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Friday Free For All
The Football Friday Free For All is a long running show about high school football in West Virginia, originally hosted by Mike King and Chris Johnson and now by Alex Wiederspiel and Chris Johnson. The show focuses much of its time on the North Central West Virginia region, while also taking a look at statewide stories, players, and storylines. New episodes every Friday during football season.
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Episodes
Physical Activity Barriers 14.06.2024 47:34
Chris Johnson joins the program at the top (0:00). An ode to Jerry West later. Plus Dr. Eloise Elliott of WVU's College of Applied Human Sciences on physical activity in West Virginia.
Final Outs Recorded; Men's and Women's Hockey in West Virginia 07.06.2024 42:21
Greg Carey with the final word on the state high school baseball tournament (0:00). Plus, Todd Gookin, President and General Manager of WVU Club Ice Hockey, joins the show to discuss the growth of hockey at WVU and in West Virginia (26:36).
Sportswriter Double Feature: Johnson & Minnich on State Tourney 31.05.2024 44:52
Chris Johnson of Connect-Bridgeport joins the first half of the show to talk about the state high school baseball tournament, the North-South game, and wrapping the softball season. Michael Minnich of WVNews.com and ESPN+ joins to discuss those same topics plus his passion project involving NWSL.
Bridgeport's Season Ends; A Year in Review 24.05.2024 46:06
The Bridgeport baseball season comes to a disappointing end. Chris Johnson of Connect-Bridgeport and radio play-by-play man Chris George join Alex Wiederspiel to discuss the end of the season plus some of their favorite sports moments from this academic year.
Bridgeport and South Harrison Need Two Wins; Basketball is Changing 17.05.2024 41:14
Connect-Bridgeport's Chris Johnson discusses the changes to basketball regionals (0:00). Bridgeport baseball play-by-play Chris George talks about the Indians path to Charleston (17:25). Frank Tate, South Harrison baseball coach, discusses the Hawks regional matchup with East Hardy (29:20).
Bridgeport's Sectional Championship with Chris George; Michael Minnich on the Field 10.05.2024 37:39
Chris George explores what led to Bridgeport's sectional championship. Michael Minnich of WVNews.com and ESPN+ helps us set the scene for the wider field in baseball and softball.
Chris Johnson on Bridgeport; Greg Carey's Favorite Postseason Performances 03.05.2024 43:53
Chris Johnson talks Bridgeport baseball on today's show. Greg Carey joins the program to touch all the bases in high school sports, including some of his favorite postseason performances this softball season.
Softball Season Winds Down, NFL Draft Talk with Chris Johnson and Michael Minnich 26.04.2024 46:37
Chris Johnson and Alex Wiederspiel discuss Bridgeport baseball, great prep WV baseball players, and the NFL Draft (0:03). Michael Minnich of WVNews.com joins the program to talk prep softball, Zach Frazier dominating as a wrestler, and more (27:17). Want to win a free membership for a month to Glen Elk Iron in Clarksburg? How about a whole year? Keep listening to Friday Free for All to learn how!
South Harrison and Bridgeport Both Finding Their Spring Groove 19.04.2024 45:26
South Harrison Athletic Director and baseball coach Frank Tate joins the program. Bridgeport Indians baseball play-by-play voice Chris George on the Indians path to Charleston. Chris Johnson, co-host and Connect-Bridgeport reporter, provides the wrap-up.
Non-stop Rain, Bridgeport Baseball, and West Virginians Powering WVU Baseball 12.04.2024 48:37
Chris Johnson, FF4A Co-Host and Connect-Bridgeport reporter, on Bridgeport Baseball (0:00). Tannor Enyart of Mountaineer Sports Insider and U92 the Moose on the performances of the West Virginians helping to power WVU Baseball this season (27:37).
New Sections and Regions Unveiled 05.04.2024 46:30
New sections and regions are unveiled. Chris Johnson of Connect-Bridgeport joins to discuss the changes and give an update on some of Bridgeport's spring sports (0:00). Greg Carey of MetroNews hops on the line to take a more bird's eye look at the changes across the state (27:21).
Safety in Youth Sports; Lewis County Minutemaids in Review 29.03.2024 41:23
Dr. Javier Cardenas discusses concussions and the importance of mitigating danger in youth sports (2:42). Joe Nichols, Lewis County Minutemaids Head Coach, discusses his team's run to the Class AAA title game (23:21).
Championship Saturday in Review and Tucker County Deep Dive 22.03.2024 45:51
Chris Johnson joins by phone today to help break down one of the greatest Championship Saturday's ever. Chris George has the final word on Tucker County following a 35-32 loss to Tug Valley in the Class Single A Final, which ends a tremendous four-year run by the class of 2024.
Boys Semifinal Preview, Girls Championship Review, and WVU Coaching Search 15.03.2024 49:45
In our first one-hour show of the season, Travis Jones breaks down all the action in the ongoing Boy's High School Basketball State Tournament plus previewing what's to come (0:00). Chris Johnson joins the show to take a look back at the state champions in Girl's Basketball (15:26). Plus, Ethan Bock of WVSportsNow breaks down the WVU men's basketball head coaching search (32:14).
Free for All Basketball: Lewis County Upsets East Fairmont and Boys Tourney Field Set 08.03.2024 1:44:42
On today's show: Michael Minnich of WVNews.com on the Girl's State Tournament and Lewis County's trip to the Class AAA Finals (5:43) Sean McNamara, East Fairmont radio play-by-play (15:25) Bill Nestor, RCB radio play-by-play (23:10) Greg White, Tygarts Valley radio play-by-play and MEC play-by-play (36:15) Travis Jones, Girl's State Tournament and MEC play-by-play (47:30) Chris George, Bridgeport...
