The Sports Council

(Part 2/2) Washington State Baseball Coaches Association (WSBCA) just put on one of their biggest events of the year: All State Baseball that recognizes top baseball talent from across the state and puts them all on the same diamond for one last time in their high school colors. Jamie Council speaks with WSBCA President Brian Jackson about the mission and expansion of the nonprofit. Plus, players...

(Part1/2) Washington State Baseball Coaches Association (WSBCA) just put on one of their biggest events of the year: All State Baseball that recognizes top baseball talent from across the state and puts them all on the same diamond for one last time in their high school colors. Jamie Council speaks with WSBCA President Brian Jackson about the mission and expansion of the nonprofit as well as All S...

The Dust Devils are closing out the first half of their season! Jamie Council catches up with Doug Taylor, voice of the Dust Devils, about highlights from the first half of the season. Plus, Doug Henry, Tri-Cities pitching coach, joins the show talking about his journey and the arms on the Dust Devils roster.

Part 3/5 Countdown to the 2025 Tri-Cities Water Follies: BWR Racing has stormed H1 bringing two drivers and three boats into the circuit including the all-time winningest driver of Dave Villwock and last year's National Champion of Andrew Tate. BWR Racing owner Bruce Ratchford, Tate, and Villwock catch up with Jamie Council to recap Guntersville and give some insight into the Power Team at BWR Rac...

The Countdown to the 2025 Water Follies Continues! Tri-Cities-based Strong Racing holds a lot of hometown pride and history has proved it. Corey Peabody and J. Michael Kelley join Jamie Council in a final preview of the upcoming season. Plus, race director Aaron Stephens tells fans about the excitement fans can expect the last weekend of July.

The 5 th  Annual Columbia Basin Series is next Wednesday, June 4 th  at Richland High School at 5:30. It's one final chance for seniors to suit up in their prep colors. Hear from organizers Jason Jarrett, Jesse Benedetti, and Grant Richardson.

It's the Countdown to the 2025 Water Follies! The Gold Cup is in town for the H1 Unlimited Apollo Cup that last weekend of July and Jamie Council will have a five part series of coverage. In Part one, H1 hosts Brad Luce and Tanner Foust preview the top storylines for the upcoming season. https://waterfollies.com/

A Tri-Cities man is racing across the state of Washington on a bike. Hear Jim Cochran's story of bikepacking: what it is, how he's doing it, and why he's riding over 730 miles on two wheels. Track Jim:  https://www.bandok.com/ livetracker/xwa25 Blog:  https://stradacorsa.org/ Find photos from his ride on @thesportscouncilPNW on Instagram and Facebook

Kamiakin baseball won the MCC Championship for the first time since 2019 and are currently ranked 2nd in the WIAA 4A RPI. Jamie Council catches up with head coach Steve Woods and seniors Tommy Lamb and Caylor Hayward as the Braves prepare for playoffs.

Mid-Columbia Conference boys soccer champion(s) will be determined by the final games of the season on Friday. Jamie Council sits down with Riley Dodson, head coach of Chiawana and last year's co-champion, as well as with Gustavo Gonzalez, head coach of Hanford soccer, to discuss the league, their respective teams, and about the culture of high school soccer in the Tri-Cities.

The Tri-City Dust Devils started their 24th year as an entity and are back at the new and improved Gesa Stadium. Jamie Council chats with President Derrel Ebert, Erik the Peanut Guy, and Manager Dann Bilardello about the legacy of the organization, changes, and what fans can expect from the home team this season.

Baseball, race cars, and boats, oh my! Summer in the Tri-Cities isn't the same without the Dust Devils, Red Mountain Event Center, or the Water Follies. Jamie Council and Will Bradley preview this summer's line-up. Plus, special guest Max Lucas, President of the Mid-Columbia Hockey Officials Association, joins the Sports Council in studio to talk about reffing classes this summer.

The 56th Running of the Apple Cup comes to the Tri-City Raceway at the Red Mountain Event Center this weekend (April 5th and 6th). Jamie Council interviews track promoter Greg Walden and drivers Evan Goetz and Gabe Sessler about the history, prestige, and excitement surrounding the Apple Cup and the raceway. More info:  https://www.tricityraceway. com/event-schedule.html#/

Tri-Cities Prep Baseball has proved that a size of a school doesn't have to dictate talent. Coming off back to back state championship seasons at the 2B level, the Jags are prepping for another season under head coach Jason Jarrett.

Richland Bomber Baseball had a historic undefeated 2024 season that ended with a WIAA 4A State Championship. After losing 11 seniors, Richland is gearing up for another season under head Grant Richardson.

The 2025 NWAC basketball championships are this weekend. Jamie Council caught up with Marco Azurdia, executive director of the Northwest Athletic Conference about the opportunities and experience junior college athletics provides to student athletes and the region.

Alongside Jamie Council, Matt Evans of Evans Rankings keeps you up to date on state basketball.

The Wenatchee Bighorns Professional Basketball team kicks off their 2025 TBL this season. Hear from Head Coach Matt Riley and owner Shawn Cooprider about the team this year, plus off court stories from the organization.  Learn more:  wenatcheebighorns.com

It's playoff season for high school sports! Jamie Council and Will Bradley sit down in studio to look at the top contenders in Eastern Washington.

Kamiakin Girls Basketball claimed the MCC title and made it to the Tacoma Dome the past two seasons. However, with there being only two state bids and a lot of talent in the district, it's an uphill battle for the Braves as they start the playoffs  tonight at home. Jamie Council catches up with Lane Schumacher, now in his 13th season as head coach for the Braves.

Dan Monson is best known in this area for leading Gonzaga to the Elite 8 in 1999 in the program's infancy. Monson has 27 years of Division I head coaching experience, with 445 wins, four NCAA Tournament appearances (1999, 2005, 2012, 2024), nine conference championships and four Coach of the Year awards. Now, he's ending his career at Eastern Washington. Jamie Council catches up with the Pasco-nat...

Akil White has created a winning culture at Davis. The girls squad for the Pirates is currently ranked #1 in the 4A state RPI. Jamie Council catches up with White and junior point guard Deets Parrish about the team. More info: https://www. davispiratesports.com/sport/ basketball/girls