The 12 & 32 Podcast - Serving Portland's Youth Sports Community

The 12&32 Show welcomes one of the most accomplished multi-sport athletes in recent Portland history, Grant High School standout Lucy Kapranos.While many fans know Lucy for her remarkable soccer career, her athletic resume extends far beyond the pitch. A three-sport star for the Generals, Lucy excelled in soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, earning First Team All-State honors in lacrosse while helping lead Grant athletics at the highest level across multiple seasons. Her versatility, competitiveness, and leadership made her one of the premier athletes in Oregon and a role model for young athletes throughout the region.Joining Lucy is legendary coach Manolis Tjuanakis, a builder of champions and one of the most influential figures in Portland soccer. Over three decades, Coach Tjuanakis has helped shape youth and high school soccer in Northeast Portland, developing countless players while building a culture of excellence that continues today. His coaching accomplishments include state championships with both boys and girls soccer programs, a testament to his ability to inspire, teach, and lead athletes at every level.Together, Lucy and Coach Tjuanakis share the story behind an extraordinary athletic journey, the lessons learned through competition, and the impact that great coaching, community, and dedication can have on a young athlete's development.From state championships and All-State honors to the future of soccer in Portland, this is a conversation celebrating excellence, leadership, and the lasting bond between athlete and coach.Don't miss this inspiring episode of The 12&32 Show featuring Lucy Kapranos and Coach Manolis Tjuanakiswww.pilhalloffame.org

“Some athletes put up numbers. Some dominate games. And some become the heartbeat of an entire program.Today, we sit down with one of the most explosive and respected football players to come through the Portland Interscholastic League in recent years—Geovonney ‘Geo’ Burks from Roosevelt High School in Portland, Oregon.A two-way star. The PIL Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year. The top-rated linebacker in Oregon. And now, a Division I football commit headed to the University of Idaho.But this story is bigger than football.Geo represents discipline, family, leadership, and the next generation of student-athletes doing things the right way. At just 17 years old, he’s preparing to become one of the first in his family to attend college—part of a remarkable family story built on sacrifice, focus, and opportunity.Known for his intensity on the field, his commitment in the classroom, and the maturity beyond his years, Geo has become the kind of athlete coaches trust, teammates follow, and younger players look up to.Joining us today is Roosevelt Head Coach Ryan McCants—a former Oregon State Beaver and one of the coaches who witnessed Geo’s rise from a talented young athlete at a youth camp to one of the premier linebackers in the Pacific Northwest.www.pilhalloffame.org