Host Kerry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) interviews Amy Ruede, head girls basketball coach at Boerne High School. The wide-ranging conversation covers:

San Antonio Sports All-Star Game – Amy's experience doing color commentary with Hector Ledesma, and her evolving philosophy from "must win" to "just have fun" across her two years coaching in the game.

Shot clock & rule changes – Amy shares her support for adding a high school shot clock and a timeout-to-advance-the-ball rule, arguing both would make the game more exciting.

Former players in college – Updates on Avery Aaron (Louisiana Tech), Chloe Donnell (South Alabama, entering transfer portal after elbow surgery), and Abby Smith (Flagler, FL).

Daughters Jamie & Jenna – Jamie set a three-point record at Trinity, now doing video work for the A&M football team. Jenna played in the All-Star game last year.

2024-25 season recap – Boerne finished second in district behind Wagner, lost to Cedar Park in the first round of playoffs two years running (once on a half-court buzzer beater, once in a free-throw drought).

Freshman standout – District newcomer of the year Sutherland is a cornerstone of the program's future.

New district – Moving to a district with Boerne Champion, Alamo Heights, John Jay, Harlandale, and others — seen as a step down in difficulty, giving the program more opportunities to develop depth.

Fredericksburg rivalry – Reflects on the intense 4A rivalry with Coach Groa, who is retiring after her daughter Ryland finished playing.

Champion's new coach – A fourth coach at Boerne Champion is expected to be announced at the next school board meeting.

17-year tenure – Amy has been at Boerne High since fall 2009, taking it year by year as long as she loves it.

Tennis – As assistant tennis coach, she's excited about seniors Aiden and his brother Gavin heading to regionals with state medal potential.

Closing thoughts – She enters a "basketball depression" in the offseason, but got into the WNBA last year thanks to Caitlin Clark's impact on the league.

Timeline

Time Topic

0:00 Intro – Kerry introduces himself, and guest Amy Ruede

0:36 San Antonio Sports All-Star Game – color commentary experience

3:03 Coaching philosophy shift: Year 1 (win-focused) vs. Year 2 (fun-focused)

4:58 Shot clock discussion – support for high school adoption

6:54 Timeout-to-advance-ball rule idea

8:31 Former players – Avery Aaron, Chloe Donnell, Abby Smith college updates

10:40 Daughters Jamie & Jenna – All-Star history, Jamie at A&M football

12:30 2024-25 season recap – tough district, playoff losses to Cedar Park

14:12 Cedar Park loss analysis – free throw drought, youth as a factor

14:25 Freshman Sutherland – District Newcomer of the Year, future cornerstone

14:42 New district preview – Boerne Champion, Alamo Heights, John Jay, etc.

17:03 Fredericksburg rivalry with Coach Groa; her upcoming retirement

20:08 Boerne Champion getting a new (4th) coach

20:57 Amy's 17-year tenure at Boerne High; record vs. Champion

21:30 Shout-out to Amy's mom (and late father) as biggest fans

23:03 Tennis update – Aiden & Gavin heading to regionals, state medal hopes

24:12 How much longer coaching? Year by year, as long as she loves it

25:16 Basketball offseason "depression," excitement about WNBA/Caitlin Clark

25:53 Wrap-up and sign-off

Original Air Date: Apri; 18, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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Jeff Flinn, Managing Editor of the Boerne Star, sits down at the Boerne Brew with Rob O'Connell and Will Smith to discuss the National Day of Prayer events coming to Boerne, Texas on Thursday, May 7th. Now in its fourth year, the Boerne National Day of Prayer has grown from a small gathering at the gazebo to a full-day celebration featuring a Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, a noon prayer at Main Plaza, and an all-new youth-led evening event called "Light Up the Square." The conversation covers the history of prayer in America, the importance of faith in community, and why everyone in Boerne should be there.

