Sideline IQ

Zach White, Ryan Ludwig
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The weekly podcast breaking down high school sports across East Central Indiana and beyond. Plus, everything you need to know in college and pro sports.

  1. Survive & Advance

    4D AGO

    Survive & Advance

    Sectional week delivered everything we love about Indiana high school basketball — packed gyms, loud student sections, and survive-and-advance games. In this episode, Ryan and Zach break down: Centerville’s dominant run to the Sectional 44 title. Monroe Central’s championship performance behind Ta’Shaun Beatty. The electric atmosphere at Randolph Southern vs Monroe Central.Big individual performances across the tournament.Regional matchups to watch this weekend. We also name our SIQ Athlete of the Week, presented by Prestige Worldwide Golf Carts. If you love tournament basketball, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

    12 min
  2. March Madness Has Begun

    MAR 2

    March Madness Has Begun

    Sectional Preview! We tell you our picks and include coach interviews from Centerville, Randolph Southern, Hagerstown, Shenandoah, Northeastern, and Monroe Central. This is a must listen for High School Basketball!

    1h 5m
  3. Records Fall and Legends Rise

    FEB 25

    Records Fall and Legends Rise

    We break down a massive Hagerstown vs. Randolph Southern showdown, big-time performances across the area, and major shakeups in the power rankings. Records fall at Centerville, New Castle makes a statement, and we recap girls semi-state runs. Plus, we’re on the mat at the IHSAA Wrestling State Finals as local stars like Tylin Thrine close out legendary careers. Top plays, big wins, and postseason energy! Episode 15 is loaded.

    11 min
  4. When The Lights Shine Brightest

    FEB 17

    When The Lights Shine Brightest

    Episode 14 is packed with postseason storylines and big-time performances across wrestling and basketball! We breakdown wrestling semi-state, highlighting Tylin Thrine’s strong path to state, tough draws for several area wrestlers, and standout seasons from names like Gus Golliher and Bradyn Volz. They also look ahead to Freshman/Sophomore State and what’s next for the area’s underclassmen. On the hardwood, the guys recap a strong week for Hagerstown, led by back-to-back 20-point games from Jayke Troutwine, and preview a highly anticipated showdown between Hagerstown and Randolph Southern. They also cover Centerville’s DOMINANT run, Northeastern’s hot streak, and Monroe Central’s big performances heading toward tournament time. The episode wraps with girls regional action, including Monroe Central’s thrilling one-point win, Connersville’s momentum heading into semi-state, and a career night from Jillian Chew, who earns SIQ Area Athlete of the Week honors after a 36-point performance to close out her high school career. It’s another busy week of local hoops and wrestling, big milestones, emotional finishes, and plenty of momentum heading into the heart of the postseason.

    15 min
  5. The Champs Are Here

    FEB 10

    The Champs Are Here

    We’ll break down the girls’ Sectional Champions, Semi-State Wrestling, talk tournament matchups, and crown our SIQ Player of the Week. Big games, big moments, and big storylines, all in one episode!

    21 min
  6. National Trips and Sectional Ships

    FEB 3

    National Trips and Sectional Ships

    The postseason is here on Sideline IQ! We break down the latest in boys and girls basketball, preview sectionals with picks, spotlight national cheer success, recap sectional wrestling, and reveal SIQ Athlete of the Week plus Athletes of the Month. Big games, big moments, and tournament vibes in Episode 12.

    19 min
  7. Buzzer Beaters and County Sweepers

    JAN 27

    Buzzer Beaters and County Sweepers

    On Episode #11 of Sideline IQ, we break down a wild week of local hoops — from Richmond’s Wayne County sweep to Randolph Southern’s historic road win at Wapahani and Monroe Central’s clutch moments. We talk boys and girls basketball, TEC wrestling, teams peaking before sectionals, and reveal our SIQ Athlete of the Week after nearly 1,000 fan votes. Plus, we preview the Super Bowl and look ahead to tournament season. The lights are getting brighter — and Sideline IQ has you covered.

    21 min
  8. State Finals, Hoops, and Record Books!

    JAN 21

    State Finals, Hoops, and Record Books!

    We break down Centerville vs. Richmond, Randolph Southern’s historic run, Northeastern’s statement wins, and New Castle’s surge on both the boys and girls side. We also crown our SIQ Athlete of the Week, recap the Girls Wrestling State Finals, and react to Indiana’s National Championship thriller over Miami!

    21 min
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About

The weekly podcast breaking down high school sports across East Central Indiana and beyond. Plus, everything you need to know in college and pro sports.

Information

  • Creator
    Zach White, Ryan Ludwig
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Zach White, Ryan Ludwig
  • Show Website
    Sideline IQ

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