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Why High School Sports Coverage is Dying and What We Can Do

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In this engaging conversation, Preston Jackson interviews Katherine Smith, a seasoned sports reporter, about the evolution of sports reporting, particularly in the Tampa Bay area. They discuss the immediacy of news in the digital age, the decline of traditional high school sports coverage, and the impact of social media on how athletes promote themselves. Katherine shares her passion for high school sports, the athleticism of cheerleading, and the unique environments of local high school games. The conversation also touches on the fickleness of Tampa Bay sports fans and concludes with Katherine’s top five high school game environments. In this engaging conversation, Katherine Smith shares her experiences as a sports journalist in Tampa Bay, reflecting on the impact of local announcers, memorable stories from her career, and the evolution of sports in the region. She discusses the human side of athletes, including Warren Sapp and Mike Evans, and highlights the significance of Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield in transforming the Buccaneers. Katherine also emphasizes the importance of promoting women’s sports, especially with the upcoming Women’s Final Four in Tampa.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:01 Evolution of Sports Reporting
04:41 The State of High School Sports Coverage
08:12 The Impact of Social Media on Sports Reporting
10:29 The Athleticism of Cheerleading
14:10 Fickleness of Tampa Bay Sports Fans
17:45 High School Game Environments
19:44 Top Five High School Game Environments
26:22 The Impact of Local Announcers
27:10 Memorable Stories from the Field
29:53 Humanizing Athletes: The Stories Behind the Stars
33:37 The Evolution of Tampa Bay Sports
36:57 Baker Mayfield: A New Era for the Buccaneers
40:14 Mike Evans’ Milestone Moment
47:57 Top Athletes and Coaches Covered by Katherine Smith
53:43 Promoting Women’s Sports in Tampa Bay

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