When giving sports highlights on the radio, it's advisable to fit in as many names as possible. It's one thing to say that one team defeated another by a particular score, but what player doesn't enjoy having his or her contribution to a victory mentioned on the air?
Once upon a time, I was one of two people who used to report prep sports scores and highlights during 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on Saturday. As you would expect, the 11 p.m. report gave me more scores and highlights from which to choose, as the day's games were usually over by then. I preferred broadcasting the 6 p.m. report, however. Not every game was over at that time, so I was able to give more individual highlights. I'd mention, for instance, that John Smith ran in four touchdowns or Jane Doe pitched a shutout. It was gratifying to imagine those players being pleased to hear their achievements mentioned on the air. It was also satisfying to imagine their parents turning to them and saying, "Way to go..."
Games are about the players, not just the final scores. That's one of the most important things to keep in mind when broadcasting sports highlights.
