Viking 360

Katelyn Sarver(Volleyball), Matt Bowlby(Soccer), A tribute to the Pride of Jackson County (Viking Band) Austin Boggess(Football), Kadin Hall(Football), Coach Smolder & Fred Persinger --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

During this week's episode, catch the highlights of Friday's football game against the Lewis County Minutemen.  Hear a chat with Carter Cochran who plays Viking football and soccer.  Brian Johnson talks with junior lineman Austin Litton.  Offensive coordinator and former Viking QB Ryan Simon sits down to assess the scorecard for his offense thus far. Mike Ruben talks with with Aubree Flint (soccer), Haleigh McCune (cross country) and Steve Lough, trainer and athletic director. Getting caught up with Ripley Alumni, we'll check in with volleyball's Lexy Kessel and football's Corey Isner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

Viking Football travels to West Virginia's Northern Panhandle on Friday to meet the Brooke Bruins. We'll hear from offensive coordinator Ryan Simon and two Vikings who are doing double duty. Jacob Torres and Carter Thacker play football and play in the Viking Marching Band. Kevin Elias is the 'Voice of the Bruins.' He was a high school senior when the Vikings and Bruins first met on the football field, as was Rod Lanham. Coach Brenda Moore talks about her Lady Viking volleyball team getting the season started.  Ripley grad Josh Jarrell talks Viking soccer as the sport celebrates its 30th anniversary. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

Ellie Hosaflook is among the top-ranked cross country runners in West Virginia.  Katy Lawrence does her kicking for the Viking football team and Lady Viking soccer team.  Hunter Cestaric says his background in athletics well-prepared him for his current assignment in England with the Air Force. Former soccer player Ross Felty's career has landed him in Dublin, Ireland. The pre-season is winding down for Steve Sayre and the Vikings. We spoke with the head coach, signal caller Ty Stephens and Joe Linville of Scott Skyhawk Sports, this week's scrimmage opposition. And the Viking cheerleaders introduce themselves, too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

This episode of Viking 360 has several interesting features. Anthony Jarvis talks about playing baseball in Russia. Paul Woodrum reflects on the early years of Viking soccer. Former Viking XC runner Preston Whitney discusses his eventful year.  Lady Viking soccer coach Jay Pierson talks about the team's successful scrimmage game. Ripley running back Joey Ramsey looks ahead to his junior season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

Viking 360 is back. This week's podcast features football defensive coordinator Shane Casto, new head boys basketball coach Derek Mullins, pro baseball player Christopher Jordan, A-B volleyball player Ella Casto and Viking cross country runner Chase Pepper. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

Episode 95 serves as the 2020-21 school year finale. Former Viking baseball player Anthony Jarvis talks about his upcoming road trip to Russia. Ripley football Coach Steve Sayre is fired up about the upcoming season.  In soccer news, Ripley grad Mackenzie Gillispie is up for a collegiate honor and Victor Boyce says Viking soccer will pay tribute to its 30-year history. Basketball coaches John Kennedy and Luke Parsons have big plans for the summer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

Ripley's softball season came to a close in the regional finals. We'll hear from Lady Viking senior catcher Grace Walsh. The Viking track teams are jumping for joy following the Triple A State Meet. Junior long jumper Tori Fisher, freshman pole vaulter Mya Phalen and junior high jumper Jake Harvey talk about their leaps. Three Ripley grads are suiting up for this weekend's North-South All-Star Football Game. Quinton Joyner, Matthew Moore II and Kadin Hall are playing for the South Cardinals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

Ripley's track teams are competing in the Triple A State Meet on Saturday in Charleston. We spoke with qualifiers Tori Fisher, Mia Casto and Jacob Banton. Coach Krystle Cunningham offers a message. Cassidy Cummings, who plays 3rd base, and Bobby Ratliff, the statistician for the Lady Vikes, talk about softball as the team preps for Monday's regional competition. Viking baseball mentor Shane Casto shares his thoughts on the just-completed season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

Lady Viking softball is in the driver's seat in the Triple A sectional tournament. A reason why has been Elli Hershey's play in full gear. Brett Haskins had some "catching up" to do in baseball. The Viking junior has been making things happen at the plate on offense and behind the plate on defense. Senior Sam Carpenter has been a versatile utility player and academic standout. Ripley track has been prepping for Friday's Class AAA regional meet. Lady Viking Aurora Huffman is helping the team clear a few hurdles. Viking thrower Frankie Winter offers a discus discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

