A-Train Sports Talk Anthony Smith

My special guest on Player Spotlight is Ashley Singhateh from Maize South. She was first team Kansas Class 5A 1st team and Player of the year and played a key role in Maize South ending a dominating run knocking off 7X Class 5A defending champs St. Thomas Aquinas in Class 5A Semi-Finals. Also the passing of O.J. Simpson at the age of 76 in his battle with cancer. Also Diana Taurasi goes after LSU's Angel Reese: "Wave bye-bye to your own career" and trash talking Caitlin Clark.

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Paige Bueckers sets the record straight and says one call didn't determine the outcome although looking from the outside in some may beg to differ. Also, a look at the Men's Final 4, a look at ther coaching career of Dawn Staley and a look back at the record breaking viewership of the highly anticipated game between LSU vs. Iowa Angel Reece vs. Caitlin Clark

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Today on the show my player spotlight interview was with Maize South Jr. Guard who also plays golf and runs track. A very bright student athlete who not only plays three sports but also, manages to maintain a 3.5GPA and credits her parents for having a good support system. Also a recap of scores from what was Championship Saturday as champions were crowned in all classes for basketball. Enjoy. Also check out my sponsors in The Glassman at 4411 West Central Wichita, KS 67212

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Today on the Coaches Corner, I welcome aboard Coach Danny Allen who is an assistant coach who was born in Florida got his Masters from Ohio University (Another Shade of Green). In this episode we talked about his journey that led him to Derby, and what the Derby experience has been like. We talked about some amazing performances in state tournament and the seniors that paved the way for Derby and left it's mark on the program. I also shared the Lynette Woodard story and hail as The G.O.A.T. one who has blazed many trails for this game know as women's basketball and a Kansas Legend.

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Maize South Lady Mavs a #2 seed faced a #7 seed and 7 time defending state champion in St. Thomas Aquinas and entered as an underdog. The game went into overtime as Maize South pulled out the win led by Skylar Seals 24 points on 6-8 FG's and 5-7 3pt FG's as Ashley Singhateh chipped in with 19. Andover also won it's quarter final game knocking off Blue Valley SW as they were led in scoring by another freshman phenom in Bella Bouddhara's 19 points followed by Brook Walker with 16 and Aliyah Green with 12. Then I had the honor of having Coach Kimberly "Coach K" Carbonell as guest on the train ride to talk about facing Washburn Rual and Maddie Vickery. don't forget to check out my sponsors The Glassman at 4411 W. Central Wichita, KS 672112


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The Sub-States have been settled, teams have punched there tickets to the big dance known as the State tournament in classes 6A-1A-ll. I want to say let the Madness begin but, it already has as evidenced by the Blue Aces of Wichita East High having pulled of the upset to get to the dance. A special thanks to my special guest in The Coaches Corner Kip Pulliam HC of the Lady Falcons of Heights HS who too has punched there ticket to the dance in what looks to be a loaded bracket with the likes of Washburn Rual a team that beat heights earlier, Derby, SMNW, SMS, Manhattan, Olathe South BVN. Looks to be a competitive field.

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