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From The Badger Den is the Snow College Athletics Podcast. Snow College is a NJCAA Division 1 school competing in Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Wrestling, and Cross Country. Tune in each week for exclusive interviews with Snow College coaches and players as well as analysis of all Snow College sports.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Episode #4 - Badgers Battle Ranked Teams; Men's & Women's Soccer & Football Begin Conference Play

    The Badgers are rolling into conference play! 🦡🔥Watch Men's & Women's Soccer Conference Opener HERE: https://scenicwestnetwork.com/Watch Football at Cisco College HERE: https://youtube.com/live/iBBfZ-B22t4?feature=shareOn this week’s episode of **From the Badger Den**, Drayson Ball and Tanner Wilkinson recap another busy weekend for Snow College Athletics, sit down with volleyball standout **Aleah McDaniel**, and look ahead to the start of conference competition.🏐 **Women’s Volleyball** had another impressive weekend, going 2–2 at the Laramie County Community College Invitational while picking up wins over **No. 16 Colby College** and **No. 11 Casper College**. Despite two losses to nationally ranked opponents, the Badgers battled through several extremely close sets and continue to show they can compete with some of the best teams in the country.Sophomore **Aleah McDaniel** joins the show to talk about her strong start to the season, last year's run to the national tournament, the importance of team chemistry, her role as a team captain, and the mental side of the game as Snow looks to compete for championships.⚽️ **Men’s Soccer** battled the defending national champions, No. 1 Indian Hills Community College, to a **2–2 draw** in Iowa. After going down a player in the second half, the Badgers' defense held strong to preserve the draw. Snow then fell to Mohave Community College in its second match of the weekend.⚽️ **Women’s Soccer** also faced a pair of nationally ranked opponents, falling to No. 5 Iowa Western and No. 11 Indian Hills. The Badgers now turn their attention toward conference play and a fresh opportunity to build toward the postseason.🏃 **Men’s and Women’s Cross Country** are also set to begin their seasons as the teams head to Orem for the Utah Valley University Invitational.And for football, it's officially time for **conference play**. 🏈 The Badgers travel to Cisco, Texas, to face Cisco College in their first Southwest Junior College Football Conference game of the season. After a seven-sack defensive performance against Garden City, can Snow's defense slow down a Cisco offense that likes to run the football?Plus, we hand out this week's **From the Badger Den Player of the Week**! 🏆**In this episode:*** 🏐 Snow Volleyball goes 2–2 against four nationally ranked opponents* 🏐 Wins over No. 16 Colby and No. 11 Casper* 🏐 Aleah McDaniel joins the show* 🏐 The mental side of volleyball and positive self-talk* 🏐 Building on last year's national tournament appearance* ⚽️ Men's Soccer draws No. 1 Indian Hills* ⚽️ Playing a man down for the final 25+ minutes* ⚽️ Women's Soccer faces two Top-15 opponents* 🏃 Cross Country begins its season* 🏈 Snow Football prepares for its first conference game* 🏈 Breaking down the matchup with Cisco College* 🏆 This week's Player of the Week**From the Badger Den** is the official Snow College Athletics podcast, bringing you inside the programs, coaches, student-athletes and stories that make Badger Athletics special.🎙️ **Hosts:** Drayson Ball & Tanner Wilkinson🎬 **Directed & Edited by:** Joe Williams🎧 **Executive Producer:** Karen Johnson📸 **Photographer:** Kyle Perry🎨 **Logo:** Snow College Creative ServicesA special thank you to the **Snow College Campus Store** and **Risk Managers** for sponsoring this episode and supporting Snow College Athletics.**Go Badgers! 🦡**#SnowCollege #FromTheBadgerDen #BadgerNation #SnowBadgers #SnowCollegeAthletics #SnowCollegeVolleyball #SnowCollegeSoccer #SnowCollegeFootball

  2. Aug 26

    Episode #3 - Men's Soccer, Volleyball Begin; Football Wins Home Opener; Women's Soccer to Iowa

