Metro East Sports Podcast The Metro East Sports Podcast

This show begins with LEGENDARY retired Civic Memorial Boys Soccer Head Coach Don Woeffel. Coach Woeffel shares stories from the program he began in 1977. He talks about the advice he'd give young coaches, and he talks about serving on the Bethalto school board as a retired teacher.

Next up, "masters division" track athlete Mike Young, discusses competing on a world class level at 62 years of age. Young talks about a tough injury that almost knocked him out of the sport, his weekly training regimen, and his upcoming meet schedule for the summer.

In the third slot, we recognize the Belleville West Girls Volleyball Team as the MESPY winners for 4A Team of the Year. Coach Me'Ashah Franklin describes how "shaking up the lineup" was just what her Maroons needed to make a thrilling post-season run. Coach "Me" is joined by her middle blocker, Addison Geluck, who shares her memories from the regular season and the post season, and she describes what it's like playing for her coach.

Eric Scroggins kicks off episode 14 to talk about his incredible career as a three-sport athlete at Roxana HS and his current position as Marketing Director for Heaterz Chicken! Dave calls it the "best chicken sandwich" he's ever had, and Scroggins discusses their desire to work with local sports teams and events to raise funds for their respective programs.

Next up Belleville West golfer Morgan Jung stops by to discuss his career on the links for the Maroons, and on the night before his last day of high school, he describes what he'll miss about BW. Jung describes his "next step," which is studying golf management at Mississippi State University.

Then, Ellie Bush of O'Fallon Township HS is our MESPY winner for 3A Runner of the Year. Bush is joined in the studio by her coach Neal James, who describes the prodigiously talented sophomore's ability to "feel the pace" of the race. Bush talks about what attracted her to the sport and her future plans.

Finally, Travis Williams is amongst the all-time greatest athletes to come out of East Alton Wood River HS. Williams, a three sport high school star, describes his upbringing, the many positive role models he had at EAWRHS, his recruiting process, and his decorated career with the Illini. Williams also discusses playing in the Arena League and coaching his son's team at Fenwick HS in Oak Park, Illinois.

This show begins with the MESPY winner for 1A Boys XC Runner of the Year, Hunter Ponce, who is joined by his coach, Ben Scamihorn. Ponce reflects on his state-qualifying season and talks about leading the Shells. Scamihorn talks about building the program to reflect his lofty goals in just his second year as head coach.

Next up, we check out the local boxing scene as manager and coach Tyler Woodard is in the studio with two of his top guys, Jeremiah Robinson and Justin Spalding. Woodard describes how he got into the sport; Robinson and Spalding guarantee "1st round knockouts in their fight," and they reveal what they love about it.

Finally, SIUE ultimate frisbee star and podcast co-producer, Keaton Anderson, is back to update everyone on his recently completed season, which included a "first-ever" trip to Regionals, where the "Geese" battled some prominent competition.

The show begins with the MESPY winners for 4A Football Team of the Year, Breese Central, represented by Coach Brian Short and star safety and wide receiver Griffen Becker. Short describes the culture at Central and the keys to his program's success; Becker describes what he loves about football and his busy schedule at Central HS.

Next up, Edwardsville HS Swim Coach Christian Rhoten is in the studio with several of his top swimmers. First, Rhoten is joined by Scout Jackson and Reilly Curry. The girls are recognized as MESPY winners for Girls Swim Team of the Year, and they discuss the rigors of training in the pool and on the deck. Then, we recognize the boys Swim Team of the Year, also Edwardsville, as Cohen Osborn joins Rhoten in the studio. Osborne shares how he got started in swimming and what he'll miss about EHS next year.

Finally, Owen Dressler shares his experience as the student broadcasting voice of the Mascoutah Indians. Dressler talks about what he loves about doing games behind the mic and the support he consistently gets from the community.

This episode begins with another visit from the ever-energetic Cougar Women's Basketball Head Coach Sam Quigley Smith, who brings her sensational freshman Ava Stoller from St. Petersburg, Florida. Coach Sam describes the Cougars' recent season, and Stoller, a former soccer and football star--yes, she played quarterback--describes why she chose to come to SIUE.

Next up, Edwardsville High School triplets, the Peels, join the show to talk about their athletic journeys in their respective sports. Kylie, Molly, and Dylan describe growing up a triplet, supporting each other, and how they'll miss each other in college next year.

Finally, MESPY Winners for 2A Football Team of the Year, the Mater Dei Knights are represented in the studio by Trent Zeeb and Dalton Timmermann. The two seniors talk about the Knights' quarterfinal run at state, playing for Coach Steibel, and their plans for next year.

This show kicks off with motocross rider, team owner, and coach, Jake Pauli. Pauli is back in the studio to discuss the growth of his team, the daily preparation necessary to compete at a world-class level, and the injury which nearly ended his career.

Next up, the undefeated Highland Bulldogs Baseball team are recognized as Integrity Spine and Joint Center Team of the Month. The "dogs" are represented in the studio by pitching coach Derek Reckmann, pitcher/first baseman Chase Knebel, and outfielder Jake Ottensmeier. Knebel and Ottensmeier discuss the strength of their team including their abililty to play any style necessary, and Reckmann describes building relationships with the players beginning in middle school and what he's learned from current Bulldog Head Coach, Coach Hawkins.