Back Roads

We catch up with Coach Eddie Gallegos at Jonesboro and his thoughts on his team, community, and preparation for the State Semifinal game against Gordon

We give every Regional Final game score and player stats - for those we received. We also discuss every game coming up this week!

We also talk about Thanksgiving turkey in March, a possible continuation of the podcast into basketball, and TABC November 20th rankings for 1A girls and boys.

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We catch up with Coach Dalton DeGraffenreid at Klondike and his thoughts on his team, community, and facing Vance Jones & the Bears in the Region final round of the playoffs.

We give every Area game score and player stats - for those we received. We also discuss every game coming up this week!

So many things in this episode:

1. State Volleyball Champions, Blum Lady Bobcats

2. A basketball coach's milestone

3. The Heart of 1A Community

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Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

We catch up with Coach Callaway at Knox City and his thoughts on his team, community, and the Area round of the playoffs.

We give every Bi-District game score and player stats - for those we received. We also look ahead to the Area round coming up this week!

So many things in this episode:

1. State Volleyball

2. State Marching Band

3. Basketball pre-season TABC ranking

5. Many shoutouts to players, teams, and a coach reaching milestones.

6. The Heart of 1A Community

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We catch up with Coach Cervantes at Milford and how the Bulldogs are faring before Bi-District this next week.

A recap of week 11 of six-man football including a discussion about each region in divisions I and II going into the 2023 playoffs!

So many things in this episode:

1. Volleyball playoffs

2. Cross Country State

3. State Marching Band

4. Basketball rules and official (ref) treatment

5. Many shoutouts to players and coaches reaching milestones.

6. The Heart of 1A Community

We catch up with Coach Bragdon at Union Hill on the Bulldogs undefeated season, how much fun he is having with this year's team, their trip to High Island, the playoffs and much more.

A recap of weekk 10 of six-man football including some wild finishes and wins from teams that will make the final week of the season a very interesting one.

A rundown on state cross country, marching band and the start of the volleyball playoffs.

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This week we talk to Coach Terry Crawford, Abbott Panthers.

We give player and team stats for many teams this week!

We have many notes this week. We talk cross country, volleyball, and Chain Gangs!

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Welcome back to The Back Roads!

This week we talk to Coach Clint Linman, Whiteface Antelopes.

We give player and team stats for many teams this week!

We have SO many notes this week. From the National Anthem on an electric guitar by a six-man player to a VERY deep dive with Leman Saunders into Cross Country and everything in between... volleyball, new name for the Anton field, referee appreciation and emulation, six-man vs a 3A school in six-man, and unsung heroes... the Chain Gang!

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This week we talk to Coach Sammy Winters of the Hermleigh Cardinals!

We give player and team stats for many teams this week!

We talk about marching band, cross country important dates, and have several observations of 1A schools. So much information tonight!

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This week we talk to Coach Josh Stanaland of the Jayton Jaybirds!

We give player and team stats for many teams this week and talk about each district in division I and II! This coming week starts district in some areas, and we are here for it!

We talk about volleyball, cross country important dates, and have several observations of 1A schools. We give several shoutouts that you don't want to miss!

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Welcome back to The Back Roads!

This week we talk to Coach Justin Rucker of the White Deer Bucks!

We give player and team stats for many teams this week and throw in some great situation stories!

We talk about volleyball, cross country, helmet sticker winners, and several keen observations this week of 1A schools. You don't want to miss this episode!

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This week we talk to Coach Daniel Hinojosa of the Amherst Bulldogs!

We give player and team stats for many teams this week!

We talk about upcoming games in Week 5, volleyball, scoreboard gremlins, and lightning at Loraine. You don't want to miss this episode!

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This week we talk to Coach Jeb Dixon of the Oglesby Tigers!

We give player and team stats for many teams this week!

We talk about upcoming games in Week 4, volleyball, cross country, and wrap up with some shoutouts to our biggest fans. We relate some stories of funny things that happened in Harrold and in Covington. You don't want to miss this episode!

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This week we talk to Coach Mitchell Parsley of the Crowell Wildcats!

We give player and team stats for many teams this week!

We talk about upcoming games in Week 3, volleyball, cross country, and wrap up with a little more information about Mobeetie. There is even a little shoutout to the announcer for the Wilson Mustangs. We end with a rousing discussion of the 100 year anniversary of the Gordon and Strawn rivalry. You don't want to miss this episode!

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Welcome back to The Back Roads!