    The first weekend of the 2026–27 season is in the books! 🏈⚽️🏐On this episode of From the Badger Den, Drayson Ball and Tanner Wilkinson recap a busy opening weekend for Snow College Athletics and look ahead to another huge weekend of competition.00:00 Intro01:32 Football Defeats Garden City10:56 Volleyball goes 3-114:23 Men's Soccer goes 1-119:40 Badger Booster Club Ad20:32 Michael Daniel Interview28:00 Campus Store Ad28:47 Brock Ogami Interview40:39 Upcoming Schedule46:17 Player of the Week48:49 Credits🏈 Football opened the season with a convincing 31–17 victory over Garden City Community College, led by a dominant defensive performance. The Badgers recorded seven sacks, including three from Fale Atuaia, while the offense showed plenty of promise despite some early-season struggles. The guys break down the quarterback competition, the running game, third-down efficiency, and the areas Snow will need to clean up moving forward.🏐 Women’s Volleyball opened the season 3–1 at the Scooter’s Invitational, sweeping three opponents and narrowly falling to nationally ranked Frank Phillips College. Head coach Mike Daniel joins the show to discuss the team’s strong start, the lessons learned from last season’s run to the national tournament, the Badgers’ deep returning roster, and why playing top competition is critical to their championship aspirations.⚽️ Women’s Soccer is also gearing up for its season opener after winning the Region 18 championship last season. Head coach Brock Ogami joins Tanner to preview a challenging opening weekend against two nationally ranked opponents in Iowa, discuss the team’s returning core, and explain why scheduling some of the toughest teams in the country could be crucial to the Badgers’ postseason hopes.⚽️ The guys also recap Men’s Soccer’s opening weekend, including an impressive 8–1 win over No. 18 Casper College and a hard-fought 3–2 loss to Arizona Western. After a lengthy lightning delay, the Badgers battled back and showed the mentality they'll need as they prepare to face even more nationally ranked competition.And for the first time, From the Badger Den Player of the Week is awarded! 🏆In this episode:🏈 Snow Football's 31–17 win over Garden City🏈 Seven sacks highlight a dominant defensive performance🏈 Breaking down the Badgers' quarterback play🏐 Volleyball opens 3–1🏐 Head Coach Michael Daniel joins the show🏐 Building on last year's national tournament run⚽️ Men's Soccer's 8–1 win over No. 18 Casper⚽️ A wild comeback attempt against Arizona Western⚽️ Women's Soccer prepares for two Top-15 opponents⚽️ Head Coach Brock Ogami joins the show🏆 Our inaugural From the Badger Den Player of the Week🔥 A look ahead at another massive weekend of Badger AthleticsFrom the Badger Den is the official Snow College Athletics podcast, bringing you inside the programs, coaches, student-athletes and stories that make Badger Athletics special.🎙️ Hosts: Drayson Ball & Tanner Wilkinson🎬 Directed & Edited by: Joe Williams🎧 Executive Producer: Karen Johnson📸 Photographer: Kyle Perry🎨 Logo: Snow College Creative ServicesA special thank you to the Badger Booster Club and Snow College Campus Store for supporting From the Badger Den and Snow College Athletics.Go Badgers! 🦡#SnowCollege #FromTheBadgerDen #BadgerNation #SnowBadgers #SnowCollegeAthletics #SnowCollegeFootball #SnowCollegeVolleyball #SnowCollegeSoccer

