With more than 40 years in professional baseball, Keith Bodie joins host Greg Swatek to talk about his job as the manager of the Frederick Keys and his perspective on some of the Baltimore Orioles' best prospects. Bodie was drafted by the team he idolized growing up in Brooklyn, the New York Mets, and played 10 minor league seasons before beginning his managerial career in 1986. He's worked with the likes of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, Tino Martinez and Zack Greinke. He coached Garth Brooks during the county music legend's brief minor-league stint and played catch on a movie set with Tom Cruz. Hear all of these stories and why Willie May is the only person to ever leave him speechless on this episode of The Final Score.
Episode 015 - 4/19/17
On this week's episode, host Greg Swatek catches up with Frederick Community College men's lacrosse coach Dave Hawkins and goalkeeper Colton Clingan. They talk about the team's success this season, which has led to a national ranking, and their upcoming playoff prospects. Also, News-Post sports writers John Cannon and Joe Ferraro stop by for a discussion on the novelty of baseball cards.
Episode 014 - 4/12/17
Oakdale girls lacrosse coach Beth Nave stops by to chat with host Greg Swatek about her team and her remarkable success at starting lacrosse programs from scratch. Also, News-Post sports writer Joe Ferraro updates us on professional baseball prospects from Frederick County.
Episode 013 - 4/4/17
For the opening week of the baseball season, host Greg Swatek chats with Frederick Keys broadcaster and public relations manager Geoff Arnold about his career and the upcoming season for the Keys. FNP sports writer Joe Ferraro also stops by to share his thoughts on Opening Day and the Frederick County sports scene.
Episode 012 - 3/29/17
This week we sit down with longtime Brunswick High baseball coach Roger Dawson, who talks about his love of the game, the success of his teams and his job as a regional scout for the Baltimore Orioles. FNP sports editor Josh Smith also stops by to talk about whether the Wizards are viable contenders in the NBA, the Las Vegas Raiders, the upcoming baseball season and his disinterest in your NCAA tournament pool brackets.
Episode 011 - 3/22/17
In this episode, host Greg Swatek sits down with Makayla Daniels and Coach Ashley Bush of Frederick High School to discuss the Cadets' recent state championship in girls basketball, as well as Daniels' scintillating 47-point performance in the title game. Also, Colin McGuire of the Frederick News-Post stops by to talk March Madness and his love of brackets.
Episode 010- 3/12/17
The Mount men turn their attention to the big dance. Host Greg Swatek catches up with Mount Saint Mary's University players Elijah Long and Chris Wray and head coach Jamion Christian after the team drew New Orleans in the play-in game of the NCAA Tournament.
Episode 009- 3/7/17
Host Greg Swatek is joined by Middletown High School wrestler Danny Bertoni, fresh off winning his fourth straight state title. With Danny is his mentor, coach and father, Dan Bertoni.
Episode 008- 3/1/17
Host Greg Swatek sits down with fellow News-Post sports writer John Cannon to talk about the local swimming scene in this week's encore episode of The Final Score.
Episode 007- 2/27/17
This week Mount St. Mary's University Men's Basketball coach Jamion Christian chats with host Greg Swatek about his team's Northeast Conference regular-season championship, his coaching philosophy, recruiting, how to raise the NEC's profile and the upcoming conference tournament.
Episode 006- 2/20/17
This week host Greg Swatek breaks down the state basketball playoffs with a man who has probably seen more boys basketball games than anyone this season, Maryland Sports Access editor-in-chief Kyle McFadden. Also, FNP sports writer Joe Ferraro stops by to chat about some of the professional baseball prospects from Frederick County as spring training begins.
Episode 005- 2/13/17
This week host Greg Swatek discusses track and field with Urbana girls coach CJ Ecalono. What makes his team so special? Can the Hawks finally capture the elusive state indoor team title? Also, FNP sports writer Joe Ferraro stops by to chat about the Frederick County basketball scene, as well as the county swimming championships and Middletown wrestling.
Episode 004- 2/6/17
Host Greg Swatek sits down with Catoctin wrestling coach Ryan Green, who discusses the state of his small team, wrestling in Frederick County in general and the dangers of dropping too much weight in a short period of time. FNP sports editor Josh Smith also joins to talk about the fallout from Super Bowl 51.
Episode 003- 1/31/17
This week Frederick High girls basketball coach Ashley Bush talks about her talented team and her interesting life as a player and a coach. News-Post sports editor Josh Smith also stops in to discuss tennis great Roger Federer's 18th grand slam title, the Super Bowl and what the Redskins should do with quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Episode 002- 1/24/17
Host Greg Swatek is joined by newly-named Brunswick High School coach Jerry Smith who once wore burgundy when he played for the 'Roaders. We also hear from fellow News-Post sports reporter John Cannon, who recently covered the Central Maryland Conference indoor track championships in Hagerstown.
Episode 001- 1/16/17
Host Greg Swatek and fellow News-Post sports reporter Joe Ferraro discuss the local high school sports landscape as well as a bit of pro football and baseball.