Free For All Basketball: Girls Tournament Field Set, Boys Sectionals Narrow 01.03.2024 1:31:19
Friday Free for All guests this week include: Bill Nestor, RCB Boys Play-by-Play (7:38) Sean McNamara, East Fairmont Play-by-Play (18:49) Chris Johnson, Connect-Bridgeport and usual FFA Co-Host (28:28) Travis Jones, Bridgeport Boys Play-by-Play (42:10) Chris George, Bridgeport Boys and Tucker County Boys and Girls radio broadcasts (51:51) Craig Dutton, Lincoln Boys and Girls Play-by-Play (1:04:13)...
Free for All Basketball: Remembering Ryan Lantz 23.02.2024 1:32:05
Coach A.J. Harman joins the show to discuss the tragic death of Ryan Lantz, the defensive coordinator for Liberty-Harrison football, Freshman Boys Basketball coach at Robert C. Byrd, and teacher at Liberty. Bill Nestor also discusses his time getting to know Ryan Lantz, plus RCB basketball. We also discuss: Travis Jones on Bridgeport Chris George on Bridgeport and Tucker County Craig Dutton on Lin...
Free For All Basketball: Girls Sectionals, East Fairmont's Historic Win, Clay-Battelle and more 16.02.2024 2:34:33
On today's episode: Greg Carey of MetroNews on Girls Sectionals (0:00) Bill Nestor, RCB radio play-by-play (19:06) Sean McNamara, East Fairmont radio play-by-play (31:35) Travis Jones, Bridgeport radio play-by-play (44:09) Chris George, Bridgeport and Tucker County radio (55:12) Craig Dutton, Lincoln radio play-by-play (1:08:12) Chris Johnson, on assignment covering WV Swimming (1:18:17) BONUS EXC...
Free For All Basketball: Liberty, Lincoln, and RCB Jockey for Sectional Supremacy 09.02.2024 1:52:52
On today's edition of the Friday Free For All: Chris Johnson returns (0:00) Bill Nestor, RCB Boys Basketball (11:43) Brian Bibey, Philip Barbour Boys Basketball (29:14) Travis Jones, Bridgeport Basketball (41:47) Chris George, Bridgeport and Tucker County basketball (1:01:31) Craig Dutton, Lincoln Boys and Girls basketball (1:18:21) PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Zak Bart, Head Coach of Liberty-Harrison Boys...
Free For All Basketball: Trinity Girls Keep Eye on Prize, Liberty Surging, & Regional Parity 02.02.2024 1:51:45
In one of our most jam-packed shows of the season, we're joined by: Bill Nestor, RCB Boys Basketball radio play-by-play (6:57) Greg White, Tygarts Valley Boys Basketball radio play-by-play (20:09) Travis Jones, Bridgeport Boys Basketball radio play-by-play (31:38) Chris George, Bridgeport Boys and Girls Basketball and Tucker County Boys and Girls Basketball (46:31) Craig Dutton, Lincoln Boys and G...
Free for All Basketball: Thawing Out 26.01.2024 1:30:17
After a bunch of cancellations due to weather (including our show), we are back and so are plenty of teams as they attempt to make up games. Featured on today's show: Bill Nestor, play-by-play voice for Robert C. Byrd boy's basketball (11:34) Sean McNamara, play-by-play voice for East Fairmont boy's basketball (25:02) Travis Jones, play-by-play voice for Bridgeport boy's and girl's basketball (36:...
Free for All Basketball: Weather Permitting 12.01.2024 1:39:10
We really dive into the thick of the schedule now that the holidays are over... weather permitting of course. On today's show, we'll hear from: Bill Nestor, play-by-play voice of the RCB Eagles (13:44). Brian Bibey, play-by-play voice for Philip Barbour boy's and girl's basketball (27:16) Travis Jones, play-by-play voice for Bridgeport boy's and girl's basketball (37:11) Chris George, play-by-play...
Free for All Basketball: Bridgeport's Hot Start 29.12.2023 1:23:27
Alex and Chris are back with the start of basketball season (0:00). We're joined today by: Austin Sparks, South Harrison Head Coach (11:25) Bill Nestor, Robert C. Byrd play-by-play (21:16) Chris George, Bridgeport and Tucker County broadcaster (31:33) Craig Dutton, Lincoln boy's and girl's play-by-play (49:15) Brian Bibey, Philip Barbour boy's and girl's play-by-play (59:00) Luke Wiggs, Panhandle...
Super Six: All Roads Lead to Wheeling 01.12.2023 1:21:35
The final week of the football season (and our final week before switching to basketball season) features: Chris Johnson on location in Wheeling (0:00) Sean McNamara on North Marion's chances at a state championship (18:29) Travis Jones on the historic Bridgeport-Princeton game (29:00) Chris George on Bridgeport's wild second half and Princeton's chances against Martinsburg (43:39) Brian Bibey wra...
Week 13: Can the Quarterfinals Match Round One? 17.11.2023 1:41:25
Round one was, frankly, awesome. Alex Wiederspiel and Chris Johnson recap it for you (0:00). On today's show: Bill Nestor, play-by-play voice of Robert C. Byrd, does the postseason final analysis on RCB's 3-7 season (26:15). Alex and Chris discuss North Marion vs. Herbert Hoover (35:18). Travis Jones, play-by-play voice of Bridgeport, explains what's different and what's not about Bridgeport-Cabel...
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