Brenham Banner-Press Podcasts

Brenham football seniors Doyle Brown and Cartelle Brown join the Sports Corner ahead of the Cubs' Thursday night scrimmage at Navasota. They discuss the mentality needed to chase the Class 5A Division II state championship this season and the improvements they have worked on their own games ahead of the 2025 season, which officially starts Aug. 29 against Huntsville at Cub Stadium.

Burton volleyball senior libero Paige Fritsch joins the Sports Corner after Burton's 5-0 start to the season, including wins over Iola, Giddings and Sealy. She discusses moving to the libero position for her senior season and what it will take for Burton to go after a state championship this fall after making the regional finals last year.

The 2025-26 season of the Banner-Press Sports Corner podcast begins as Brenham volleyball is only days away from opening its season. Seniors Antyiahna Lang and Kori Levi join the show to discuss the Cubettes and their improvement heading into the season as they look to return to the playoffs this year.

Blinn pitcher Brok Eddy and Hayden Morris join the Sports Corner ahead of Blinn baseball’s Region XIV Super Regional series against San Jacinto College with the winner advancing to the NJCAA Division I Baseball World Series. They discuss working with Blinn’s coaching staff and the confidence everyone has in each other as well as what they can learn from regular season meetings against the Ravens to apply in the Super Regional.

Burton Lady Panther softball coach Zack Zorn joins the Banner-Press Sports Corner ahead of Burton’s Conference 2A Division II regional semifinal series against Weimar. He discusses his team’s performance through its bi-district and area round series as well as the team’s prospects of making a run to Austin and the state championships.

Brenham junior designated hitter Drake Bentke joins the Sports Corner to discuss the Brenham Cubs and their quest to return to the playoffs. He discusses the resolve behind Brenham’s Friday night road wins the last two weeks as well as the mentality needed in a tough District 17-5A alignment. Bentke also discusses how the Cubs forge connections with Brenham’s youth ahead of Youth Night at Fireman’s Park on Friday.

Blinn softball freshman third baseman Annie Beckendorf joins the Sports Corner to discuss the Buccaneers and her continuing ties to the Brenham community. She discusses how herself along with other former Brenham Cubettes Halle Scheel and Nevaeh Holmes have made the adjustment to college together along with the jump from high school and travel softball to junior college softball in Region XIV.

Brenham community and public relations manager Melinda Gordon joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss all of the responsibilities under her role, including the public relations process behind getting the news of Brenham police chief Lloyd Powell’s recent retirement out through releases and assisting in follow-up calls. Gordon also details the process other situations may require her to utilize.

Blinn women’s’s basketball coach Jeff Jenkins joins the Banner-Press Sports Corner with just a week remaining in the Buccaneers’ regular season. He discusses the key players in Blinn’s Region XIV title chase, major games this season in conference play, his support for alumni currently playing at four-year colleges and what has made the last four years at Blinn a great period for the program.

Washington County Prescient 1 commissioner Misty Corn joins Banner Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss her role. She discusses her background in Washington County, how she decided to run for a county commissioner seat, the rewarding things about her position and what she believes will be the most challenging things in the year ahead.

Brenham senior guard Elijah Ferguson joins the Banner-Press Sports Corner after the Cubs clinched the District 17-5A championship with a win over Lake Creek on Tuesday. He discusses that game in detail as well as the pivotal games and mindsets Brenham had along the way. Ferguson also discusses last year’s playoff experience and the lessons Brenham can take into this year’s playoff run.

Blinn baseball head coach Dusty Hart joins the Banner-Press Sports Corner to discuss the Buccaneers ahead of their season-opener Saturday against Temple College. He discusses some of the key returners and newcomers on this year’s team as well as how last year’s NJCAA Division I national championship is being used as a special opportunity and motivator in Blinn’s bid to repeat as national champions this year.

City of Brenham development services director Stephanie Doland joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss the growth of Brenham. She also discusses the distinctions of the staff in the Development Services department and exciting projects that are in the works around Brenham.