Metro East Sports Podcast

The show kicks off with MESPY Winners from Edwardsville High School tennis players Jesse Hattrup and Colton Hulme, who discuss playing against each other and their fond memories of the season. Next up, Edwardsville HS Track and Field Assistant Coach Carry Bailey is in the studio to to talk about the success that his jumpers had at state including 1st and 3rd place overall in triple jump. Finally,...

Roxana Girls Soccer Coach Lori Yates is the Keller Williams Marquis, Blasingame Group Coach of the Month. Coach Yates discusses coaching at Roxana and the experience she draws upon from her playing days for Coach Baker at Granite City. She is joined by super goal scorer Kendall Kamp, who discusses breaking the single season scoring record at Roxana and her commitment to play at Bellarmine next fal...

The show begins with BW Girls Soccer Coach Jason Mathenia and his daughter, senior mid-fielder, Carolyne. Coach Mathenia discusses the joys and challenges associated with coaching one's own child, and Carolyne talks about her knack for finding the net and her decision to play at University of Illinois at Springfield next year. Then, SLU Baseball Coach Darin Hendrickson is joined in the studio...

Recorded at Wang Gang Asian Eats, the show kicks off with McKendree Men's Basketball Coach George Suggs, who discusses what he's looking for in a player, how he knows if recruits will fit in with his program, and how his experience as a player shapes his passion for the sport. Next, Edwardsville HS throwers Dallas Jenkins and Kaitlyn Morningstar share their thoughts about finishing 1-2 in...

Brent and Brock Portell of DBP Wealth Advisory Group are in the studio to present the latest Charitable Champion, Cade Altadonna of Highland HS. The Portells share their long family history in the Highland community, and Altadonna discusses the motivation for his 5.0 grade point average and his charitable contribution. Next, Anthony Jones, sports reporter for the Times Tribune, talks about coverin...

The show begins with Alton HS Boys Tennis stars Parker Mayhew and James McKeever. The two juniors describe competing in the Southwestern Conference, playing for Coach Macias, their favorite classes ("culinary arts" and "woodworking"), and what they're looking forward to the remainder of the season. Next, Taylor Spiller of SIUE Women's Soccer is next to discuss the Couga...

Waterloo Girls Basketball Coach Jake Schneider is joined by star point guard Sam Lindhorst in the studio to begin the show. Schneider and Lindhorst discuss their recent season, and Lindhorst details her hoop history. Next, Alton Tennis Coach Jesse Macias stops by to talk about the Redbird's strong season; he is joined by his son Parker, who has just completed his career as a point guard on the Mar...

In this special edition recorded at Oak Brook Golf Club, SWIC Mens and Womens Tennis Coach Becky Kane shares her tennis odyssey, which includes stardom at Althoff CHS before an outstanding collegiate career at Marquette University. Kane then discusses rebuilding the tennis programs at SWIC. Next, the Suhres, Mike and his father Larry, describe the history their family-owned golf course, Oak Brook....

Gibault Boys Basketball Coach Dennis Rueter and star player Kaden Augustine begin the show to discuss their 1A state championship season. Rueter describes what he's learned in over 40 years as Head Coach at Gibault, and Augustine discusses what he learned from Rueter and his plans for the future. Next, recently retired Triad football Head Coach, Paul Bassler, shares his philosophy on coaching...

Sophia Ivnik of Fr. McGivney CHS begins the show, as Chad Opel introduces her as the latest Charitable Champion. Ivnik, a senior volleyball and basketball player, discusses her athletic and academic life, and she outlines her plans for the future. Next, Jeb Blasigname of Keller Williams Marquee, the Blasingame Group, is in studio to present the latest Coach of the Month, Raffi Karibian of Granite...

Possibly our biggest show to date! Episode 4.8 kicks off with Edwardsville HS Ultimate Frisbee Coach Trevor Spohr who is joined by his 4-year player and our Associate Producer, Keaton Anderson. The duo describes the sport, the current state of the program, and they discuss their state championship! Next, Granite City Boys Basketball Coach Gerard Moore is in the studio to describe the Warriors'...

In this Legends episode, Dave talks to the retiring Head Coach of Edwardsville Boys and Girls Wrestling, Jon Wagner, and his successor, Eric Pretto. Wagner and Pretto share their individual histories which led them to their coaching careers. Then, Wagner discusses his long, successful time leading the Tigers, and he comments on those things of which he is most proud. Pretto describes his vision fo...

