Chris Kelly is back with another action-packed edition of The Sports Huddle!

We turn the spotlight on McDowell basketball with head boys basketball coach Turner Kincaid and head girls basketball coach Zach McCartha. Both coaches join us to discuss the upcoming season, returning players, new talent, team expectations, coaching staffs, and what fans can expect as the Titans and Lady Titans get ready to hit the court.

We also break down the latest NFL action, including the Baltimore Ravens' overtime win over Atlanta, the Atlanta Falcons' early-season struggles, and the biggest storylines developing across the league.

On the college football front, we discuss Georgia's big win over Alabama, the latest SEC headlines, and key matchups involving Texas, Florida, LSU, and more.

Plus, Charlotte sports insider Jay Alverson joins the conversation to talk high school football as teams enter the final stretch of the regular season and begin looking toward the playoffs. Stan Pamfilis also brings his latest sports insight and analysis.

From the hardwood to the gridiron, we've got plenty to cover on this edition of The Sports Huddle!

It's another jam-packed edition of The Sports Huddle with Chris Kelly!

We're talking high school basketball with North Buncombe head men's basketball coach Chuck Robinson as the Blackhawks prepare for another season following a 20-win campaign. Coach Robinson discusses his returning players, expectations, a challenging schedule, and the upcoming trip to Charleston.

Former Polk County and T.L. Hanna head coach Bruce Ollis joins us to break down college football, including the latest action in the SEC, South Carolina's big win over Florida, Georgia's continued success, and Presbyterian College's historic victory over Davidson.

Then we head to the baseball diamond with T.C. Roberson head coach Eric Filipek. Coach Filipek reflects on the Rams' three consecutive state championships, discusses former players making their mark at the college level, and previews a loaded 2027 squad featuring multiple Division I commitments.

Plus, Jay Albertson and Stan Van Phyllis bring their latest sports insight and analysis.

From football and basketball to baseball, we've got the mountains covered!

The Sports Huddle – Local Sports, Great Conversations, and Plenty of Sports Knowledge!

It’s a jam-packed night of sports on The Sports Huddle with Chris Kelly! Chris welcomes listeners for a deep dive into Western North Carolina high school football, college football storylines, the NFL, and the MLB postseason.

🏈 High School Football: Get ready for a big Friday night across Western North Carolina, including the RS Central Hilltoppers’ homecoming matchup against East Burke, the heated Tuscola-Pisgah rivalry, and a look at the latest Bigfoot/Eagle Prep Football Top 20 rankings.

🏈 College Football: UT and SEC insider Marty Perry joins the show to break down Tennessee’s win over Auburn, the quarterback competition in Knoxville, and the highly anticipated Alabama-Georgia showdown. The discussion also covers the pressure facing South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer and other major college football storylines.

🏈 NFL Talk: Stan Pamphillis helps break down the latest NFL action, including the Carolina Panthers’ strong performance, the Atlanta Falcons’ big win over New Orleans, and surprises around the league.

⚾ Baseball’s Hunt for October: Chris checks in on the MLB Division Series, including the Atlanta Braves’ postseason matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and other playoff battles.

Tune in for local sports coverage, national headlines, spirited debate, and plenty of football talk!

The Sports Huddle with Chris Kelly airs Tuesday nights from 6–8 p.m. on Bigfoot Country WBRM 103.9 FM and AM 1250 in Marion, and WZGM 96.1 FM and AM 1350 in Asheville. Listen on the Bigfoot Country mobile app or catch the full show wherever you get your podcasts.

It’s another action-packed edition of the Sports Huddle with Chris Kelly on Bigfoot Country! 🎙️🏈🏀

Chris welcomes Gary Ayers, the Hall of Fame voice of the Western Carolina Catamounts, to break down Western Carolina’s tough loss to ETSU and preview a major Southern Conference showdown against undefeated, nationally ranked Tennessee Tech.

Then, McDowell Lady Titans head basketball coach Zach MacArthur joins the show to discuss the upcoming season, replacing key leadership, the team’s returning talent, developing young players, and the excitement surrounding Lady Titans basketball.

