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Author: Greg Armstrong

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Talking Illinois high school football from western side of the state. We’re focused on the Western Big 6, Three Rivers, Lincolnland, Northwest Upstate Illini Conference and 8-Man Football.
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Greg and Mitch explain the newly adopted playoff format for IHSA football. They break down all the details, react to the news and discuss the impact.
Best in the West Awards '25

Best in the West Awards '25

2025-12-1602:31:07

Greg and Mitch roll out the red carpet for the Best in the West Awards 2025. Celebrate the standout performances, the best teams and games from our area! From thrilling playoff matchups to the crowning our Player of the Year, it's all there! It's the BEST of the BEST!
Greg and Mitch are joined by photojournalist Vincent Johnson, the author of "Illustrious: The Best High School Basketball Gyms in Illinois". Discover the stories behind Illinois' most iconic high school basketball gyms. The history they hold, and the communities they unite. From architectural marvels to legendary teams, this episode is a celebration of tradition and passion in high school athletics.
Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier to deep dive everything you need to know 1-3A, plus we take a look at the rest of the games Saturday.
Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier to talk another week of playoff football! They kick off the show by previewing the #I8FA State Championship game between Amboy vs. Polo! Who will make history with their 3rd State Title? In the #IHSA State Semifinals, we breakdown the 1A showdown between Stockton vs. Lena-Winslow. Plus, Byron on the road at Richmond-Burton in 3A. We also talk about the match-up's and how brackets look in the rest in of the classes. It's a packed show!
Greg and Mitch dive into the 3rd week of playoff football. Whether it's the Road to Normal or Monmouth, we're talking about the stats and stories that define our area this week!  INSTANT REAX, 2nd Round: https://www.youtube.com/live/ToCGAIpPY4E?si=1w-4Z4bO_FGBfv-U
Greg and Mitch are back to talk about a "special" First Round of playoff games! We saw several convincing wins, along with some instant classics with special teams coming up clutch! That sets us up for several area match-up's in the Second Round with teams fighting to advance. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@viewfromthewest
Week 9: Only the Beginning!

Week 9: Only the Beginning!

2025-10-2102:25:28

The season moves fast, but this is only the beginning! Greg and Mitch are attacking the last week of the regular season with the same excitement as Week 1. The give the stats and stories from Week 8, and look ahead at Week 9. Plus, they look ahead at what it all means for the Playoff picture. INSTANT REAX, Week 9: https://youtube.com/live/MUF0Oz0Jqt4?feature=share
Greg and Mitch are joined by Steve Soucie from Friday Night Drive to talk about the new IHSA Football Proposal from Roxana that would change the landscape of HS football around the state. Explaining the details, and weighing the pros and cons. Plus, they breakdown the potential brackets as they shape up heading into the 2025 Playoffs.
Greg and Mitch are joined by Ty Taylor and Kyle Kampmier to breakdown everything we saw in Week 7, plus what it means for Week 8. Several games where the Conference Championship hangs in the balance, plus which 3-4 win teams can complete their march to the IHSA Playoffs?
Greg and Mitch review the results from Week 6, plus look ahead at what's coming down the road. They preview Week 7, plus their Playoff Projections as we move closer to November. VFTW Merch Store: http://vftwreopen25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Greg and Mitch are predicting the future! They gaze into their "Crystal Ball" to see how the playoff outlook appears for teams around the western side of the state. Who can run the table? What 2 win team can make a strong push into the playoff picture? We're breaking it all down! 
Greg and Mitch are joined by Ty Taylor from WRMJ Radio to talk all things Three Rivers Athletic Conference. Followed by everything from the Western Big Six, Big Northern, LLC, NUIC and I8FA.
Greg and Mitch break down some great matchup's from Week 3, plus preview what's coming next!
Greg and Mitch talk about an electric Week 2, and look ahead to conference and division play starting across the board! Who can grab the attention in Week 3?
Greg and Mitch take a look back at a stormy, rainy Week 1, plus look ahead at maybe the best week of the season! Huge rivalry match-ups across all of our conferences! SUPPORT THE POD: paypal.com/paypalme/viewfromwestpod
Football season is here! Greg and Mitch break down all the Week 1 match-ups from around the west, plus some dark horse teams to keep your eye on this season!   SHOP VFTW MERCH: https://viewfromthewest2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/ (Store Closes Wed 8/27 at midnight)   SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/viewfromwestpod
Greg and Mitch are joined by Western Big Six Conference Insider, long time football coach, Denny Diericx. They give their insights on the conference along with team-by-team breakdown and predictions for 2025! View From the West Merch is NOW AVAILABLE! Hats, Hoodies, Rivalry gear and retro team shirts! SHOP NOW: https://viewfromthewest2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/ VFTW Live Kickoff Party: https://youtube.com/live/r9XXhndYw3U?feature=share
Greg Armstrong and Matt Randazzo with a live podcast to kick off the HS football season. Interviews with coaches, players and media members to learn all you need to know before the season starts!
For the first time in the history of View From the West, Greg and Mitch dive into the Big Northern Conference. They're joined by VFTW Conference Insider, Tanner Wilhelm to talk about the BNC teams that are poised for success, key players to watch and the exciting matchups that will define the season. A comprehensive look at the teams and traditions that make the Big Northern Conference a must-follow this year!
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