Metro East Sports Podcast

Metro East Sports Podcast


Season 4; Episode 48. Featuring: Steve Porter; Coach George Patrylak and Madison Popelar; Coach Wade DeVries and James Herring.

January 16, 2024

Steve Porter is back to discuss the upcoming St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony featuring Metro East inductees. Porter details the upcoming event, and he breaks down the local prep scene this winter. Next, Edwardsville HS XC Coach George Patrylak is back in the studio. The Tigers are the MESPY winners for 3A Girls XC Team of the Year. Patrylak is joined by his top runner, Madison Popelar, who shares her thoughts on her team's finish, and the sophomore discusses her goals for the future. Last, Roxana HS Football HC Wade DeVries joins the show with his outstanding linebacker/running back, James Herring. DeVries shares his thoughts on the Shells' MESPY-winning season, which included a trip to the semi-finals. Herring talks about the season, his post-high school plans, and his wrestling career, which includes 100 wins!