VarsityWA Podcast

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles talks high school basketball around Washington with former Union boys coach Blake Conley following last weekend’s state tournaments in Tacoma, Yakima and Spokane, and discusses what the best state tournament journeys were to follow in each classification with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles talks high school basketball around Washington with former Tahoma girls coach Pete Smith and former Union boys coach Blake Conley as the state regionals begin, and discusses state basketball seeding results in each classification with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles welcomes Touchet boys basketball standout Aylen Garnett — the state’s leading scorer as an eighth-grader — and dad Stephen to the show to discuss his first high school season, the Redhawks’ chance at school history this weekend and more.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles talks high school basketball around Washington with former Tahoma girls coach Pete Smith and former Union boys coach Blake Conley as the 2025-26 postseason begins, and discusses possible boys and girls basketball state championship matchups in all six classifications with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles welcomes VarsityWA state player of the year Lance McGee to the show to discuss his standout senior season at Sumner and college football future at WSU, catches up with 247Sports.com National Recruiting Editor Brandon Huffman to break down the state’s 2026 and 2027 football classes ahead of National Signing Day, and discusses the growth of girls flag football around the state with Lincoln of Tacoma coach Shalls Jacome ahead of the inaugural WIAA playoffs.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles talks high school basketball around Washington with former Tahoma girls coach Pete Smith and former Union boys coach Blake Conley as the 2025-26 regular season wraps up, and discusses top under-the-radar teams around the state with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles welcomes Emerald Ridge senior sibling duo Jamaize and Jaryah McGriff to to discuss their basketball journeys, and Union guard Brooklynn Haywood and coach Gary Mills join the show to discuss the Titans’ season and Haywood’s pursuit of the state’s all-time scoring record.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles welcomes White River girls basketball coach Chris Gibson to discuss his coaching journey, and breaks down 2025-26 midseason picks for all-classification top five teams in boys and girls basketball with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles talks high school basketball around Washington with former Tahoma girls coach Pete Smith and former Union boys coach Blake Conley entering the second half of the 2025-26 season, and discusses midseason computer rankings in all six classifications with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle discuss the six WIAA championship games that were played this weekend at Husky Stadium in Seattle in the Saturday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles catches up with 247Sports.com National Recruiting Editor Brandon Huffman to discuss the state’s 2026 football class and early signing day, breaks down the X’s and O’s of two of this week’s championship matchups with retired state championship coach Eric Kurle and discusses championship games in all six classifications with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Saturday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Cashmere coach Bryan Bremer (41-14 victory over Mount Baker in Class 1A semifinals) and Sumner coach Keith Ross (42-35 victory over Puyallup in Class 4A semifinals) join the show following wins that send their teams to next weekend’s Gridiron Classic at Husky Stadium in Seattle.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles breaks down the X’s and O’s of two of this week’s matchups with retired state championship coach Eric Kurle and discusses semifinals games in all six classifications with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Saturday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Graham-Kapowsin coach Jeff Logan joins the show following the No. 6 seed Eagles’ 42-35 victory over No. 3 seed Gonzaga Prep in the Class 4A state quarterfinals Saturday on the road in Spokane.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles catches up with Olympic’s Chace Webster, the state’s leading rusher, following a historic season, breaks down the X’s and O’s of two of this week’s matchups with retired state championship coach Eric Kurle and discusses quarterfinal games in all six classifications with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Saturday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Glacier Peak coach Shane Keck joins the show following the No. 13 seed Grizzlies’ 38-18 win over No. 4 seed Chiawana in the Class 4A state first round Saturday on the road in Pasco.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles catches up with Kennedy Catholic’s Derek Colman-Brusa, the state’s top 2026 football recruit and a UW commit, breaks down the X’s and O’s of two of this week’s matchups with retired state championship coach Eric Kurle and discusses the state brackets for all six classifications with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Friday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Seattle Prep coach Aaron Maul (20-10 win over Mountlake Terrace) and Southridge coach Matt Johnson (29-28 win over Mount Spokane) join the show following wins in the Class 3A state play-in round.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles welcomes Life Christian Academy coach Hershel Dennis to the podcast to discuss his football journey — as a player and coach — ahead of the Eagles’ state play-in game Saturday, breaks down the X’s and O’s of two of this week’s matchups with retired state championship coach Eric Kurle and previews the state play-in round with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Friday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Puyallup coach D.J. Mims joins the show following a 43-14 win over Graham-Kapowsin in the 4A SPSL championship game Friday night.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles welcomes coaches John Graham (Cheney) and Nate Graham (Gonzaga Prep) to the show to discuss the coaching influence of their father Dan Graham and how they have built their respective programs in the Greater Spokane League, breaks down the X’s and O’s of two of this week’s matchups with retired state championship coach Eric Kurle and previews Week 9 games with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles and rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Friday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Toledo coach Mike Christensen joins the show following a 32-0 win over Onalaska on Friday night.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles and rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, discuss computer-projected state brackets in all six classifications ahead of Week 8 of the regular season, and preview three of the top contests around the state this week.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Friday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Sumner coach Keith Ross joins the show following a 48-3 win over Curtis on Friday night.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles discusses Moses Lake’s high-flying Air Raid offense with Mavericks coach Brett Jay and quarterback Brady Jay, who is leading the state in passing, breaks down the X’s and O’s of two of this week’s matchups with retired state championship coach Eric Kurle and previews Week 7 games with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Friday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Rochester coach AJ Easley joins the show following a 34-24 win over King’s on Friday night.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles discusses the top teams in Snohomish County with Everett Herald sports reporter Joe Pohoryles, breaks down the X’s and O’s of two of this week’s matchups with retired state championship coach Eric Kurle and previews Week 6 games with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Friday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Squalicum coach Nick Lucey joins the show following a 24-21 win over two-time defending Class 2A champion Anacortes on Friday night.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles discusses the top teams in the Vancouver area with Columbian sports reporter Meg Wochnick, breaks down the X’s and O’s of two of this week’s matchups with retired state championship coach Eric Kurle and previews Week 5 games with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Friday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Anacortes coach Justin Portz joins the show following a 26-23 win over Lynden on Friday night on the road.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles discusses the top teams in central Washington with former Yakima Herald-Republic sports editor Jerrel Swenning, who founded and runs Stat Hound Media, and previews Week 4 games with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Friday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Lakes coach Dave Miller joins the show following a 21-17 win over Curtis on Friday night at Harry E. Lang Stadium in Lakewood.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles discusses the top teams in the Tri-Cities area with former Tri-City Herald sports editor Jeff Morrow, and previews Week 3 games with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Friday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Mount Tahoma coach Keith Terry joins the show following a 49-22 win over Camas on Friday night at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In this episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles discusses the top teams in the Spokane area with The Spokesman-Review's Dave Nichols, and previews Week 2 games with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Friday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Graham-Kapowsin coach Jeff Logan joins the show following a 40-38 win over defending 3A state champion and top-ranked O’Dea on Friday night at Art Crate Field in Spanaway.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).

In the first ever episode of the VarsityWA Podcast, reporter Todd Milles introduces VarsityWA, and speaks with rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, about the 2024 high school football state championships and a look ahead to the 2025 season on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).