Local schools partner with Commanders to grow girls flag football

Frederick County Public Schools, Winchester Public Schools, and Warren County Public Schools have partnered with the Washington Commanders to expand girls flag football.

The sport launched last year but the new multi-year agreement will expand opportunities for female students through the 2028 school year.

In August, the Commanders announced a commitment of over $1 million to support 127 girls flag football programs across the DMV.

Through the partnership, the commanders will provide direct funding of $3,000 per participating high school to support program operations and all essential gear including custom Nike uniforms, flags, belts, and footballs.

Superintendent George Hummer said, “This partnership provides our female student-athletes with an incredible platform to compete, grow as leaders, and benefit from the resources and visibility of a professional sports organization.”

For more on the growth of flag football, tune in to James Wood vs Warren County in our Game of the Week Friday night for a halftime interview with James Wood team captain Sierra Nicole-Wimer.

Full Fall Flag Football Schedule:

To view the full announcement on the FCPS and Commanders partnership, click here.

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Sports Dogs Podcast: Barking Baseball

The R-Dog and Duke are back for the Sports Dogs and barking baseball and the start of football season.

The Dogs discuss:

  • 10-U Little League State Tournament
  • Winchester Royals VBL Championship series
    • Recorded before Royals winning Game 3 and claiming the Championship
    • For more on the decisive victory, click HERE
  • Nats trade deadline
  • Commanders training camp begins
  • and more…

Available HERE on The River 95.3 online, iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon.

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Sports Dogs Podcast: Barking Baseball

The R-Dog and Duke are back for the Sports Dogs and barking baseball and the start of football season.

The Dogs discuss:

  • 10-U Little League State Tournament
  • Royals VBL Championship series
  • Nats trade deadline
  • Commanders training camp begins
  • and more…

Available HERE on The River 95.3 online, iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon.

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Sports Dogs: Commanders unis, Goodbye Ovi, and FRLL Opening Day

The Dogs are back together and weigh in on:

  • the unveiling of the Commanders’ new uniforms
  • the (possible) end of an era for The Great Eight
  • the Duke’s memorable day at the Opening Ceremonies of Front Royal Little League

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Sports Dogs Podcast: Commander’s Draft Preview ft. ESPN’s John Keim

The Duke talks Clarke County’s upcoming Earth Day celebration and the Commander’s draft with John Keim of ESPN and the Clarke County Litter Committee.

Ryan’s 2023 NFL Mock Draft

Get ready for tonight’s NFL Draft with Ryan’s Mock draft, and don’t forget to listen to this week’s Sports Dogs Podcast focusing on the top 10 pick and the Commanders’ selection.

  1. Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
    Steph Curry of football
  2. Houston Texans: Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama
    I don’t think the Texans like the other QBs.

    2022: 65 Pressures (2nd) 2021: 82 Pressures (1st) 2020: 60 Pressures (1st)

