View From The West
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.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Best Rivalry Trophies! Plus, LTC & Prairieland merger
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Greg and Mitch are talking about the best rivalry trophies from the area, plus what rivalries need a trophy!
They're also weighing in on the newly announced LTC & Prairieland Conference merger, plus Ridgewood hires Head Coach, Pat Elder.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Talking 1-32 playoffs & 1-on-1 w/ Le-Win HC Ric Arand
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Greg and Mitch are back, and with PLENTY to talk about!
They're discussing the move back to 1-32 seeding for #IHSA 1A-6A State Playoffs and the impact it has moving forward. They also talk about 8-man football, and what it will look like in 2022. Plus, the coaching changes and news & notes from the area.
The second half features a 1-on-1 interview with Lena-Winslow Panthers Head Coach Ric Arand.
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Best in the West Awards: Fall ‘21
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Greg and Mitch talk about the best of the best from our coverage area.
Discussing the All-State selections, as well as a historic nomination to the Shrine All-Star Game.
And we're handing out View From The West Awards for the best game, best team, best coaches and players from our area.
Monday Dec 13, 2021
VFTW Fantasy Football Draft!
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Greg and Mitch are joined by Kory Kuffler from WQAD and Kyle Kampmier from NUICFootball.com to draft up the best teams of players from the WB6, TRAC, LTC and NUIC.
Stay tuned...next week we'll be handing out our end of the season awards.
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Greg and Mitch break down Lena-Winslow's state championship win over Carrollton. They claim back-to-back state championships and their 5th state title in 11 seasons!
We're breaking down the Panthers victory, the dynasty they've built, Marey Roby's impact and all of the parts that contributed to another championship season for Le-Win.
We're also recapping a wild finish by Cary Grove to cap off an impressive upset in Class 6A. As well as discussing all of the title games from a great state championship weekend.
Friday Nov 26, 2021
INSTANT REAX: Lena-Winslow STATE CHAMPS!
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Greg is joined by Kyle Kampmier from NUICFootball.com and his extraordinary intern (his dad) Rick Armstrong.
Get the breakdown and instant reaction on Lena-Winslow's 38-25 win over Carrollton. The Panthers are once again Class 1A State Champions.
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
#UniView State Championship Uniform Preview
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Greg and Mitch make their predictions for the #IHSA State Championship football games based on the most important factor...UNIFORMS!
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Greg and Mitch breakdown the Class 1A State Championship matchup between Lena-Winslow and Carrollton.
Plus, they recap a defensive showdown in the I8FA State Championship game between Polo and Orangeville.
They will also prepare you for a full weekend of #IHSA State Championship football with previews of every matchup, 1A-8A!
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
#IHSA Semifinal Preview, “Non-Boundried” school debate, plus 8-Man Title game
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
It's a full recap of all things playoff football. From 8-Man to 8A, we're talking about it! Greg and Mitch are talking about the 8-Man State Championship Game and Lena-Winslow advancing to the #IHSA State Semifinals. At 55:25, we're talking 3A football. The Princeton Tigers fell short to IC Catholic, but we're discussing what goes into a powerhouse program like IC Catholic running through the 3A playoffs.
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
#IHSA Quarterfinal Preview & Second Round Recap
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Greg & Mitch look back on the Second Round and what we can expect in the Quarterfinals of the IHSA State playoffs.
In Class 3A, Princeton is playing their best football as they travel on the road to IC Catholic.
In Class 1A, top-seed A-Town advances, and a NUIC Quarterfinal showdown will take place between Lena-Winslow and Fulton.
In 8-man, the road runs through the NUIC, but can West Central play spoiler?



