Hawk Talk

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, and how the program is building a culture of excellence on and off the field.

From middle school flag football to the return of former players as coaches, the staff shares how they’re ...

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 evolution of the program, and what’s in store for 2024–25.

From big leadership changes in the athletic department to the return of powerhouse athletes like Jayden McDuffie, to the growth of programs...

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 into a no-fly zone for opponents.

Our lacrosse squads? Peaking like it’s finals week. Baseball? Crushing it and delivering batting averages that make MLB scouts do a double take.

Plus, we ser...

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 athletics and national sports storylines.

• Baseball and softball teams both sitting with 9-5 records and five games remaining
• Tennis team dominating with an 8-1 record
• Boys lacrosse at 7-3 a...

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 Dillon, Sam Sollers, Andrew Patterson, Colin Burke, Conner Campbell, and Donovan Driscoll talk about growing up together on the field, Coach Campbell’s impact, and the unforgettable moments ...

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 title run (spoiler: five buses of screaming students helped), debate Duke’s chances in March Madness, and wonder if NIL has turned college sports into the Wild West. Oh—and yes, there’s a five-he...

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 Maryland. The episode delves into the team's development over the season, highlighting the strategic coaching, mental resilience, and unwavering community support that fueled their...

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.

This marks South River's third state championship appearance in program history and first since 2005 – a testament to how rare and precious this opportunity is. The entire community h...

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-ever regional title in program history with a commanding 57-45 victory at Stephen Decatur, while the girls dominated their way to a 68-22 win - their first regional championship since 2008.

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, the boys' team is set up for an exciting playoff showdown. Coach Darren Hall shares the ups and downs of the season, including a recap of their powerful victory against JW...

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 Varsity Basketball Team who have become the heart and soul of this powerhouse program. You'll gain insights into the competitive spirit and close-knit friendships that define South River...

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 alumni and coaches. We revisit impactful moments from past and present, debate the best team in school history and highlight the spirit of teamwork, resilience, and community that binds Seah...

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 team celebrating Coach Klesinger’s milestone 500th win, there’s no shortage of excitement.

We also break down the basketball action, with the girls team’s victory over Annapolis and the boys team’s i...

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, including the wrestling team’s 50-22 victory over Marriotts Ridge and dominating performances from both the boys' and girls' basketball teams.

Coach Hall shares insights on the boys’ basket...

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 Indoor Track. Join our host, Tom Frank, as he sits down with South River Athletic Director, David Klingel as they look back at the fall sports and preview this winter's action.

A few impor...

As the fall season at South River High School winds down there are always some highs and some lows. We hear from Coach Bev on a great run by the Cheerleading team, talk to Head Boys Soccer Coach Marlyn Argueta about a very controversial playoff game and preview this Friday Night's BIG football game with Northern High School. There's not a better place to be Friday night than at South River for playoff football. It’s all h...

In this episode of Hawk Talk, we start with a humble apology to Andrew Pita and Busayo Balogun, two rockstars we accidentally left out of last week's episode. To make it up to them, we’re kicking off today’s show with their interview. 

We then jump into the latest playoff scores and upcoming games, including a big-time showdown on the soccer field this Wednesday night that’s sure to keep us all on our toes.

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Get ready for an action-packed episode of Hawk Talk! We're breaking down all the scores from an exciting week of South River sports, including our Soccer team's thrilling overtime victory to clinch the County Championship and a high-scoring, back-and-forth win for our Football team. Plus, we’re having a little fun as we celebrate our amazing cheerleading and football seniors. You won’t want to miss this one!

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We have a very special edition of Hawk Talk this week. In addition to our regular run down of scores and upcoming schedules, Tom is joined LIVE from the Greene Turrtle by members of South River's 1984 Football Team. This team was honored at the homecoming game as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of the only South River football team to play for a State Championship. Co-hosted by Mitch Suplee, who was a sophomore on that tea...