Three rounds are down in the high school soccer playoffs, and Star Local Media previews its postseason teams left standing as preparations begin for the regional tournaments later this week.

Topics include the Sachse boys' success in shootouts (1:10), the Allen boys and girls rolling into regionals (4:20), as well as the nationally ranked showdown between the Coppell and Southlake Carroll girls (10:15) and the Flower Mound boys' bid for a state berth (12:30) before shining the student-athlete spotlight on Sachse for a chat with goalkeeper Miguel Gonzalez (15:45).

The discussion continues on the 5A side of the bracket and a look at a pair of benchmark playoff runs for the Frisco Heritage boys (20:55) and Frisco Independence girls (23:40), plus talk on the Lake Dallas boys continuing its dream season (28:20) and the Frisco Wakeland boys continuing their state title defense (32:20).

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High school baseball season has reached the halfway mark for several districts, and Star Local Media sizes up where things stand for its local teams on the diamond.

Topics include McKinney Boyd emerging as a district title contender (1:45), Plano West's path to the postseason (4:00), Allen's unbeaten start in 9-6A (6:55), Plano's pitching (9:00), the Prosper powerhouse (11:55), Lake Dallas' chances of rising in 8-5A (12:30) and the battle for 10-5A supremacy between Lovejoy and McKinney North (16:10).

The student-athlete spotlight shines on Marcus for a chat with star pitcher Blake Mayfield (20:35) before the discussion resumes with a look at Sachse's strong run in 10-6A (27:10), Lewisville ISD and Coppell lording over 6-6A (31:00), Wakeland leading the way in Frisco ISD (33:15), Mesquite ISD battling for the last playoff spot in 11-6A (35:00) and updates on The Colony and Little Elm in 8-5A (37:30).

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The NCAA tournament is down to the Final Four, and Carson Shipp and Tanner Strauss break down the action leading up to the final couple days of March Madness. The two reflect on the Elite Eight and preview Saturday's Final Four matchups, pitting Texas Tech vs. Michigan State and Virginia vs. Auburn.

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The first round of the high school soccer playoffs are in the books, and Star Local Media reacts to the wild series of bi-district matchups through the Metroplex.

The sports staff discusses the marathon shootout between the Plano West and Sachse girls (1:35), thoughts on shootouts (4:25), Allen boys and girls taking care of business (8:30), Sachse's boys ousting powerhouse McKinney Boyd (11:00), Mesquite ISD's strong week (13:45) and some observations around Class 5A, including the crazy Lake Dallas comeback against Saginaw (16:30).

The student-athlete spotlight shines on Plano West for a chat with captain Regan Chapman (25:20) before the discussion concludes with a look at the Frisco ISD vs. 10-5A bi-district landscape (30:30), tough losses for The Colony (35:40), Hebron's shocker over Southlake and other 6-6A talk (38:50) and a look at McKinney ISD's second-round matchups (41:25).

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The high school soccer playoffs begin today, and Star Local Media breaks down the postseason landscape for its local girls soccer teams.

The sports staff discusses its playoff-bound programs in Lewisville ISD and Coppell in Region I-6A, plus what lies ahead for surging Prosper (1:10), plus discussion on Allen, Plano West, Sachse, Rowlett and Mesquite Horn in Region II-6A (9:45) before a student-athlete spotlight chat with Coppell star Katie Odum (26:45).

The discussion continues with a look at 5A and the playoff paths for The Colony and Little Elm in Region I (32:55) before closing out by talking Frisco ISD, McKinney North and Mesquite ISD in Region II-5A (38:10).

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The NCAA tournament continues this week, and Carson Shipp and Tanner Strauss break down the action leading up to the second week of March Madness. The two discuss some notable takeaways from the first and second rounds of the tournament and then preview the action later this week in the Sweet 16.

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The high school soccer playoffs begin this week, and Star Local Media breaks down the postseason landscape for its local boys soccer teams.

The sports staff discusses its playoff-bound programs in Lewisville ISD and Coppell in Region I-6A (1:35), plus discussion on Allen, McKinney ISD, Prosper, Sachse, Rowlett and Mesquite ISD in Region II-6A (8:00) before a student-athlete spotlight chat with McKinney Boyd star Roberto Gonzalez Gutierrez (27:50).

The discussion continues with a look at 5A and the playoff paths for Lake Dallas, The Colony and Little Elm in Region I (32:50) before closing out by talking Frisco ISD, McKinney North and Mesquite ISD in Region II-5A (41:20).

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High school softball is nearing the midpoint of district play, and Star Local Media discusses how several area programs are faring as they inch closer to the homestretch.

Topics include Plano West's bounce-back season (1:30), McKinney Boyd's phenom pitcher (4:20), Plano East's defense (7:15), Plano Senior's balance (10:05) and Allen being here to stay (12:50).

The student-athlete spotlight focuses on Flower Mound for a chat with star player Kendall Jennings (16:30) before the discussion resumes with a look at goofy Rowlett/Sachse box scores (24:20), Flower Mound poised for another big run (27:35), Little Elm's MVP candidate (29:30), business as usual for The Colony (31:25), Frisco Independence taking poll position in 9-5A (34:00) and the latest with Lewisville ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (36:00).

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As the NCAA tournament gets underway, Carson Shipp and Tanner Strauss break down the action leading up to the opening tipoff for March Madness. The two discuss tournament snubs, potential first-round upsets and teams to monitor in the NIT.

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District play is underway for high school baseball teams throughout the area, and Star Local Media takes story in the action on the diamond by discussing some of the more prominent storylines surrounding the 2019 season.

The staff breaks down the dominant pitching performances from Coppell and Lewisville ISD (1:25), an unpredictable start to 9-6A for Allen and Plano ISD (4:50) and a glimpse at the strides being made by Lake Dallas and The Colony in 8-5A (13:15).

The student-athlete spotlight centers on Prosper for a chat with Luke Johnson (16:50) before rounding out the discussion with a look the Eagles' dominance and the state of McKinney ISD (22:05), Frisco Wakeland making an early push in 9-5A (26:45) and Sachse's impressive year (31:00).

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