Bearcat Rewind

Former Northwest catcher Blake Hardegree now serves as the director of operations for East Carolina baseball. He joins us on the cusp of the Super Regional this weekend hosted by East Carolina to discuss the excitement around Greenville and the people he met along the way to reach this point. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Northwest Missouri State's Reece Smith joins the podcast to dicuss his national championship in the 3000m steeplechase and what's next for him this summer. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Northwest Missouri State volleyball assistant coach Jacquie Cason joins the podcast to discuss a record-setting 2021 campaign and what's next in 2022. We also highlight Cason's path to Northwest, from playing at UTEP, to multiple Division I coaching stops along the way. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Anthony Caenepeel is in the record books as one of the top pitchers in Northwest history. He joined the podcast to discuss his playing career, current Bearcat ace Max Spitzmiller, and his work as a pitching coach in Iowa. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

This week's podcast features former Bearcat All-American Justin Pitts and NCAA Sports Analyst Wayne Cavadi. Pitts, back in the US after retiring from pro basketball in Spain, discusses Northwest basketball with us. Then Cavadi joins the show to highlight the Central Region and upcoming NCAA Tournament. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Former All-MIAA performer at Northwest Missouri State, Greg Jones became one of the top high school football coaches in the Kansas City metro. Now the Louisiana native is beginning his tenure with the Oregon Ducks. He tells us about his journey on the podcast. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Sherri Reeves posted a 61-15 overall record as the first head coach in the history of Northwest women's basketball, but was also influential in the athletic department turning tennis, volleyball, cross country and more into varsity sports on campus. She joins the podcast to discuss her career and upbringing in Iowa. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

The former Bearcat is now a leader for the Creighton men's basketball team, and has the Blue Jays in line for a NCAA Tournament berth in March. He spoke with the podcast for a few minutes about his jump to Creighton and the boost he received from Northwest Missouri State. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

John McCarthy of Small College Basketball joins the podcast to highlight the Northwest men's basketball season as we head into the final month of the regular season. He also talks about the historic season from Trevor Hudgins and the job Ben McCollum has done this season. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Brandon Simpson transferred to Northwest Missouri State and made an impact right away on the way to National Championships in 1998 and 1999. Now he's living his dream as the owner of Jazzy B's Diner and making some of the best barbecue Kansas City has to offer. He joins the podcast to discuss his journey to the small town of Maryville and its influence on his life. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.