WSAZ

WSAZ Sports+

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An in-depth look at sports around West Virginia, Ohio & Kentucky. Hosted by WSAZ's Joseph Payton.

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# 11 - Wayne Beats Tolsia + Boyd County & Russell stay Unbeaten + Burg wins Thriller 02.09.2025 44:19

On this episode, Joseph Payton & Jimmy Treacy recap last week's matchups in all three states and preview all the big games this Friday.

#10 - Week One Recap & Preview of 2025 WV High School Football 26.08.2025 48:33

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Keith Morehouse recap week one in Ohio and Kentucky, and preview all of the matchups this weekend as schools in West Virginia enter week one.

#9 - Week One Preview: Ohio & Kentucky 19.08.2025 53:13

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Jimmy Treacy discuss the week one slate of high school football games in Ohio and Kentucky.

#8 - WVSSAC Executive Director Wayne Ryan 12.08.2025 23:52

On this episode, Joseph Payton speaks with WVSSAC Executive Director Wayne Ryan. Ryan assumed the new role on July 1, 2025 and talks about his goals for student athletes in West Virginia.

#7 - Classification and Playoff Changes 05.08.2025 27:00

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Keith Morehouse discuss changes ahead of the 2025 high school football season. The WVSSAC has adjusted it's classification criteria and the OHSAA has adjusted it's playoff format.

#6 - Ripley Baseball Coach Shane Casto 29.07.2025 40:03

On this episode, Shane Casto discusses his 2025 Ripley Viking State Championship team. Coach Casto won a State Championship as a player in 1997, as an assistant coach in 2004 and now as a head coach in 2025.

#5 - South Point's Derrick Taylor & Rusty Smith 22.07.2025 27:56

On this episode, South Point's 2x State Champion track & field athlete Derrick Taylor talks about the success of his senior year. Assistant Coach Rusty Smith talks about the work that Derrick has put in to achieve his goals.

#4 - Joseph & Keith preview The Basketball Tournament (TBT) 15.07.2025 25:33

On this episode, Joseph Payton & Keith Morehouse preview The Basketball Tournament (TBT) with a look at the rosters of La Familia, Herd That, The Ville, Carmen's Crew, Best Virginia and Court Street Kings.

#3 - Winfield Softball Coach Steve Hensley 10.07.2025 52:10

On this episode, WSAZ's Joseph Payton talks to Winfield head softball coach Steve Hensley. The Lady Generals have won three consecutive state titles.

#2 - State Champs in Scioto County 10.07.2025 1:46:21

On this episode, WSAZ's Joseph Payton talks with Teresa Ruby of Wheelersburg, and Shad Ford & Brandon Entler of Notre Dame. The Pirates and Titans brought home State Championships in 2025.

#1 - West Virginia Gatorade Players of the Year 10.07.2025 44:00

On this episode, WSAZ's Joseph Payton is joined by Cabell Midland pitcher Drea Watts and former Hurricane pitcher Weston Smith.