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Hawk Talk

Merrick Studios

Hawk Talk is your front-row seat to everything South River High School athletics. Hosted by Tom Frank and Grey Frank, the show brings the heartbeat of the school to the mic with conversations that go well beyond the scoreboard. Hear from coaches breaking down strategy, players sharing the grind behind the game, administrators offering insider perspective, alumni reflecting on what it means to wear the jersey, and fans who bring the energy every season. Hawk Talk dives into the moments that define

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All Episodes

8:50

Hawk Talk Special: One Game Away From History

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2026/03/17

It’s a special edition of Hawk Talk as Seahawk Nation rallies behind the South River High School Boys Basketball team as they head into tonight's 2026 MPSSAA Class 3A State Championship game.Host Tom Frank kicks things off with a message to the team before turning things over to a powerful montage of friends, family, and supporters wishing the Seahawks luck as they prepare to face Magruder High School for the state title. From the community to the court, this episode is all about pride, belief, and

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23:26

Final Four x2: A Historic Week for South River Athletics

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2026/03/08

It’s a huge week for Seahawk Nation. For the first time in school history, both South River basketball teams are headed to the Final Four in the same season.Host Tom Frank sits down with Girls Head Coach Mike Zivic and Boys Head Coach Darren Hall to break down the playoff runs, clutch performances, and the challenge ahead against Baltimore Poly and Baltimore City College. Plus, shoutouts to the wrestling program as Chris Millard wins the state title at 175 lbs and Trent Shipley sets school records

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55:05

Alumni Legends, Lottery Wins, and a Battle with #1 Meade

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2026/01/20

This week’s Hawk Talk was recorded in the calm before the storm—right before tip-off of South River vs. top-ranked Meade in a packed gym on Alumni Night. While the Seahawks ultimately fell 61–54 in a hard-fought battle, the real win came from the stories. We welcomed back Seahawks spanning generations—from the very first South River basketball team in 1979 to a legend who went on to play for Georgetown under the iconic John Thompson. You’ll hear unforgettable alumni moments, including: Coac...

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35:51

Holiday Vibes & Full-Court Pressure

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2025/12/22

Holiday vibes are in full effect as Hawk Talk goes live from the South River High School cafeteria during the Girls Basketball Breakfast with Santa fundraiser—yes, Santa showed up, and yes, the Grinch was lurking. We’re joined by Head Varsity Coach Mike Zivic, JV head coaches Chance Leonard and Savana Brown, plus varsity starters Keira West and Cami Burke for a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes look at a program coming off a state championship and charging into a new season. From banner reveals...

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22:08

Back to the Hardwood: Darren Hall Talks Expectations,...

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2025/12/04

Winter sports have officially arrived and Hawk Talk is hitting the hardwood with Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Darren Hall. Fresh off South River’s thrilling football playoff run, Tom sits down with Coach Hall to preview a basketball season packed with high expectations, big personalities, and some serious height in the lineup. Coach Hall breaks down the triple-header season opener at Glen Burnie, how the football-to-basketball crossover crew is adjusting on the fly, and why this year’s...

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46:23

Winter Kickoff, Wild Comeback: Hawk Talk Gets Crazy

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2025/11/20

South River, buckle up — this one’s loaded. We’re back at the Green Turtle and diving head-first into a brand-new winter sports season, a historic football run toward the Elite 8, and a jam-packed slate of special guests that basically turned Hawk Talk into the Avengers of Seahawk Nation. Athletic Director David Klingel gives us the full winter rundown: indoor track’s 105-strong army, cheer’s redemption tour, a surging swim squad, unified bowling joy, a wrestling room ready to rumble, and ho...

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33:30

Hawk Talk LIVE: Towels, Call-Ins & The Road to 1-0

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2025/11/13

Hawk Talk goes live as Tom, Grey, and Jaden open the phone lines and dive into South River’s dominant 69–0 playoff win. Offensive Coordinator Coach Kevin Clark joins to preview a huge showdown with St. Charles, talk signing day, and explain why “1-0” is the only record that matters. Head Coach Erk Erxleben calls in to break down the matchup, the defensive mindset, and what makes this team different. The crew hits winter tryouts, Northwestern–Michigan at Wrigley, the incoming sea of rally tow...

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34:21

County Champs & Playoff Bound: South River Football’s...

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2025/11/05

Seahawk Nation — this one’s packed! We’re back at The Green Turtle celebrating an unforgettable week in South River sports. Coach Lucas and Coach DeSantos join Tom and Grey alongside members of our undefeated, county champion football team — Evan Paximadas, Sean Cox, Ben Keith, and Trent Shipley — to talk about the season, the culture, and what’s next as the Seahawks head into the state playoffs. Plus, we spotlight our Field Hockey squad as they charge into the state semifinals Wednesday vs....

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2:59

The Seahawks Keep Soaring — Here’s What’s Next!

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2025/10/30

Seahawk Nation, it’s a big couple days for South River Sports! We are breaking down all the action — Field Hockey heading to the State Quarterfinals, Volleyball taking on Arundel, and Football looking to lock up the County Championship tonight against Northeast. It’s a fast, fired-up edition of Hawk Talk you won’t want to miss. Hit play, get the scoop, and Go Seahawks! 🦅💙 Send us a text Support the show

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50:44

Senior Edition: Friday Night Lights at South River

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2025/10/15

The room smells like hard work and history—the perfect place to meet nearly 30 seniors from South River’s undefeated varsity football team. We set the stage with a high-energy county rivalry week, a Chick-fil-A sales challenge, and a milkshake day that turns spirit into bragging rights. Across rapid-fire interviews, a picture forms of a program that wins on the details. Linemen talk confidence and technique with Coach Lucas. Defensive leaders describe film, fundamentals, and a standard...

