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Drive – Episode 2

Podcast Director interviews girl’s soccer players
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Will Ligon and Eli Deutsch • March 4, 2025
Sofia Ayala
On his second episode of ‘Drive’ senior Will Ligon interviews seniors Regan Roberts and Ellie Christiansen. Both of them are on the Varsity Girls Soccer team. Christiansen serves as a team captain for the 24-25 season.

In the second episode of Drive, senior Will Ligon talks to seniors Reagan Roberts and Ellie Christiansen. The trio talks about the experiences, practices, and what it’s like to be on the varsity team. This is Will Ligon’s second year as Podcast Director; in the fall, he will go to Dallas Baptist University to get a Bachelor of Science in Communications broadcast and digital media.

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Will Ligon
Will Ligon, Podcast Director
Will Ligon brings creativity to Eagle Nation Online through his podcasts. He is a senior at Prosper high school, and this is his second year on staff. He is in marching band and plays the trumpet. He made his first podcast, “The Memory Space,” his sophomore year. After high school he wants to go to DBU and major in Communications.
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