  3. Aug 20

    Episode #2 - Football is Back! 🏈

    Football is BACK at Snow College! 🏈⚽️ On this episode of From the Badger Den, Drayson Ball and Tanner Wilkinson get you ready for the start of the 2026–27 Snow College athletics season with two coaches preparing for big opening weekends. 🏈 Football Head Coach Zac Erekson joins the show ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Garden City Community College. Coach Erekson discusses the transition into Snow College’s new conference, the depth of this year’s roster, the quarterback competition, returning players, the new turf at Terry Foote Stadium, and the identity he wants this year’s Badgers to establish. Erekson also talks about the team’s season motto, “Give me this mountain,” and the challenge of entering a conference with no easy games. ⚽️ Men’s Soccer Head Coach Lewis Wilson also joins the show as the Badgers prepare to build on a historic 2025 season. Snow won its first-ever regular-season conference championship last year and returns a strong group of players, including 2025 conference Player of the Year Isaac Stanley and JJ Kobus. Coach Wilson previews an opening weekend that features two nationally ranked opponents: No. 18 Casper College and No. 13 Arizona Western, while discussing the team’s preseason results, defensive experience, and the goal of taking the next step toward a regional and national championship. The guys also look ahead to the rest of opening weekend for Snow College Athletics, including volleyball’s trip to Garden City, Kansas. In this episode: 🏈 Snow Football vs. Garden City 🏈 Zac Erekson on the new conference 🏈 The Badgers’ quarterback competition 🏈 Snow’s returning players and roster depth 🏈 The new turf at Terry Foote Stadium ⚽️ Lewis Wilson takes over as head coach ⚽️ Building on a historic conference championship ⚽️ Isaac Stanley, JJ Kobus and the returning Badgers ⚽️ No. 18 Casper and No. 13 Arizona Western preview 🏐 Snow Volleyball opens the season in Kansas 🔥 A full preview of opening weekend at Snow College From the Badger Den is the official Snow College Athletics podcast, bringing you inside the programs, coaches and student-athletes representing the Badgers. 🎙️ Hosted by Drayson Ball and Tanner Wilkinson🎬 Directed & edited by Joe Williams🎧 Executive Producer: Karen Johnson🎨 Snow College Creative Services A special thank you to the Snow College Campus Store and the Badger Booster Club for supporting this episode and Snow College Athletics. #SnowCollege #BadgerNation #FromTheBadgerDen #SnowBadgers #SnowCollegeFootball #SnowCollegeSoccer #NJCAA

  4. Aug 12

    Episode #1 - 2026 Fall Sports Preview

    Welcome to the debut episode of From the Badger Den, the official Snow College Athletics podcast! Hosts Drayson Ball and Tanner Wilkinson kick off the show with a complete preview of the 2026 fall sports season, including a historic new chapter for Snow College Athletics. 00:00 Intro1:04 Football Preview10:05 Volleyball Preview15:55 Badger Booster Club Ad16:42 Men's Soccer Preview23:05 Women's Soccer Preview27:38 Campus Store Ad28:26 Athletic Director Karen Johnson Interview39:08 Conclusion 🏈 FootballThe Badgers are entering the Southwest Junior College Football Conference for the first time in 2026. Drayson and Tanner break down the new conference, preseason rankings, the 2026 schedule, returning players, the quarterback battle, and what the move means for the future of Snow College football. 🏐 Women's VolleyballAfter finishing eighth at the 2025 NJCAA National Tournament, the Badgers look to carry that momentum into 2026. We preview the returning players, a loaded schedule, and some of the biggest matchups ahead. ⚽ Men's SoccerThe 2025 Badgers captured the regular-season conference championship and return conference Player of the Year Isaac Stanley along with a strong group of returning players. We look ahead to a team hoping to make another run at a conference championship. ⚽ Women's SoccerComing off a Region 18 Championship and a West District runner-up finish, the Badgers return several key players as they look to build on one of the program's most successful seasons. 🎙️ Special Guest: Athletic Director Karen JohnsonWe sit down with Snow College Athletic Director Karen Johnson to discuss her first year leading the department, the historic football conference move, the continued success of Snow College Athletics, academic achievement among student-athletes, facility improvements, and her vision for the future. We also discuss what we're most excited about for the 2026 season and where you can follow all of Snow College Athletics throughout the year. 📺 Watch Snow College AthleticsFootball: SnowTV on YouTubeOther sports: Scenic West Digital NetworkWrestling: Flow Sports Find schedules, links, and more at snowbadgers.com. 🎧 Listen to From the Badger DenSpotify • Apple Podcasts • TeamHive.live If you enjoy the show, like, subscribe, and follow From the Badger Den wherever you listen or watch! Go Badgers! 🦡 #SnowCollege #FromTheBadgerDen #SnowBadgers #NJCAA #CollegeFootball #CollegeAthletics

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    From The Badger Den - Snow College Athletics Podcast

    An announcement of the new Snow College Athletics Podcast, "From The Badger Den". Hosted by Joe Williams and Drayson Ball.

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From The Badger Den is the Snow College Athletics Podcast. Snow College is a NJCAA Division 1 school competing in Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Wrestling, and Cross Country. Tune in each week for exclusive interviews with Snow College coaches and players as well as analysis of all Snow College sports.

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  • Creator
    Snow College Athletics
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
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    © Snow College Athletics
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