Bay 11

Avery and Luke look back at the good and bad of the 2020 NBA and NFL seasons, and make bold predictions about sports in 2021.

We produced 22 "Bay 11 Journals" in March, April and May when everyone was sent home for fourth quarter. This show revisits favorite moments from our efforts to cover the pandemic, back when we were using just our cell phones for interviews, voiceovers, and oh yeah, a ton of texting and planning.

It happened 50 years ago just outside Springfield, MO. When the dust settled, one man was dead, others were going to prison. Becky Gardner talks to John Sellars of the Springfield History Museum about The Explosion. Then William Wehmer finds out just how hesitant many teens and adults are about taking the coronavirus vaccine.

Luke and Avery name the best wide receivers in football, predict the AFC and NFC champs, look at the most promising sports franchises, and debate the futures of two young NBA stars.

Hudson/Hawk Barber Shops are co-owned by Hillcrest graduate Thad Forrester. His story of creating and nurturing a business provides tremendous insight and inspiration. William Wehmer reports. Before that, Chloe Sutherland asks some students and teachers to share what they are thankful for in 2020.

The NFC East is bad, the Lakers win a trade, where two top MLB free agents may land. All that and more as Luke and Avery bring it.

The class of 2020 had a miserable fourth quarter, but members of the class of 2021 are watching the coronavirus disrupt their entire senior year. Only half of the class is ever together at one time thanks to the hybrid schedule. William Wehmer visits with some of his classmates, who are trying to stay as positive as possible. Then sophomore reporter Chesnee Moritz encourages her peers to read more, and provides a few book reviews for good measure.

The guys discuss the Dodgers finally breaking a 32-year dry spell, Kevin Cash's quick hook, and Avery talks about being in the park for World Series game 2.

What was the very first movie that got under your skin, gave you chills, maybe even kept you awake at night? That is just what reporter Becky Gardner wanted to find out as she talked to a variety of people who were scared to death by a big screen moment they can clearly recall. Then Chesnee Moritz, in keeping with our Halloween theme, checked on a few stores to see how strong their decoration game is in 2020. She also has five specific reminders about how NOT to decorate your own front porch.

World Series predictions, NBA trades, and Baker Mayfield gets taken down by Avery and Luke on the third edition of the Bay 11 "Sports Buzz." Listen for a certain former Hillcrest baseball coach sharing his thoughts on just how legit the 2020 WS winner will be.