Crunch Time With Chris

The Kickapoo grad has a PBA title in his first year of professional bowling. Hear what that's been like, training as a left-hander, and what happened when the airline lost two of his three bowling balls at a recent bowling event.

The former Tigers hurler is off to college. After committing to Missouri State and Northern Illinois, he's hoping the third time is a charm as he goes the juco route. He'll rehab following Tommy John surgery and plans to be back stronger than ever, ready to chase that Division I dream.

Lebanon's all-time leading scorer went on to set several school and conference records at Western Illinois. Now, with two years of eligibility left, she's taking her talents to the Big 12 to play at Houston. Hear what made her want to take on the challenge, which accomplishment she's most proud of, and what she expects from herself against elite college competition.

Coach Crain started this program in 2015, when they went 0-19. Now they're back in the Final Four for the third time in their 11 seasons of existence. He talks about the semifinal matchup and what it was like to announce his impending retirement to the team just days prior.

The Marshfield Blue Jays are one series victory away from their first-ever back-to-back trips to the Final Four. But a hungry Willard team that just won the state championship two years ago stands in their way. We preview their quarterfinal three-game series.

Kickapoo hires one of the most successful small class coaches to take the reins of the Chiefs.

Chris interviews 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte, who says he's pumped to get to Springfield and coach the Bears.

The Eagles are off to a 22-1-1 start and are ranked 3rd in Missouri's Class 2. But the defending state champions Miller await in the district playoffs.

The young Lady Tigers are ranked 2nd in the state and have big plans following last year's runner-up finish.

The top-ranked Wildcats are on a 19-game winning streak, and their skipper tells us what's working so well.

September 17, 2025: In the first-ever episode of Crunch Time With Chris, the Pirates head coach discusses the program's resurgence in their new conference amidst their 3-0 start in the state of Missouri.

September 24, 2025: Coach Wells is back in coaching, and he's got his new Wildcats squad off to a 4-0 start.

October 1, 2025: Coach Page has completely turned the Fightin' Irish around from a year ago. They lost their first six games last season, and have won their first five this year. This turnaround needs to be studied 

October 8, 2025: Coach Cornelsen has led a resurgence in the Tiger program. He talks about what it will take to get his squad back to the state championship game.

October 15, 2025: Coach Lasater has held nearly every role possible for the Tigers. Now he's got his team poised to win their first-ever eight-man state championship. 

October 22, 2025: Coach Ary has turned around several programs as a head coach. But his job with the Bombers may be his most impressive as he looks to get his team back to the state championship game.

October 29, 2025: The former Ava head coach turned Evangel assistant is back in the high school ranks. He's got the Panthers making a playoff run. 

November 5, 2025: The legendary Mountaineers head coach discusses all things Mount Vernon, including how much longer he plans to coach.

November 12, 2025: Clever is having their best football season in program history. Coach Whitehead stops in to talk about it.

November 19, 2025: The Zizzers head coach stops by to discuss the team's deep playoff run.

Missouri State's athletic director stops by to discuss all things Bears athletics. Chris and Patrick discuss the baseball, basketball, and football squads. As well as what he's learned about the community and what it takes to get everyone in the Ozarks to buy in on Missouri State sports.

November 26. 2025: The Eagles are in their first state semifinal game in program history. Their head coach talks about the crazy Thanksgiving they have planned, and what it's like to follow in his dad's footsteps as head coach.

December 3, 2025: The former Nixa and Springfield Catholic head coach discusses his new role at Greenwood. Plus, coach breaks news that the shot clock will be making its debut at the Blue & Gold Tournament.

December 10, 2025: The new head coach of the Fightin' Irish discusses his team's transition to his coaching style.

December 17, 2025: The Lady Chiefs head coach stops by the studio to discuss the big Final Four aspirations he has for her team this year.