In this episode of Hawk Talk, South River High School's girls basketball coach Mike Zivik shares the exhilarating story behind their state championship win, outlining a journey from a challenging 2-5 start to ultimate glory at the University of Maryland. The episode delves into the team's development over the season, highlighting the strategic coaching, mental resilience, and unwavering community support that fueled their success. Coach Zivik’s tactical use of the team’s depth to wear down opponents played a pivotal role, particularly in the championship game, where South River’s frequent rotation of players contrasted sharply with their opponent's reliance on a few key starters, setting the stage for a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback. The championship's setting added an extraordinary dimension to the victory, as the team walked the same tunnels as Big Ten legends, buoyed by the vibrant support of five busloads of fans from their hometown and the local community cheering from The Turtle in Edgewater. Coach Zivik highlighted the psychological strength of the team, emphasizing their ability to stay positive and composed under pressure, which was crucial to their comeback and ultimate victory. This episode not only celebrates their tactical success but also paints a vivid picture of the emotional and community-driven aspects that contributed to their memorable championship run. This episode also marks an exciting transition for Hawk Talk as host Tom Frank welcomes new co-hosts Grey Frank and Jayden McDuffie, who bring fresh energy and perspective to the show. Their enthusiastic participation in a March Madness draft competition adds a fun, interactive element that basketball fans will appreciate as they debate tournament predictions and strategies. Whether you're a South River Seahawk supporter, a basketball enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates stories of perseverance and triumph, this championship celebration episode delivers authentic insights into what makes a winning team both on and off the court. Subscribe and follow @SRhawktalk on Instagram to join the conversation! Send us a text Support the show…

Something special is happening at South River High School. Our girls basketball team stands at the precipice of making school history as they prepare to face Oakland Mills for the state championship tonight at the University of Maryland. This marks South River's third state championship appearance in program history and first since 2005 – a testament to how rare and precious this opportunity is. The entire community has rallied behind our team. Listen NOW to this outpouring of support from teachers, parents, administration, and alumni all sending heartfelt messages of encouragement. Their collective message rings clear: play with heart, leave nothing on the court, trust your defense, and bring home that championship. Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . Please reach out, send updates after games, let us know about fundraisers, big events, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

Historic triumph for Seahawk Nation as South River High School basketball achieves an unprecedented milestone—both boys and girls teams capturing regional championships on the same night against the same opponent. The boys secured their first-ever regional title in program history with a commanding 57-45 victory at Stephen Decatur, while the girls dominated their way to a 68-22 win - their first regional championship since 2008. The girls, playing on their home court, showcased suffocating defense that held Decatur to just two first-quarter points and nine total by halftime, demonstrating the program dominance that Coach Zivick discussed in his pre-game interview. Both teams now advance to the state quarterfinals, with the girls playing at Oxon Hill on Friday, March 7th, and the boys hosting Milford Mill on Saturday, March 8th. Come be part of history—get your tickets on the GoFan app and pack the nest to support these remarkable student-athletes as they continue their championship quest! Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . Please reach out, send updates after games, let us know about fundraisers, big events, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

It's an exciting time for South River High School's basketball program as both the girls' and boys’ varsity team approaches a monumental achievement—securing a regional championship. With an unprecedented 20 wins and only 3 losses this season, the boys' team is set up for an exciting playoff showdown. Coach Darren Hall shares the ups and downs of the season, including a recap of their powerful victory against JW Bennett, earning a remarkable record that places them in Seahawk history. Tune in now and let’s cheer on the Seahawks as both our girls' and boys' play tonight, March 6th vs Stephen Decatur (Boys on the road and Girls at home) for a chance at a regional championship. Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . Please reach out, send updates after games, let us know about fundraisers, big events, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

Ever wondered what it takes to go from being a nervous freshman on the court to a confident senior leader in high school basketball? Join us on Hawk Talk as we explore the journey of the nine senior members of the South River High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team who have become the heart and soul of this powerhouse program. You'll gain insights into the competitive spirit and close-knit friendships that define South River basketball. From scoring mishaps to lighthearted pranks, the bonds they've formed are as unforgettable as their growth on the court. Whether they’re heading toward college basketball or other future endeavors, the camaraderie and traditions they’ve embraced at South River will always hold a special place in their hearts. Tune in as we celebrate 'The Divine Nine' as they set their goal on a state championship! Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . Please reach out, send updates after games, let us know about fundraisers, big events, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