This week we talk to Coach Ben Smith of the Highland Hornets!

We go discuss the top 10 in each division with scores and stats and add in a few that are just outside the top 10.

We have super "Cool Six-Man Community Stories" and Leman's Six-Man 101 where we give a little history on the Booker Kiowas who have joined six-man this year for the first time in 64 years!

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Want to know about the semifinal games and the matchups coming on Wednesday? Listen in!

We break down all four semifinal games with player stats and commentary with THE Leman Saunders, Six-Man Historian. Next up, a riveting discussion about the 2022 State Championship games coming up in a few days between Division II Loraine and Benjamin and Division I Abbott and Westbrook.

The TABC Basketball rankings are a topic of discussion and in a strange turn of events, Leman decides to interview Craig and Bobbie with some fun questions to help you all get to know them. Don't worry, Leman answers them, too!

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Coach JJ Johnson of Oakwood joins Craig and Bobbie this week to talk about his Panthers and their run into the playoffs up to the State Semifinal game coming up this next week. 

Games, scores, player stats, and what's coming up for State Semifinals was discussed in length. We sprinkled in some cool notes, something we missed in the State Volleyball tournament, and Basketball TABC top 25.

We end with a deep dive into each State Semifinal team's playoff history in Leman's Six-Man 101 as well as a funny story about some turkeys and a TransAm!

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This week we talk to Coach Stacy Perryman, Happy, about the Cowboys run into the playoffs and the State Quarterfinal game against district rival Nazareth. As always, we review the games and player stats from each game in the Area round.

We have some great stories coming out of this week's football games including historic school runs, five Area games that came down to the last minute of the game, a cheer sponsor leading the crowd, and the panhandle being so cold that water bottles froze! We talk about each State Quarterfinal match up coming up this week! 

We talk about our 1A 2022 Volleyball State Champions, 1A College Signees, and a note-worthy weekend by the Borden County Lady Coyotes. 

We announce our "unique name" contest and end with Leman's Six-Man 101 about some possible State records that may fall and new State records set in 2022. 

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This week begins with Leman's tribute to Coach Matthew Hoover. Prayers for his family!

Coach Dale Pustejovsky, Buena Vista, visits with Craig and Bobbie about the Longhorns, their awesome fans, and this week's matchup with Westbrook in the Area round of the playoffs.

We talk unique matchups for this week, cover all Bi-District games with stats, and review the Area/Regional Semifinal round... and yes, explain why it's both.

2022 UIL State Volleyball is this upcoming week and we talk about the matchups that will take place between the Benjamin and D'Hanis and Blum and Klondike. 

We end with a little Basketball talk and explain Rico Suave. You don't want to miss this episode of the Back Roads podcast!

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This week's guest coach is Coach Isaih Archer, Head Coach at Newcastle. We discuss his background playing at Motley County and how special that group was along with what the future holds for the Newcastle Bobcats! 

We talk about some district winners in Volleyball and discuss some of the games that happened last week. Cross Country district is complete and Regional XC is coming fast! Craig breaks down who is ahead according to District times.

We have some really great sportsmanship stories and discuss the Straight Line Defense from the 1954 Six-man Football Magazine in Leman's Six-Man 101. Klondike's Coach DeGraffenreid installed that defense for one play in their win over Loop in Week 8.

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Craig and Bobbie are joined by Zach White, Cherokee Indians. We talk about the big win last Friday night and how he got to Cherokee. 

We have Week 7 scores and player stats and three six-man records broken in one game by one young man this past Friday. 

We talk extensively about Cross Country! District competition is now and we have times and winners from districts 17 and 32. Volleyball is also in full swing in district and playoffs are right around the corner. We give a special shoutout to a young lady who had 14 aces in one set this past week.

As always, we end with Leman's Six-Man 101 where we break down the three records broken this past Friday and who held the records previously and some really neat info about six-man towns and also a 1954 coach who also happened to play in the NFL.

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Coach Jeremy Holt, Whitharral Panthers, joins Craig and Bobbie this week to talk about his Panthers and his return to six-man football. 

Week 6 scores and stats are here, as well as matchups this week that for some is beginning of district!

We have lots of great stories including a tale of Brut 33 and a shoutout to the Bustmante family of Sierra Blanca. We talk about Top 10 in Volleyball and give information about volleyball playoffs as well as district, regional, and state cross country - all updated at www.1afan.com.

We end with Leman's Six-Man 101 and a look back to the Texas champions of 1955 and several stat leaders!

