Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 35 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.

On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Zach, and Eric dive deep into AIA basketball as the season begins this week. The boys talk about some of their top teams and players, and how they think the season will shape up.

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On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Zach and Eric discuss the back-and-forth about winter sports and share their thoughts about the season now approved to begin on Jan. 18 after previously being canceled. The two also dive deep into a heated discussion about threats made to board members and some parents’ inability to wear a mask for the sake of their kids having a season. The two also answer listener questions on Twitter and highlight the Ed Doherty Award ceremony that took place this past weekend. Make sure to stay tuned to the end as Zach surprises Eric with a game where he is forced to eat, save and throw away one of his favorite food items.

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Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 33 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.

On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, the guys share some thoughts about uniforms, the Cardinals, Suns, and the Fiesta Bowl. They also get into some listener questions, and Zach professes his undying love for Disney's Lady and the Tramp. Eric and Zach also answer some questions recollecting some of their favorite sports memories and about the AIA winter sports season.

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Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 32 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.

On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Zach shares his love for fantasy football while Eric expresses his displeasure with all fantasy sports. The guys also discuss the win and you’re in scenario for the Arizona Cardinals as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday with a spot in the playoffs on the line. Also, could the Suns not only break into the Western Conference Playoffs but secure their first postseason victory since 2010? Brittany Bowyer joins the guys to discuss how she’s been able to build her own brand as a sports journalist. Stick around to the end of the show as Eric and Zach describe their relationship with Andy Luberda, a member of Team AZV who tragically lost his battle to COVID-19 on Tuesday.

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Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 31 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.

On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Eric and Zach discuss the resignation of Desert Vista football coach Dan Hinds, and the subsequent hiring of Ty Wisdom. The guys also talk about the AIA's winter sports delay, and ramble to an end eventually.

Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 30 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.

On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Eric and Zach recap the Arizona high school football championship games from this past weekend as the fall sports season has officially come to a close. The guys take a second to reflect on making it to this point during a pandemic and Zach shares his thoughts about fans being allowed on sidelines of big games.

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Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 29 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.

In this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Eric and Zach highlight all of the action from the semifinal round of the Arizona high school football playoffs. The guys both shared their thoughts and overall analysis of what was an exciting weekend of football and look ahead to championship weekend. The guys also share who they believe will be crowned champion in each conference on Friday and Saturday and give a sneak preview of the costume Eric will be wearing following the Open Division State Championship after Mountain Ridge lost to Higley in the Chilly Bowl.

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Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 28 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.

In episode 28, the guys interview Team AZV's Chilly about the Chilly Bowl and AIA Executive Director David Hines about how COVID-19 has affected fall and winter prep sports in Arizona. Eric and Zach also touch on the AIA football postseason.

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Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 27 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.

Zach Alvira and Eric Newman interview Jordan Augustine, coach of the 2019 state champion Ironwood High boys' basketball team and writer for Prep Hoops Arizona, in Episode 27 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show. The boys also recap the eighth and final week of the AIA football regular season, and discuss the first week of football playoffs.

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Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 26 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.

On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Zach and Eric highlight the games they saw in Week 7 of the Arizona High School football season and look ahead to the final week of the regular season. With playoff rankings, including the Open Division, set to be announced on Saturday morning, the guys share who they believe should be among the eight teams vying for a state championship. Zach and Eric also speak with Arizona Interscholastic Association Sports Information Coordinator Seth Polansky about his career and address the concerns surrounding the winter sports season in Arizona.