Plus, Stan Pamfilis shares his insight on the MLB postseason, the Atlanta Braves, and the latest college football storylines. Charlotte sports insider Jay Albertson weighs in on the Gamecocks, coaching pressure, and high school football, while Chase Trojans head coach Jim Sosbee joins the Bigfoot Eagle Football Report to discuss his team’s resilience and preparations for Hibriten!

From the Braves and college football to local high school sports, basketball season previews, and plenty of regional sports talk, Episode 22 delivers the conversations and analysis Western North Carolina sports fans don’t want to miss!

Listen to the Sports Huddle every Tuesday from 6–8 p.m. on Bigfoot Country WBRM 103.9 FM and WZGM 96.1 FM, and catch the podcast anytime!

Chris Kelly is joined by McDowell Titans boys basketball head coach Turner Kincaid to preview the upcoming season, discuss the Titans’ schedule, the Catamount Clash at Western Carolina, conference play, and the potential introduction of a shot clock in North Carolina high school basketball.

The show also features RS Central head football coach Jim Ryan ahead of the Hilltoppers’ conference opener against the undefeated Chase Trojans. Chris and Coach Ryan break down both teams, their offenses and defenses, the rivalry, and what should make Friday night’s matchup a highly anticipated Rutherford County showdown.

Plus, the Sports Huddle covers the upcoming Tennessee vs. Texas matchup with UT/SEC insider Marty Perry, Western Carolina football, NFL storylines, Major League Baseball, local high school football, and plenty of regional sports talk from across Western North Carolina.

The Sports Huddle is packed with football talk in Episode 19! Chris Kelly breaks down the latest from college football and the SEC, including LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Ohio State and Texas.

Pisgah Bears head football coach Ricky Brinley joins the show to talk about the Bears' season, their conference opener against Smoky Mountain, Friday night football in Canton, and the ever-changing landscape of college football.

Marty Perry brings his Tennessee and SEC insight, while Jay Alverson talks South Carolina football and the Gamecocks' dominant win over Kent State. The show also features comments from South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer and Western Carolina head coach Kerwin Bell as the Catamounts prepare to take on Cincinnati.

Plus, prep football around Western North Carolina, NFL discussion, baseball and plenty more on this week's Sports Huddle!

The Sports Huddle dives into a packed week of football! Chris Kelly and the crew discuss the controversy surrounding LSU and the SEC, the disputed Michigan–Western Michigan finish, and the early college football rankings. Pisgah Bears head coach Ricky Brindley joins the show to preview the Bears’ conference opener against Smoky Mountain and discuss the state of the SEC, Alabama, NIL, the transfer portal, and the College Football Playoff.

UT and SEC insider Marty Perry breaks down Tennessee’s impressive opener, the Vols’ matchup with Georgia Tech, LSU’s dominance, and the biggest storylines across the conference. Plus, Charlotte sports insider Jay Alverson talks South Carolina football, the Gamecocks’ big win, and what lies ahead for Shane Beamer’s squad.

The show also covers Western Carolina’s upcoming trip to Cincinnati, prep football across Western North Carolina, and plenty more from around the world of sports.

The Sports Huddle — local sports, college football, SEC talk, and more!

The Sports Huddle kicks off football season from the brand-new Plus Studios in downtown Marion! Chris Kelly welcomes Western Carolina’s Hall of Fame voice Gary Ayers to break down the Catamounts’ impressive 45-21 win over Eastern Kentucky and preview the upcoming matchup with Campbell.

Coach Bruce Ollis joins the show for a wide-ranging football conversation, including Polk County’s rivalry matchup, high school football across the Carolinas, Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut, NIL, the transfer portal, and the future of college football. Plus, Charlotte Sports Insider Jay Albertson checks in with the latest from the Charlotte prep football scene.

There’s also plenty of discussion about Clemson vs. LSU, the Southern Conference, Furman, Chattanooga, Caitlin Clark and the growing popularity of the WNBA. Football season is officially underway, and the Sports Huddle has you covered!