In this week’s episode, we break down Ashland QB Nathan Bernhard’s sudden flip from Appalachian State to Maryland and what Ohio’s new NIL ruling could mean for high school athletes moving forward. Then we welcome Hillsdale’s Brady Heller into the studio to recap the Falcons’ hard-fought win over Danville, the importance of depth as injuries stack up and how he’s stepped in on both sides of the ball. Brady reflects on last year’s state title run, the expectations they carry now and previews Hillsdale’s state semifinal matchup with McDonald, including what bringing home a championship would mean to him and the community.  
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Hillsdale tops Danville in another instant classic
Tradition awaits: Hillsdale meets McDonald & its 100 years of football history
Great Expectations: Added pressure hasn’t bothered Hillsdale, Shelby in pursuit of state titles

This episode is brought to you by Graham Auto Mall. 

Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist Vaundoom. 

In this week&rsquo;s episode, we break down Ashland QB Nathan Bernhard&rsquo;s sudden flip from Appalachian State to Maryland and what Ohio&rsquo;s new NIL ruling could mean for high school athletes moving forward. Then we welcome Hillsdale&rsquo;s Brady Heller into the studio to recap the Falcons&rsquo; hard-fought win over Danville, the importance of depth as injuries stack up and how he&rsquo;s stepped in on both sides of the ball. Brady reflects on last year&rsquo;s state title run, the expectations they carry now and previews Hillsdale&rsquo;s state semifinal matchup with McDonald, including what bringing home a championship would mean to him and the community.&nbsp;&nbsp; Related stories:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.ashlandsource.com/2025/11/22/hillsdale-tops-danville-in-another-instant-classic/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ashlandsource.com/2025/11/22/hillsdale-tops-danville-in-another-instant-classic/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764267889161000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3xMh-Sy3W5ixBeKGBjfmAi">Hillsdale tops Danville in another instant classic</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ashlandsource.com/2025/11/23/tradition-awaits-mcdonald-and-its-100-years-of-football-history-awaits-hillsdale/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ashlandsource.com/2025/11/23/tradition-awaits-mcdonald-and-its-100-years-of-football-history-awaits-hillsdale/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764267889161000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3oZC3lqZSyghQPgU8JymLL">Tradition awaits: Hillsdale meets McDonald &amp; its 100 years of football history</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ashlandsource.com/2025/11/25/great-expectations-added-pressure-hasnt-bothered-shelby-hillsdale-in-pursuit-of-state-titles/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ashlandsource.com/2025/11/25/great-expectations-added-pressure-hasnt-bothered-shelby-hillsdale-in-pursuit-of-state-titles/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764267889161000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2iRG-w0_MnAqSJ-p-og6br">Great Expectations: Added pressure hasn&rsquo;t bothered Hillsdale, Shelby in pursuit of state titles</a></li>
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This episode is brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grahamautomall.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.grahamautomall.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764267889161000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2etDrhx3bO40LtiaYg5j1F">Graham Auto Mall</a>.&nbsp;
Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/52JxoCe4O1yDhDV4Rm6Mom" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/album/52JxoCe4O1yDhDV4Rm6Mom&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764267889161000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1JdkxXWAPmS994Nm-kWjRJ">Vaundoom</a>.&nbsp;

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