  3. Arizona Cardinals: CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State
    Cardinals Trade back to Raiders
  4. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
    Colts can’t keep sending out retread future retirees at QB.
  5. Seattle Seahawks: Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia
    Could’ve been first non-QB taken. Off the field concerns. Pleaded no contest in reckless driving and racing which led to a death. Overweight at combine. Doesn’t like hard coaching, Pete Carroll is a good fit for that.
  6. Detroit Lions: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
    Best pure corner in draft. Long. WD40 smooth hips
  7. Las Vegas Raiders: Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech
    Cardinals trade back to Raiders spot and get a guy with great potential
  8. Atlanta Falcons: Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Iowa
    Falcons defensive line was baddddd. Van Ness did not play a ton at Iowa. Big potential pick.
  9. Chicago Bears: Paris Johnson, OT, Ohio State
    Traded back showed confidence in Fields. A new OL will help him succeed. Only 2 sacks and No hits allowed at LT last season.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles: Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia
    Eagles always pick players that terrify me and I don’t want to play against. Ran a 4.39 40 yd dash and was MAD
  11. Tennessee Titans: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
    Consensus All-American and First-Team Big Ten in 2022. Titans just addressed other needs in free agency. 5.2 QBR when targeted.
  12. Houston Texans: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
    Saquon. Stud. Teams started drooling over him last year. Instant fantasy football impact
  13. Green Bay Packers: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
    Best WR in draft. Could be a steal. 347 yards in Rose Bowl. OSU record for receiving yards in a season. First WR drafted in first round in 21 years in GB. Would also be absolutely hilarious to make Rodgers mad and draft a WR like he always wanted.
  14. New England Patriots: Joey Porter Jr, CB, Penn State
    Another pick because it would be funny. Steelers and Pats big rivals at the time his Dad was in league. Spygate was Pats on Steelers. “I have a natural hate for them. Period. “And that’s just gonna be with me forever.”- Joey Porter Sr.
  15. New York Jets: Peter Skoronski, IOL, Northwestern
    Best interior lineman. Could play outside down the road but has short arms.
  16. Washington Commanders: Darnell Wright, OT, Tenn
    Shut down Will Anderson who will be top 5 pick in game vs Bama. Moves Wylie to guard which should help him. Versatile and experienced(played senior year and in senior bowl). Only 6 teams allowed more sacks than Commanders last year. Chris Samuels, Brandon Scherff and Trent Williams last OL taken by Washington in 1st round
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
    Highest ceiling of any lineman in draft. Steelers OL was so bad. Will help Pickett and Najee.
  18. Detroit Lions: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
    Need to fill hole left after trading away Hockenson. Kincaid is a better offensive weapon.
  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
    Bucs need a QB. Levis falls.
  20. Seattle Seahawks: Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson
    Seattle completely rebuilds DL in one round. Father attended Warren County High School.
  21. Los Angeles Chargers: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
    New OC Kellen Moore likes two tight end sets
  22. Baltimore Ravens: Zay Flowers, WR, BC
    Still trying to make nice with Lamar. Need cheaper investment at position after giving OBJ 18 mil
  23. Minnesota Vikings: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
    WR panic! Vikings need Thielen replacement and KJ Osbourne didn’t step up as much last year.
  24. Jacksonville Jaguars: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
    Chiseled of stone. Freak athlete. Can play the run game.
  25. New York Giants: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
    Giants WR room still stinks even after free agent signings. I don’t think Johnston will transition to NFL very well.
  26. Dallas Cowboys: O’Cyrus Torrence, IOL, Florida
    Cowboys always seem to draft lineman well. He should develop well at guard in their offense.
  27. Buffalo Bills: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
    Alabama transfer then balled out. Buffalo needs to fill hole left by Edmunds. They also need to invest in Defense.
  28. Cincinnati Bengals: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Miss State
    FBS record holder in pick 6s
  29. New Orleans Saints: Calijah Kancey, DL, Pitt
    Undersized otherwise would go way higher.
  30. Philadelphia Eagles: Brian Branch, S, Alabama
    Extremely unfair the eagles have two first round picks. They get lucky with Branch sliding to them.
  31. Kansas City Chiefs: Will McDonald, EDGE, Iowa State
    Forced 10 fumbles in college.

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NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw leads SABF

Shenandoah Apple Blossom 2022

This year’s Grand Marshall for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival was Terry Bradshaw.

He was excited to finally make it to the festival after originally signing on two years ago.

Bradshaw was impressed by the amount of Steeler’s fans in the area and has his own ties to the region.

His favorite song to sing with his daughter is “Crazy” by Winchester native Patsy Cline.

Bradshaw said, “we have been singing that song together since she was 3 years old but my daughter is a much better singer than I am.”

The Hall of Fame quarterback reflected on his career and said what he is most proud of are his four Super Bowl victories.

“Anybody can have stats but to be a great quarterback you have to win,” said Bradshaw.

He then went on to discuss some of his favorite quarterbacks to watch play currently, “Tom Brady, Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes, and Matt Stafford have the stats and can win.”

When turning his focus to the newest Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett he said, “I got to speak with him the day after he was drafted and congratulated him. Pittsburgh is a great franchise and will put him in a position to succeed. It’s the perfect fit. He’s smart and competitive.”

Terry also believes that Carson Wentz should succeed in Washington with the Commanders, “as long as he gets protection. He was unfairly criticized after his injury, but I am rooting for him. He’s a good person and I like to root for good people.” 

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