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Navy Sports Central

What if I told you about a group of elite college athletes who compete in 36 different sports at one of the toughest institutions in the nation. For them, it’s not about name, image, and likeness or any other kind of major endorsement deal. Because at the end of the day, their ultimate goal is to serve their country. These young men and women represent the best our country has to offer. They compete at a high level on both the national and world stage, and their stories have mostly gone untold. I’m

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46:27

Blazing a Trail and Securing a Legacy: Mary Brigden...

Navy Sports Central ·

2026/03/14

Send a text A fun open-water race winds up becoming a fight for survival. One moment Mary Brigden is navigating heavy weather off Fort Lauderdale. And in the next, she’s underwater in the dark, trapped beneath an overturned yacht with rigging pinning her down. Fortunately, her naval aviation training helps her overcome this catastrophe, and she is rescued with the rest of her crew. From there, we pull back to look at the larger journey: Mary enters the U.S. Naval Academy during only t...

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24:05

Grit, Wind, and the Madeleine Cup: Mary Brigden Makes...

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2026/02/20

Send a text In this installment of 50 Years of Excellence in Women's Athletics at the Naval Academy, we bring you Mary Brigden from the Class of 1981. Mary was an accomplished sailor by the time she was in high school, winning several junior national championships while growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When she got to Annapolis, where Mary traded in her X-Scow for a 420 and rebuilt her game under coaches who sharpen her skills to get her ready for collegiate racing. She makes strate...

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25:56

Trust, Discipline, and the Power of Eight: Alexandria...

Navy Sports Central ·

2026/01/26

Send us a text In our second of installment marking 50 years of excellence in women's athletics at the Naval Academy, Alexandria Vallancy joins us to continue her story. She shares her journey as she prepares for the U23 World Rowing Championships and what it took to cross the finish line first to become a world champion in her sport. Alexandria also talks about the challenges that come with balancing her professional life as a naval officer with her athletic goals and what ...

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Finding the Catch: Alexandria Vallancey's Transition...

Navy Sports Central ·

2026/01/12

Send us a text In today's special edition of Navy Sports Central, we kick off a series honoring 50 years of women at the Naval Academy. And we begin with the story of Alexandria Vallancey, a Corvallis High basketball star who arrived at Annapolis intent on Division I hoops and left as a force in Navy Women’s Rowing. What began as a walk-on curiosity at Hubbard Hall became a new identity, built on brutal practices, clean catches, and the unglamorous grind of the erg. We'll trace Alexandria’s ...

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Mid-Term Grades: The Navy Football Report Card

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2025/10/24

Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we take a look at how Navy Football is doing at midseason We will shine a spotlight the playmakers driving a 6–0 start, and pinpoint what must tighten up before the team's toughest stretch of games. Before that, we'll check on some of the other sports in the yard, including k water polo, women’s soccer, and men’s cross country Finally, you'll hear the story of Luke Lombardo's dram...

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59:56

Countdown 2025: Knocking Out the Bully (and Much,...

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2025/06/24

Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Have you ever thought about what defines a truly unforgettable sports moment? Is it the stakes, the rivalry, the upset, or the individual brilliance that creates memories lasting a lifetime? In this special year-end edition of Navy Sports Central, we tackle this question by counting down the top 10 most memorable moments from the 2024-2025 Navy athletics season. The countdown features remarkable ac...

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61:34

Playmakers & Disruptors: An Early Look at the 2025...

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2025/05/06

Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll get you caught up on some of the outstanding performances of the spring sports season. • You'll hear about how the Men's Track & Field team rung up another Patriot League title, their 11th consecutive crown. • The Navy Rifle team's Marleigh Duncan and Isabella Baldwin earned All-American honors. Duncan competed in her fourth NCAA Championship and with Baldwin ...

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Raging Back: An Up Close and Personal Look at the...

Navy Sports Central ·

2025/02/10

Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In today's Deep Dive segment, we will visit with two members of the Navy Athletics Hall of Fame. You will get a first hand account on how the Heavyweight Rowing team won the national championship in 1984. We will discuss the Navy Rowing program in the early '80s, the make up of the team that eventually won it all, and some of the adversity they dealt with along the way. In addition to th...

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58:44

Big Picture Focus: Taking Down the Pirates and...

Navy Sports Central ·

2024/12/04

Send us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!It is December, and that means Army week is right around the corner. Join me, Karl Darden and Navy Sports superfan Doug Conkey, as we break down the Mids solid win over East Carolina, and discuss the impact of the transfer portal and name, image and licensing (NIL) deals on college football. We'll also get you caught up on the Women's Basketball team. Zanai Barnett-Gay, Kate Samson and Kya...

