Area High Schools Podcasts

In this Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight story, Robert Land reports on the football signings of Lamar High School’s JW Ketchum, Holton Hill & Tyreik Gray. plus Hannah Gant’s signing with Ohio State for LaCrosse & Bellaire High School’s Christian James signing with OU for basketball.

New Caney is having their best season in school history thanks to some brotherly love, a determined group of seniors & super sophomores Sean & Deion Rhea, as Robert Land reports in this Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight story.

6’9 Nancy Mulkey & McDonald’s All American Nominee Eric Ogwumike look to help lead Cy Woods to a state title, as Robert Land reports in this Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight story.

The defending state champion North Shore Mustangs are looking to repeat behind Texas Longhorn commit Kerwin ‘Snoop’ Roach.  Here’s Robert Land’s Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight feature.

Tom Nolen is starting his 30th season as Lamar’s Head Coach & the Texans added some great transfers in QB JW Ketchum & WR/RB Tyreik Gray.  Here’s my Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight story previewing the Texans ’14 football team.
-Robert Land

Head Coach Mike Johnston created the Katy Tiger football tradition & dominance.  However, Johnston says the courage of a player named Jason DeBusk played a huge part in the change of culture in Katy.  In this Jenny Dial Creech Houston Chronicle story, we get a unique inside look at what is now one of the …

In this Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight story, I look at Samir Sehic & his family’s remarkable journey from war torn Bosnia to living the American Dream. The Cy Woods big man is now considered one of the top 25 players in Texas’ 2015 class but he never loses sight of where he came …

Here’s my Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight story on Football University, a camp which draws on some of the best area football players.  Players get instruction from former NFL players, like ex-Houston Oilers Billy ‘White Shoes’ Johnson & William Fuller.
-Robert Land

The Kingwood Mustangs Track & Field team won their 1st ever state championship with a dramatic 4 x 400 in the final race of the meet. In this Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight feature, I report on all the little things did which helped Kingwood capture the title. You’ll also meet 2 time 800 meter …

Ben Condara came up with a dramatic final at-bat game winning single to help St. Thomas’ baseball team win their 23rd state championship. In my Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight feature, I report on how this year was much more than baseball for the Eagles. Their coach & community came together for many more …

Cy Ranch fought their way through one of the best districts in the country to end their season in the top 25 and poised to make another run at a state title. I caught up with them for this Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight feature.
-Robert Land

She hasn’t lost a race to anybody in the state of Texas this year. Taylor  is focused & has goals far beyond winning state championships. I had a chance to visit with her for Fox Sports Southwest’s High School Spotlight.
-Robert Land

I caught up with the top 25 nationally ranked Barbers Hill softball team for Fox Sports Southwest’s High School Spotlight. They have 7 seniors who’ve played together since the age of 6 & their battery are twins Sara & Randi Rupp. It’s a team with a very unique bond.
-Robert Land

Three left-handed pitchers & a lineup loaded with talent have Langham Creek baseball ranked in the top 25 nationally. Aaron Fletcher, Eric Thomas & Gonzalo Garcia-Sosa are undefeated through a 19 game schedule.  In his 24th season with the Lobos, Coach Armando Sedeno has this group poised near the top in the Houston area. I had …

The Pearland Oilers baseball team is one of the best teams in Texas right now. Their inspiration is Trevor Cole. I made a trip to Pearland & reported on this story for Fox Sports Southwest’s High School Spotlight.
-Robert Land

The Atascocita Eagles are ranked in the top 25 nationally & are one of the best teams in Texas. I caught up with them & did this feature story for Fox Sports Southwest’s High School Spotlight.
-Robert Land

Justin Jackson is considered by ESPN the #1 high school small forward in the ’14 basketball class. Jackson is the 1st ever home-schooled McDonald’s All-American. I had a chance to visit Justin & his family at their Tomball home for Fox Sports Southwest’s High School Spotlight.
-Robert Land

Here’s my video highlights from North Shore’s 10 year championship anniversary pre-game tribute.  It starts with current Texan & North Shore alum Earl Mitchell.
HST Podcast Final Take: March 4th
Houston area high school football lost a giant this past week when North Shore Coach David Aymond retired after 20 years at the program.  Aymond is moving …