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
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
It's been an eventful week in Southern Illinois High School Sports, and our resident "Sages of Sport" Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney (who aren't typing this, by the way ;) ) are back in the studio to bring us up to speed on game coverage, updates, coaching changes, and everything going on in the wild word of Southern Illinois sports. Don't miss out on this episode with the "Presidents of the Play-by-Play", the "Barons of the Ballgame", the "Overlords of Overtime"... Okay, we're done. Thanks for listening!
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
A LOT has been happening in Southern Illinois High School Sports this week, and you know that means it's time for Darren Kinnard and 103.5 ESPN's Matt Varney to jump into the studio and bring us up to speed with everything going on across our coverage area! Don't miss out, tune in now!
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Rain delays and terrible weather have been the name of the game in Southern Illinois this week, but the show must go on! Darren and Matt are back in the studio to bring us up to speed on what we can expect this weekend, potential rainouts, and a few early-season standouts in the 2025 High School Softball and Baseball seasons! Don't miss out!
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Another beautiful week in Southern Illinois has come and gone, and it's time to talk about all things High School sports with our hosts Darren Kinnard and 103.5 ESPN's Matt Varney. As the softball and baseball seasons are kicking off into full-swing, there's a lot of information to cover, so be sure to tune in to stay up to speed!
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
The high school basketball season is coming to a close in Illinois, and that means it's time for Darren Kinnard and 103.5 ESPN's Matt Varney to recap what we saw in the 2024-2025 season, and coverage of remaining playoff games. Find a comfy spot to sit, grab your beverage of choice, and buckle up for a super-sized episode of the River Radio Sports Central Podcast!
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
It's a big week in Southern Illinois High School Basketball, and Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney are in the studio to bring us up to speed. They'll be covering upcoming girls' state competitions, boys' sectional competitions, and everything in-between! This is a BIG episode, and it's jam packed with everything you need to be up to speed on this week's matchups!
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
It's been a very busy week in Southern Illinois high school sports, and that means Darren Kinnard and 103.5 ESPN's Matt Varney are back in the studio to bring us up to speed on what we're seeing from the back half of the basketball season, and what we might be looking forward to later in the year. Be sure to tune in!
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Annnnnnd we're back with another episode of Southern Illinois' favorite High School sports podcast! Another (very cold) week of sports is in the books, and that means it's time to hear updates, coverage, and predictions from Darren Kinnard and 103.5 ESPN's Matt Varney! Pull up a comfy chair, grab a nice warm drink, and enjoy!
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
It's time yet again for this week's episode of the River Radio Sports Central Podcast! Darren Kinnard and 103.5 ESPN's Matt Varney are back in the studio and ready to rock n' roll with local sports updates, news, and what to expect from this week's matchups across Southern Illinois!
Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
It's time for another episode of the River Radio Sports Central Podcast! Another week of high school sports has come and gone in beautiful Southern Illinois, and who better to bring us up to speed than the gurus themselves, Darren Kinnard and 103.5 ESPN's Matt Varney. Tune in as Darren and Matt discuss this weekend's upcoming matchups, and what we might expect as we move further into the 2024-2025 season!