We recorded this episode at the Belleville East Winter Classic Basketball Tournament presented by the Bank of Springfield, and we are calling it "the Great 8" because we had 8 amazing guests: Michael Harrison Jr., Steven Stock, Dr. Malcolm Hill, Joe Muniz, Camron Lowery, Erik Huber, Joe Nesbit, and Amanda Kemezys.

Belleville East Football Coach Michael Harrison Jr. kicks off the show with his thoughts on his most recent football season. He explains why his crew wasn't satisfied with making the playoffs for the third consecutive season, and he shares his lofty goals for the future.

Up next, Steven Stock is becoming the "Jack Buck of Belleville." Stock began as the voice of the Lancers, but he has now taken his talents to SWIC, where he continues to improve his play-by-play skills.

Then, we are visited by Dr. Malcolm Hill, Principal at Belleville West HS. Dr. Hill shares his own athletic story, and he talks about making the transition from AP at East to Principal at West.

Next, Belleville West Athletic Director and two-time state champion coach Joe Muniz talks about the difference between the pressure he feels as AD compared to the pressure he felt coaching hoops at West.

West basketball player Camron Lowery joins the podcast next. Lowery discusses his plan for his squad to start competing with the elite in the area, and he describes playing at a school with a rich hoops tradition.

The Bank of Springfield (BOS) sponsors the tournament, and VP Erik Huber joins the show next to talk about their motivation to get involved with the event, and he shares his athletic history as a professional baseball player, and his time at Althoff HS.

Guest #7 is Event Coordinator and Athletic Director Joe Nesbit, who talks about directing this massive tournament in just his first year as AD. He details the planning , the nerves, and the teamwork it takes to make it all come together.

And, guest #8 is Assistant AD and Girls Basketball Coach from Belleville East Amanda Kemezys. "Coach K" talks about losing her voice and her team's strong season.

Finally, Belleville East student and co-host Annyca Wilson along with Associate Producer Kayla Kohlberg discuss with Dave the busy night of guests.