Metro East Sports Podcast

Metro East Sports Podcast


Season 5; Episode 27. Featuring Emily Hagedorn and John Hough.

August 26, 2024

This show kicks off with junior cyclist Emily Hagedorn, a senior at Edwardsville High School, who recently won her age group at the Edwardsville Criterium. Hagedorn talks about how she got into the sport, and her love for riding bikes including "cycle cross." She also describes riding with cyclists of all ages and trap shooting--her other sport.

Next up, John Hough of the Gateway Sports Venue is back for a comprehensive preview of the upcoming high school football season in the metro east. Dave and Hough go over last year's highlights in every IHSA class size (1-8A), and Hough discusses his "teams to watch," "potential breakouts," and "bold predictions." Listen it to see if your favorite teams and players are mentioned!