Battle Born Preps

Battle Born Preps

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3d ago

Week 5 - Last Games Before League Play

Northern Nevada’s Race Is Wide Open. Nevada high school football is wide open, and Week 5 could redraw the whole map. Michael Reeves and Lynn Ault break down the biggest games, injuries, rankings, and storylines across Northern Nevada from Damonte Ranch’s unbeaten run and McQueen’s winning streak to Bishop Manogue’s first win and the pressure building on Reno, Spanish Springs, Reed, and more. They also preview the week’s key matchups, debate their top five rankings, discuss the 3A race, check in on Nevada football, and share college and NFL predictions.
5d ago

Week 5 Update with CJ Wintch

Reno Huskies head coach CJ Wintch discusses his team’s physical identity, emerging depth, sophomore quarterback Trevor Martinelli, all purpose standout Jackson Matthews, and the keys to defeating a dangerous Spanish Springs team. He explains why Reno must play with relentless energy for all four quarters as league play approaches.
Sep 15

Week 5 Update with Rob Hummel

Coach Rob Hummel joins Michael Reeves to discuss Spanish Springs football’s uneven start, key injuries, developing players, and the team’s search for its own identity after last season’s championship run. They also preview the upcoming matchup with Reno and examine what the Cougars must improve to turn their potential into results.
Sep 11

Week 4 - Rivalry Week

Week 4 shakeups, rivalries, and a brutally honest Northern Nevada football power ranking Week 4 exposed a lot of teams in Northern Nevada, and Michael Reeves and Lynn Ault break down exactly which programs are surging, which ones are slipping, and which rivalry games could reshape the season in a single night. If you want the real read on Fallon, Damonte Ranch, McQueen, Spanish Springs, Reno, Bishop Manogue, and the rest of the region, this episode is packed with the kind of film room insight and local context you won't get anywhere else.Michael and Lynn dig into the biggest results from the weekend, including Damonte Ranch's explosive showing, Reed's much needed win over Galena, Mountain View's dominant trip, Reno's trench driven performance, and Churchill's statement against Truckee. They also weigh how much to separate record from quality when a program like Bishop Manogue starts 0 and 4 against an elite schedule, and why depth is becoming a real separator as the season moves into the heart of league play.You'll discover: • Why Damonte Ranch's offense and defense are starting to look like a true title contender• How Reed steadied itself with a critical win and what that means moving forward• Why Spanish Springs' rough night raised bigger questions than the final score suggests• What Reno's rushing attack and defensive front say about their ceiling• Why Churchill may already be the team to beat in 3AThen the conversation shifts to this week's best matchups, including Damonte Ranch vs. Galena for the Crossaw, McQueen vs. San Marin, Spanish Springs vs. Simi Valley, Reed vs. Vista Del Lago, Reno vs. Bishop Manogue, Douglas vs. Carson, and a few 3A games that could flip the playoff picture. Michael and Lynn also compare top five rankings, disagree on a few key teams, and make their picks for the games everyone will be watching.Beyond the local scoreboard, the episode widens out to Nevada football as a whole with a look at the Wolf Pack after their opening win, plus a quick tour through the weekend's biggest college matchups: Ohio State and Texas, Oklahoma and Michigan, Oregon's bounce back test, Arizona State and Texas A&M, Alabama and Kentucky, Iowa State and Iowa, and USC and LSU. If you're tracking Northern Nevada football, statewide races, or just want smart, spirited football talk from people who actually follow the games, this one delivers.The episode closes with a powerful 9/11 remembrance and a reminder of what unity, service, and community still mean 25 years later. Essential listening for high school football fans, Nevada followers, and anyone who wants a deeper, smarter take on the weekend's biggest stories.
Sep 9

Week 4 Update with Aaron Cook

Ready to publishGalena heads into the Battle for the Crosssaw with something to prove and Coach Aaron Cook says the Grizzlies are a lot closer than their 1-2 record suggests. If you think this rivalry is just another early season game, this conversation will change your mind fast. Michael Reeves sits down with Cook to break down Galena's first three tests, the injury hits that forced the Grizzlies to adapt on the fly, and why this team still believes November is where it all comes together. From the Reed game to the Truckee battle, Cook explains how his staff is building around a next man up quarterback situation, limited depth, and a physical schedule designed to harden the team for league play.You'll hear why Simon Green remains a key weapon, how Galena's defense has already shown it can bend without breaking, and what the Grizzlies are doing to prepare for Christian Diehl and a Damonte Ranch team Cook calls energetic, disruptive, and well coached. He also opens up about the coaching philosophy behind the program demanding effort, teaching the why, and reconnecting with players after every hard moment.We break down the fundamentals Galena believes will decide Friday night: tackling, ball security, and winning up front. Cook also explains what makes the Crosssaw rivalry so meaningful to the kids, the community, and both sidelines and why being counted out isn't a problem for this group. Essential listening if you care about Northern Nevada football, rivalry games, and the mindset of a team trying to turn early adversity into a late-season run.
Sep 3

Week 3 Podcast - Who's The Best Team?