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60:35

LIVE from the Turtle: HOCO Edition

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2025/10/03

Hawk Talk rings in its 80th episode live from The Green Turtle for Homecoming week. Tom Frank, with co-hosts Greyson and Jaden, kicks things off with a full South River sports rundown—boys’ and girls’ soccer, field hockey, volleyball, and a 4–0 football start—before previewing a neon-soaked Rave Night vs. Severn with Coach Erxleben. Then it’s alumni time: Mitch Suplee, David Foust, Mike Sammeyer, and Ron Rossi drop stories about boom-boom pregame chants, “Legacy Field,” and rivalry lore. Trad...

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21:51

School Spirit with the Flock Captains

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2025/09/18

Seahawk Nation is buzzing, and this week on Hawk Talk we sit down with South River’s Student Section Leaders, aka The Flock Captains—Grey Frank, Jay Hughes, Sydney Dawson, and Kiera Keen—plus football standout Jaden McDuffie to talk fall sports and our energy electrifying home games. From football’s 2-0 start (Ben Raines with 269 passing yards, Jaden earning Military Bowl Player of the Week) to themed nights in the student section, the momentum is real. We also cover boys soccer battling inju...

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35:51

Building Culture with Football Coaches Erxleben & Clark

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2025/09/08

Seahawk Nation, Hawk Talk is back at Chad’s BBQ. Tom Frank and Grey Frank sit down with Head Coach Steve Erxleben and Offensive Coordinator Kevin Clark to break down South River’s big season-opening win, the depth of this senior-heavy squad, and how the program is building a culture of excellence on and off the field. From middle school flag football to the return of former players as coaches, the staff shares how they’re strengthening the pipeline for the future. The conversation dives into...

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36:22

Season 4 Kickoff

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2025/08/30

Hawk Talk is back for its fourth season, and we’re opening strong with South River’s very own Athletic Director, David Klingel. It’s year 20 for Dave at South River, and he joins Tom Frank to reflect on two decades of Seahawk sports, the evolution of the program, and what’s in store for 2024–25. From big leadership changes in the athletic department to the return of powerhouse athletes like Jayden McDuffie, to the growth of programs like cheer, golf, and field hockey—this episode sets the sta...

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25:13

Hits, Hot Takes and Goodbye Lakers

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2025/05/03

The Hawks are flying high, but the Lakers? Not so much. 🦅😭 In this jam-packed episode, we break down South River High’s spring sports dominance—track stars are sprinting, shot puts are soaring, and our softball team has turned their home field into a no-fly zone for opponents. Our lacrosse squads? Peaking like it’s finals week. Baseball? Crushing it and delivering batting averages that make MLB scouts do a double take. Plus, we serve up spicy takes on the Lakers’ playoff faceplant, the NFL

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21:54

Fastballs, Face-offs and First-Round Picks

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2025/04/27

Tom, Grey, and Jaden bring Hawk Talk Nation the latest updates on South River sports teams and dive into professional sports conversations spanning the NFL draft, NHL playoffs, and NBA postseason. The trio's debate highlights both hometown athletics and national sports storylines. Baseball and softball teams both sitting with 9-5 records and five games remainingTennis team dominating with an 8-1 recordBoys lacrosse at 7-3 after three tough losses, including a close 7-5 game against Severna Pa...

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39:13

Senior Spotlight with SR Boys LAX

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2025/04/09

The brotherhood of South River boys lacrosse takes center stage as the senior class joins Hawk Talk to reflect on a shared goal: a state championship. Trevor Phipps, Ben Adams, Ethan Marcian, Brody Miller, DaKhari Wallace, Will McCormick, Jacob Dillon, Sam Sollers, Andrew Patterson, Colin Burke, Conner Campbell, and Donovan Driscoll talk about growing up together on the field, Coach Campbell’s impact, and the unforgettable moments that have defined their journey. With senior night on the hori...

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31:22

Spring Sports, NIL, and a 5-Headed Goat?!

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2025/04/02

Spring sports are rolling, and South River’s teams are coming in hot. AD David Klingel drops by to talk baseball, softball, lacrosse domination, and why eight percent of the school is now running track. We relive the epic girls’ basketball title run (spoiler: five buses of screaming students helped), debate Duke’s chances in March Madness, and wonder if NIL has turned college sports into the Wild West. Oh—and yes, there’s a five-headed goat. Don’t ask, just listen. Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom ...

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26:01

March Madness

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2025/03/21

In this episode of Hawk Talk, South River High School's girls basketball coach Mike Zivik shares the exhilarating story behind their state championship win, outlining a journey from a challenging 2-5 start to ultimate glory at the University of Maryland. The episode delves into the team's development over the season, highlighting the strategic coaching, mental resilience, and unwavering community support that fueled their success. Coach Zivik’s tactical use of the team’s depth to wear down op...

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11:40

Championship Friday

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2025/03/14

Something special is happening at South River High School. Our girls basketball team stands at the precipice of making school history as they prepare to face Oakland Mills for the state championship tonight at the University of Maryland. This marks South River's third state championship appearance in program history and first since 2005 – a testament to how rare and precious this opportunity is. The entire community has rallied behind our team. Listen NOW to this outpouring of support from t...

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