Viking 360

Coach Steve Sayre offers his thoughts on the just-completed Viking football season.

The start of winter sports has been delayed by the COVID-19 situation, but we hear from Lady Viking Coach John Kennedy, Viking basketball coach Luke Parsons and Viking wrestling coach Matt Smith.

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This episode includes a review of Ripley's record-tying 7th straight win the Hatchet series. On the offensive side, we'll hear from Coach Ryan Simon, receiver Isaiah Casto and QB Ty Stephens. Defensively, we get the lowdown from Coach Shane Casto and linebacker Colton Pepper.

The Vikings qualified for the Triple A playoffs for the 2nd time in 3 years and the 10th time in school history. We'll go back in time to an amazing playoff upset in 1997 and have a chat with Bryce Casto. He's the athletic director of South Charleston High and a 1977 graduate of Ripley High.

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Football's regular season comes to a close as Ripley visits Ravenswood on Friday evening. 

Coach Steve Sayre talks about the contributions of his 10-member senior class and they introduce themselves to Viking fans. 

Last week's game with Berkeley Springs is recapped. Sportscaster Mark Martin reminisces about the playing days in the Blue & White and we'll revisit the thrilling conclusion of the 1995 game at Death Valley.

The Spikin' Vikes have their volleyball finale and Class AAA all-state runners Ellie Hosaflook and Chase Pepper share their thoughts.

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This edition of Viking 360 includes a review of Ripley's win over Shady Spring and a preview of Friday's match-up with Berkeley Springs.

Junior Blake Cummings talks about his ESPN-making catch. Seniors Jadyn Casto and Isaac Parsons have their 'crowning' moment. Freshman Summer Hartley has a special time on special teams.

The 17 senior members of 'The Pride' introduce themselves. Berkeley Springs Coach Chip Breedon talks about his team's first trip to Ripley. Viking Football Hall of Fame Inductee Ronnie Steele reflects on his playing days in the Blue & White.

Freshman Max Meadows and his Viking cross country teammates prepare for Saturday's state championships at Cabell Midland. 

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Ripley knocked off the Scott Skyhawks 28-0 on Tuesday in Madison, but the Vikings have little time to celebrate. The Blue & White Homecoming Game is Friday as Shady Spring comes to town.

Hear Tuesday's highlights from the Skyhawks' perspective in this episode and hear comments from Viking senior Quinton Joiner. Get the lowdown on 2-3 Shady from the voice of the Tigers, Keith Thompson.

Listen to a pair of Viking football all-staters. Jeff McCoy (Class of 2003) is a record-holding wide receiver and David Heis (Class of 2010) is being inducted this season in the Viking Football Hall of Fame.

Coach Jimmy Groves talks about the Lady Viking cross country winning the regional and two Viking runners qualifying for the state meet.

Ripley's soccer season came to a disappointing end as you'll hear from senior Wesley Hopper.

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This special edition of Viking 360 focuses on the rare Tuesday night football game with Scott High School.

Interviews include senior fullback Kadin Hall, Viking Head Coach Steve Sayre, Line Coach Ed Smolder and sportswriter Phil Perry shares his perspective of the Skyhawks.

Listen to the highlights of the Viking game vs. Spring Mills as heard on C-98. RMS Principal Tim Brown tells us about an up-and-coming award winner.

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Viking football is the focus this week. Ripley takes a 3-1 record into Friday's home game with 4-2 Spring Mills.

Brian Johnson talks defense with Viking coordinator Shane Casto and chats with senior Matthew Armstead, a fixture on the offensive line and special teams.

Martinsburg sports editor Rick Kozlowski discusses a pass-oriented Cardinal offense.

Mike Ruben gets caught up with former Viking and WVU Mountaineer great Brad Hunt.

The Viking soccer teams prep for post-season play as we hear from Coach Victor Boyce.

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Enjoy the recap of Ripley's thrilling 28-26 football victory against the Tigers of Marietta. Sophomore Joey Ramsey talks about his performance.

Hear the latest from RHS Athletic Director Steve Lough on the topsy-turvey scheduling season of 2020. 

Viking golfers Davis Haynes and Andrew Manley played in the WV Championships. Haynes earned a spot on the Class AAA All-State Team.

Ripley soccer picked up a big win over rival Ravenswood as Jake Harvey collected 5 assists and Ripley cross country runner Chase Pepper is ranked among the state's top 10.

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Viking football gets back at it as the Marietta Tigers come to town. We spoke with sophomore QB Ty Stephens.

Also on football, we chat with RMS Head Coach Dwayne Merritt and Viking Football Hall of Fame inductee Randy Hudson.

On the fall sports scene, we'll hear from Viking seniors Davis Haynes and Andrew Manley as they prepare for the State Golf Championships in Wheeling. RHS grad Tyler Franklin gets us caught up. And Spikin' Vikes captain Maddie Fields talks volleyball.

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During this week's episode, catch the highlights of Friday's football game against the Lewis County Minutemen.  Hear a chat with Carter Cochran who plays Viking football and soccer.  Brian Johnson talks with junior lineman Austin Litton.  Offensive coordinator and former Viking QB Ryan Simon sits down to assess the scorecard for his offense thus far.

Mike Ruben talks with with Aubree Flint (soccer), Haleigh McCune (cross country) and Steve Lough, trainer and athletic director.

Getting caught up with Ripley Alumni, we'll check in with volleyball's Lexy Kessel and football's Corey Isner.

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