Metro East Sports Podcast

Metro East Sports Podcast


Season 4; Episode 47. Featuring: Jake Curry and Coach Kelsey Pickering; Chris and Valerie Wetherington; and Paul Baillargeon.

January 08, 2024

Edwardsville HS Head Football Coach Kelsey Pickering led the Tigers to the IHSA Quarterfinals in just his first year as the HC. Coach "Pick" shares how the experience met his expectations and a few of the many positive memories he has from his team's remarkable MESPY-winning season. He is joined by his All-State QB Jake Curry, who wins the MESPY for 8A Football Player of the Year. The SIU commit shares his thoughts on the season, and he talks about why he choose the Salukis. Next up, the Wetheringtons, Chris and Valerie, are in studio to discuss their martial arts journey which includes, but is not limited to, book writing, television show production, and "concierge service" for his training. Finally, sports photographer extraordinaire, Paul Baillargeon, is back to talk about his recent experience shooting SEC football at his alma mater including a first-time trip to the Cotton Bowl.