The Journal Star Sportswriters

Once upon a time (for the better part of two decades, actually) we had a weekly show on terrestrial radio, but it succumbed to pressures from a powerful force that couldn’t take honest criticism. That won’t happen again. We’re baaaack! Every week, members of our staff will serve up free-wheeling discussion about the events and issues near and dear to sports fans from the Peoria, Illinois area. Sometimes, the talk will be hyper-local, sometimes hyper-galactic, because everyone who’s from here knows: Peoria is The Center Of The Universe!

High School Hoops #9

The girls basketball state tournaments in Normal have come and gone. Now, the spotlight shines on Peoria as thousands of fans from all over the state descend on the Peoria Civic Center over the next two weekends for the boys state basketball tournaments. The Journal Star Sportswriters gather to discuss the big matchups, possible coronvirus issues, and make their picks for the Class 1A-2A weekend.

03-11
21:38

High School Hoops #8

We're in the throes of the IHSA state tournament, heading into the 3A/4A girls state finals and quickly whittling down the contenders for the boys state finals. The Journal Star Sportswriters gather once again to discuss a very busy week of state tournament action.

03-04
33:54

High School Hoops #7

With state finals for girls basketball and boys supersectionals just days away, the Journal Star Sportswriters gather once again to discuss a very busy week in prep sports.

02-27
26:38

High School Hoops #6

As the 2019-20 high school basketball season nears its end, the Journal Star Sportswriters gather to discuss the big teams and players and what to expect in the upcoming playoffs.

02-19
22:12

High School Hoops #5

The Journal Star Sportswriters – Adam Duvall, John Komosa and Wes Huett – discuss the top teams and players, power rankings and big games in central Illinois hoops in this week's Sportswriters podcast.

02-05
22:22

High School Hoops #4

The Journal Star Sportswriters – Adam Duvall, John Komosa and Wes Huett – discuss the latest and greatest from the world of high school hoops.

01-29
22:16

High School Hoops #3

The Journal Star Sportswriters — Adam Duvall, John Komosa and sports editor Wes Huett — talk high school hoops and make their picks for the big games this week in another episode of our weekly basketball podcast.

01-22
19:15

High School Hoops #2

Basketball beat writers Adam Duvall and John Komosa join Journal Star sports editor Wes Huett to chat about all things high school hoops – from great games to state rankings – in this week's Hoops podcast.

01-16
18:58

With the Rivermen: Rivermen captain Alec Hagaman

Rivermen captain and Dunlap grad Alec Hagaman joins head coach Jean-Guy Trudel and beat writer Dave Eminian for our latest episode of The Journal Star Sportswriters podcast. Currently in his sixth year as a pro, the veteran forward is the first-ever Peoria-born player to be named captain.

01-14
22:40

Hoops: High school basketball is in full swing

Local high school basketball has kicked into high gear for the season. Teams are starting to find their identity and leaders are starting to emerge. Basketball beat writers Adam Duvall and John Komosa join Journal Star sports editor Wes Huett to chat about the current state of girls and boys prep basketball in central Illinois on our latest Sportswriters podcast.

01-09
19:23

With the Rivermen: Winger Jordan Ernst

Fresh off his first pro hat-trick, Peoria Rivermen winger Jordan Ernst joins head coach and co-host Jean-Guy Trudel and beat writer Dave Eminian for our latest episode of The Journal Star Sportswriters podcast.

12-16
29:40

With the Rivermen: Winger Cody Dion

Big winger Cody Dion joins Journal Star beat writer Dave Eminian, co-host and head coach Jean-Guy Trudel, and the voice of the Rivermen Andrew Mossbrooks in the latest episode of our weekly hockey podcast.

12-09
41:04

With the Rivermen: Welcome to December

Peoria Rivermen head coach Jean-Guy Trudel, trainer Max Finley and winger Jakob Reichert join Journal Star beat writer Dave Eminian for the weekly Rivermen edition of our Journal Star Sportswriters podcast.

12-05
26:01

With the Rivermen: Talkin' turkey

With origins as far away as Sweden and the northern reaches of Canada, the Peoria Rivermen are often away from home and family for Thanksgiving. Seven players with the team join head coach Jean-Guy Trudel and Journal Star beat writer Dave Eminian to chat about their Thanksgiving traditions and share their memories of past holidays in our weekly Rivermen podcast.

11-27
21:02

Friday Night Lights season wrapup

The Journal Star Sportswriters — Dave Reynolds, Adam Duvall and Stan Morris — gather one final time to recap the 2019 high school football season, highlight outstanding players, and chat about the state playoffs.

11-26
21:25

With the Rivermen: Center Zach Nieminen

Peoria Rivermen center Zach Nieminen joins head coach Jean-Guy Trudel, the voice of the Rivermen Andrew Mossbrooks, and Journal Star beat writer Dave Eminian in our weekly Sportswriters Rivermen podcast.

11-21
27:08

With the Rivermen: SPHL goal-scoring leader Darren McCormick

Left winger and current SPHL goal-scoring leader Darren McCormick joins head coach Jean-Guy Trudel and beat writer Dave Eminian in another episode of our weekly Rivermen hockey podcast.

11-14
43:42

Friday Night Lights: Week 11

The Journal Star Sportswriters look at area teams still alive in high school football playoffs.

11-05
27:47

With the Rivermen: Peoria goaltender Jeremy Brodeur and head coach Jean-Guy Trudel

Rivermen goaltender Jeremy Brodeur and head coach Jean-Guy Trudel join beat writer Dave Eminian for the hockey version of our Sportswriters podcast.

10-31
31:31

Friday Night Lights: Week Ten

The Journal Star Sportswriters bid adieu to the 2019 high school football season and take a look forward to this weekend's opening round of the IHSA playoffs.

10-30
27:59

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