Metro East Sports Podcast

Metro East Sports Podcast


Season 6; Episode 35: High School Football Playoffs Preview and Gridiron Girls!

October 28, 2025

6.35 is presented by Little Caesars Pizza, and it features Kevin Pawlow with "KP's Football Corner," and Edwardsville HS Flag Football Coach Taylor Hay with players Gabby Thompson and Ella Wallace.

This show kicks off with "KP's Football Corner" presented by Dazzling Decor and More. Kevin and Dave review the biggest games of week 9, including Edwardsville's loss to DeSmet, Jersey's shocking win over Columbia, and Collinsville's win over playoff-hopeful Triad. Then, KP lists the weekly and season-long statistical leaders for TD's, rushing yards, and tackles. Finally, Dave and KP break down the upcoming playoff games with Metro East teams.

Up next, we meet with Edwardsville High School Flag Football Head Coach Taylor Hay, who is joined by star receiver/punter/defensive back Gabby Thompson and quarterback Ella Wallace. Hay shares insights into beginning the program at EHS and guiding the girls to a state play appearance. Thompson and Wallace talk about their motivation to try the sport and what they'll remember from the season. Wallace, who threw 53 TD's this year, remembers her emotions going into the first game, and Thompson recalls scoring the first TD in the history of the program. Also, Hay talks about how her 16 years of competitive, professional tackle football prepared her for her role as the Head Tiger.