Catch up on all things South River sports with updates from our Wresting, Basketball, and Hockey team. And then... Alumni Night comes alive as we celebrate the history and future of South River basketball with a series of fun conversations with alumni and coaches. We revisit impactful moments from past and present, debate the best team in school history and highlight the spirit of teamwork, resilience, and community that binds Seahawk Nation together. Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . We want to report on all sports and all the great stories happening throughout the season. Please reach out, send updates after games, let me know about fundraisers, big games, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

Although the snow is piling up outside, winter sports at South River High School are heating up. Join us as we dive into the achievements of the Seahawks’ winter teams, including the hockey team’s undefeated 6-0 record to the wrestling team celebrating Coach Klesinger’s milestone 500th win, there’s no shortage of excitement. We also break down the basketball action, with the girls team’s victory over Annapolis and the boys team’s impressive 9-0 record, fresh off a competitive holiday tournament in Charleston. Coach Hall shares insights on game strategies, the value of diverse competition, and how team bonding activities are fostering a strong sense of community. Tune in for an inside look at how South River is focusing on perseverance, continuous improvement, and growth to keep the momentum going. Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . We want to report on all sports and all the great stories happening throughout the season. Please reach out, send updates after games, let me know about fundraisers, big games, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

In this episode of Hawk Talk , Tom Frank kicks off the winter sports season with an in-depth conversation with South River High School boys’ basketball coach Darren Hall. The Seahawks started strong with commanding wins across the board, including the wrestling team’s 50-22 victory over Marriotts Ridge and dominating performances from both the boys' and girls' basketball teams. Coach Hall shares insights on the boys’ basketball team’s season opener, a 68-51 victory over rival Harwood, and highlights standout players like Jaden McDuffie, Jamie Finn, and Jonah Hall. He also discusses the depth of talent on the team, the supportive community atmosphere, and exciting matchups ahead. Plus, get updates on the JV teams, upcoming games, and alumni night on January 24th. Don’t miss the scoop on Breakfast with Santa —a fun-filled fundraiser hosted by the South River girls’ basketball team on Sunday, December 15. Buy your tickets now by contacting Tom Frank at thomasfrank007@gmail.com or DMing the show @SRHawkTalk. Get ready for an exciting winter sports season as we cheer on our Seahawks! Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . We want to report on all sports and all the great stories happening throughout the season. Please reach out, send updates after games, let me know about fundraisers, big games, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

Welcome back Seahawk Nation… The Fall Sports Season is officially behind us and we are ready to roll with a great lineup of Winter Sports…. Arguably some of our best here at South River… including Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming and Indoor Track. Join our host, Tom Frank, as he sits down with South River Athletic Director, David Klingel as they look back at the fall sports and preview this winter's action. A few important announcements: Get your tickets while supplies last for the South River - Southern Boys and Girls basketball game this Friday, December 6th starting at 5pm. Join us on Saturday, December 15th for Breakfast with Santa benefiting the South River Girl's Basketball Team. Tickets are on sale now – $15 for adults and $8 for kids 12 & under. Plus there is a great raffle for some amazing prizes including 4 VIP Capitals Tickets. Raffle tickets can be purchased seperately for $5 or 5 for $20. You do not have to be present to win. Buy your tickets right NOW by contacting us on IG @SRHawkTalk or by email at thomasfrank007@gmail.com. Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . We want to report on all sports and all the great stories happening throughout the season. Please reach out, send updates after games, let me know about fundraisers, big games, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

As the fall season at South River High School winds down there are always some highs and some lows. We hear from Coach Bev on a great run by the Cheerleading team, talk to Head Boys Soccer Coach Marlyn Argueta about a very controversial playoff game and preview this Friday Night's BIG football game with Northern High School. There's not a better place to be Friday night than at South River for playoff football. It’s all here on another episode of Hawk Talk. Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . We want to report on all sports and all the great stories happening throughout the season. Please reach out, send updates after games, let me know about fundraisers, big games, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