Timeline:

0:00 – Introduction & welcome to the Boerne Brew

0:33 – Meet the guests: Rob O'Connell & Will Smith

0:44 – History of the Boerne National Day of Prayer (4 years)

1:20 – Will Smith on his personal faith journey and why prayer matters

2:53 – How the National Day of Prayer task force works & the national prayer

3:29 – Presidential & gubernatorial proclamations; Mayor Frank Ritchie's role

4:34 – Mayor's Prayer Breakfast details: location, tickets, speakers

5:07 – Full lineup at the breakfast: worship, prayer for nation, state & youth

5:26 – "Light Up the Square" — the new youth-led evening event

9:00 – How to welcome people into a spirit of prayer (Will Smith)

11:22 – America's covenant with God: history from 1607 to George Washington

13:01 – Event recap & call to action

13:15 – The Bible as a living tool; faith through tragedy and blessing

16:35 – First Chronicles 16:24 — the national prayer theme

20:37 – The Bible's place in history; generational memory & 9/11

21:22 – Final event rundown & encouragement to attend

22:35 – Rob & Will reflect on planning and prayer leading up to the event

23:14 – How a small team of 5–6 organizes a citywide event

24:05 – Ticket info, closing remarks & God bless

🙏 Event Details – Thursday, May 7th:

8:00–9:00 AM – Mayor's Prayer Breakfast @ Loscas Guitars Restaurant (911 Main St) — $15 tickets at BerniePrays.org

Noon–1:00 PM – National Day of Prayer @ Main Plaza Gazebo (FREE)

7:00–8:00 PM – Light Up the Square (Youth-Led) @ Main Plaza Gazebo (FREE)

🌐 Boerneprays.org

Original Air Date: April 11, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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Tim Christ, author of How Boerne Made History and Played on Their Field of Dreams, discusses the book and the Boerne Little League team's historic 2024 run to the Little League World Series national championship game.

Timeline

0:00 — Intro & Welcome

Host Kerry Barboza introduces the show and guest Tim Christ.

0:41 — About the Book

The book covers more than the 2024 season — youth athletic development, Boerne's baseball history, and Texas Little League lore.

2:24 — Why Write It?

Tim explains the book as both a historical record and a "how-to" for parents and coaches wanting to build a championship-level team.

4:15 — Where to Buy It

Available at Dale's Bookstore in Boerne, on Amazon (Kindle & hardcover), and at local events. Priced at $19.99, with net proceeds going back to Boerne youth sports.

5:03 — When Did the Idea Come?

Tim shares how the book concept formed 6–9 months after the season ended, and how *Moneyball* inspired the angle he took.

9:29 — The 17-Game Win Streak

Recapping the team's dominant run — their only two losses were the national and international championship games.

9:46 — Meet the Team

Full roster shout-out: Julian Hurst, Ben Berkhart, Doc Montford, Cole Newsom, Caden Guffey, Gage Stubing, Greg Collins, Jet Matthews, Cooper Hastings, Aiden Munoz, Dylan Burke, and Caleb Christ.

10:42 — The Coaching Staff

Coaches Justin Newsom, Jonathan Collins, and Bur Munoz; plus Little League President Chris Carey.

11:47 — Where Are They Now?

Most players are now 14 and heading into high school — split between Boerne High and Boerne Champion.

14:20 — The Book Publishing World

Tim discusses the realities of book sales and shares a glowing review from the Internet Baseball Writers Association.

15:51 — Key to the Team's Success

Not raw talent — developed talent, elite baseball IQ, selflessness, and 12 complete players rather than relying on one or two stars.

18:43 — The Rock Star Moment

Kids signing autographs, ESPN interviews with Julie Foudy, MLB players on the bus, watch parties across Texas and beyond.

19:49 — Best Memories

Tim reflects on the watch parties, regional fame, and Caleb's standout ESPN interview moment.

21:42 — Caleb's Experience

As the youngest (age 11), Caleb played with no pressure and thrived — still rewatching YouTube videos of the games.

22:39 — Researching the Book

Game Changer app provided play-by-play data; the book offers two reading paths — a highlights reel or full play-by-play appendix.

24:33 — Upcoming Book Signings

Planned signings at DBA (early May), Dale's Bookstore, and Little League events.

25:24 — Closing & Final Memories

Tim's fondest personal memory: taking Caleb to Niagara Falls on a day off — he slept the entire way there and back.

26:19 — Outro

Original Air Date: April 4, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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