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Coach Josh Bragdon joins Craig and Bobbie to talk about his Union Hill Bulldogs. He also tells us six-man is in his blood now, although he grew up in a 4A school playing 11-man football. 

We have Week 5 scores and player stats and look ahead to week 6. The new Volleyball Top 10 is up and Cross Country Regular Season Poll #2! 

We discuss lots of really cool stories from our Texas Six-Man Community - don't miss them! Leman's Six-Man 101 features a description of a special kind of snap called the Reversed Snap. And yes, there is a picture!

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Craig and Bobbie are joined by Coach Mike Reed of the Gordon Longhorns. Coach Reed gave excellent advice on players and the important role communication plays in building a great team and coordinating with the community.

As always, we have scores, player stats, and games to look for in the coming Week 5. Volleyball Top 10 and Cross Country are discussed. Region 3 times were sent in and District is around the corner!

We discuss the craziness that was this past Friday night as well as the UIL Executive Committee meeting from Monday. Leman's Six-Man 101 this week covers rule changes to six-man in 1938 and the commentary in the 1954 edition of Six-Man Football Magazine. We also have some special, positive things happening around the State!

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Week 3 is complete!

Craig and Bobbie are joined by Coach Jake Popham of the Loraine Bulldogs. We had a great discussion about the Bulldogs, how hard it is to sometimes get a schedule completed, and some really great insight! 

We also give stats and scores for games and players from around the state. Volleyball Top 10 for the week of September 6th and a discussion about district, region, and state Cross Country dates and places.

We end with a look ahead to Week 4 and Leman's Six-Man 101. This week we talk about the "clear pass" and the debate over allowing the hand-off in 1953.

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Week 2 in Six-man was incredible!

Craig and Bobbie are joined by the Legend, Coach Vance Jones of the Balmorhea Bears. Excellent discussion about the old and the new! What a great man!

We also give scores and stats for players across our great State! We give the Top 10 in Volleball and the new Top 10 in Cross Country!

We end with a look at Week 3 and what it has to offer. And continue our segment, Leman’s Six-Man 101! We talk about the first six-man state game and have a very interesting discussion about the 45-point rule.

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You really don't want to miss this week's episode!

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Week 1 in Six-man was outstanding!

Craig and Bobbie are joined by Caleb Callaway of the Knox City Greyhounds to discuss their play in the 2022 Jayton Gridiron and win over the Strawn Greyhounds.

We also give scores and stats for players across our great State! We discuss the helmet sticker winners, volleyball, and give shoutouts to a referee, a trainer, AND many people in the six-man community

We end with a look at Week 2 and what it has to offer.

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You really don't want to miss this week's episode!

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This is one hour and 8 seconds of total 1A gold for all you 1A Fans out there!

Craig and Bobbie are joined by Coach Josh Stanaland of the Jayton Jaybirds to discuss Week 1 and the 19th Annual Gridiron Classic as well as his thoughts on the Jaybirds this year. We also talk about the Marfa 6man Shootout, top Week 1 games in Division I and II and some games we just really think will be interesting! We end the football segment by summarizing scrimmages at Westbrook, Highland, Klondike, Rochelle, Knox City, and Valley.

The Top 10 in Cross Country and Top 10 in Volleyball with commentary about Fayetteville, Blum, and Veribest. We end with a loud shoutout to Hadyn and his chickens from Cranfills Gap!

You really don't want to miss this week's episode! 

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Episode 2 packs a punch! We preview all 73 teams in 16 districts in Division II Six-Man. We give commentary from coaches and talk about players in the smallest division who will make an impact. 

Join us! We only have a little more than a week until it's game time!

Welcome back to The Back Roads! 

This week we go through each district in Division I Six-man. We talk about returning players and share some coaches thoughts along the way. 

We also give the results of the Outstanding Performance Series for 1A Bands and pre-view Cross Country.

On this week's episode, we wrap up Basketball with the Boy's State tournament games. We also talk about CX Debate State!

We give a lot of attention to the Top 5 in track and talk about state records and what that means as well as have an informative discussion about baseball, softball, golf, and tennis!

On this week's episode, we review the Girl's State tournament games and talk about 2022 State Champion Sands Lady Mustangs. We review the boy's regional tournament games that happened this past weekend and the teams who made it to the State Boys Tournament.

We give a lot of attention to the Top 5 in track in each Region and announce the 2021 Golden Spirit Stick Cheerleading team winner!

