Hawk Talk
Seahawk Nation, this is Hawk Talk — your front-row seat to everything South River sports.
Hosted by Tom Frank, Hawk Talk brings the heartbeat of the school to the mic with conversations that matter: coaches breaking down strategy, players sharing their journey, administrators giving insider perspective, alumni dropping wisdom, and fans bringing the passion. Every episode dives into the stories behind the stats, the moments that define a season, and the people who make South River athletics unforgettable.
Hawk Talk is part sports show, part community hangout, and all Seahawk pride. Please Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram: @SRHawkTalk
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Episodes
89 episodes
Holiday Vibes & Full-Court Pressure
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 Va...
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Season 4
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Episode 87
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35:51
Back to the Hardwood: Darren Hall Talks Expectations, Energy, and Game One
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 seaso...
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Season 4
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Episode 86
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22:08
Winter Kickoff, Wild Comeback: Hawk Talk Gets Crazy
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 H...
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Season 4
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Episode 85
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46:23
Hawk Talk LIVE: Towels, Call-Ins & The Road to 1-0
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 84
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33:30
County Champs & Playoff Bound: South River Football’s Historic Season
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 — Ev...
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Season 4
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Episode 83
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34:21
The Seahawks Keep Soaring — Here’s What’s Next!
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 82
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2:59
Senior Edition: Friday Night Lights at South River
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 81
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50:44
LIVE from the Turtle: HOCO Edition
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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59:59
School Spirit with the Flock Captains
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 79
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21:51
Building Culture with Football Coaches Erxleben & Clark
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, an...
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Season 4
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Episode 78
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35:51
Season 4 Kickoff
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 evolut...
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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36:22
Hits, Hot Takes and Goodbye Lakers
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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25:13
Fastballs, Face-offs and First-Round Picks
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 athl...
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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21:54
Senior Spotlight with SR Boys LAX
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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39:13
Spring Sports, NIL, and a 5-Headed Goat?!
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 titl...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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31:22
March Madness
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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26:01
Championship Friday
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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11:40
Historic Night at South River
Historic triumph for Seahawk Nation as South River High School basketball achieves an unprecedented milestone—both boys and girls teams capturing regional championships on the same night against the same opponent. The boys secured their first-e...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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12:53
Regional Championship Preview
It's an exciting time for South River High School's basketball program as both the girls' and boys’ varsity team approaches a monumental achievement—securing a regional championship. With an unprecedented 20 wins and only 3 losses this season, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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14:21
The Divine Nine
Ever wondered what it takes to go from being a nervous freshman on the court to a confident senior leader in high school basketball? Join us on Hawk Talk as we explore the journey of the nine senior members of the South River High School Girls ...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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24:09
Alumni Night Magic, Insights and Bold Predictions
Catch up on all things South River sports with updates from our Wresting, Basketball, and Hockey team. And then... Alumni Night comes alive as we celebrate the history and future of South River basketball with a series of fun conversations with...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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1:02:37
Let's Go Snowhawks!
Although the snow is piling up outside, winter sports at South River High School are heating up. Join us as we dive into the achievements of the Seahawks’ winter teams, including the hockey team’s undefeated 6-0 record to the wrestling te...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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19:44
Breaking Down Seahawk Basketball with Coach Hall
In this episode of Hawk Talk, Tom Frank kicks off the winter sports season with an in-depth conversation with South River High School boys’ basketball coach Darren Hall. The Seahawks started strong with commanding wins across the board...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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26:25
Let the Winter Season Begin...
Welcome back Seahawk Nation… The Fall Sports Season is officially behind us and we are ready to roll with a great lineup of Winter Sports…. Arguably some of our best here at South River… including Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming and Indo...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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33:23