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- 2026
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About Houston County Baseball Coach's Show
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 #sponsored
- Publisher
- ITG Next
- Category
- sports · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 5 Feb 2026
- Latest episode
- 13 May 2026
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
13 May 2026
Bears Survive Woodward Thriller, Semifinals Versus Pope Next | Ep. 15
Houston County baseball head coach Matt Hopkins breaks down an unforgettable Elite Eight series against Woodward Academy, from a tough Game 1, to a wild Game 2 walk-off, to an even crazier Game 3 comeback that sealed the Bears’ fourth straight Final Four appearance. Coach Hopkins highlights clutch moments from Ryan Maxwell, Isaiah Galason, Noah Odom, Davian Hammonds, and the defense that saved the seventh, then previews a massive home semifinal versus Pope. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
7 May 2026
Survive & Advance: Newnan Sweep and Elite 8 Road Trip to Woodward | Ep. 14
Houston County baseball head coach Matt Hopkins recaps a huge Round 2 playoff sweep of Newnan, last year’s state title opponent, highlighted by Kaiden Harvey’s walk-off double in a tight Game 1 and another efficient finish in Game 2. Coach Hopkins explains why playoff sweeps matter, then previews an Elite Eight road series at Woodward Academy in College Park. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
30 Apr 2026
Lassiter Sweep, Pitch Count Strategy, and Newnan Preview | Ep. 13
Houston County baseball head coach Matt Hopkins recaps a dominant Round 1 playoff sweep of Lassiter (11-1, 5-2), highlighting Tyson Ganas’ six strong innings and Ethan Kenney’s big two-way impact at the plate and on the mound. Coach Hopkins also previews a massive Round 2 showdown against Newnan, last year’s state title game opponent, while explaining playoff pitch-count rules and why a big home crowd Friday could swing the series. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
23 Apr 2026
Playoff Preview: Why Lassiter Is Dangerous and How HoCo Can Win the Series | Ep. 12
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. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
17 Apr 2026
Region Title Clinched, Eyes on the Playoffs | Ep. 11
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. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
10 Apr 2026
Lee County Win, Battling the Flu, and Region Title on the Line | Ep. 10
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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
3 Apr 2026
Spring Break Games in Tallahassee Before Final Push for Region Title | Ep. 9
Houston County head baseball coach Matt Hopkins checks in from spring break in Tallahassee, Florida, after the Bears ride region momentum, including shutout wins over Coffee, into a 7-6 comeback win against Lincoln. Coach Hopkins breaks down how HoCo responded after a rough first inning and updates the region race with TCC close behind. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
26 Mar 2026
“No Rest for the Weary”: Tight Region Race, Coffee Series, and Out-of-State Challenges | Ep. 8
Houston County head baseball coach Matt Hopkins recaps a big region road win at Coffee and highlights ace Tyson Gainer’s dominant two-week run on the mound as the Bears sit 15-4 overall and 8-2 in region play. Coach Hopkins also explains why the final two games versus Coffee are critical with Thomas County Central close behind, then previews spring break matchups against out-of-state opponents as playoff preparation. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
19 Mar 2026
Cold Weather, Hot Arms, and the “Win 2 Before You Lose 2” Rule | Ep. 7
Houston County head baseball coach Matt Hopkins breaks down a gritty 3-1 region win at Thomas County Central in a true pitcher’s duel, highlighted by Tyson Ganas carrying a near no-hitter into the 7th and strong defense behind him. Coach Hopkins also shares how HoCo protects arms in cold weather and manages long road trips, then updates the Region 2-5A race with two more games against TCC ahead. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
12 Mar 2026
Rebuilding the Approach at the Plate & Prepping for Veterans | Ep. 6
Houston County head baseball coach Matt Hopkins explains how the Bears have started 11-2 while staying perfect in region play, then dives into the biggest adjustment: adding more structure at the plate to reduce strikeouts and manufacture runs. Coach Hopkins also breaks down lineup tweaks, when he gives hitters the green light, and how HoCo is preparing to finish the series with Veterans on the road. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
4 Mar 2026
“Good Isn’t Good Enough”: A 9-0 Win & the Hunt for More Arms | Ep. 5
Houston County head baseball coach Matt Hopkins recaps a dominant 9-0 region-opening win over Northside (Warner Robins) as the Bears improve to 8-2 with yet another shutout from the pitching staff. Coach Hopkins explains why he’s still pushing for cleaner baseball, how region three-game series work, and why Houston County is testing new arms now to build bullpen depth for the stretch run. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
26 Feb 2026
Bears Climbs to No. 1 Before the LaGrange Proving Ground | Ep. 4
Houston County head baseball coach Matt Hopkins reacts to HoCo being ranked the No. 1 team in Georgia high school baseball after a 5-1 start, highlighted by back-to-back shutouts (6-0 vs Jones County, 3-0 vs Woodstock) and an 8-run inning to beat Perry 8-4. Coach Hopkins also previews the LaGrange Invitational, where the Bears will learn a lot fast against high-level competition. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
19 Feb 2026
The Early-Season Lab: Tight Games, Tough Tests, Better Baseball | Ep. 3
Houston County head baseball coach Matt Hopkins recaps a strong 2026 start (3-1) featuring a split with North Oconee and a 6–0 shutout win over Jones County. Coach Hopkins explains how early games help define the Bears’ identity, lock in the starting rotation, and develop bullpen arms, highlighting surprise innings from Michael Lyons and the push to build depth before region play. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
11 Feb 2026
Lineup Shuffles, Fast Starts, and a North Oconee Doubleheader | Ep. 2
Houston County head baseball coach Matt Hopkins recaps the Bears’ preseason tune-up, their first game of the 2026 season against Warner Robins, and early lineup/position adjustments. Coach Hopkins also explains why fast starts matter over a 30-game regular season and previews a big week ahead with a North Oconee doubleheader plus a road test at Jones County. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
5 Feb 2026
The “Force Failure” Season | Ep. 1
Houston County head baseball coach Matt Hopkins sits down with Phil Jones to break down the Bears’ 2025 season, preview the 2026 roster, and discuss a loaded schedule that features North Oconee, Jones County, Woodstock, and the LaGrange Invitational. 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 (http://www.itgnext.com). Follow us on socials! Instagram: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.instagram.com/itgnext.georgia/) Facebook: @itgnext.georgia (https://www.facebook.com/itgnext.georgia) TikTok: @itgnext (https://www.tiktok.com/@itgnext) X (Twitter): @itgnext_georgia (https://x.com/itgnext_georgia) YouTube: @itgnext (https://www.youtube.com/@ITGNext/streams) Are you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com or visit our website to learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities (https://itgnext.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/).
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