Nevada’s football pecking order is taking shape fast, and this episode has the takes that matter before the season hardens into truth. Churchill County, Damonte Ranch, Reno, Spanish Springs, McQueen, Douglas, and Bishop Manogue are all under the microscope as Michael Reeves, Brady Raggio, and Lynn Ault break down who is rising, who is surviving a brutal early schedule, and who needs a statement win right now. The conversation starts with the teams making the loudest noise early, including Damonte Ranch’s surge, Reno’s resilience, and Churchill County’s argument as the best team in Northern Nevada. From there, the crew zeroes in on the pressure points Reed trying to get over the hump, Spanish Springs proving tough scheduling pays off, and Bishop Manogue grinding through a punishing opening slate against top opponents.You’ll hear: why Churchill County looks like a real run-the-table threatwhat Damonte Ranch’s loaded skill talent and stingy defense say about their ceilingwhy Reed’s early season results may be misleadinghow Spanish Springs benefits from testing itself against elite competitionwhat McQueen and Douglas need to show to stay on trackwhy Truckee at Fallon is the game of the week and the biggest measuring stick in 3AThe trio also digs into the logistics and mental toll of delayed travel, late kickoffs, and bus-to-field chaos, plus what it means when a team has to play immediately after a rough road day. That leads into a sharp look at Truckee, Fallon, Galena, and Rockland, where playoff positioning and program identity are already on the line.Then the episode shifts to the Wolf Pack and the bigger college football picture. How many wins would make Nevada’s 2026 season a success under Jeff Choate? Can the Pack open with a statement against Western Kentucky? And which national matchups - LSU-Clemson, UCLA-Cal, Miami-Stanford, Washington State-Washington, Boise State-Oregon, and more - are worth your attention this weekend?Finally, the show closes with NFL predictions for the Bears
Sep 2

Calvin Connors Week 3 Update

Churchill County’s state championship mindset is being tested early, and Coach Calvin Connors says the first three weeks have already revealed who this Green Wave team really is. After a shocking 3-0 start against Bishop Manogue, Reed, and South Tahoe, Connors breaks down how his group keeps winning close games, staying humble, and turning “underdog” energy into a real edge.He opens up about the culture behind the run, from a blue-collar Fallon identity to the “one play away” mantra that keeps his players locked in when games swing on turnovers, blocked kicks, and momentum changing stops. Connors also details how this year’s seniors have made the team their own while building on last season’s championship standard.You'll hear what makes this offense dangerous, including motion, personnel shifts, explosive play design, and a deep stable of contributors. On defense, Connors highlights the impact of coordinatos plus the next-man-up mentality that turned early injuries into opportunity. Then the focus shifts to Truckee, one of the most demanding matchups in Northern Nevada. Connors explains how Churchill County prepares for a program that forces you to be perfect, how the staff counters defensive adjustments, and why energy, discipline, and player-led culture matter just as much as scheme when the stakes rise.This one is perfect for fans who love high school football, championship culture, and the inside story behind a team trying to prove its title wasn't a one-year peak. If you want to hear what makes Churchill County dangerous right now, and why Friday night in Fallon feels bigger than a regular season game, hit play.
Sep 1

Josh Ivens Week 3 Update

Ready to publishTruckee’s season has already been tested by a brutal opener, a four and a half hour bus ride through Northern Nevada traffic chaos, and the loss of a beloved program figure and Coach Josh Ivens says that’s exactly where this team finds out who it really is. With defending state champion Fallon next, this episode is a revealing look at how the Wolverines are trying to turn adversity into identity. Michael sits down with Coach Josh Ivens of Truckee Football, who breaks down what the Wolverines learned from the early season, why the team’s grit matters far beyond Friday nights, and how the offense is still searching for consistency while the defense is proving it can hang with explosive opponents. He also shares the emotional toll of losing longtime coach and community figure Tom Mowen, and how the program is honoring him while still pushing forward.You’ll discover: Why Truckee’s slow start against Konawaena became a blueprint for improvementHow the team handled an emergency travel mess that nearly canceled the Galena gameWhy Coach Ivens believes the Wolverines identity starts with resolve, not the scoreboardThe offensive line development, run-game expectations, and pass-game fixes Truckee needs nowWhich players are stepping upMichael host of Battle Born Preps PodcastCoach Josh Ivens Truckee Football coach, offering candid insight into the Wolverines’ season, players, and program cultureIvens also explains what makes Truckee different as a program from its outdoor, high-adrenaline community to the culture of multi-sport athletes and all-in buy-in that has powered years of winning. But with Fallon looming, the challenge becomes clear can Truckee match the explosiveness, survive the early punches, and prove it can compete with the best in the North?Essential listening if you care about Northern Nevada football, underdog stories, team culture, or what it really takes to build toughness when everything around you is trying to knock you off course.

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