Arena football is coming to the Texas Hill Country! In this edition of The Boerne Brew, host Kerry Barbosa sits down with John Tipton, Director of Partnerships for the Texas Wild Hogs — a new professional arena football team based in the Boerne area that will play at the San Antonio Rose Palace. JT shares the story behind the Wild Hogs name, the team's faith-based values, plans for tryouts, sponsorship opportunities, $10 general admission tickets, and why this could be the best affordable family entertainment north of 1604. Also joining the conversation are Boerne Radio's Esteban Serrano and producer Roland J. Ruiz.

0:00 Introduction & Welcome

~1:00 JT's Role: Director of Partnerships

~3:00 The Wild Hogs Name Origin

~5:00 Team Website & Merchandise

~7:00 What Is Arena Football?

~9:30 Field Dimensions & Game Format

~11:00 Boerne, Hill Country & Beyond

~13:30 Tryouts & Finding Local Talent

~17:00 Faith-Based Values & Season Schedule

~19:00 The San Antonio Rose Palace Venue

~20:30 Ticket Prices & Sponsorships

~22:00 Contact Info & Wrap-Up

🏈 Website: txwildhogs.com

📞 Contact JT: 210-900-2470

📧 jtipton@txwildhogs.com

Original Air Date: June 27, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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 This week, managing editor Jeff Flinn sits down with Greg Pratt (Event Director) and Shawn Hudson (IT Director) of the Tour de Boerne — one of Texas's premier cycling events — ahead of their June 27th ride at Joshua Springs Park and Preserve. With 1,000 registered riders from across the country, three challenging Hill Country routes, and over $70,000 raised for local charities last year, the Tour de Boerne has grown into something truly special. Tune in to find out everything you need to know before race day.

0:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Tour de Boerne

0:42 — How Tour de Boerne Got Started (2019, St. Peter's Church)

1:22 — Surviving COVID in 2020 & Moving to Don Strange Ranch

1:45 — New Venue: Joshua Springs Park & Preserve

2:06 — Growth to 1,000 Riders & $70,000 in Charity Donations

2:25 — Local Organizations Supported by the Ride

3:06 — Volunteers: 200+ from Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

4:48 — A Premier Texas Cycling Event (Riders from 7 States, Manu Ginóbili!)

5:22 — The Three Courses: 28, 45, and 63 Miles

5:38 — SAG Vehicles, Air Force Cycling Team & Motorcycle Marshals

6:13 — Routes Through Center Point, Waring, Comfort & Sisterdale

7:20 — Event Amenities: BBQ, Beer, IV Service & Chiropractor

9:15 — It's a Ride, Not a Race (But Finisher Medals Are Earned)

10:25 — How to Find Course Maps: tourdeboerne.com

11:25 — Family Activities at the Event (YMCA Partnership)

13:03 — Rider Testimonials & What Makes This Event Special

14:01 — Parking, Logistics & Rider Experience Planning

18:41 — Rider Safety, Road Etiquette & Course Signage

19:38 — Rest Stops, Pickle Pops & SAG Support Details

22:27 — Packet Pickup at Free Roam Brewery (Friday, 3–7 PM)

23:19 — Emotional Wrap-Up & Honoring Last Year's Flood Victims

24:26 — Final Details, Sign-Off & "Hotter Than Hell with Hills"

🚴 Registration & Course Maps: tourdeboerne.com

📦 Packet Pickup: Friday, June 26 | Free Roam Brewery | 3–7 PM

🏁 Ride Day: Saturday, June 27 | Joshua Springs Park & Preserve | 7:00 AM start

The Boerne Brew airs every Saturday on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM in partnership with The Boerne Star.

Original Air Date: June 20, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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The Boerne Brew – Trent Nesmith Interview Summary

Guest: Trent Nesmith, Athletic Director, Geneva School of Boerne

Host: Kerry Barboza, Sports Editor, Boerne Star

Timeline

0:00 – Henderson Cup Overview

Geneva won their 12th Henderson Cup (best all-around school award from TAPPS) — their 5th in 4A classification. Scored 78 points, beating Lubbock Christian (65) and Covenant School of Dallas (64). Points come from athletics, fine arts, and academics throughout the year.

6:04 – Standout Sports This Year

Football: Final Four (state semifinals)

Girls soccer: State title game (again)

Boys soccer: First-ever Final Four appearance

Girls tennis: State champions; Boys tennis: State runner-up

Orchestra: Multiple-year state champions

7:57 – Henderson Cup Point Breakdown

Full breakdown of 78 points: 52 athletics (28 girls, 24 boys), 26 fine arts (orchestra 10, art 8, band 6), 2 academics.

8:34 – Summer Schedule & TAPPS Calendar Changes

TAPPS shifted football to 10-game regular seasons, ending before Thanksgiving. Other sports (basketball, spring sports) starting later to reduce season overlap. First game August 26.

10:39 – Seven-on-Seven & Sand Volleyball

Football in week 2 of seven-on-seven (Sachs League), heading to Waco for competition. Volleyball team competing in TAPPS sand volleyball tournament.

11:58 – New Football Coach: Adam Foran

Previous coach Bob Rosenstiel left for St. Michael's (Austin). Foran, coincidentally the office coordinator at St. Michael's, was hired in late April. Strong start — highly organized with great energy.

13:00 – Other New Coaches

Joel & Landon Murphy (boys soccer): Ground-ball philosophy worked; furthest boys soccer has gone

Trey Smith (softball): Promoted from assistant after Tim Milledge retired (Milledge moonlights as groundskeeper, has worked at Wrigley Field, San Antonio Missions)

14:28 – Nesmith Takes Over as Baseball Coach

Steve Rippe retired after spring 2025; Nesmith stepped in after 3 years as assistant + running the middle school program. Plans to continue coaching alongside AD duties.

15:49 – Nesmith's Baseball Background

Played college baseball; coached 10 years at the collegiate level in Kansas. Notable connections: coached Scott Presser (San Francisco Giants) and Kevin Cash (managed Tampa Bay Rays) during a summer league team in 1999.

18:18 – Johnny Manziel & Coach Rippe Stories

Coach Rippe (San Antonio Baseball Hall of Fame) coached Johnny Football at Kerrville. Anecdote: Manziel was reportedly a better baseball player, but chose football; opposing teams walked the #9 hitter just because of him.

19:32 – New District Realignment

Hill Country Christian and John Paul II (Schertz) moved up to 5A. Brazosport, Baytown, and St. Francis join the district — meaning travel to Houston area every other year. Described as a "strong football district."

20:47 – Superstitions, Coaching Staff Updates

Baseball superstition: pants up to the knees, don't step on the white line. Coaching staff largely returning; only changes are new football coach and need to replace swimming coach (Claudia Flores departing after 3 years).

23:08 – Farewell to Libby Lunsford

Libby Lunsford retired after 20 years as a Geneva administrator. Amy Simmons and Justin are her replacements.

23:42 – Personal: Vacation & Family

Nesmith and his son Cannon (now teaching PE at Geneva's grammar school) are heading to Maine for a golf trip in July. Nesmith and wife love Boerne and the Hill Country.

Original Air Date: June 13, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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