Will and Aaron had the pleasure welcoming back their first return guest Jimtown Head Football (and baseball) Coach Cory Stoner. This time the guys ask Coach Stoner about his football team's summer progress, the goals for the Jimmies this season, his impact players on both sides of the ball, and look at his team's schedule for the 2023 season. They also do another short rapid fire with Coach Stoner to close out the podcast.

Guest: Cory Stoner

You can listen to Coach Stoner on more topics on Episode 40

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Will and Aaron continue their summer series "Local High School Football Talk" with NorthWood High School's Head Football Coach Nate Andrews. They ask him what the goals are for NorthWood this year, who his impact players are on offense and defense, and breakdown the schedule which includes the Northern Lakes Conference gauntlet, SR 19 rivalry in week 1, and much more. Finally, they do a couple rapid fire questions for Coach Andrews. 

Special Guest: Nate Andrews

Will and Aaron discuss Goshen City FC's Division Final and reflect on their first year (1:22). Then, they breakdown their way too early top 10 boys basketball teams in Elkhart, St. Joe Counties, NIC, and NLC teams (3:17). Next, they give a reminder of what is coming up on local high school football talk next week (33:17). Later, they talk with Robby Hamman. He is Notre Dame's Men's Lacrosse and Soccer Associate Athletics Communications Director. They discuss his time with the NCAA Champions UND Lacrosse, and about his role in college athletics (33:53). Finally, Will introduces the school logo tournament (1:00:04).

Will and Aaron start the show with checking in with the semi-pro teams in Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties: Goshen City FC (1:39), Elkhart County Miracle (4:15), and South Bend Cubs (5:55). Then, they do a June edition of "What's the Word?" with local sports headlines. Next, Will recaps all the 2022-2023 IHSAA state champions and runner-ups from our coverage area. Finally, the guys start their new summer series "Local High School Football Talk" with Warsaw Tigers Head Coach Bart Curtis. Coach gives his perspective on the upcoming season, impact players, and more (18:31).

Special Guest: Bart Curtis

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Will and Aaron begin by talking about the Penn Kingsmen claiming their back to back state title in baseball (1:00). Then, they look at the golf state finals and recap how Penn and Northridge faired as well as Fairfield's Brayden Miller and Trinity's Jacob Palmer (3:58). Next, they share their top 5 week 1 college football matchups (5:57). Later, they do the same for area high school football week 1 games (12:35). Finally, the guys have a conversation with Penn Girl's Basketball Head Coach Kristi Ulrich. The conversation spans how she got into coaching, how she has built Penn's program, this past season, and her time coaching the Indiana All-Stars, plus much more (22:10).

The baseball regionals (1:15) and softball semi-state games (4:46) have been decided and Will and Aaron discuss the area teams. Next, they discuss the state track and field meet (8:37) for area boy's, girl's, and unified teams and athletes (20:38) that made it down there. Will also shares his experience being at all three meets, while Aaron breaks down the results with a "By the Numbers" segment. That features state champion Angel Thomas, state runner up Josefina Rastrelli, Penn's dynamic athletes on both sides, LaVille's strong showing, and much more. Later, they discuss St. Joe Tennis state runner up finish (22:44). Then, Warsaw boy's golf, Northridge boy's golf, and New Prairie boy's golf all winning sectional titles. They also discuss other individuals moving on to regionals (23:50). Next, they talk a little NBA finals story lines from Game 1 (28:46). Finally, the guys interview South Bend Washington's boys basketball head coach Ryan Varga (30:49). They ask about the special sectional season, Marcus Northern, and the rest of the special senior class. They also look ahead to next season and discuss June ball, team leadership, identity, and more for the Panthers next season.

Special Guest: Ryan Varga

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Will and Aaron begin this week with the most surprising results in Indiana High School baseball and softball sectionals (2:06). Then, they talk about their sectional predictions (8:16). Next, they set the scene for the baseball and softball regionals (10:02). Later, they do a new segment "what's the word?" for recent coaching news and other high school sports headlines. Coach Scott to Adams, Coach Coatie to coach Elkhart boy's basketball, and others (14:24). Then, Boy's and Girl's Track and Field by the numbers. They look at regional champions and state qualifying numbers (24:06). Then, they look at the girl's tennis semi-state update with Northwood and St. Joe (30:44). Next, they discuss the boy's golf recent rankings and conference results. They discuss whether Northridge should be ranked after winning the NLC and Warsaw Invitational (31:34). Finally, before they close out the show, they bring back some NBA playoff talk (33:58).

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Will and Aaron catch up with Jimtown Baseball and Football Head Coach Cory Stoner. Coach Stoner talks about coaching as a ministry, the growth of the Jimmie baseball team, the 3 seniors and young players building momentum at the right time, the importance of the multi-sport high school athlete. Also, Coach Stoner breaks down "The G.O.L.D. Standard" for his programs, the reward of seeing his student-athletes excelling in life after their high school experience, the new conference coming in 2024-2025 and the impact it will have on all of Jimtown's sports, and why Jimtown is such a special place. Then, Will and Aaron ask Coach Stoner some rapid fire questions.

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