In this episode of Hawk Talk, we start with a humble apology to Andrew Pita and Busayo Balogun, two rockstars we accidentally left out of last week's episode. To make it up to them, we’re kicking off today’s show with their interview. We then jump into the latest playoff scores and upcoming games, including a big-time showdown on the soccer field this Wednesday night that’s sure to keep us all on our toes. To share more on our girls' soccer team, we sit down with four of our girls’ soccer team seniors—Adrianna Bodycomb, Greta Brooks, Addie Frazier, and Kat Budowski. They dish on the rollercoaster of emotions from senior night, their favorite highlights of the season, and share a few words of wisdom for next year’s team. Finally, we bring it home with Coach Steve Schlossberg, who gives us a glimpse into the world of South River Golf. He’s got stories, insights, and some pro tips on surviving the fairway—plus a few laughs along the way. It’s all here: playoffs, apologies, and a whole lot of Hawk pride. Tune in, and let’s go Hawks! Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . We want to report on all sports and all the great stories happening throughout the season. Please reach out, send updates after games, let me know about fundraisers, big games, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

Get ready for an action-packed episode of Hawk Talk! We're breaking down all the scores from an exciting week of South River sports, including our Soccer team's thrilling overtime victory to clinch the County Championship and a high-scoring, back-and-forth win for our Football team. Plus, we’re having a little fun as we celebrate our amazing cheerleading and football seniors. You won’t want to miss this one! Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . We want to report on all sports and all the great stories happening throughout the season. Please reach out, send updates after games, let me know about fundraisers, big games, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

We have a very special edition of Hawk Talk this week. In addition to our regular run down of scores and upcoming schedules, Tom is joined LIVE from the Greene Turrtle by members of South River's 1984 Football Team. This team was honored at the homecoming game as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of the only South River football team to play for a State Championship. Co-hosted by Mitch Suplee, who was a sophomore on that team, and current coach Steve Erxleben, the trio speaks to numerous members of the team considered the best in South River History, including QB Ray Kingsfield, linebacker-tight end Clay Hall, and many more. Join us for great memories, solid advise and a lot of fun. Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . We want to report on all sports and all the great stories happening throughout the season. Please reach out, send updates after games, let me know about fundraisers, big games, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

We are LIVE from Chick-fil-A this week as we kick off the first of 3 events with the king of the chicken sandwich. Our host, Tom Frank is joined by Maliyah Dill as they debate the best way to order at Chick-fil-A and talk to the captains of the Cheerleading and Football teams. Plus they give a full run down of all our sports for the past week and look ahead to Friday’s Homecoming football game vs Northeast High School and next week's Seahawk Showdown. And lastly Coach Steve Erxleben and Offensive Coordinator Kevin Clark jump in to talk about the first half of the regular season and give us a quick history lesson on the 1984 South River football team being honored at the beginning of Friday night’s game. It’s all on this week’s episode of Hawk Talk! Run to Chick-fil-A Edgewater from Monday, September 30th - Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 for a Spirit Week event like no other! Enjoy delicious food and fun while supporting South River High School! A percentage of sales will be donated, but you MUST mention the fundraiser at checkout or opt-in via the mobile Community Cares Event. 🔑 Class Codes: Seniors/Freshmen: Use code SRFS24 Sophomores/Juniors: Use code JRSO24 This week's Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and Maliyah Dillon LIVE from Chick-Fil-A. Our show is brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . We want to report on all sports and all the great stories happening throughout the season. Please reach out, send updates after games, let me know about fundraisers, big games, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…

This week we have a rapid recap edition of Hawk Talk. Join us as we announce you the triumphant return of Mr. Ted, celebrate the community's support for the Hopkins Brain and Eye Tumor Laboratory, and highlight the ups and downs of our football, volleyball, field hockey, and soccer teams. Our roving reporter Quinn Haust delivers an exclusive on-the-ground report of the boys soccer team's recent victories. Plus, get a sneak peek at the upcoming Chick-fil-A Homecoming Week challenge that starts on Monday, September 30th. Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors get ready to complete! Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ , Merrick Creative , and Maryland Remodeling Expert . Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com . We want to report on all sports and all the great stories happening throughout the season. Please reach out, send updates after games, let me know about fundraisers, big games, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com , and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR Send us a text Support the show…