Previewing the statewide 1B football landscape

9 more recruits who raised their profiles in summer 2021

How popular hoops announcer Vance Dawson found his voice

10 players raising their profiles on summer circuits

WIAA’s Mick Hoffman hoping for return to normal

Franklin Pierce's Jalen and John Barbee Jr.

Franklin Pierce's brother duo Jalen and John Barbee Jr.

Ingraham's Denis Kadiric talks breakout junior season

MCC title race, CWAC storylines, plus Stanwood's 'Splash Brothers'

How Mt. Spokane 5-star kicker Ethan Moczulski fell in love with pressure

Why 5-star OL Josh Conerly's connection to Rainier Beach runs deep

Basketball at the fairgrounds, burnout among football coaches (with Adam Mathieson)

How O'Dea RHP Max Debiec became a high-level MLB prospect