Kerry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) interviews Cam Johnson, a Boerne native and National Champion third baseman who just won the College World Series with the University of Oklahoma Sooners. The conversation covers his life post-championship, his journey from Boerne High School through Wichita State to OU, what made the team special, standout plays from the tournament, and his outlook on the upcoming MLB Draft.

Time     Topic

0:00     Introductions — host Kerry Barboza, producer Roland Ruiz, and guest Cam Johnson

0:55     Life after the championship — still on cloud nine?

1:39     What stood out most about winning the title — heart, team chemistry, locker room culture

2:39     Team chemistry — diverse group from San Antonio, Canada, Puerto Rico

4:01     The championship trophy — where it's living now

4:28     Cam's athletic background — Boerne High, Coach Merrill, football highlights

5:15     The famous foul-line catch vs. Georgia — play-by-play breakdown

6:48     Speed & athleticism — 40-yard dash, low 4.4 in high school

7:22     His path: Boerne → Wichita State (2 years) → transfer to OU

8:21     Why OU? Stolen base freedom, Coach Skip Johnson's pitch

9:19     His stolen base numbers — 31 in 34 attempts at OU, 18 in 40 Cape League games

9:39     What it was like playing for Skip Johnson — respect, no showboating, doing it right

11:21  The OU visit — in-depth breakdown of his game sealed the deal

11:51  Coach Bill Merrill & Boerne High — similarities to Skip Johnson, playing with class

13:08  Coaches Isenberg & Church — football, wiffle ball home run celebration story

14:11  The MLB Draft — projected 3rd–6th round, dreaming but staying grounded

15:02  Preferred teams — Houston or coast cities; would play anywhere

15:20  Defensive position — shortstop or center field, definitely middle of the field

15:57  The dog pile — chaos, Cam got tripped, grabbed LaChance's gear, Da'Sean on his head

17:25  The Atlanta Regional comeback vs. Georgia Tech — 8–2 down, won 15–8

17:43  Turning point — game 2 vs. Arkansas, Reggie Waltz's dugout speech

19:14  SEC Tournament exit — flushed it, moved on with nothing to lose

19:51  CWS Finals — losing game 2 to UNC, positive mindset, "we'd rather dog pile at night anyway"

21:11  Closing — best memory: Dayton Taki's walk-off homer

21:38  Draft wishes, sign-off

Original Air Date:  July 11, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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Kerry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) interviews Cam Johnson, a Boerne native and National Champion third baseman who just won the College World Series with the University of Oklahoma Sooners. The conversation covers his life post-championship, his journey from Boerne High School through Wichita State to OU, what made the team special, standout plays from the tournament, and his outlook on the upcoming MLB Draft.
Time&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Topic
0:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Introductions &mdash; host Kerry Barboza, producer Roland Ruiz, and guest Cam Johnson
0:55&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Life after the championship &mdash; still on cloud nine?
1:39&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What stood out most about winning the title &mdash; heart, team chemistry, locker room culture
2:39&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Team chemistry &mdash; diverse group from San Antonio, Canada, Puerto Rico
4:01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The championship trophy &mdash; where it's living now
4:28&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cam's athletic background &mdash; Boerne High, Coach Merrill, football highlights
5:15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The famous foul-line catch vs. Georgia &mdash; play-by-play breakdown
6:48&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Speed &amp; athleticism &mdash; 40-yard dash, low 4.4 in high school
7:22&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; His path: Boerne &rarr; Wichita State (2 years) &rarr; transfer to OU
8:21&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why OU? Stolen base freedom, Coach Skip Johnson's pitch
9:19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; His stolen base numbers &mdash; 31 in 34 attempts at OU, 18 in 40 Cape League games
9:39&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What it was like playing for Skip Johnson &mdash; respect, no showboating, doing it right
11:21&nbsp; The OU visit &mdash; in-depth breakdown of his game sealed the deal
11:51&nbsp; Coach Bill Merrill &amp; Boerne High &mdash; similarities to Skip Johnson, playing with class
13:08&nbsp; Coaches Isenberg &amp; Church &mdash; football, wiffle ball home run celebration story
14:11&nbsp; The MLB Draft &mdash; projected 3rd&ndash;6th round, dreaming but staying grounded
15:02&nbsp; Preferred teams &mdash; Houston or coast cities; would play anywhere
15:20&nbsp; Defensive position &mdash; shortstop or center field, definitely middle of the field
15:57&nbsp; The dog pile &mdash; chaos, Cam got tripped, grabbed LaChance's gear, Da'Sean on his head
17:25&nbsp; The Atlanta Regional comeback vs. Georgia Tech &mdash; 8&ndash;2 down, won 15&ndash;8
17:43&nbsp; Turning point &mdash; game 2 vs. Arkansas, Reggie Waltz's dugout speech
19:14&nbsp; SEC Tournament exit &mdash; flushed it, moved on with nothing to lose
19:51&nbsp; CWS Finals &mdash; losing game 2 to UNC, positive mindset, "we'd rather dog pile at night anyway"
21:11&nbsp; Closing &mdash; best memory: Dayton Taki's walk-off homer
21:38&nbsp; Draft wishes, sign-off
Original Air Date:&nbsp; July 11, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
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The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn

The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brewwith Jeff Flinn- Managing Editor of The Boerne Star in Boerne, and along with Sportswriter Kerry Barboza.

You'll hear special interviews and conversations on the issues in Boerne, Texas (water, traffic, fire, growth, politics, and other newsmakers).  Plus insights in the Boerne sports world with Coaches and Player interviews.

Produced at the Boerne Star Studios as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 8am.

The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn- Managing Editor of The Boerne Star in Boerne, and along with Sportswriter Kerry Barboza.
You'll hear special interviews and conversations on the issues in Boerne, Texas (water, traffic, fire, growth, politics, and other newsmakers).  Plus insights in the Boerne sports world with Coaches and Player interviews.
Produced at the Boerne Star Studios as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 8am.