Chad Opel of Front Office Fiduciary Network is back to present the latest Charitable Champion, Aubree Wallace of Civic Memorial HS. Wallace is a three-sport honor student, who goes "the extra mile in the classroom and on the field with a positive attitude." The UMSL soccer commit described her goals and positive experience as an Eagle. Next, Steve Porter is back to talk about another hall of fame...

Drew Landau of Edwardsville HS Wrestling begins the show. He discusses winning 100 matches as a Tiger, going undefeated in dual matches, and qualifying for state for the third time. Belleville East Wrestling is represented next in the studio with first year Head Coach Rashad Riley, who is joined by third place state finisher Dominic Thebeau and his father Bernie. The trio talk about the Belleville...

Coach Mark Tubb kicks off show 4 to give insight into the success of the Mascoutah bowling teams. Tubb is joined by top-10 state finishers Carter Barrale and Bradon West, who talk about how they got their start in the sport and their goals for the future. Next, Evie Tyrrell and Kaitlynn Jennings of Edwardsville High School Cheerleading are in the studio to speak about their program-high, MESPY-win...

Samira Khazaeli and Mark Thomas of Gori Law Firm kick off the show to talk about the upcoming 5K to raise money for local females interested in pursuing higher education. Next, Columbia Cheer Coach Robbie Walters is in studio to share his passion for his sport, as he talks about his long, successful journey. Walters is joined by two of seniors, Kierstyn Shreve and Grace Anderson. The girls talk ab...

Legendary Edwardsville HS baseball coach Tom Pile is back for a second session. Pile sits down with Dave and former player Chad Opel to discuss, amongst other topics, joining two more halls of fame, what he would've been if he hadn't been a baseball coach, toughness, what made his teams so successful, coaching with Daryl Butler and Mike Waldo, "the 5 or so people that put Edwardsville on the map,"...

In this season 4 kickoff show, Ashton Mersinger from McGivney HS is first, as the senior is in the studio to accept the honor of our latest Charitable Champion along with Front Office's Chad Opel, who presents the award to Mersinger. Next, Dylan Ybarra of O'Fallon THS drops by to accept the MESPY for 3A Boys XC Runner of the Year. Then, the conversation shifts to water polo, as Dave is joined by M...

The Season 3 finale kicks off with SIUE Assoc. Head Wrestling Coach Daryl Thomas, who is joined by Cougar grapplers Colton McKiernan and Caleb Tyus. The three discuss their current season and their respective decisions to join the Cougars. Next. Collinsville Track and Field Coach Chad Burgess brings sophomore and 3-sport athlete Devin Habermehl, who talks about learning a new sport (wrestling), an...

O'Fallon Girls XC Coach Neil James kicks off the show alongside one of his top runners, Britney Brown. Brown talks about her move to O'Fallon from South Africa, and she shares her experiences as one of the TOP scholastic triathletes in the country including her commitment to Arizona State University in the fall to continue her athletic career. Next, O'Fallon Boys XC Coach Jon Burnett is in studio...

Dupo Football Head Coach Zach Klaustermeier begins the show to talk about leading his team to the IHSA playoffs for the first time in a decade. Klaustermeier also talks about the learning process of his first year as a head coach. Next, Jeb Blasingame is in the studio to present the Keller Williams Marquee, Jeb and Ginger Blasingame Coach of the Month--Colton Rhodes of Collinsville Football. Rhode...

Chad Opel of Front Office is in studio to present the latest Charitable Champion, Isayah Kloster of Edwardsville HS. Kloster was nominated for the distinction by his basketball coach, Dustin Battas, who describes Kloster as a "mature leader who makes good decisions on and off the court." Kloster talks about his donations to the Lincoln School Foundation and the Tiger Basketball Boosters. Next, SIU...

Show 43 kicks off with Red Bud Boys Basketball Coach and AD Dane Walter, who talks about the specialness of Red Bud. Walter is joined by football and basketball star Devin Hall who describes life as a 3-sport athlete and his commitment to McKendree University next year. Next, SWIC Women's Soccer Coach Juergen Huettner brings All-American Lexie Munoz to the studio; the two discuss Lexie's style and...

Organizing committee members Matt Powers and Kevin Hemann are in studio to preview the upcoming Highland Basketball Shootout. The event which is presented by the Highland Optimist Club and Scott Credit Union attracts many of the country's best players and teams. Powers and Hemann discuss their roles in organizing the one-day event, and they delve into the rich history of its past. Hemann, the High...