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In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker sits down with Brandi Hall, head softball coach for the Jasper Vikings. They discuss Brandi’s upbringing as a coach’s daughter, the evolution of her relationship with her husband (Oakman High School head football coach Ryan Hall), and her team this upcoming season.

Greg speaks with the Illinois native about growing up in the “Land of Lincoln,” the impact of Coach Glen Clem on his life and career, and his faith as a devoted Catholic.

“Coach never lets us call it a team because we are a family.” – Lila Oliver

“I took a psychology class in my sophomore year, and there was a forensic portion. I looked into it and enjoyed it.” – Garrett Busby

The Jasper Vikings secured their first victory of the season, defeating the Carver Rams 50-42.

We couldn’t play together when we were younger because of the age difference, but I love being on the same team now.” – Korion Pryor

“My mom was a cheerleader, and I have always wanted to be like her!” – Mackenzie Easterwood

In this episode, Greg talks with the Wisconsin native about how he got into tennis, his adjustment to the rural south once he moved to Jasper, and his coaching success at Walker High School.

In the 100th “Over the River Rivalry,” the Dora Bulldogs defeated the Cordova Blue Devils 40-7 in the 4A Region 5 showdown.

In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker sits down with Scott Ware, head coach of the 7A State Champion Hoover Buccaneers basketball team. Greg talks with the Sipsey native about his upbringing, his road to coaching at Hoover, and his current team.