On this week's episode, we summarize the Girl's regional tournament games and teams and look ahead to the 2022 UIL Girl's State Championship. We also run through some of the games that happened this past weekend and the teams who made it to the Regional Quarterfinal round. 

Of course, we go out on a limb and make our picks on those teams we think will make it into the Regional tournaments and who may move on to State. 

Welcome Back to Season 3 of the 1A Back Roads! This season we talk about 1A Girl's Basketball playoffs and sprinkle in a hint for boy's playoffs. We finish up with a discussion of realignment in football, basketball, and our very own 1A Volleyball alignment!

Welcome back from the Holiday break! January 2022 is starting off fast and furious with a great interview with Coach Nate Garza, Head Coach of the San Perlita Trojans! We also discuss Top 25 basketball and plead for basketball scores/stats We also look ahead this week to UIL Congress State on Tuesday and Wednesday, and UIL Spirit State Championships on Thursday! 

Join us for a lively discussion! 

Tonight we talk about 2021 1A UIL State football, TSMCA football honors, top 10 in girls and boys basketball! We had a great discussion with Hoopinsider's Brad Earnst! 

We also tell a very special story about the girl's basketball team from Terlingua, their games played outside at the very special Sky Dome, and the new multipurpose building with an indoor gym that is coming July 2022! 

You really don't want to miss this episode of 1A Back Roads! 

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It's the Back Roads Podcast episode for week 4 of the Playoffs and Basketball!

- A look at the four State Semifinal round playoff games!

- A look ahead to State Championships 

- May Tiger head coach Craig Steele talks about Saturday night's game and his players

- News and notes from this week in 1A

- TABC Top 10 in Boys and girls’ basketball! Some District action begins Tuesday, December 7th!

It's the Back Roads Podcast episode for week 3 of the Playoffs!

- A look at ALL eight of the State Quarterfinal round playoff games!

- A look ahead to State Semifinals coming up this next week

- Motley County head coach Mike Bigham talks about his Matadors and his experience in the playoffs

- Bobbie gets on her “box” about spreads and rankings

- TABC Top 10 in Boys and girls’ basketball and a small shoutout to get your track schedules to the “track lady,” and much more!

It's the Back Roads Podcast playoff episode for week 2

-A look at all of the Area round playoff games including Coolidge blocking the PAT for a victory, Klondike and Anton avenge playoff losses from last season, Westbrook and May look impressive and Happy finally knocks out Borden County

-Klondike head coach Dalton DeGraffenreid talks about his Cougars big win over Groom, the changing point of the season, a look ahead to Anton and much more

-Fayetteville takes the state volleyball title

-What makes Leman tweet and a closer look at the relationship between schools and NFHS and the issues many are seeing

This week we talk to Coach Stacy Perryman, head coach at Happy, about his team's success and how they will handle Borden County in playoff game #2. We discuss all the Bi-District games, the Area games coming up this week, and throw in a little commentary about State Volleyball! We also discuss what goes into permissions to broadcast, take pictures, and serve as Media at a UIL event/activity. And as always, we have Leman's Six-Man 101 with "what makes Leman tweet." Join in the fun!

It’s the week 10 Back Roads Podcast

• Westbrook head coach Homer Matlock talks about his district champion Wildcats. 
• An instant classic in Hermleigh saw the Cardinals take a District title. 
• Springlake-Earth survives a challenge in Nazareth.Borden County’s Trey Richey, Jonesboro’s Eddie Gallegos and Motley County’s Mike Bigham with impressive coaching numbers
• News and notes on the UIL snapshot day
• Band and Cross Country state competition is this week
• Volleyball playoffs begin

Stories, stats, Leman’s 101 and so much more on the Back Roads Podcast! Tell your friends what they are missing!

This week we head way up in the corner of the panhandle to talk to Follett Head Coach, Andy Copley! We also have stats and scores from week 8 in six-man. We highlight some crazy plays from this week and also talk about several young ladies who serve their team as kicker! As always we discuss our six-man communities and also talk about the 1994 Guthrie vs Balmorhea playoff game in Leman's Six-man 101. Listen in and enjoy!

This week we head over to Region 3 to talk to Campbell Head Coach, Westley Pritchard! Of course, there are stats and scores from week 7 in six-man. We try our hand at becoming "talking heads" and decide who we think will take the top two spots in each District in 2021! We also continue discussing cool stuff in our six-man communities and also add two new games in our new segment, Leman's Six-man 101. Listen in and enjoy!