What a year to be a Bear! 🐻 From unforgettable moments on the gridiron to thrilling runs on the hardwood and the diamond, the 2025–2026 school year was a massive success for MSU Athletics. Joining us to look back at it all is the Voice of the Bears himself, Corey Riggs. As Missouri State's Director of Broadcasting and play-by-play announcer, Corey breaks down the biggest highlights from football, men's and women's basketball, and baseball in a true banner year for Springfield sports.

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No one knows Missouri State baseball quite like Keith Guttin. The legend spent 42 years leading the Bears, and now he’s bringing that unmatched wisdom to the airwaves as a radio analyst. Today, Coach Guttin breaks down the team's postseason resume and looks ahead to this weekend's critical NCAA Regional trip to Lawrence, Kansas.
   
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Joining us today is former Kickapoo standout and Nebraska football legend Steve Warren. Ahead of his induction into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame, Steve sits down to share stories from his football career and reflect on the big milestone. We also get the inside scoop on his son's future as a quarterback for Mizzou, making this a true celebration of local sports history and family legacy.

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Joining us for a deep dive into athlete health is Dr. Heath Melugin, an Orthopedic Surgeon at CoxHealth. As a former standout for Kickapoo High School and Missouri State soccer, Dr. Melugin brings a unique player-to-provider perspective to our latest Q&A. We cover the essentials of youth sports safety, from injury prevention and smart weight training to the cutting-edge equipment changing the game today.

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After 19 seasons and a hall-of-fame-worthy resume, Scott McGee is savoring his final run in the Willard dugout. With two state titles and six Final Four appearances already under his belt, Coach McGee is doing exactly what he’s always done: putting his Tigers in position for another championship. We’re sitting down with him to discuss his final season at the helm, his retirement from coaching, and what’s next as he moves into a new administrative role.
   
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You've seen her at just about every key sporting event in the Ozarks, lugging around that camera with a smile. Now meet one of the key sports reporters for the Ozarks Sports Zone and KY3 as we get to know Danielle, including her thoughts on a variety of sports and journalism topics.
   
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Twenty years ago, Drury University launched its baseball program, and they didn’t just participate... they made history. Today, we’re joined by two stars from that inaugural 2007 squad, Tony Lewis and Harrison Waters. We’re looking back at the "start-up" team that defied the odds, capturing a GLVC Tournament title and punching a ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Join us for a trip down memory lane as we revisit one of the most remarkable stories in local sports history.
   
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Joining us for a deep dive into athlete health is Dr. Heath Melugin, an Orthopedic Surgeon at CoxHealth. As a former standout for Kickapoo High School and Missouri State soccer, Dr. Melugin brings a unique player-to-provider perspective to our latest Q&A. We cover the essentials of youth sports safety, from injury prevention and smart weight training to the cutting-edge equipment changing the game today.

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Spring sports are in full swing! ⚾️ When it comes to Ozarks high school athletics, nobody knows the players and the programs better than Chris Parker of Ozarks Sports Zone. We’re picking his brain on the top names to watch this season. Whether you’re following baseball, softball, boys golf, tennis, or track and field, Chris has the insider scoop you need. 
   
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Golf legend Rick Grayson joins us to cover the full spectrum of the game—from local history to the global stage. We’re diving into this weekend’s Ozarks Golf Hall of Fame induction, the latest trends in instruction, and stories of icons like Tiger Woods and the late Payne Stewart. Plus, with the Masters just a week away, Rick shares his expert outlook. This June, Rick celebrates 50 years of teaching golf in the Ozarks, and there is truly no better ambassador for the game!
 
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