As Star Local Media&apos;s coverage of the 2021 high school baseball and softball playoffs comes to a close, the staff looks back on its last two teams standing.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look back on the Flower Mound softball team&apos;s first-ever trip to state (2:05), and Frisco Wakeland&apos;s baseball team falling two wins short of a trip to state of its own (9:05). The staff then reflects on the 2021-21 school year and high school sports wedging in a complete schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic (13:00). 

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Episode 270: 2020-21 Season Finale

Another week of postseason action is in the books in high school baseball and softball, and Star Local Media breaks down the latest on the local diamond.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the seven teams remaining from their coverage area in the playoffs, including big regional quarterfinal series wins for Coppell (1:20) and Marcus baseball (5:45), a hard-fought third-round exit for Sachse (9:12), plus Frisco Wakeland and Lovejoy moving on in 5A (12:05).The talk then shifts to the softball diamond, where Lovejoy continues to impress with its underclassmen (16:35), and the stage is set for a thrilling regional final between area powers Prosper and Flower Mound (18:45).

Episode 269: The Magnificent Seven

As the high school baseball and softball playoffs continue, Star Local Media discusses a number of local teams still alive in their respective brackets.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down the impressive showings through two rounds for 6-6A baseball with Coppell, Plano and Marcus (1:05) and 10-5A baseball with The Colony, Lovejoy and Prosper Rock Hill (10:00), as well as a commanding to the second round by Sachse&apos;s baseball team (15:38).On the softball diamond, the discussions shifts to Flower Mound&apos;s impressive regional quarterfinal win over Allen (19:03), Lovejoy and Rock Hill both advancing to the regional semifinals (24:10), and John Paul II&apos;s pressure-packed state championship win over in TAPPS (26:22).

Episode 268: The Postseason Marches On

Another week of playoff baseball and softball is in the books, and Star Local Media recaps a busy few days on the diamond for its teams still alive in the postseason.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss the 6-6A baseball revenge series vs. 5-6A (2:15), followed by a competitive bi-district slate between Frisco ISD and McKinney North, Lovejoy and The Colony (14:05), Lake Dallas coming up short against Azle (19:20) and a wild and crazy comeback by McKinney Christian (22:15).In softball, talk shifts to the big-time regional quarterfinals between Allen and Flower Mound plus Prosper and Denton Guyer (24:45), plus some history-making postseasons for Frisco Heritage, Frisco Memorial and Prosper Rock Hill in 5A (29:12) and John Paul II in TAPPS (34:00).

Episode 267: Baseball, Softball Playoff Smorgasbord

With the first round of the high school softball playoffs in the book, and the opening round of the baseball postseason on tap later this week, Star Local Media is wall-to-wall stick-and-ball on this week&apos;s episode.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on the bi-district softball playoffs, including a busy week for Sachse and Frisco ISD (1:15), plus the dominant pitching of 5-6A (10:45).The staff then looks at some storylines heading into the baseball postseason, including The Colony looking to build off its first district title (17:40), a competitive draw in 9-5A vs. 10-5A and expectations for Sachse and Rowlett (21:00) and the logjam finishes in 5-6A and 6-6A and what it means for the playoffs (26:45).

Episode 266: Softball Bi-District Reactions, Baseball Playoff Preview

With high school softball&apos;s postseason looming, the final week of the regular season in baseball, plus a busy week in the wrestling, track and golf postseasons wrapping up, Star Local Media plays catch-up on one of the busiest times of the school year.The staff discusses intriguing storylines heading into the opening round of the softball playoffs, including Sachse&apos;s chances of making a run (1:45), a crowded field in Region I (6:05) and The Colony&apos;s young team building on its recent success (10:55). In baseball, the staff breaks down the playoff races in Frisco for 9-5A (14:50) and Lewisville ISD, Plano ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (18:00), plus a high-stakes week for Lake Dallas (21:30). The discussion closes with some notes on the other various spring sports, including Mesquite Poteet&apos;s superstar hurdler (24:15), Allen&apos;s wrestling dynasty (27:45), and Coppell girls golf&apos;s big week at regionals (30:45).

Episode 265: Softball Playoffs, Baseball's Final Week, Spring Sports Catch-up

High school soccer&apos;s postseason is down to the final week, and Star Local Media discusses a busy week in its coverage area leading up to Tuesday&apos;s round of state semifinals.Matt Welch and Devin Hasson look at six teams still alive in the playoffs, including the Allen boys (1:35), Flower Mound girls (7:15), Frisco Wakeland girls (10:55), Wakeland boys (15:15), Celina girls (17:00) and Celina boys (21:20).

