Metro East Sports Podcast

Metro East Sports Podcast


Season 5; Episode 3. Featuring: Bryce Griffin and Coach Jeremy Christeson; Jason Dowell, Brenden Rayle and Coach EJ Brooks; and Steven Stock.

February 20, 2024

This show begins with the MESPY for 2A Wrestler of the Year and state champion, Bryce Griffin of Civic Memorial HS. Griffin details his thoughts going into his final high school match, what attracted him to the sport, and why he chose to continue wrestling at Davidson University next year. He is joined by his coach, Jeremy Christesen, who discusses "chasing the losses" and the culture of Bethalto wrestling. Next up, the MESPY winner for 1A Wrestler of the Year, Jason Dowell of Althoff CHS, is in the studio with teammate Brenden Rayle and Coach EJ Brooks. Dowell shares the excitement over his recent state championship, and he compares wrestling to the other sport he loves, football. Rayle shares insight into how he helps train new wrestlers to the program, and Brooks talks about the impact both kids have on the program. Lastly, Steven Stock joins the show to talk about broadcasting sports at Belleville East. Stock explains how he got started, his goals for the future, and how he's "living the dream" calling sports for East.