With his first season as the head coach of the Walkersville High football team nearing, Tyler Thompson is this week's guest on The Final Score podcast.

Thompson chats with host Greg Swatek about what he expects for his first season in charge of the program. Walkersville got significantly better over the course of last season and advanced all the way to the Class 2A state semifinals. Thompson takes over after serving as the Lions' defensive coordinator for the last five seasons.

What has the transition been like for him? Who will be Walkersville's players to watch this season? What challenges must be overcome? The discussion answers these questions and more.

Prior to that, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to share his impressions from preseason football practices he has visited so far and outline rule changes and expectations for the upcoming girls flag football season.

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