Keys to the Game

The Wasps closed out their 2023 season against the 8th ranked Saints of Limestone. It was an exciting game that saw the Wasps give the playoff hopeful Saints everything they could. Listen in as Coach Newsome sits with Gary Lester and talks about playing such a talented team in the Limestone Saints. This is also Keys to the Game's final airing for the 2023 season, we hope you will join us in the Sp...

The Wasps returned home for a two game home stand to finish out the season this week as they took on the Flying Fleet of Erskine College. It was a big win for the Wasps as they brought their record to 5-5. It sets up a rematch with a tough Limestone team looking to make the playoffs for a second straight year. Hear what Coach Newsome has to offer on the big win and what it will take for the Wasps...

It was a Smoky Mountain Reunion as the Tusculum Pioneers made their first trip back to Emory & Henry since 1950. The Pioneers dropped football after the 1950 season when their last visit to Emory resulted in a 47-0 loss. Fast forward to 2023, and the Wasps hang another loss on the Pioneers in a 27-24 overtime thriller. Listen in as Coach Newsome gives all the inside details and talks about a w...

It was Homecoming at Emory & Henry College, and there were thousands of alumni and fans on campus as the Wasps took on the division leading Lions of Mars Hill. It was a defensive battle and in the end the Lions prevailed with a 24-14 win over the Wasps. Listen in as Coach Newsome talks about the team's defensive performance and what to expect next week as the Pioneers from Tusculum visit Emory...

The sixth edition of the Southwest Virginia Bowl saw the Wasps move their advantage to 5-1 over their rivals from Clinch Valley, UVA Wise Cavaliers, with a score of 41-24. The special teams unit for the Wasps supplied enough firepower to carry the Wasps to their third victory of the season and snap a three game skid. Find out how Coach Newsome views the victory, and get his take on the Lions of Ma...

The Wasps traveled to Salisbury, North Carolina this past weekend in search of their first conference win against the Catawba Indians. Going into halftime with the lead, the Wasps eventually fell to the Catawba Indians with a final score of 30-13. Enduring a tough three game slide, Coach Newsome tells how the team will get back in the win column at the Southwest Virginia Bowl against UVA Wise this...

The Wasps' home opener did not turn out as planned as the Wasps fell to the SAC pre-season favorites, Bulldogs of Wingate University, 31-10. Coach Newsome will talk about this loss and how the team is dealing with two straight losses from two of the conferences perennial powerhouses. Host, Gary Lester and Coach Newsome will also preview the Wasps' trip to Salisbury, NC where they will take on the...

The Wasps lose a heartbreaker as they begin conference play against the Newberry Wolves. In the 25-23 loss, the Wasps enter the record book for longest game in Division II football history taking the game to eight overtimes. Listen in as Coach Newsome details the thrilling moments of the game and gives and inside look at what it's like to play and coach in such an epic game.

The Wasps improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2018 this past weekend. It was their second win in West Virginia as they beat Big Blue of Bluefield State 37-14. Coach Newsome will provide his take on the victory, what it was like playing through two weather delays and a Wasps' Defense that keeps scoring points. Host, Gary Lester and Coach Newsome will also take a look at the Wasps' upcoming gam...

The Wasps open up the season with a 56-10 blowout win against Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. Quarterback, Charles Mutter grabs South Atlantic Conference Offensive Honors for the week; while the Wasps' defense holds a nationally ranked offense to just 10 points. Join Gary Lester and Coach Newsome as they give the inside scoop on Keys to the Game! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 F...

It's a special edition of Keys to the Game, as we welcome Emory & Henry's Play-by-play announcer Josh Floyd to the studio. Coach Newsome will put a wrap on the pre-season, and then we will preview the season opener with the Mountain Lions of Concord University this Saturday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connec...

Pre-Season Practice is coming to a close, and the Wasps will be turning their attention to the season opener with Concord University soon. Tonight Keys to the Game will be reviewing Coach Newsome's analysis of the Pre-Season, and give us a look at how much hay is in the barn. Hope you enjoy our second show of the season. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. S...

Tonight, Keys to the game returns for its 9th season. Join host Gary Lester and Head Football Coach Curt Newsome as they cover the Wasps' offseason, new recruits & transfers and the all important pre-season. It is an inside look at Wasps Football you do not want to miss. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained....

Tonight on Keys to the Game, catch Coach Newsome's preview of the 2023 Spring Game taking place on Saturday April 15th. We'll also continue our journey through the rest of the 2023 Season, and discuss recruiting activities following Spring Practice. Go Wasps! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listene...

Join Head Football Coach Curt Newsome and host Gary Lester for the second Spring episode of Keys to the Game. The show features updates to Wasps Recruiting, a preview of the 2023 gridiron schedule and a brief look at Spring Practice. It's an inside look at Wasps Football. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. Th...

Keys to the Game returns to WEHC with a special Spring Edition. Join Gary Lester and Coach Newsome as they take an inside look at the 2023 Recruiting Class, Coaching Staff changes and Spring Practice. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Join Coach Newsome and me, Gary Lester as we put a final wrap on the season, and take a look forward to the remaining playoff picture, dig into the recruiting process, the scheduling of visits and offers to prospective players. Finally, we'll discuss the off-season calendar including spring practice and summer workouts. Join us. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Vir...

The Wasps ended their season this past Saturday in Gaffney, SC as they went down in defeat to Limestone University. Coach Newsome discusses the game and reflects on Emory and Henry's first season in the SAC and in DII football. Listen in as we close out another season of Keys to the Game. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed an...

The Wasps make their first trip to The Palmetto State a success as they down the Flying Fleet of Erskine College 32-0. Catch Coach Newsome's analysis of the victory, and his view of their return trip to South Carolina as they take on the Saints of Limestone University to end the season. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and...

The Wasps met an old rival for the first time since 1975 this past Saturday as they welcomed the Eagles of Carson-Newman back to Fred Selfe Stadium. Listen in as Coach Newsome discusses the game, its highlights, and the final outcome. Also, Coach Newsome gives us a brief look at the Flying Fleet from Erskine College as the Wasps prepare to travel to Greenwood, SC for 4:00 o'clock kickoff on 11/5/2...

Tusculum University continue the Wasps woes, as they handed E&H their second lost in a row 35-9. Coach Newsome will discuss what happened in the 2nd half, as the Wasps entered half-time only down 7-3. Join Coach and I we take an inside look at E&H Football. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is l...

The Wasps suffered their worst loss of the season at the hands of Mars Hill University this past week, falling 49-14. Join Coach Newsome and I as we take a look inside the game, and examine the Wasps performance. Also, we will briefly look at the upcoming game with Tusculum, as the Wasps travel to Greeneville, TN this weekend. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virgi...

The Wasps now have a three game winning streak after winning The Southwest Virginia Bowl this past Saturday. Take a listen as Coach Newsome and I breakdown the game with Wise, and then take a look at the upcoming game against Mars Hill. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www....

The Emory & Henry Wasps continued their of DII victories this past week as they welcomed the Catawba Indians back to Fred Selfe Stadium. Coach Newsome discusses the Xs and Os of the game as the Wasps dominate Catawba in the 2nd half, and record a 38-23 victory. Give it a listen. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and ente...

The Emory & Henry Wasps take down the Wingate Bulldogs on the road in another exciting Overtime game. Take a listen as Coach Newsome gives E&H fans an inside look at the game, and how the Wasps pull off the stunning upset for their first DII football victory. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is...