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The Navy Blitz, Volume 4: Climbing Out of the Quicksand

Navy Sports Central ·

2024/11/15

Send us a textGet ready for another edition of the Navy Blitz!Today's installment covers the Mids' two tough losses to Notre Dame and Rice. And with their conference championship game hopes slipping away, Navy's season was definitely at a crossroads. The team bounced back in strong fashion with a commanding 28-7 win over South Florida. Blake Horvath, Eli Heidenreich and Brandon Chatman all showcased their talent with some terrific playmaking. and the defense delivers a masterclass in pr...

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Coming Home: Navy Sports Central's Special Class of...

Navy Sports Central ·

2024/11/02

Send us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!We've got a very special episode for you today. We are back in Annapolis to celebrate the Naval Academy Class of '84's 40 Year Reunion. This episode is dedicated to my classmates. You will hear stories from of them recalling some of their most memorable Navy Sports moments. Those tales are just a small part the Navy Athletics legacy and the camaraderie it has fostered over the y...

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Reversal of Fortune: Navy Football Erases Four Years...

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2024/10/12

Send us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, we will break down how the Navy Football team dominated Air Force from the opening whistle. The Mids executed their game plan on both sides of the ball and effectively purged their memories of four years worth of nightmarish losses against the Falcons. We're going to really get into that in our Deep Dive segment. And we'll also discuss how an Air Force team that has won 29 games ...

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The Navy Blitz, Volume 3: The Mids Avoid the Trap;...

Navy Sports Central ·

2024/09/30

Send us a textWelcome to the third edition of The Navy Blitz! Today, we will break down the Mids’ convincing win over the University of Alabama-Birmingham. The offense put up another 40+ point performance, while the defense returned to form and managed to contain one of the conference's more talented quarterbacks. We'll also take a look at Navy's offensive resurgence by the numbers. And trust me, some of what you learn will totally blow you away. So stick around! We've got a l...

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The Navy Blitz, Volume 2: The Mids Serve Notice

Navy Sports Central ·

2024/09/23

Send us a textWelcome to the second edition of the Navy Blitz! Today, we'll break down Navy's huge upset of the Memphis Tigers. Among other things, you will hear where and when the defense came up with the key plays to seize the advantage in the first half to put the team in a position to win in the second half. And on offensive, we'll talk about the one key stat that has been directly responsible for the Mids getting off to a 3-0 start. It was a terrific win. And with th...

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The Navy Blitz, Volume 1: Aggressive Defense and...

Navy Sports Central ·

2024/09/08

Send us a textIn Today's episode, we’re launching our first installment of the Navy Blitz. Here, you’re going to get all of the insights and commentary on the most recent Navy football game. We’ll start by breaking down the Mids’ opponent, move on and talk about the keys to the game, and analyze the big plays. And finally, we’ll check out some of the stats that helped determine the outcome. This is going to be a little bit different from the usual Navy Sports Central podcast episode beca...

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23:03

New Football Season, New Look: The Hybrid Wing-T Era...

Navy Sports Central ·

2024/09/01

Send us a textCan Navy football overcome last season's scoring struggles with their new Hybrid Wing-T offense? Join me, Karl Darden, as we break down Navy's home opener against Bucknell in their first meeting in nearly a century. We’ll take an in depth look at some of the key players on both sides of the ball and check out how the Navy offense executed Coach Cronic's new scheme. The defense turned in another strong performance, looking to build on last year. You’ll get a glimpse i...

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Not For Self: Breaking Down the Navy Women's Tennis...

Navy Sports Central ·

2024/07/29

Send us a Text Message.Today on Navy Sports Central, we celebrate the Navy Women's Tennis Team's exciting run to their first Patriot League Championship! Coach Keith Puryear sits down with us to share how the team laid the groundwork in the fall to put them in the best possible position to compete for the title in the spring. He'll also take us through the thrilling moments of Kate Lee's remarkable comeback against Boston University and the unwavering spirit of senior players Samantha Johns a...

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38:26

Start the Countdown: A Look At Navy Athletics' Top 10...

Navy Sports Central ·

2024/07/10

Send us a Text Message.It's time to celebrate the accomplishments of Navy athletes over the last year! Join us as we take a look back at the top 10 most memorable moments in Navy sports. First, we'll get you caught up on how things are looking with the Navy Football team with the season just around the corner. You'll get an update on the defense, and the new Hybrid Winged T offense. We'll check out how things look at the quarterback position. From there, we'll get right into our T...

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42:55

The NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships: One...

Navy Sports Central ·

2024/06/13

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!The conclusion of the 2024 sports season saw the Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field teams continue their streak of Patriot League Championships. Meanwhile, the Women's Tennis team came from behind in dramatic fashion to win their first ever title. We'll do a complete run down in our sports update. In our Deep Dive segment, Maura Kent joins us to give her perspective on th...

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Making a Statement: Navy Women's Lacrosse Beats Army...

Navy Sports Central ·

2024/04/23

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