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Back to the Hardwood: Darren Hall Talks Expectations, Energy, and Game One

December 04, 2025 • Tom Frank • Season 4 • Episode 86

Winter sports have officially arrived and Hawk Talk is hitting the hardwood with Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Darren Hall. Fresh off South River’s thrilling football playoff run, Tom sits down with Coach Hall to preview a basketball season packed with high expectations, big personalities, and some serious height in the lineup.

Coach Hall breaks down the triple-header season opener at Glen Burnie, how the football-to-basketball crossover crew is adjusting on the fly, and why this year’s senior-heavy squad might just be built for a deep March run. We spotlight returning stars, rising juniors, and what it means to carry last season’s 21-win momentum into a brand new campaign where the scoreboard resets to 0–0.

Plus: behind-the-scenes on the successful Thanksgiving Rec Tournament fundraiser, a look ahead to the Smoky Mountain Winter Classic, and a reminder to grab your tickets for Breakfast with Santa before they vanish faster than an open three in transition.

Hawk Talk is back. And it’s game week.

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