Salem Sports Podcast

After a few months away, we welcome Peter Weber from the OSAA to discuss the guidance they are receiving and passing to schools throughout Oregon regarding high school athletics.

We are joined by Coach Graneto from Sprague HS and we discuss the possibilities of the high school athletic seasons. We also dive into what might happen with youth sports as local facilities face restrictions.

We recap Week 7 and look ahead to week 8.

We sit down with Sprague football Head Coach Jay Minyard.

We recap week 6 and look ahead at what's yet to come in the football season.

North Salem Assistant Coach Tony Davis stops by to discuss Viking football.

We welcome Senior quarterback Tyler Kynaston who has been helping McKay make some noise this season.

The Dobber makes his way back behind the mic in substitute for Coach Noza. We recap week 5 and look ahead to what likely will be a competitive league title race.

West Salem Assistant Coach Damien Ramirez talks to us about the outlook for the remainder of their season, what it's like to be a part of the West Salem football staff, and looking ahead to tonight's matchup against Beaverton.

Sprague athletes Brett Hassoun (Jr.) and Elias Polanski (Sr.) join us on the podcast. Topics of discussion: -How their challenging schedule will help them in league play -Developing athletically by playing multi-sports -What sports have meant to them.

We recap week 4 and welcome guest host Caleb Singleton. Coach Singleton is a former West Salem athlete who went on to play collegiately at Western Oregon as professionally overseas. We discuss: -being a multi-sport athlete -the role his father played in his life -what the upset over Lebanon means to the players at McKay

Keith Barnett from North Salem HS joins us to discuss his season, overcoming his size, and how he plans to bounce back from his injury. Keith is a 3-sport athlete at North where he stars in football, wrestling, and rugby.

With Coach Martino out this weekend, we welcome Coach BJ Dobrovsky "The Dobber" as we wrap up the weeks action. Coach Sanderson went 5-1 on his picks last week. The Dobber discusses the South/Sprague rivalry as we approach their game this week.

McKay head coach Brandis Piper stops by to discuss all things McKay football. Key points of discussion: -The short-transition time into being a head coach -What it means to coach at McKay -How they plan on competing and improving this year

McKay seniors Rafael Aguilar and Zair Ku-Beiza stop to talk about their season, what it means to play for McKay, and how they set themselves up for success as student-athletes.

We recap Week 2 of the high school football season, including the North Salem Vikings upset against Corvallis. Picks: Coach Sanderson: 3 for 6 Coach Martino: 1/6

Bryan Sutherland has been around Salem athletics for decades. In addition to coaching stops at South Salem and McKay, he spent years as the Athletic Director at West Salem as well. Key points in the conversation: -The role of the Athletic Director: expectations vs reality -Who he has learned from throughout the years -What The Beacons are doing for Salem athletics

We recap week 1 and look ahead to week 2. Salem schools went winless in week 1...what happened! Look ahead to week 2 and see who the coaches pick to come out with their first win.

Josh Riddell has a long history in Salem sports. Listen as we talk about his history as a player as well as his transition to coaching. Some key themes in the conversation: -Sports as a means to develop relationships -Transitioning from head coach to assistant coach -The importance of being a multi-sport athlete

We sit down with West Salem's Holden Whipple. Some topics of discussion are: -Taking on a leadership role with this year's team -Continuing to play multi-sports even with football success -The role of his family in his life

A look of what's to come in the 2019 football season for Salem high schools.