Metro East Sports Podcast

Latest Episodes
Season 5; Episode 28. Featuring Scott Battas and Sam Ottwell.
This show features two outstanding individuals in the Metro East : Mascoutah HS Athletic Director Scott Battas and Alton High School golfer/bowler Sam Ottwell.Battas begins the show bringing the energy from his town and school. He explains what makes Mas
Season 5; Episode 27. Featuring Emily Hagedorn and John Hough.
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 "cycl
Season 5; Episode 26. A Legends Edition Featuring Mr. Herman Shaw
In this Legends Edition of the podcast, Dave sits down with "the Jackie Robinson of Edwardsville," Herman Shaw. The show begins with Shaw speaking about his busy schedule as the founder and director of the Lincoln School Alumni Foundation, whic
Season 5; Episode 25. An Edwardsville Futures Special Episode Featuring: Gavin Young, Nathan Ponwith, Felix Corwin, and Coach Brad Dancer.
This show features the stars of the recently completed Edwardsville Futures Men's Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament. The show begins with singles champion, Gavin Young, the top player at the University of Michigan, who is entering his last season with the
Season 5; Episode 24. Featuring: Brian Mulhall, Brylee Proffitt, Zoe Byron, and Mia Heiser
Brian Mulhall is back to talk about the Edwardsville Rotary Criterium Festival, which will take place on Saturday August 17 in downtown Edwardsville, and which will include food and beverages, entertainment, and, of course, bike races for everyone. The ev
Season 5; Episode 23. Featuring: Chad and Clayton Lakatos; Alyssa Koerkenmeier; Matt Pellock and Grant Fleming; and, Bill Onofrey.
This episode begins with the MESPY winner for 3A Track Team of the Year, Coach Chad Lakatos and his son Clayton, who played a major role in the Tigers' state championship. Coach Lakatos shares insight on his program's dominance, which has included
Season 5; Episode 22. Featuring: Joe Cass and Ethan Stewart; Coach Clint Hamilton with Sophia Fleming and Jordan Bircher; and, Tessa Crawford.
This is a Mississippi Valley Conference Special featuring MESPY winning athletes from Triad boys tennis, Highland HS girls basketball, and Jersey Community HS girls basketball.The show kicks off with the MESPY winners for 1A Boys Tennis Doubles Team of t
Season 5; Episode 21. Featuring: Steve Porter; Coach Jeff Oller with Sami Oller and Devin Ellis; Coach Nathan Rueter; and, Coach Erin Cotto with Ava Fisher and Alyssa Vidmar.
Show 5.21 kicks off with another visit from retired sports journalist/icon Steve Porter, who is in studio to talk about two upcoming projects he holds dear to heart: the IBCA golf scramble and the STL Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. Porter details
Season 5; Episode 20. Featuring: Jesse Zawitkowski and Elijah Hawk; Coach Mike Imes; and, Coach Dennis Rueter and Kanan Augustine.
Show 5.20 begins with Edwardsville High School ultimate frisbee team captains Elijah Hawk and Jesse Zawitkowski. The duo shares what they love about the sport and a few highlights from their career and season. The boys also discuss their plans for next ye
Season 5; Episode 19. Featuring: Sean Hay, Livia Montgomery, Laila Jaoko, and Kellen Stephens; Eric Pretto and Blake Mink; and, Jeremy and Mason Schubert
This show features all MESPY winners! The Collinsville Kahoks Girls Bowling Team finished 4th in state leading the metro-east, and they kick off the show as our Girls Bowling Team of the Year! Coach Sean Hay is joined by three of his star bowlers: Livia M