ABC7 Sports: Between the Lines Podcast

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK

Xavier and James discuss the upcoming state championship high school football games for Venice and Cardinal Mooney this week in Tallahassee. They also discuss the World Champions Cup golf tournament happening at the Concession in Bradenton this week. They round things out by giving their thoughts on Florida State being left out of the College Football Playoff. 

An ”Improbable & Impressive” Run

Xavier and James are back at it and this week the guys highlight the Booker Tornadoes high school football team's sensational run to the Final 4 of the state playoffs. The duo also discuss Cardinal Mooney and Venice continuing their run in the state playoffs, Jamarice Wilder's decision to decommit from the University of Colorado, and the latest ABC7 Sports Athlete of the Week. 

Football, food and more football

In this episode, Xavier and James recap the second round of the playoffs and provide a preview of the big week ahead for four teams on the Suncoast who will play on Black Friday, including rematch of a big Suncoast rivalry between the Riverview Rams and Venice Indians. The duo also remembers the life and legacy of the late, great Riverview football coaching legend who passed away recently. James and Xavier also give you their top five food dishes they love to have for Thanksgiving. 

Round 1 is over, round 2 is here

Xavier and James are joined by special guest, ABC7 Assistant Production manager, Sterling Kaplan to recap about round one of the high school football playoffs on the Suncoast. Kaplan has also been gather football content for the team on Friday nights throughout the 2023 season. 

Xavier’s Back!.... but where has he been?

In this episode, James and Xavier discuss Xavier being back on the ABC7 airwaves, but they also do a deep dive into where he has been. The duo also provides a recap of the finale of the high school football regular season, a preview of the playoffs and reflection of the high school volleyball season on the Suncoast. 

A winning football weekend for the Suncoast and all of Florida

In this episode, Xavier and James discuss the local football action happening on the Suncoast while diving into what's happening on the collegiate and professional gridirons in the state of Florida. 

How Bout Those Bruins?!

In this episode, Xavier and James discuss the latest of what's happening on the sidelines of the Suncoast with high school football, especially the Bayshore Bruins. The Bruins are 2-0 and have done so in commanding fashion. It comes as a surprise to many on the Suncoast after the team went 0-9 last year and haven't had a winning season in more than 20 years. Xavier and James also discuss their week of coverage with Hurricane Idalia and the storms impact on the area and the state. 

Kickoff Classics on the Suncoast

In this episode of ABC7 Sports: In Between the Lines, James and Xavier provide recaps of their Friday night (August 18th) on some of the high school football stadiums in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. They all provide a recap of some of their stories from the Week of August 14-20. This includes some of our local volleyball teams on the high school level. 

Getting out on the Gridiron

Welcome to our inaugural episode of ABC7 Sports: In Between The Lines Podcast. Today, James and Xavier give a recap of the week they spent out on several football fields across the Suncoast.