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News4JAX Varsity 4

News4Jax and Graham Media Groupwww.news4jax.com
High school sports in the River City are some of the best in the country. We're also home to two Heisman Trophy winners and some of the most successful athletic programs in the nation. The Varsity 4 podcast brings great, in-depth coverage to that scene, with experienced contributors covering every angle. We’ll talk recruiting, spotlight the area's top performers and speak with the area's best players and coaches.
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Episodes

There's nothing like a packed gym during high school basketball season

There's nothing like a good high school basketball rivalry. We don't have enough of those anymore. Justin Barney and Cole Pepper remember some of the big names of yesteryear, talk to Orange Park star Josiah Sabino and put Ponte Vedra volleyball coach Robin Mignerey's accomplishments in perspective as she calls it a career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Trinity Christian puts a bow on high school football season with 9th state title

It was the ninth state title in program history for Trinity Christian and longtime coach Verlon Dorminey. And it wasn't easy this season. The Conquerors were full of good storylines, especially for Dorminey and dominant running back Treyaun Webb. Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin look back on that 41-23 win over Champagnat Catholic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 14

One team left standing. Can Trinity Christian bring home state championship No. 9?

The Trinity Christian football team is chasing title No. 9. Can the Conquerors bring home the championship this week. Plus, looking back at great seasons by Bolles and Baker County, and a feel-good photo from the Bolles-Cocoa game that went viral. Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin tackle the final week of the football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Playoff football fever! Five area teams headed to the third round. How many can move on?

The second round of the high school football playoffs were unkind to area teams. Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin look at the playoff survivors, the feel-good story of the Nease Panthers and project how many teams will advance to the state semifinals next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Area swimming and cross country athletes shine and the football playoffs get cranked up

What a week for area high school teams and athletes. Three team state championships in cross country. Another team title in girls swimming. And how about eight individual state championships in those sports. Plus, the high school football playoffs are in full swing. An exceptional time of the year for area high school sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Playoffs and state champions galore as fall sports head toward the finish line

It's the busiest part of the fall sports season. High school football playoffs are here. We've got state champions galore in swimming. State cross country meet arrives. Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin cover a lot of ground in a busy week of V4RSITY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Closing stretch of high school football regular season arrives

It's flown by in a hurry. The high school football regular season reaches Week 10. Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin recap a big stakes Week 9, look ahead to two nights of football in Week 10, and discuss just how much the stakes are raised when public school teams battle private school powers like Bolles, Trinity Christian and University Christian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 8

More crunchtime football games in Week 9 and basketball season is on the way

Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin recap a hectic and high stakes Week 8, preview the top games in Week 9 and take a peek at the upcoming high school basketball season, with one very big transfer on the girls basketball side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 7

High school football playoff talk heats up, and, do streaks really matter?

How much does history between two programs matter in high school? Is it bigger than we think or does that history, good or bad, matter when it comes to current high school teams? Plus, Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin look back on the games in Week 7, including a big collapse by Riverside, and look at the playoff implications in a jam-packed Week 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Trinity-Bolles game a blowout; handing out the mid-year football awards

The game of the season turned into a running clock blowout between Bolles and Trinity Christian. We look back and look ahead as we reach Week 7 of the high school season. Plus, Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin unveil their midseason top players honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Trinity-Bolles week arrives; record for Rheinhardt Harrison and more

We recap the best of Week 5 of the high school football season, preview Week 6 and focus on the area No. 1-2 battle between Trinity Christian and Bolles. Plus, a meet record for Nease runner Rheinhardt Harrison at the Katie Caples Invitational. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 4

September is here, high school football is rolling, Ponte Vedra surging in volleyball

We're headed into Week 3 of the high school football season. Surprises from Week 2. Looking ahead at Week 3. A milestone on the horizon for a high school football coach. Is Ponte Vedra the best volleyball program in area history? Justin Barney and Andrew "Sponge" Franklin cover all the ground in this week's V4RSITY pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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