Episode 264: State Semifinalists Galore

With three rounds in the high school soccer playoffs in the books, Star Local Media discusses the boys and girls teams still standing in advance of this week&apos;s regional tournaments.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look back on Flower Mound and Marcus marching on in the playoffs (1:19), a legacy of The Colony boys&apos; senior class (8:10), another productive postseason for Frisco ISD (12:11), Allen&apos;s surging offense (14:55), Sachse flying under the radar (17:07) and Celina making history (19:55). 

Episode 263: A Busy Few Rounds in the HS Soccer Playoffs

The UIL&apos;s high school soccer postseason begins later this week, and Star Local Media previews the action on the pitch in advance of the playoffs.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss teams to watch from their respective coverage areas, as well as first-round matches of intrigue with the action scheduled to begin on Thursday.

Episode 262: Playoff Soccer is Here!

The Frisco Liberty girls basketball team will defend its Class 5A state championship Wednesday in San Antonio, and Star Local Media breaks down the Lady Redhawks&apos; big finale to the 2020-21 season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss Liberty&apos;s overtime win in the state semifinals and its upcoming matchup with top-ranked Cedar Park, plus a look at the end of the Plano East girls&apos; season (9:15) and what&apos;s in store for the John Paul II boys and Dallas Christian girls in the TAPPS state semifinals this week (13:10).The staff concludes by playing catch-up with high school soccer (17:00), including a look at a big week for The Colony, a wild week for the John Paul II boys, the Prosper girls&apos; dominance, and the scheduling issues schools in Mesquite, Garland and Frisco are facing down the stretch.

Episode 261: Liberty Girls Headed to State, Spring Sports Catch-up

The high school basketball playoffs roll on after a busy week of games, and Star Local Media plays catch-up after an eventual few rounds on the hardwood.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the two remaining playoff teams in Star Local Media&apos;s coverage area with the Plano East girls (1:30) and Frisco Liberty girls (8:25) both bound for the regional finals.The staff then looks back on a handful teams who made noteworthy runs in the playoffs, including the Lake Dallas girls (14:15), the Newman Smith boys (17:47), the Sachse boys and girls (21:10), the McKinney boys (25:00), the Coppell boys (31:08), the Sunnyvale girls (36:20) and the Plano girls (38:07). 

Episode 260: And Then There Were Two

With a busy week on the horizon in the Texas high school basketball playoffs, Star Local Media looks back on what has transpired through the early stages of the postseason.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss playoff coverage within its local markets throughout the bi-district round of the boys basketball postseason, including a look at several of its 5A and 6A high schools (5:30). On the girls side, teams are still working through the area round of the playoffs, and the staff discusses notable storylines that have emerged through the first two rounds (20:50).

Episode 259: Playoff Basketball Catch-Up

The UIL girls basketball playoffs begin on Thursday, and Star Local Media breaks down the postseason landscape for all the local teams involved.Matt Welch and David Wolman quick-hit the teams and bi-district matchups on the docket for Region I-5A with Lake Dallas (2:10), Region II-5A with Frisco ISD, McKinney North and Newman Smith (6:28), Region II-6A with Sachse and Mesquite Horn (16:20), and Region I-6A with Plano ISD, Lewisville ISD, Allen and Prosper (21:45).The staff concludes with a look at some notable storylines to monitor this week in local boys basketball action (29:05).

Episode 258: High School Girls Basketball Playoff Preview

It&apos;s homestretch time in high school basketball, including the final week of the regular season on the girls side. Star Local Media breaks down the local happenings on the hardwood, with Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman diving into a big win for the Mesquite Horn girls (1:45), Mackenzie Buss&apos; 30-point gem for 6-5A champion Lake Dallas (5:05), an update on the girls district title races involving Allen, Plano East and Newman Smith (8:40), plus updates on the races involving the Frisco ISD girls and The Colony boys (17:40).In a look-ahead to this week, the staff previews the state-ranked matchup Tuesday between the McKinney North girls and Wylie East (25:00), some big happenings at Sachse and Rowlett (30:10), and a quick pivot to the soccer pitch for a big game between the Coppell and Marcus boys (33:00).

Episode 257: District Title Races Galore!

With another week of the high school basketball season in the books, Star Local Media looks back on a busy week on the local hardwood and a sneak peek at what&apos;s in store later this week.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss the Coppell boys&apos; big win over Marcus (1:45), the status of the playoff picture in 6-6A (10:30), and a crowded race to the top in Frisco ISD (17:20). In a look ahead to some of the area&apos;s big games this week, the staff discusses pivotal weeks for The Colony boys and Plano girls, plus marquee matchups for the Allen girls and Lake Dallas girls (23:40).

Episode 256: Coppell Makes Statement, Crowded at the Top in Frisco

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