It's time for the 'second season.' Ripley's softball, baseball and track teams are heading into post-season play in the coming week. We'll hear from softball mentor Ken Swisher, baseball player Kaleb Swisher, and track runners Noah Kessell and Joey Ramsey. Two Viking grads are on the podcast. Duke Gandee's baseball team at Ripley Middle wrapped up an unbeaten season. Josh Whitlock is a for WV Player of the Year who was part of a state championship team and played pro baseball. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

It's close to crunch time for the Ripley High spring sports. We get the coach's lowdown from softball's Ken Swisher and baseball's Shane Casto. Lady Viking track standouts Jadyn Casto and Jazmin Parsons are hoping to peak as the regional and state meets are approaching. We spoke with RHS grad Olivia Gandee about Marshall's thrilling national soccer championship and Christopher Jordan about wrapping up his baseball career at WV State with a conference title. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

Ripley High's archery team placed #3 in the nation. Senior shooter Levi Radabaugh talks about the accomplishment. The school's robotics team won the inaugural WV SSAC State Championship as senior Jarrett Lough explains. Haleigh McCune is off and running in the distance events for Lady Viking track. Toryn Scholl is racking up wins on the tennis court. Softball's Lainey Shouldis missed out on her junior and senior seasons, but is shining academically for Ripley High. Hurler Davis Haynes has thrown two senior season no-hitters for Viking baseball. Mackenzie Gillispie earn All-Mountain East Conference honors for the soccer team at Fairmont State. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

Kyra Winter and her hard-hitting Lady Viking softball teammates are off to a 9-1 start. From the baseball diamond, Viking senior Davis Haynes talks about his no-hitter. Senior catcher Cameron Patterson is racking up impressive stats. And Ripley grad Ben Mack looks back on his four years as a Salem Tiger. Quinton Joyner is 'on track' for a busy schedule that includes throwing the discus, playing in an all-star football game, and serving with the military. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

From the diamonds, we caught up with softball pitcher Chloe Shinn, baseball pitching coach Frankie Cummings and Fairmont State outfielder Tyler Haskins. Viking track jumper Jake Harvey has improved by 'leaps and bounds.' Coach Dwayne Merritt says things are looking up for the Viking netters. Viking hoops coach Luke Parsons recaps the just-completed basketball season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

Hear the comments of Ripley High state wrestling champion Nate Cox. We wrap-up the Lady Viking basketball season with Coach John Kennedy.  Ripley graduate Mandy Sansbury is having a successful season coaching collegiate softball. Viking baseball coach Shane Casto talks about his season and an opening win at Parkersburg. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

Viking basketball interviews are sophomores McKennan Hall and Joey Ramsey, Sophomore Luke Johnson and sharp-shooting grad Scott Ludwig. Viking wrestling interviews are regional champ Nate Cox and RMS standout Ethan Kay. We also chat with Lady Viking softball senior Grace Walsh. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

With the Lady Vikings approaching postseason play we visit with McKennan Hall & Lauren Roush. Also Mike Ruben sits down with former Ripley Viking Athlete of the year Cheryl Crawford. We also preview the upcoming State Wrestling tournament with Evan Shouldis. Davis Haynes is ready for the upcoming baseball season but he recently participated in the North-South Golf tournament. Finally we had a chat with freshman big man Brady Anderson after a tough loss to the Nitro Wildcats. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

It was state championship #14 for Ripley High's archery program. We talked with first-year coach Roy Bennett. James Ball, a 1977 RHS grad, is a man in the middle of Viking athletics. Coach John Kennedy was stoked about the Lady Vikings' recent win at Sissonville. We had conversations with current Viking basketball player Kadin Hall and 1991 standout Travis Goldsmith. Senior Luke Miller and the Viking wrestlers are preparing for the regional championships. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support

We chat with two freshmen basketball players who had big performances this week - Sophie Nichols of the Lady Vikings and Cade Goode of the Vikings. Ripley has a Saturday match-up on the court at East Fairmont. Bill Dunn of East Fairmont Sports Radio gives us the lowdown on the Bees. Senior wrestler Isaac Parsons talks about getting a pin in his final appearance on the home mat.  Two former Vikings are part of the success at WV State baseball. Coach Sean Loyd discusses the contributions of infielder Christopher Jordan and pitcher Dane Petersen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support