Metro East Sports Podcast

Edwardsville HS basketball Coach Dustin Battas details the Tigers 13-3 2021 campaign, and he discusses his terrific 6 seniors, and how he knows his program is “healthy.” Then, Nick Niemerg and Race Director, Alan Kehrer, talk about the upcoming … [Read more...]

North Carolina Tarheel Rinky Hijikata begins the show talking about winning the Edwardsville Futures Pro Circuit tennis tournament. The Australia native discusses his week in detail and the differences between college and professional tennis. Then, … [Read more...]

Integrity Spine and Joint Center Athlete of the Month, Brandon Battle of Edwardsville High School, discusses the lessons his father taught him, which led to three first-place finishes at the state track meet, and his future as a freshman at Arkansas … [Read more...]

2A Tennis Singles Player of the Year Evan Potter of O’Fallon THS begins this show talking about his remarkable tennis season. Then, OTHS Baseball Head Coach Joe Bauer discusses his team’s record-setting performance this season finishing 3rd in the … [Read more...]

Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau CEO and President Cory Jobe begins the show to talk about the incredible sports tourism scene in his 6-state region. Then, O’Fallon Girls Soccer Coach Justin Judiscak, just days removed from winning a state … [Read more...]

This episode is all about one of the best-attended summer sports events in the Metro East--The Edwardsville Rotary Criterium Festival presented by Busey Bank. Set in downtown Edwardsville with blocked-off streets, this event is a combination … [Read more...]

Glen-Ed LAX player Jena Holder and her Coach Sam Fleming teach Dave about their sport and explain why they love it. Then, Mater Dei Head Football Coach Jim Stiebel gives some insight on the success of his program, and he talks about his journey as a … [Read more...]

SLU Head Baseball Coach Darin Hendrickson kicks off the show to talk about growing up in Granite City and how those days shaped his competitive fire. Then, University of Arizona Football Coach Jimmie Dougherty shares insight into life as a football … [Read more...]

Dave talks roller derby with the Tutkas, Stephen and Vanessa, as they talk about life as a jammer! Then, Preston Foehrkalb shares insight into the surging O’Fallon football program and his role as Defensive Coordinator. Coach Foehrkalb is joined by … [Read more...]