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Gulf Coast Sports Report 061126
2w agoTap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 061126 Season 16, Episode 13 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Episode Topics: Brother Gary Night, Victoria Generals, state softball/baseball recap, 7-on-7 football, coaching school preview Episode Summary Mike Forman and Chris Doelle open the episode by talking about the upcoming Brother Gary Night at Riverside Stadium, hosted by the Victoria Generals. The event will give the Victoria community a chance to show its support for Brother Gary, with fundraising efforts tied to the Victoria Loves Brother Gary project, including a statue and scholarships in his honor. The hosts also discuss the Victoria Generals’ early-season success, local players on the roster, and the fun atmosphere at Riverside Stadium. From there, Mike and Chris recap a strong showing by Gulf Coast-area teams at the state softball tournament, including state titles by Ganado, Shiner, and Santa Gertrudis Academy. They also look at the baseball state tournament, where Calallen and Corpus Christi London came up just short in the finals. The episode wraps with a look at summer 7-on-7 football, including area teams that have already qualified for state, the value of 7-on-7 for quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs, and the brutal Texas heat that comes with the tournament season. Key Topics Covered Brother Gary Night at Riverside Stadium Mike and Chris preview a special night for Brother Gary at the Victoria Generals game. The event will include fundraising for the Brother Gary project, with shirts, pins and other items available. Chris explains that the night is about giving the community a chance to show Brother Gary how much he means to Victoria. Mike adds that it is a fitting event because Brother Gary loves baseball and being around people. The hosts encourage fans to attend, support the fundraiser, and enjoy a Victoria Generals game. Victoria Generals Off to a Strong Start The Generals have opened the season well, sitting at 4-2 at the time of recording. Mike and Chris mention several players and storylines: • Case and Coley from Victoria East, headed to TCU • Bex Zimmerman from Flatonia, coming off a strong freshman season at A&M-Victoria • Asa Sampson, who leads the league early in home runs • Shoemaker, who leads the league early in stolen bases • Longtime Generals coach Michael Oros They also talk about the Riverside Stadium experience, including between-inning entertainment, the party deck and the possibility of home runs when the wind is blowing out to left field. State Softball Success The Gulf Coast area had a strong showing at the state softball tournament. Highlights include: • Ganado winning its second straight state championship • Shiner winning another state title and getting revenge against the team that beat them the previous year • Santa Gertrudis Academy winning the state title from the Corpus Christi area Mike notes that Ganado had only two seniors, meaning the team could be in position to pursue a three-peat next season. He also mentions Ganado’s recently passed bond, which includes plans for a new softball complex and football field house. Baseball State Tournament Recap The baseball results were not quite as successful as softball, but several area teams had outstanding seasons. Calallen and Corpus Christi London both reached the state tournament but lost close games in the finals. Mike and Chris emphasize that even falling just short at state is still a remarkable accomplishment. They also discuss Victoria East, which lost a tough playoff series to Lake Creek. Lake Creek went on to reach the state final, showing just how close Victoria East was to potentially making another state appearance. 7-on-7 Football Season With school out, Mike and Chris shift to summer football and 7-on-7 qualifying tournaments. Area teams that have already qualified for state include: Division II • Bay City • Cuero Division III • Ganado • Kenedy • Rice Consolidated • Van Vleck They also mention Tidehaven, the defending Division III state champion, which had not yet qualified at the time of recording but was hosting an upcoming qualifying tournament. The hosts discuss the value of 7-on-7 football. Mike says defensive backs may benefit the most because of the coverage reps. Chris points out that the rise of Texas quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs has coincided with the growth of 7-on-7. They agree that 7-on-7 may benefit some offensive systems more than others, but even run-heavy teams can gain value from passing-game reps and defensive preparation. State 7-on-7 Tournament Preview Mike says the state 7-on-7 tournament is expected to take place June 25-27 in College Station. The hosts warn fans and players to prepare for the heat by bringing hydration, cool clothing, chairs and shade if possible. Coaching School Preview The episode closes with a brief preview of coaching school in July, where Mike and Chris expect to record a large amount of team-preview content, especially for football, but also for other sports. presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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3w agoTap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 060126 Season 16, Episode 12 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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May 14Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 051426 Season 16, Episode 11 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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May 11Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 050726 Season 16, Episode 10 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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May 6Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 050626 Season 16, Episode 09 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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Apr 21Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 042126 Season 16, Episode 08 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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Apr 4Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Show 040426 Season 16, Episode 07 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
Transcribe →Brent Whitson – New Celina AD
Feb 27Tap to summarizeCoach Brent Whitson | New Celina Athletic Director "I am as rejuvenated as I feel like I'm 45. And Chris, by the way, I'm a long ways past 45 — this opportunity has really put a bounce in my step." — Coach Brent Whitson Guest: Coach Brent Whitson | Host: Chris Doelle Background Whitson's path to coaching was unconventional — raised by educators who pushed him toward accounting, he worked 7 years as a CPA before the coaching bug won out. He built his résumé at Weatherford, won a state title at Shawnee (OK), then spent a decade at South Grand Prairie before landing at Denison for 5 years. Why Celina? After seeking an AD-only role at Denison (administration said no), Whitson went looking. Despite the program's recent turbulence, Celina was the obvious fit. He's currently driving Hwy 289 daily — working both jobs simultaneously — and meeting one-on-one with every Celina coach until his official March 23rd start date. Head Football Coach Search Whitson is actively recruiting candidates and calls the pool "one of the best in North Texas in 20+ years." Internal candidates are his first priority. Interviews expected within weeks. Celina at a Glance Exploded from 5,800 residents (2020) to ~61,000 today Multi-sport powerhouse — state titles in soccer, track, cross country, powerlifting and more Moving to 5A football in the fall $2.3B bond funds 11 new schools; a second high school projected by 2029–30 Community debating whether all future schools remain "Bobcats" in orange & white Internships: LoneStarGridiron.com | Coaches Show: LoneStarPodcast.com/coaches presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Contact Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @gridironheroes Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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Feb 27Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Show 022726 Season 16, Episode 06 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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Feb 20Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Show 022026 Season 16, Episode 05 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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