River Radio Sports Central Podcast
River Radio Sports Central Podcast is your go-to source for all things high school sports in Southern Illinois. Covering over 50 schools across the region, we bring you the latest scores, highlights, and in-depth analysis, keeping you connected to your favorite teams. Sponsored by NovaCare Rehabilitation, our podcast features expert interviews, game recaps, and stories that celebrate the heart and hustle of local athletes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a proud parent, or just love local sports, tune in to stay up-to-date with the pulse of Southern Illinois high school athletics.
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Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
1 hr 4 min
It's time for another postseason episode of the River Radio Sports Central podcast! Join Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney as they break down the postseason matchups we've seen so far, and speculate as to what we might see going into the weekend. Thanks for tuning in!

Oct 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
1 hr 4 min
As we move further into the postseason, there's a lot going on in the wild world of Southern Illinois high school sports! Join Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney as they break down this week's matchups and get us ready for the weekend ahead!

Oct 23, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
1 hr 6 min
It's postseason time! Buckle up for one of the most jam-packed episodes to date of the River Radio Sports Central Podcast! Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney are back in the studio and here to get you ready for the postseason. Thanks for listening!

Oct 17, 2026
Oct 17, 2026
53 min
That's another week in the books, and that means it's time for another episode of The River Radio Sports Central Podcast with Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney! Tune in as Darren and Matt break down everything happening in the world of Southern Illinois high school sports this week, and what we can expect as we head into the weekend. Thanks for tuning in!

Oct 8, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
53 min
We're really getting into the season now in Southern Illinois High School sports, and that means there's a lot to go over! Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney are back in the studio to catch us up on all the happenings in the sports world since last week's episode, and what we can expect from another jam-packed weekend in beautiful Southern Illinois. Thanks for tuning in!

Oct 2, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
52 min
It's a very rainy Friday in the Southern Illinois area, but it's going to give way to a cool and beautiful weekend, and that's PERFECT weather for high school sports! Join Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney as they hop back in the studio to bring us up to speed on what we've seen so far this season, and what we might be able to expect from this weekend's matchups!

Sep 25, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
41 min
Cooler weather has finally made its way into the heartland, and that means that fall sports can finally feel a bit more like fall sports! Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney are back in the studio to catch us up on how the season is going so far, and what we might be able to expect from this weekend's matchups!

Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
51 min
It's time for another episode of the River Radio Sports Central Podcast with Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney! Tune in to hear Darren and Matt break down what we've seen so far this season, and what we might expect in coming weeks in the wild world of Southern Illinois high school sports. Thanks for watching!

Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
41 min
That's another very warm week in the books, and there's a full schedule of matchups waiting for us this weekend in the wild world of Southern Illinois high school sports. Darren Kinnard and 103.5 ESPN's Matt Varney are back in the studio to bring us up to speed as we move further into the '26-'27 season.

Sep 4, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
45 min
That's two weeks of high school sports in the books for this season, and there are a lot of things to cover! Tune in as Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney break down last week's matchups, and what we can expect going into a very warm Labor Day weekend. Thanks for listening!
