SportsDay HS

The SportsDayHS crews takes a look at the 5A jumble and then welcomes Lancaster coach Chris Gilbert to the show. Gilbert talks about one-handed catches, how he deals with other schools recruiting his kids, and his pick for DeSoto vs. Cedar Hill.

The SportsDayHS crew explains their thoughts about moving Allen to No. 1 in the area rankings, then talk to Rowlett coach Doug Stephens (10:30) on what it's like to lose a FBS-caliber quarterback, starting 3-0, and where he finds kickers. They then close with a fresh round of the "Nobody Believes in Us Game." (20:50) (Music: "District Four", Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com))

The SportsDayHS crew recaps last week's games and looks at the latest AP rankings they figure out whether they're underrating Allen. Then Cedar Hill coach Joey McGuire joins the podcast (11:23) to talk about his team's epic comeback with his son at the helm and the letter on Bishop Gorman from the THSCA. Finally, the crew looks ahead to Week 3 (22:45) and plays the "Nobody Believes in Us" Game for this week.

The SportsDayHS crew talks with fall intern Joe about his first Texas high school football experience, then Duncanville's Reggie Samples reflects about rebuilding the program and his journey through 2015's 3-7 season (10:53). Finally then the gang looks to Week 2 (21:30) and plays another round of the "Nobody Believes in Us Game" (29:53). (Music: "District Four", Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com))

The SportsDayHS podcast returns just in time for the 2016 season. High schools writers Mike Florek, Matt Wixon, and Dillon Tye open talking about the changes at Allen and the overall landscape of the area heading into the season. They then talk with Bishop Gorman head coach Kenny Sanchez (9:40) about his team's huge matchup against Cedar Hill. They then break down the glut of out of state games these first two weeks (18:50) and play the "Nobody believes in us game." (25:06). (Music: "District Four", Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

The end of the 2015 season came with a fizzle instead of a bang for the Dallas-area, shutout for the first time since 2010. Argyle replicated its heartbreaking 2014 loss with another one, falling in the final seconds to Waco LaVega. Frisco Lone Star’s struggled against a stout Cedar Park defense. And key injuries scuttled Celina and Mansfield Lake Ridge hopes. Attendance was significantly down at Houston’s NRG Stadium. Does that mean AT&T Stadium is the venue next year and in years to come?

Allen loses to Austin Westlake breaking a 57 game win streak. Aledo gets beat by Mansfield Lakeridge buts leave Lakeridge with a few key injuries. Frisco Lone Star won out over Lake Dallas in a crazy, three OT game. Celina and Argyle both advance keeping hopes for a 4A DFW sweep alive.

The final four of the UIL football playoffs are upon us. Matt, Avi, Rhiannon and Corbett break down the regional finals and TAPPS championships, with two Dallas-area titlists crowned and potentially six more to come. Allen adds to its winning streak by handling Denton Ryan, Mansfield Lake Ridge survives against Longview and Frisco Lone Star continues its run with a big win over Lancaster. We break down each of the area's semifinalists, plus talk to Austin American-Statesman reporter Danny Davis about Austin Westlake and Lake Travis.

Allen continues to win, dominating Arlington Martin and setting up a game of unbeatens with Denton Ryan. Frisco Lone Star and Mansfield Lake Ridge both put together complete performances in the regional semis. Around a dozen teams left from the Dallas area are still playing, and we’ll have previews of their games, and a discussion about possible player of the year candidates.

After a great first round of the UIL playoffs, the area round came through with a handful of classics, such as Allen/DeSoto Part 4, an OT thriller between Lovejoy and Terrell, and an unbelievable ending between Grapevine Faith Christian and Parish Episcopal. The podcast previews this week’s big games: Allen/Arlington Martin, Lake Ridge/Poteet, Argyle/Kennedale. And we talk turkey and all the fixin's on a stuffed podcast.