Before a conversation with Angie Ryan, the head coach of Stillwater Softball (27:46), Matt & Logan convene to talk about the double-eliminatin style format of baseball & softball for Sections (5:24) and some of 4A sections to key-in on this week, including a battle between the Ponies and White Bear Lake in 4AAAA.

Interview with Angie Ryan starts at (27:46). Topics include Stillwater's recent dominance on the diamond, Ponies ace Kiera Murphy, Angie's coaching career, and distractions facing student-athletes this time of year.

Before a conversation with Prior Lake Boys Lacrosse Head Coach Casey Mithun, Logan, Matt, & Bill talk about the recent bid for boys volleyball to become an official MSHSL sport (2:12). Moving to boys lacrosse, they discuss Prior Lake's victory over Shakopee last week (6:15), Buffalo taking the Lake Conference title (10:13), a loaded Section 6 (11:15), and notable teams from the Northwest Suburban (17:53).

Finally, they preview the Section playoffs in softball beginning this week (20:40). Teams discussed included Chanhassen, Shakopee, Rosemount, Lakeville North, Farmington, Maple Grove, and Centennial, among others.

Interview with Mithun starts at (35:26).

On the latest episode of the pod, Matt Dean welcomes in guest Tom Schleper, Head Coach of Shakopee Baseball and a soon-to-be inductee into the MHSBCA Hall-of-Fame! *Interview starts at (32:28)

Beforehand, Logan & Bill help break down the Boys Lacrosse "Game of the Week" between Shako and Prior Lake on Thursday (3:00), top-ranked Benilde's chances of going undefeated (9:20), and other notable games including White Bear-Stillwater & Tonka-Buffalo (13:20).

Finally, they discuss the hiring of David Collier as the next Head Coach of Apple Valley Boys Hoops, and where it ranks among other notable offseason coaching changes this year (17:00).

With allergy season...err I mean Spring...in full force, Logan, Matt, & Bill reconvene to discuss the implications of a shortened Spring season with the weather and its effects on baseball, softball, & lacrosse. Bill gives his scouting reporting on an impressive Centennial boys lacrosse unit before the trio talk about Prior Lake's pair of losses last week (12:58). Also discussed are some of their favorite baseball oddities witnessed (19:38) and "notes from the field," talking about Shako Softball's win streak and Eastview Baseball's impressive pitching staff (25:10).

Preceding a conversation with the Prep Baseball Report's Assistant Director of Scouting and Head Coach of Benilde-St. Margaret's, Logan, Matt, and Bill catch up on the latest happening's in lacrosse: including Top-5 matchups on the boys and girls side this week, a deep dive into the intricacies of stick violations, and the possibility of the shot clock coming to the State.

Interview with Andy Judkins of the Prep Baseball Report starts at (32:21)

Topics with Andy include a discussion about Farmington, Stillwater, and some of the other top teams in the State, a breakdown of Benilde's hot start in the Metro West, the Chaska-Chan rivalry, and a shortlist of "Mr. Baseball" favorites.

 

Before a conversation with two of the hosts of the "Down the Alley" Lacrosse podcast, Logan, Matt, & Bill reconvene to break down Prior Lake's win over Lakeville North in boys lacrosse last week. They also discuss athletes that have caught their eye this Spring, including a Panther standout on the diamond and a gifted lacrosse attackman from the Breck School, among others.

Interview with Austin "P-Mac" Polson-McCannon and Katie Polson-McCannon starts at (28:10).

Topics with the duo include a look at both of Prior Lake's top-3 ranked lacrossse squads, a look at the South Suburban Conference, and why the South metro is the hub for lax talent in the State.

Before a conversation with Farmington baseball and State champion coach Jon Graff, Matt and Bill talk some of the early season storylines in the spring, including a Top-10 clash in boys lacrosse Thursday night (4:45) and a littany of reigning State champions on the air on the Game Time Media family of networks this week (11:08).

Next, they break down the Prep Hoops All-State basketball team including a member of an electric Class of 2024 and next year's Mr. Basketball favorite (14:55). Finally, they give their Minnesota sports takes on a littany of topics from the "barely related topics grab bag" (24:20).

Interview with Jon Graff starts at (32:50).

On Episode 33 of the podcast that doesn't feature a guest, Matt, Logan, & Bill discuss some of their favorite spring sports to cover (3:46), some of the top lacrosse and baseball players they've seen covering prep sports in the area (7:05), and some of the way-too-early teams to watch in baseball and lacrosse (10:15).

Next, Matt & Logan break down some standout performances from the weekend's MGBCA All-Star Series, featuring top Gopher recruits Amaya Battle, Nia Holloway, and Mara Braun, among others (14:00). 

Finally, they talk about how the influx of players entering the NCAA transfer portal is affecting high school recruiting (24:05).

Before a conversation with Hill-Murray Head Girls Basketball Coach & Hall-of-Famer Erin Herman, Matt & Bill turn the podcast into a stan account for former Hopkins star Paige Bueckers, who showed out for UConn in the past weekend's Final Four (5:00). They next turn their attention to the Men's Frozen Four, discussing several Minnesota prep connections (9:42), including a story about former Luverne standout Jackson Nelson (11:55). Finally, two old guys give their complaints about high school student section dress attire (20:00).

Interview with Erin Herman and MGBCA All-Star Series preview starts at (25:22)

Before breaking down the past week's Minnesota Boys Basketball Tournament with Prep Hoops MN's Ryan James, Matt, Logan, & Bill give their impressions of the tourney. Bill discusses 3A champs Totino-Grace and the beginning of a dynasty (3:41). Park Center winning their first title in school history (10:21) is also discussed, plus the crew's picks for Mr. Basketball (22:00) just before the announcement of Braeden Carrington as the winner.

James interview breaking down all four classes, players to watch, this year's Mr. Basketball, and early contenders for next year starts at (29:19)