The Sports Council

The Chiawana's slow-pitch softball team is one of the most dominant and most underrated teams in the Tri-Cities. After back-to-back state championships, the Riverhawks are looking for a 3-peat next weekend.  

Synopsis: One of the most recognizable voices in the Tri-Cities, Craig West, opens up about his career and reflects on his time in the Tri-Cities and with the Tri-City Americans.    

Alongside Davis senior Markos Montes, Eli Fernandez of Sunnyside was honored by the Seahawks for Hispanic Heritage Month. Jamie Council catches up with the Grizzly football player about the experience and what it means to Fernandez and his family.

The world's fastest half-mile tri-oval roars back to life one more time in 2023. Over 130 teams will come to West Richland, WA for the 36th Annual Fall Classic this weekend. Jamie Council explores the niche that the Jefferson Racing Team brings to the racing world in the PNW.

Steven Whitehead is a local trainer and coach. As a former All-American in college, he turned his weakness of being an undersized athlete into his strength of being a performance trainer. The Sports Council catches up with the owner of Elite Athletics Training Facility about being part of the Tri-Cities sports community that is creating the blueprint for high school athletes to thrive at the next...

Eyes are on the East side for some state contenders in the MCC -- Takeaways and interviews from Kamiakin's season opener

They have the best seat in the house, yet no one wants their job. Jamie Council catches up with Jeff Kinne, President of the Tri-Cities Sports Officials Association for football on how the official shortage is affecting Friday Night Lights, ESPN The Ocho, and much more.    Information on becoming an official:  woa-officials.com   Plus -- A pre-season look at CWU football as Chris Fisk and the Wild...

Zillah native Cash Layman's recruiting process was affected by the transfer portal. He's now off to Eastern Washington to fight for a spot on the inferno as a walk-on.    As a Leopard, he started Brown's Pantry that is inspired by a relationship built from athletics. Hear what Brown's Pantry is and why it was started.   Amazon Wish List for Brown's Pantry:   https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3...

A wrap-up of the H1 Unlimited season finale with three takeaways heading into the off season. We also catch up with driver Andrew Tate and he's working to establish his own legacy at the H1 Unlimited level.

Brent Hall is a rookie in the H-1 Unlimited circuit as the driver of the U-440 for Bucket List Racing. Hall talks about his late entrance into the driver's seat, his battle with cancer, and about his journey of becoming the first qualified African American H1 Unlimited driver.

Guest: Pat Leahy  Pat Leahy lives in Yakima and played in the Marlins organization for 5 years in the 1990's. He talks about the real truth athletes face of life after sports as well as his rich family legacy at Notre Dame

Erik the Peanut Guy (AKA Erik Martens) is a staple at the Gesa Stadium. I mean... The guy has his own bobblehead. Learn about how he got into hosting and what legacy he hopes to leave for the Tri-City Dust Devils (High-A Affiliate of the LA Angels) and MiLB in general. Plus, hear about his insane hat collection.

The Tri-City Raceway returned to its glory after nearly two decades of sitting vacant. Hear how this community staple avoided being featured on "Abandoned Race Tracks" by a little effort and a lot of help.   

Husky Stadium was named the 2023 site for state football championships. Jamie Council catches up with WIAA Executive Director Mick Hoffman about how this decision came about and what it means moving forward.    

The Earl Barden Classic is a small school all-star football game that has stood the test of time. Jamie Council looks into its history and what makes this event so special. More about Earl Barden Classic: https://earlbardenclassic.com/ The Sports Council is a Washington-based show focused on sports in the Pacific Northwest. Along with host Jamie Council, listen to some of the more unique sports st...

We catch up up with Nalin Sood, Executive Director of the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association (WIBCA) about what the nonprofit organization is doing for prep basketball in the state of Washington and the PNW. More About WIBCA: https://wibca.com/recruiting-showcase/