With the start of fall sports practice on the horizon, The Final Score podcast begins its look at the 2025 high school football season this week with Walkersville High head coach Tyler Thompson.

Entering his second season in charge of the program, Thompson chats with host Greg Swatek about how the Lions have prepared over the course of the summer.

What is new? What is different? Who will have to emerge and play well for Walkersville to have another good season after reaching the Class 2A state quarterfinals last season?

The Lions have moved down to Class 2A-1A this season. How does Thompson feel about that and how might that change life for the Lions?

And who will be the teams to watch across Frederick County?

Thompson answers all of these questions over the course of the discussion.

Plus, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy stops in to discuss his feelings on the upcoming football and girls flag football seasons in Frederick County.

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