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Coaching Conversations 1A: Ric Arand, Lena-Winslow & Austin Frazier, Althoff Catholic

Greg and Mitch sit down with Head Coaches Ric Arand from Lena-Winslow & Austin Frazier from Althoff Catholic to get their thoughts and insights on the season and preparing for the Class 1A State Championship.

NEXT STOP, NORMAL! State Championship Previews & I8FA Recap

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier from NIUC Football to break down Amboy's win over Milledgeville. We go in-depth on the IHSA Class 1A State Championship match-up between Lena Winslow and Belleville Althoff. Plus, we give our thoughts on 2A-8A. 

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Semifinals

Greg and Mitch recap the quarterfinals, plus all we have to look forward to in the IHSA State Semifinals. Plus, they bring in Kyle Kampmier from NUIC Football to break down the 1A match-up!

I8FA State Championship Preview

It's Milledgeville vs. Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio for the I8FA State Championship! These programs come in with different playoff experience, but equally as talented and ready to make a statement in Monmouth!

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Quarterfinals and I8FA Semifinals

As Greg and Mitch gear up for the postseason push, they welcome EdgyTim to the podcast to talk St. Rita, Montini and more!

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Second Round

It's a Double Guest type of episode! Greg and Mitch are joined by Matt Schuckman from Muddy River Sports and Kyle from NUIC Football! We're breaking down this weekends matchups from 7A to 8-Man!

INSTANT REAX: First Round Playoffs

Great episode, start to finish! Greg and Mitch are joined by Ty and Kyle, but also a very special guest, Dan Pearson!
We break down all you need to know from the First Round of both the IHSA and I8FA State Playoffs, plus a whole lot more! We deep dive some amazing stories that were influential to the creation of this podcast! 

IHSA & I8FA Playoff Preview

Greg and Mitch breakdown the matchup's for the teams from the VFTW coverage area.

INSTANT REAX: Playoff Pairings Saturday

Greg battles cell service while Mitch clicks aimlessly through all the brackets and they talk through their initial thoughts on the 2024 Playoff Brackets.

INSTANT REAX: Week 9 Reaction & Playoff Teams to Watch!

Gearing up for IHSA Playoff Bracket Saturday! Greg and Mitch welcome the usual cast of characters, plus they welcome Fulton play-by-play man, Tony Zee! Reacting to the results from Week 9, and talking about teams to watch as we head into the IHSA Playoffs!