Welcome to the second episode of the Arizona Varsity Show with Ralph Amsden

Breakdown (118 minutes)

Intro

(6:22) Desert Vista's Tyrek Chambers talks about growing up playing basketball in Brooklyn, overcoming a gunshot wound that left him unsure of whether he'd ever play again, and what he's been able to accomplish on the court since moving out to Arizona.

(27:00) Tri City Christian Head Coach James Brown talks about his basketball journey, the advantages are of playing in the Canyon Athletic Association, and how a small school like TCC is able to produce such high-level basketball talent.

(46:40) Perry QB Brock Purdy talks about what it's been like to become the most talked about recruit in the country ahead of signing day, how he stays grounded, and talks about ways he's used his status as a football player to accomplish good deeds off the field.

(1:03:30) Chandler QB Jacob Conover elaborates on a story Brock Purdy told during his segment, and talks about the community aspect of being a high school football player.

(1:16:30) Notre Dame Prep RB Cole Fisher talks about Notre Dame Prep's special season, details his decision to play football at the Junior College level, and talks about his mindset as an "overlooked" recruit.

(1:30:00) Higley Head Coach Eddy Zubey outlines his journey from high school assistant to college assistant and back again. Zubey discusses the success he's had at Higley and the players that have contributed to that success, and talks about his favorite parts of being a high school football coach.

Welcome to the Arizona Varsity Show with Ralph Amsden.

In this week's episode, Ralph Amsden checks in with UCLA commit Kenny Churchwell of Mountain Pointe, interviews new Hamilton head coach Mike Zdebski, talks with 2019 prospects Brayden Liebrock (Chandler) and Jake Smith (Notre Dame), and sits down with Sports360AZ.com's Eric Sorenson. 

Breakdown (95 minutes)

Intro: An introduction to the new Arizona Varsity Show

(4:50) Checking in with Kenny Churchwell 

(10:30) An interview with Hamilton Head Football Coach Mike Zdebski

(37:00) An interview with 2019 Chandler TE Brayden Liebrock

(50:00) An interview with 2019 Notre Dame Prep ATH Jake Smith

(1:13:00) I sit down with Sports360AZ.com's Eric Sorenson to talk about his journey in sports media, and whyhe enjoys covering high school athletics.

(52 Minutes)

Brett Quintyne, Chilly and Ralph Amsden recap the 6A state championship between Chandler and Perry. They also go over Bryce Perkins' commitment to University of Virginia, talk about possible names that they think would be good fits as Hamilton High's next football coach, examine where Shaun Aguano fits among the state's all-time coaching greats, and whether Hamilton fans and alumni would be willing to put up with a rebuilding year instead of a reload.

Interviews with Chandler WR Gunner Romney, TE Brayden Liebrock and QB Jacob Conover. 

The podcast concludes with speculation about whether ASU's hiring of Herm Edwards will give a boost to recruiting in the Chandler-area.

Ralph Amsden is joined by several special guests to help the listener get to know some to the players and coaches that are playing for the coveted gold ball on Saturday, December 2nd. 

Breakdown (2 Hours and 50 Minutes)

Introduction

Sports360AZ.com's Jason Jewell talks Prospects to Watch (4:00)

Salpointe Catholic Head Coach Dennis Bene (30:11)

Salpointe Catholic Quarterback Rodrigo Nieto (44:00)

Saguaro Head Coach Jason Mohns (54:20)

Sagauro Quarterback Max Massingale (1:11:43)

Notre Dame Prep Quarterback Kylan Weisser (1:19:30)

Notre Dame Prep LB/DB Ricky Manning (1:32:30)

Centennial RB/LB Alex Escobar (1:40:50)

Centennial LB/DB Jordan Ware (1:47:50)

Perry Quarterback Brock Purdy (1:56:00)

Chandler Quarterback Jacob Conover (2:10:23)

Brett Quintyne and Chilly from the C-Town Rivals Podcast break down the 6A Championship (2:20:55)

Brett Quintyne, Chilly and Ralph Amsden recap Casteel's 35-28 3A State Championship win over #1 Pusch Ridge, and interview QB Gunner Cruz, RB Mack Johnson and LB Jehrt Flitton on how it feels to finish the season on top.