In this 31st episode of Hometown Huddle, host Drake Watson reflects on high school athletics at large since the show started in July of 2025.

Get an inside look at the Ridgewood Generals Baseball Program as head coach Chad Lahna sits down with host Drake Watson. 

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-In this episode, host Drake Watson sits down with Wheeling Central Head Baseball Coach Todd Cover for an exclusive look “Inside the Huddle” 

Then, Drake breaks down all five East District boys basketball teams ahead of the OHSAA Final Four in Dayton. 

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2025 Ohio Mr. Football winner Grady Kinsey of Indian Valley joins the show to touch on his time with the Braves, including winning the 2024 state championship, and his upcoming season with the Air Force Falcons. Then, host Drake Watson recaps/previews the biggest basketball tournament matchups in the Ohio Valley.

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Phone: (740) 576-6199

This spring, go with Elite Mobile Power Washing of Cadiz, OH
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Phone: (740) 491-1120

Shop local with Mizer Printing & Graphics at 160 Cunningham Ave, Cadiz, OH 43907
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: (740) 942-3343

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Follow the host! @DrakeWatson05 on Twitter

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In this episode, host Drake Watson dives deep into the matchups of the OHSAA Basketball tournament featuring Ohio Valley schools. The show culminates with a close look at the Cambridge Bobcats football program, the first of a twelve-part "State of the Program" series covering all Buckeye 8 football programs. 

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Follow the host! @DrakeWatson05 on Twitter

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Shop local with Mizer Printing & Graphics at 160 Cunningham Ave, Cadiz, OH 43907

Facebook: Mizer Printing & Graphics 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (740) 942-3343

Email [email protected] for sponsorship information.

Shop local with Mizer Printing & Graphics at 160 Cunningham Ave, Cadiz, OH 43907

Facebook: Mizer Printing & Graphics 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (740) 942-3343

Be sure to visit the Waterfront Hall at 1230 Water Street in Wheeling, WV! Featuring plenty of food, drink, and event options, you can't go wrong with www.waterfronthall.com 

Be sure to follow the show and leave five stars!
Contact [email protected] for sponsorship information 

Shop local with Mizer Printing & Graphics at 160 Cunningham Ave, Cadiz, OH 43907
Facebook: Mizer Printing & Graphics 
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (740) 942-3343

Be sure to visit the Waterfront Hall at 1230 Water Street in Wheeling, WV! Featuring plenty of food, drink, and event options, you can't go wrong with www.waterfronthall.com 

In this episode, Drake sits down with assistant OVAC Basketball commissioner Don Giffin to talk all things Ohio Valley high school basketball. Then, the host breaks down January 24th's Buckeye 8 Championship between Cambridge and Beaver Local among many other things. 

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Be sure to visit the Waterfront Hall at 1230 Water Street in Wheeling, WV! Featuring plenty of food, drink, and event options, you can't go wrong with www.waterfronthall.com 

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In this episode, Drake sits down with OVAC Wrestling Tournament Directors Shane Shaffer and Rich McCardle to talk about the 72nd Ron Mauck OVAC Wrestling Tournament at WesBanco Arena. 
Then, Drake breaks down Union Local's victory over Indian Creek for the girls basketball Buckeye 8 Championship before discussing the upcoming boys basketball title game and NIL-related concerns. 

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Go with Coffman Lawn Care for all your lawn care needs this spring! 

In this episode, Drake discusses the idea of HS basketball showcase events culminating in a tournament, as well as the possibility of season-opening showcase events for both basketball and football. 

Next, Conotton Valley Rockets FB coach Derek O’Hara joins the show and takes us “Inside the Huddle”, discussing his team’s recent success, community impact, and what’s to come in 2026. 

Then, Drake speaks on the return of Weirton Madonna football before wrapping up with some quick-note headlines from the last two weeks. 

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