Sports editor Eliav Appelbaum unveils the big winners of the high school football Acorn All-Star team, including Player of the Year, Defensive MVP, Rookie of the Year and more with co-host David Lopez.

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In this week's episode of Branching Out Sports, bodybuilder Matt Ullerick joins producer David Lopez in the studio. Ullerick, a Camarillo native, has returned to the sport he left in 2020. Ullerick and Lopez talk about the sport's dark side and how being a natural weightlifter has provided a path for him to continue competing.

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Twin brothers Brady and Beau Smigiel, freshman stars for the Newbury Park High football team, talk with producer David Lopez in this special Thanksgiving week episode. Brady threw 46 touchdown passes this fall for the 9-3 Panthers, while Beau, sidelined for most of the year with an injury, is gearing up for a big comeback in 2023.

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St. Bonaventure High’s football team won the Marmonte League championship by crushing Oaks Christian 40-28 in the regular-season finale on Oct. 27. St. Bonaventure stars Leilani Armenta, Joaquin “Juice” Johnson and Delon Thompson, along with head coach Joe Goyeneche, talk about the rivalry romp, the Seraphs’ chemistry and the upcoming CIF-Southern Section playoffs. Sports editor Eliav Appelbaum and producer David Lopez later delve into the postseason football fiasco.

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Oak Park High’s girls golf team, which won a CIF-Southern Section championship in 2021, seeks another CIF crown while chasing a berth in the state tournament this postseason. Derica Chiu, the Coastal Canyon League MVP; all-league stars Lily Huynh and Joanna Hong; and head coach Donn James talk with sports editor Eliav Appelbaum about what's so special about the Eagles.

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Digital manager David Lopez visits Oaks Christian High to talk with football players, Johnny Thompson, Luke Baklenko,  Aidan Flintoft, Justice Williams and Matt Erhart. Oaks Christian head coach Charlie Collins also stops by the podcast setup. Lopez and sports editor Eliav Appelbaum also talk about Camarillo kicker Ashley McMichael, the CIF-Southern Section girls’ volleyball playoffs, and locals in the NBA.

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Moorpark High School made history last week when they named the area's first girls' flag football coach. Head coach Tim Lins chats with Branching Out Sports producer David Lopez about what he envisions for the program a week after he was named head coach. 

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Cal Lutheran football head coach Anthony Lugo talks about the Kingsmen, who are currently rolling on a three-game winning streak entering Saturday’s home game against Redlands for the Smudge Pot Trophy. Looking for entertainment? All Cal Lu football home games are free to the public.

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