BC Sports Network Podcast

In this episode I interview long-time Boulder City high school teacher and coach, Bill Strachan. Born and raised in Boulder City, Bill played tennis, basketball and baseball for the Eagles until graduating in 1978. After college, Bill returned to campus to teach and coach, which he's been doing since 1984! Bill recounts a Boulder City that sounds an awful lot like the one we live in today, on...

Today would be Michael Manteris' 20th Birthday and I'm changing lanes to bring you a very special interview with Michael's mom, Jessica Aldrich, seven years after his passing. In 2016 Michael Manteris, an 11-year-old student at Garrett Jr. High, was diagnosed with Lukemia. It was a story that brought our community together like nothing I had seen before. Michael was healthy, funny,...

In this episode I have the honor of interviewing Lexi Lagan, two-time U.S. Olympic shooter, Pan American silver medalist (10mm Women's Air Pistol) and Boulder City native.  Lexi discusses her journey from BCHS to the U.S. Olympic team and we deep dive into her unique, detached mental game. Lexi is Boulder City's first Olympian and the first Olympic shooter from the University of Utah. I...

Coach John Balistere returned to Boulder City after college and jumped right into his passion, high school basketball. Over the last three decades Coach Balistere has developed a consistently-winning Boys Basketball program at BCHS,  churning out multiple titles, collegiate athletes and state all-stars. The state title has eluded his head coaching tenure, but that hasn't reduced his enthusias...

Coach Kevin Ruth has spent the last 27 years educating and coaching Boulder City Eagles. He's coached football, wrestling and flag football with multiple wrestling state champs and 2X state runners-up in flag football.  In fact, building on his state championship and collegiate wrestling experience, he was key in rebuilding the BCHS wrestling program over two decades ago.  Coach Ruth is the e...

James Cracolici moved to Boulder City just a few years ago and immediately immersed himself into our youth sports community, bringing a lifetime of baseball and football experience, having played on both the high school and college levels.  In 2023, Coach Cracolici took it upon himself to resurrect the Boulder City youth football program and they fielded 9 teams in their first season! James and I...

Coach Denny Crine started playing baseball and pitching at a young age in Henderson, NV. He also comes from local baseball royalty: his father is former Eagles baseball coach, Tommy Crine, for whom the Foothill High School baseball field is named. In college he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox and went on to play minor league baseball with Michael Jordan and John Kruk. After leaving baseball h...

The truth is, I'm not sure how many State Championships Coach Huxford has because she's too modest to admit; there may be more. Same for Coach of the Year Awards, which I believe she has 7! And make no mistake, the impression you get as you sit across from Rachelle Huxford is Champion! She's measured in all her answers, constantly introspective and a complete strategist on the court...

In this episode I sit down with Kenny & Kannon Rose, 2-sport state champs in volleyball and tennis. If you're a student at BCHS, I highly recommend you listen to this podcast. Kenny and Kanon share their experiences growing up in BC, playing BCHS sports, going to college and living the adult life after high school. Their approach to sports and life will inspire any student. I could have s...

This week I have the privilege of interviewing Hunter Moore, BCHS 2x Nevada State Wrestling Champion and Nevada 3A football stand-out. Hunter has been an exceptional athlete for years, first earning accolades in baseball, then wrestling and football. And after watching him throw shot and discuss at a track meet earlier this year, I was shocked to learn that 2023 was his first year throwing in Trac...

In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing two graduating seniors fresh off their BCHS Girls Volleyball 3A State Championship. We talk about club ball, school life at BCHS, coaching, what we have to look forward to this coming season and a whole lot more. This is our first current-student-athlete interview and these young ladies set the bar high! If you have a student-athlete that you&apo...

In this podcast I sit down with Boulder City Little League President, Rose Hess, Vice President, Emily Spragno and Vice President, Mike Keaton. We share a candid conversation about the little league experience from crazy parents to saving your field from becoming a dog park! Thanks to the BCLL Team for answering all of my unexpected questions! Keep up the great work! Support the show BCSportsNet.c...

4x State Championship Coach Bobby Reese sits down in the podcast studio to share his epic stories about his time as the Varsity Boys Head Basketball Coach and Varsity Baseball Manager and their championship runs in the 1999, 2009, 2016 & 2017 seasons. This one's an instant classic loaded with Boulder City sports history! Thanks for listening! Support the show BCSportsNet.com and @bcsports...

My Easter break went a little longer than planned, but it was worth the wait, I promise! This is a fantastic interview with one of my favorite people on planet Earth: Coach Garth Schulz! We talk about his bowling teams, the robotics team (that is freaking amazing!) and I accidentally stumble onto the fact that BCHS has a brand new E-Sports Team!! Oh, and by the way, they're one of the best in...

On today's podcast I take a deep dive with Pastor Deborah Downs, Owner of the Best Dam CrossFit Gym here in Boulder City. We discuss health, working out, her CrossFit journey and a variety of health-related topics; both physical and spiritual. It's a great interview for anyone interested in trying CrossFit or who's New Years goals are starting to fizzle out. Best Dam CrossFit has a...

I have the privilege to sit down with three very competitive women, all on the top of their game at the CSN Henderson Campus. CSN Head Softball Coach Ashley Johnston, Catcher Jocelyn Shupp, and third baseman Caitlin Covington join the BC Sports Network Podcast to share their epic stories of winning and losing in their combined 60+ years of softball. They have a work-play-family approach to their t...

I have the distinct honor of sitting down with former Eagles Varsity Football Coach, Chris Morelli. In a very candid interview, Coach Morelli shares his philosophy in coaching, his childhood growing up in East Las Vegas and his decision to step down as the Varsity Football Coach. Recorded Live on 1/19/23.  Support the show BCSportsNet.com and @bcsportsnet on Instagram

Parker Reynolds is the former quarterback of the Boulder City Eagles. He's the BCHS Varsity Football record holder for total passing yards and was one of the leaders of the turn-around team that brought the Eagles back to the playoffs in 2018. Parker shares his stories about growing up playing sports in Boulder City, his football experience at BCHS and his college football experience in Illin...