Reigning Cats & Dogs

The final episode of season one of Reigning Cats & Dogs features Kirksville High School Athletic Director Sara Williams. She walks us through the reality of transitioning from the NCMC Conference to the MEC in the years ahead and what it takes behind the scenes to fill out a season schedule and conduct home contests in a way that creates a great experience for the students and spectators. Reig...

The penultimate episode for season one of Reigning Cats & Dogs brings back a pair of familiar faces to close out their seasons. First, we talk with Truman State Baseball Assistant Coach Tyler Hudlow. He breaks down the final series of the season this weekend against Upper Iowa University and gives a roaring recap of the three baseball seniors who will be playing their final games in Truman pur...

We're getting close to the end of the semester it today's episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs. First we are joined by Kirksville High School Choir and Dance Team Director Rebecca Murphy. She discusses the ins and outs of choir and the impact that music can have on a person, as well as the dance team's increased visibility at high school games this year. Next, we have Truman State Softball Assistan...

We're taking a look at the past, present, and future on today's episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs. First, we meet with Kirksville High School Boys Wrestling Coach James Alter who discusses his team's performance at the Missouri State Wrestling Tournament and how he thinks everyone should give wrestling a chance if you aren't playing basketball in the winter. Next, we are joined by Truman State S...

We've got an ensemble cast on this week's edition of Reigning Cats & Dogs. First, we meet with Truman State Head Athletic Trainer Michelle Boyd who discusses what it takes to keep athletes healthy during both their competitive season and their offseason training. She also talks about her 30 years of experience at Truman State and how she can apply those principles in the classroom as well teac...

It's time to meet some new faces on this week's episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs. We start off by meeting with Kirksville High School Band Director Brad Hudson who discusses some of the intricacies of performing at sporting events and gives us a sneak peek at the new performing arts center at Kirksville High School. Then, we are joined by the pair of new additions to the Truman State Football c...

It's time for mid-season check-ins for the spring sports on this episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs. First, we are joined by Truman State Softball Head Coach Ron Ferrill who talks us through the Bulldogs road GLVC trip this past weekend. He also shouts out some important home dates for the Bulldogs in the month of April. Then, we are joined by Truman State Assistant Baseball Coach Tyler Hudlow wh...

It's a mix of winter and spring on this week's episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs. First, we are joined by Truman State Track and Field Head Coach Leslie Hardesty who gives us the breakdown on the best Truman performances at the GLVC Indoor Championships and walks us through the upcoming outdoor track season. She also discusses the journey a lot of track athletes take to develop and find the even...

Postseasons are among us! This episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs starts off with Truman State Women's Basketball Coach Theo Dean who breaks down the details of the Bulldogs goals at the GLVC Conference Tournament and their quarterfinals matchup with Drury set for 2:15 PM on Friday in St. Louis. Next, we are joined by Truman State Men's Soccer Coach Duke Cochran to discuss his 2026 recruiting cla...

This episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs starts out with the young phenom Kirksville High School Baseball Coach Cruz Lewis as he talks about his quick rise through the coaching world and how he plans to lead his baseball squad this Spring. Next we are joined by Aquadogs Swim Club Coach Paul Yoder who discusses the mission of the Aquadogs helping create a year round space for kids to get involved i...

This episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs starts off with Kirksville HS Track and Field Coach Anna Grace who recaps the Tigers NCMC conference championships last spring and discusses the early season growing period for her teams as their spring season begins. Next, we sit down with Truman State Women's Golf Coach Clint Fitzpatrick as he walks us through his unique situation being the head golf coac...

Keep your eyes peeled for the future, as this week of Reigning Cats & Dogs features a breakdown on the world of collegiate recruiting. First, we sit down with Truman State Wide Receivers Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Jamar Johnson who discusses the realities of recruiting, NIL, and the transfer portal in different levels of collegiate athletics in 2026. Next, we are joined by Truman State H...

The 10th edition of Reigning Cats & Dogs features a trio of first time guests from Truman State and KHS. We first sit down with Truman State Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Alexis Griffin who discusses her background coaching both high school and college hoops and how the Bulldogs have sharpened themselves after an intentionally touch early season schedule. Next we are joined by Kirksville...

Reigning Cats & Dogs features a pair of Truman coaches this week who are deep in the preparations for their spring seasons. Truman State Softball Coach Ron Ferrill joins us to talk about his journey through softball coaching, the support he has been grateful for during his time at Truman, and a deep dive of who his 2026 team is composed of. Next, we sit down with Truman State Women's Tennis Co...

The first edition of Reigning Cats & Dogs in the new semester features Kirksville High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Nick Totta as he discusses his team's current nine game winning streak and what he expects to see as the season reaches it's final month. We are also joined by Truman State Men's and Women's Swim Coach Doug Heighton who provides the highlights from Truman State's Swimming S...

This episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs features Truman State Head Football Coach Kellen Nesbitt as he discusses the team's postseason game against UINDY, the offseason recruiting trail, and what it means to him to be named the 2025 GLVC Football Coach of the Year. It also features Kirksville High School Boys Tennis Coach Lee Riley as he dives into his long coaching tenure and what this final sea...

In this installment of Reigning Cats & Dogs. Henry Janssen sits down with Truman State Women's Basketball Coach Theo Dean for an extended interview where he discusses earning career victory #100 against Southwest Baptist, why he feels that this year team is moving to a new level offensively and defensively, and how his new coaching staff has helped elevate the team's performance.

This episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs features Kirksville High School Head Volleyball Coach Missy Dempsay as she discusses their concluded 2025 season and graduating senior class, while giving an inside look at club volleyball in the Northeast Missouri area. It also features Truman State Head Cross Country and Assistant Track Coach Thomas Whittaker for a discussion about how the cross country s...

This edition of Reigning Cats & Dogs features Truman State Head Volleyball Coach David Gannon and football offensive coordinator Austin Zoda as their teams prepare for the GLVC Tournament and the NCAA Playoffs respectively. Truman's Volleyball has qualified for the GLVC tournament for the first time since 2020 and Truman Football will being playing in their first NCAA Playoffs since 1994. We w...

This edition of Reigning Cats & Dogs features Truman State Men's and Women's Soccer Head Coaches Duke Cochran and Mike Cannon as they discuss their now concluded 2025 seasons as well as their GLVC All-Conference players. It also features Kirksville Boys and Girls Soccer Head Coaches Shawn Meintz and Nathaniel Kennard as they talk about their boys team run to the district semi-finals and how th...

This episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs features the father-son duo of Truman State Head Football Coach Kellen Nesbitt and Kirksville High School Head Football Coach Greg Nesbitt. This episode is jam-packed with everything from their current seasons and future plans, their wide coaching tree that has spread across the Midwest, and how the Nesbitt family has shaped so many lives through football a...

The inaugural episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs features an introduction to the show and what it hopes to become and features four coaches from Truman State and Kirksville High School that are all in their first year as head coach of their respective programs. Joining us will be Truman State Men's Basketball Coach Mike Worley, Kirksville Boy's Basketball Coach Aaron Coombs, Truman State Cross Co...