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.
Episodes

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
That's another week in the bag, and that can only mean one thing... It's time for another episode of the River Radio Sports Central podcast! Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney are back in the studio to let us know what we can expect this weekend from another week of Southern Illinois high school sports!

Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Another cold week of winter has passed in beautiful Southern Illinois, and that means more high school sports news! Darren Kinnard and 103.5 ESPN's Matt Varney have united once again to bring us up to speed on last week's standouts, this week's matchups, and who they're keeping an eye on this week.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
It's been a cold week in Southern Illinois, but the high school sports action has never been hotter! Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney have once again entered the studio, donned their capes (not really, but they should), and have recorded a new episode with the good, the bad, and the ugly of last week's games, this week's matchups, and updates from around the area!

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Another week in the books, and excitement ahead as we look forward to another week of Southern Illinois high school basketball! Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney are back in the studio to talk last week's games, this week's matchups, and what to expect as we move further into the season.

Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
It's been another exciting week of high school sports in Southern Illinois, and Darren & Matt are back in the studio to break down the good, the bad, and the ugly behind last week's games, this week's matchups, and what we can expect for the remainder of the season.

Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
It's been another long and eventful week of Southern Illinois High School Sports, and that means it's time for Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney to hop into the studio and get us up to speed on what's been happening in week two of basketball season, and what we can expect as the season begins to pick up speed. You don't want to miss out, be sure to tune in!

Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
High School Basketball season is officially underway in Southern Illinois! Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney are back in the studio once again to break down both girls' and boys' sides of what we can expect from our local schools, teams/players to watch out for, and some behind the scenes takes on what we may be seeing later in the season. It's a super sized episode, don't miss out!

Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
As football season is coming to a close, and as basketball season is getting underway, there's a LOT going on in the world of Southern Illinois High School Sports. Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney are back in the studio to catch us up on last week's games, and let us know what to expect for this week's matchups!

Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
It's Quarterfinal week in Southern Illinois, and teams are scrambling to make it on to the semis next week! Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney are back in the studio to talk about this week's updates, matchups, and what to expect as we draw closer to the end of the 2024 postseason!

Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
That's week one of playoffs in the books! Darren Kinnard and Matt Varney are back in the studio, and they're on a mission to bring us up to speed on who's going into week two, who got knocked out in the first round, and what to expect as we wrap up another season of High School sports in Southern Illinois. Don't miss out!
