THE 4TH ROW PODCAST - podcast cover

THE 4TH ROW PODCAST

ANDY HILL & BENNY HILL4throwpodcast.buzzsprout.com

The most comprehensive, and original, 2A High School sports podcast in the state of Utah.  "We may be the only one, but we are still #1"  Hosts: Ben and Andy Hill

Episodes

E136 | GIRLS TOP20 DRAFT - SYDNEE PATTERSON PLAYER OF THE YEAR

On this episode we recap the 2025 Girls TOP20 Draft. Team Captains: Hayzlynn Murdock (North Summit) and Savannah Bateman (Kanab). Sydnee Patterson named 2025 Jackson Hill Memorial Player of the Year. The 2nd Annual 4TH ROW Friends and Family Hoops Tour will be held March 10 @ Gunnison Valley High School.

Mar 06, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 136

E135 | BOYS TOP20 DRAFT - CASH MORTENSEN PLAYER OF THE YEAR

On this episode we recap the 2025 Boys TOP20 Draft. Team Captains: Kyle Brown (Kanab) and Stockton Roberts (South Sevier). Cash Mortensen named 2025 Jackson Hill Memorial Player of the Year. The 2nd Annual 4TH ROW Friends and Family Hoops Tour will be held March 10 @ Gunnison Valley High School.

Mar 06, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 135

E134 | STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE OVER - COWBOYS AND RAMS REIGN

On this episode we cover a wide variety of topics we experienced at the 2025 State Tournament. Kanab Cowboys win their first Boys Championship in 50 Years. South Sevier Lady Rams claim the Girls Title.

Feb 26, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 134

E133 | BRACKETOLOGY - 2A STATE TOURNAMENT

On this episode we talk about nothing buy the brackets. We breakdown the entire playoff scene for 2A boys and girls. We review rounds 1 and 2 and dive into the Quarter Final matchups at the SVC in Richfield.

Feb 18, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 133

E132 | PLAYOFFS ARE HERE - FULL BREAKDOWN

On this episode we breakdown the final RPI standing and 1st round matchups for the 2A boys and girls. We highlight a handful of 1st Round games that will be ultra competitive and potentially wild. Many intriguing potential 2nd Round matchups as well. Players of the week featuring: Luc Dowdle - Rowland Hall and Savannah Bateman - Kanab.

Feb 11, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 132

E131 | FINAL WEEK OF REGULAR SEASON

On this episode we breakdown the RPI for the last time of the season before it goes dark. One week left of the regular season and then its playoff time. Kanab boys and North Summit Girls claim the #1 RPI spots. Players of the week feature, Trevor Richins (North Summit) and Kira Grant (Duchesne)

Feb 05, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 131

E130 | 4TH ROW GUILTY OF GLAZING

On this episode we review RPI standings. We highlight (GLAZE ) a handful of players that are having a great season. We discuss 4 players that have surpassed major point scoring milestones. Players of the week featuring Gentry Brown - Beaver and Braxton Pickett - Gunnison Valley. We wrap it up with a discussion on the proper usage of the term Glazing :) Guilty as charged.

Jan 28, 20252 hr 32 minSeason 4Ep. 130

E129 | SEASON HEATS UP - WEATHER CHILLS OUT

On this episode we cover featured matchups between Kanab and South Sevier (Boys and Girls). Both games featured 2 of the best teams in the state. Games loaded with playoff style intensity. Kanab boys remain #1 in RPI and Power 5 rankings. North Summit Braves top both rankings in the Girls division.

Jan 23, 20252 hr 49 minSeason 4Ep. 129

E128 | KANAB & NORTH SUMMIT TAKE TOP SPOT - RPI

On this episode we discuss the usual stands and RPI. Kanab Boys and North Summit Girls take top spot in RPI. We have discussions on player suspensions and halftime entertainment protocol.

Jan 15, 20252 hr 43 minSeason 4Ep. 128

E127 | NEW YEAR - 2ND HALF HERE WE COME

On this episode we ramble for a while discussing observations from the 1st half of the seasons including Fan behavior, Inconsistent play, and RPI shuffle. We review region standings and the current volatile RPI. Power 5 rankings are launched to begin the 2nd Half of the season.

Jan 06, 20252 hr 58 minSeason 4Ep. 127

E126 | ALA EAGLES HAVE LANDED - TOP SPOT POWER 5

On this episode we discuss Week 4 of the season. A lot of volitility and parity in the game outcomes thus far this season. ALA Eagles top the boys P5 and Kanab Cowboys #1 in girls P5. Players of the Week Rylee Little (Kanab) and Jaxon Hunter (ALA)

Dec 18, 202452 minSeason 4Ep. 126

E125 | FIRE UP THE POWER 5 RANKINGS - WEEK 3

On this episode we breakdown the 2A-3A Preview hosted @ SVC in Richfield. We launch the initial Boys and Girls Power 5 Rankings for this season.

Dec 11, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 125

E124 | SEASON SLOW BURN - WEEKLY RAMBLINGS

On this episode we discuss the slow burn start of the basketball season. Brief discussions on players to watch and teams that could make some noise this season.

Dec 06, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 124

E123 | 2A BASKETBALL PREVIEW - FROM 30,000 FEET :)

On this episode we discuss the basic overview of the 2A landscape broken down by regions. A handful of teams have a solid shot of winning it this season. Let's get the party started...

