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Houston County Baseball Coach's Show

Houston County Baseball Coach's Show

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 Join us every week for the Houston County Baseball Coach's Show With Matt Hopkins. We sit down with the head coach to discuss game recaps, upcoming opponents, and other news and updates about the Bears baseball program.

Presented by Ryan Lyons, State Farm Agent #sponsoredM & S Media Group INC Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Playoff Preview: Why Lassiter Is Dangerous and How HoCo Can Win the Series | Ep. 12

    Playoff Preview: Why Lassiter Is Dangerous and How HoCo Can Win the Series | Ep. 12
    Apr 23 2026
    Houston County baseball head coach Matt Hopkins previews the Class 5A state playoffs as the Bears enter Round 1 at home against Lassiter, a battle-tested 4-seed that’s made postseason runs before.

    Coach Hopkins also explains how HoCo uses late-season games to pressure-test pitching depth, then lays out the best-of-three schedule.

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    20 mins
  • Region Title Clinched, Eyes on the Playoffs | Ep. 11

    Region Title Clinched, Eyes on the Playoffs | Ep. 11
    Apr 17 2026
    Houston County head baseball coach Matt Hopkins breaks down how the Bears clinched the No. 1 seed in Region 2-5A on a head-to-head tiebreaker with Thomas County Central, then shifts into postseason mode with a Jones County “dress rehearsal” to set the Game 1 lineup.

    Coach Hopkins also explains how Georgia’s best-of-three playoff format and home-field work, plus the calculated decisions, like lineup, baserunning aggression, and pitching/defense alignment, that can swing a series.

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    16 mins
  • Lee County Win, Battling the Flu, and Region Title on the Line | Ep. 10

    Lee County Win, Battling the Flu, and Region Title on the Line | Ep. 10
    Apr 10 2026
    Houston County head baseball coach Matt Hopkins recaps the spring break Florida trip, then breaks down a big 6-2 region win over Lee County as the Bears battle the flu and adjust their pitching rotation.

    With TCC close behind, Coach Hopkins explains what HoCo needs in the final two games at Leesburg to lock up the region title, and he walks us through how Georgia high school baseball playoff seeding and the postseason format work.

    Presented by Ryan Lyons, State Farm Agent #sponsored




    For more great coverage of high school sports in Georgia, Florida, and across the country, visit www.itgnext.com.

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    14 mins
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