April is just about over and the LQPV softball team hasn’t played a game yet. I think they have been practicing since March 14th! That is 6 weeks of practice and no games! That has got to be tough. The weather conditions for spring sports this year has been horrendous. Discussion on Twitter has been to move some of the spring sports like golf to … Continue reading APRIL AND HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
I was asked to lead a class on how to take good selfies! I was flattered to think people think I’m good at taking selfies. Someone said to me “Well that’s what you’re known for and you’re good at it”. I was taken back. On the 4th Wednesday of the month there is a Social Media Luncheon held at Madison Merchantile. It’s a time to … Continue reading TAKE A SELFIE LATELY
State basketball at Williams Arena in March is an amazing time. Thanks to the Minneota Vikings girls’ basketball team I’ve been lucky enough to experience broadcasting state basketball in the cities for many years. Last year we were at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, this year we were back at Williams Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. I much prefer Williams Arena … Continue reading BAD COLD AND STATE BASKETBALL
March Madness!! For me nothing is more exciting than being at the RA Facility at SMSU in Marshall this time of year. I have been broadcasting high school basketball games at the RA for years. When that gym is full of people and quality basketball teams are on the floor it doesn’t get much better than that. The best part is I have a front … Continue reading MY FAVORITE SPORTING VENUE
I have the best radio partners when it comes to broadcasting basketball games. Section basketball playoffs are so much fun and they make it even better. Bart Hill and Morgan Kockelman have been broadcasting with me this year covering the section basketball tournament for both boys and girls. Bart is a retired teacher from the Lac qui Parle Valley School District and the head baseball … Continue reading COMMENTARY
My favorite high school event to cover is state dance at Target Center every year. My broadcast partners this year at state dance were Ken Franzky and Grace Johnson. Ken has been with me for a number of years, his daughters were Shadows a few years ago. Ken is amazing, he understands how dance works and what the judges look for. He comes prepared with … Continue reading GRACE AND KEN
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