Nov 30, 202459 minSeason 4Ep. 123

E122 | BRONCOS ROLL TO 4TH STRAIGHT 2A TITLE

On this episode we visit with San Juan players and Coach Barkley Christensen. The Broncos have now won 4 consecutive 2A State Titles. UNBELIEVABLE.

Nov 19, 202430 minSeason 4Ep. 122

E121 | BEAVERS - STATE CHAMPS - BACK TO BACK

On this episode we catch up with the Back to Back - 1A State Champions, Beaver Beavers post game at SUU. We visit with 4 key players and Coaches Jon Marshall and Traeson Hunter.

Nov 18, 202447 minSeason 4Ep. 121

E120 | THE FINALS ARE SET - WRAP UP OF SEMIS

On this episode we review our weekend at the 1A and 2A Semi-Final games at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman. Finals are set... 1A #1 Beaver v. #3 Kanab 2A #1 San Juan v. #2 Emery. Finals will be played at SUU in Cedar City this Saturday.

Nov 14, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 120

E119 | COACH ARLYN HAFEN - KANAB FOOTBALL

On this episode we sit down with Legendary Kanab Football coach, Arlyn Hafen and current football coach JR Quarnburg and his staff. What a great time learning more about the tradition of Kanab Football.

Nov 07, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 119

E118 | KANAB COWBOYS - GAMEDAY PART 1

On this episode we travel to Kanab High School to experience GAMEDAY with the Cowboys. We caught up with several Cowboy players following their 41-6 Quarterfinal playoff win. The Cowboys will face off against the North Summit Braves next week in the semi-finals.

Nov 05, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 118

E117 | PLAYOFFS - QUARTERFINALS

On this episode we breakdown the Quarter Final matchups for 1A and 2A football. Beaver and San Juan roll into the playoffs with the #1 rankings in their respective divisions. After Friday, the playoff picture will look much cleaner with Final Four on the horizon.

Oct 30, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 117

E116 | PLAYOFFS ARE HERE

On this episode we review the overall brackets for 1A and 2A football. Brief discussion of the 1st round games for each classification. Andy traveled to the Happiest Place on Earth over the weekend.

Oct 24, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 116

E115 | RPI IS DARK - ONE WEEK REMAINING

On this episode we discuss the overall standings and potential matchup moving into the playoffs. A few big games with RPI seedings this week. Games to keep an eye on, #3 Milford @ #4 Kanab, #1 North Summit @ #5 Duchesne. Several players are having amazing seasons. Quick review of 1A and 2A stat leaders.

Oct 18, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 115

E114 | GAMEDAY BEAVER - PART 2

On this episode we visit with Beaver High School Principal Brady Fails and Athletic Director Randy Hunter. We learn more about the secret sauce that makes Beaver Athletics successful year after year. These fine gentlemen along with their coaching staffs have built a winning brand that is recognizable all across the state.

Oct 10, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 4Ep. 114

E113 | GAMEDAY BEAVER - HOME OF CHAMPIONS

On this episode - GAMEDAY PART 1 - we travel to Beaver to experience all access Gameday with Beaver Football. Podcast features player interviews and Jake Eichorn (BYU Football - Beaver Alumni). Principal Brady Fails and AD Randy Hunter rolled out the red carpet and made our experience very enlightening and rewarded. Thank you to everyone that made our Gameday Event a success.

Oct 09, 20242 hr 32 minSeason 4Ep. 113

E112 | GAMEDAY AT WASHAKIE FIELD - PART 2

On this episode we interview North Summit AD Gary Crittenden, Head Basketball Coach Aaron Preece, and Brave FB players - Buck Sargent, Jake Smith, McKade Nelson, and Trevor Richins. Real raw interview with these players following an epic 5OT battle with the #1 ranked Beaver Beavers. We learned about the history and legacy of Chief Washakie and the relevance to the North Summit Braves. Doing this season the NS football field was officially named WASHAKIE FIELD.

Oct 01, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 112

E111 | NORTH SUMMIT GAMEDAY - PART 1 (STUDIO)

On this episode share overview of North Summit gameday from the studio. Many people to thank for a great evening. Special shout out to North Summit Administration, Coaches and players for welcoming us. What a great night, Braves vs Beavers lived up to the hype. 16-14 5OT win for the Braves. WILD NIGHT !!!

Oct 01, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 111

E110 | ONLY 2 REMAIN UNDEFEATED - SEASON ROLLING ALONG - WEEK 6

On this episode we review Week 6. Only 2 teams remain undefeated - #1 Beaver & #2 North Summit. We just so happen to be planning to be in North Summit this weekend for GAMEDAY. It is going to be a great night of football in Coalville.

Sep 24, 202457 minSeason 4Ep. 110

E109 | RAISE THE WHITE FLAG - WEEK 5

On this episode we review Week 5 action. Initial RPI rankings are released. We finish it off with a discussion on the unwritten rule of "Don't up the Score".

Sep 18, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 109

E108 | TOP TEAMS CRUISE - STAT LEADERS THRU WEEK 4

On this episode we quickly recap Benny's Cruise to the Gulf of Mexico. Top teams in 1A and 2A cruise once again. Stat leaders in major offensive categories discussed. Beaver and San Juan top Power 5 once again.

Sep 12, 20241 hrSeason 4Ep. 108

E107 | MILFORD MAKING NOISE - WEEK 3 REVIEW

On this episode we review Week 3 of the football season. Highlights for 1A and 2A classifications. Milford making noise in 1A with another win moving to 3-0 on the season. #1 San Juan and Beaver cruise to wins.

Sep 05, 202450 minSeason 4Ep. 107