Battle Born Preps

Battle Born Preps

Podcast by Battle Born Preps

  1. 6d ago

    Week 6 Update with Garrett Hughes

    Reed is turning the corner at exactly the right time and Friday's rivalry test could reveal how far this group has really come. After five weeks of close calls, Reed finally flashed the version of itself it has been building toward. Coach Garrett Hughes breaks down why the 49-7 win over Carson felt like a breakthrough, why this team has learned more from adversity than from easy victories, and why league play against Spanish Springs suddenly feels like a whole new season.Host Michael Reeves sits down with Hughes to unpack the growth of quarterback Peyton Smith, the emergence of freshman running back Delaney Knowles, and how Jesse Douglas has become a game-changing weapon while the rest of the receiving room starts to make opponents pay for focusing too heavily on one star. They also get into the offensive line settling into its best rhythm, the defensive identity built around Oscar Cezares, and the under the radar players who are making Reed tougher every week. You'll hear Hughes explain what has changed since the season-opening one-point loss, how the team is handling consistency, and why this matchup with Spanish Springs always delivers one of the best atmospheres and most physical games in high school football. He also shares what has to happen for Reed to keep climbing, including the details that matter most when two familiar programs know each other as well as these two do. Perfect for anyone who loves Nevada high school football, rivalry week energy, and behind-the-scenes insight into a team that may be peaking at just the right moment.

    Week 6 Update with Garrett Hughes
  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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