Join Kerry Barboza from the Boerne Star as he interviews Boerne High School Head Football Coach Brett Sawyer about the Greyhounds' incredible 2024-2025 season. Coach Sawyer discusses the team's 13-2 record, third regional championship in four years, and their 13-game winning streak. Topics include creative trick plays, the transition from defensive coordinator to head coach, standout performances from quarterback Grant Sweeney (5,000+ total yards), and the challenges of modern college recruiting. Plus, insights on the coaching staff changes, memorable playoff victories, and goals for the 2026 season.

Timeline

0:00 - Introduction & Season Overview

0:25 - Season highlights: 13-2 record, regional championship

1:27 - Transition from defensive coordinator to head coach

3:27 - Trick plays: Wide receiver pass, hook & ladder, Hail Mary

6:47 - District realignment & future opponents

10:02 - Playoff victories breakdown

11:36 - Alamo Heights rivalry & DK Garza

12:51 - Grant Sweeney's breakout season

15:32 - Sweeney's Gunslinger Award & national rankings

17:35 - New coaching staff & offensive/defensive coordinators

18:55 - Bobby Jett Wilkinson playing against his dad

20:12 - Hendricks family update (Shay, Houston, Hank)

23:36 - Blake Berkholder & Eli Nicholas All-Star selections

25:33 - College recruiting challenges with transfer portal

26:54 - Goals for 2026 season

Original Air Date:  January 24, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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