McKennan Hall is the lone senior on Ripley's girls basketball team. Her off-season training is among the reasons the Lady Vikings are off to a 5-0 start on the season.Sophomore wrestler Ethan Kay won all 5 of his matches last weekend at John Marshall. He and his Viking teammates now travel to Canton, Ohio to compete in a 37-team event.Viking senior…

Viking basketball has its season opener on Saturday at Robert C. Byrd in Clarksburg. Coach Derek Mullins talks about his team.Lady Viking basketball is off to an impressive 4-0 start. One of the reasons is newcomer Abby Eastman.The Viking Freshmen opened with a 60-37 win over visiting Warren Local. Coach Vince Riffe was pleased with the Viking's pr…

Virgil Myers just completed an impressive junior season on the football field. Now he's ready to carry over that success on the basketball court.Ripley High basketball coaches John Kennedy and Derek Mullins are encouraged about their team's prospects. Both have several key players returning and had impressive fall season results.With the middle sch…

Nine Viking football seniors are going to be honored prior to Friday's game vs Shady Spring. They introduce themselves and tell us their plans after high school. Running back Rick Riddle was a standout during the late '80s. He'll become a member of the Viking Football Hall of Fame on Friday.Lady Viking junior Ellie Hosaflook earned her third appear…

It's game eight for Viking football, but it's essentially game one for senior Wyatt Simon. The wide receiver is making his comeback this week from a knee injury.Sophomore Chris Jenkins found the end zone last week against St. Albans and he's hoping for a repeat performance this week at Greenbrier East.'Voice of the Spartans' Jeff Campbell offers hi…

It's week #7 of the high school football season as Ripley travels to St. Albans. Somethings got to give as the 18-game series between the Vikings and Red Dragons is all tied up at 9 wins apiece.Parker Boyd is a 2-way starter for the Vikings. He was injured in the Oak Hill game and sat out the Roane County game, but #7 is back in action this week as…

Virgil Myers is gaining a reputation as a player who makes good things happen for Viking football on offense, defense and special teams.Sophomore Noah Casto came up with a key play last week at Oak Hill. He says the Viking defense will need to slow down the Roane County rushing attack on Friday.Ripley's TV sportscaster Mark Martin travels to venues…

Ripley grad Parker Deem is now in Texas with his family, but the Viking Football Hall of Famer keeps up with his alma mater through Mountain Top Media's livestreaming coverage.Carter 'Mr. Viking' Hall and his teammates are taking on the Oak Hill Red Devils on Friday evening.Emily Dunlap and her Viking cross country teammates are hosting the Covered…

Viking football is coming off a thriller as Ripley defeated Lincoln County on the game's final play. Enjoy the recap as heard on C-98 and as described by senior QB Ty Stephens.The Marietta game is not only Homecoming, it has been designated as the U.S. Army Game of the Week in WV. Recruiter James Bulman gives us the details.As a Viking player, Jim …

Viking senior Carter Hall will again put his best effort 'on the line' in this week's football game.He had the chance to see Lincoln County in action a week ago as the voice of the Roane County Raiders. Andrew Miller offers a scouting report on the Panthers.David Hicks was a 4-year regular with Viking football who put up big numbers for the Blue & …

Ripley volleyball senior setter Bailey Howery talks about the team's strong start. The Lady Vikings have a 7-match winning streak.Hunter Brown doesn't get many breaks on the football field. He'll see action in the backfield, on defense and special teams as the Vikings visit Buckhannon-Upshur on Friday evening.Mason Fluty is both an Eagle and a Viki…

Fall sports are underway and so is a new season of Viking 360.Mayor Carolyn Rader talks about a Thursday evening pep rally. Viking football defensive coordinator Shane Casto talks about Friday's game with Brooke. The father-son due of Jeremy and Steve Buffington is being inducted Friday into the Ripley Football Hall of Fame. Jeremy, a 1996 grad, ta…

Joe Thacker scored the dramatic winning run in Ripley's first baseball state championship. He reflects on that history-making game in 1997 at old Watt Powell Park in Charleston.Connor Casto improved by leaps and bounds as a Viking high jumper. The sophomore placed second at the recent State Track & Field Meet.Hoop coaches John Kennedy and Derek Mul…

Jimmy Frashier began his connection with Ripley High athletics as a 6-year-old football manager. He's now wrapping up his tenure as principal. He reflects back on his days in the Blue & White.Ripley High made it to the 'Elite 8' in WV softball, but came up short in the regional finals. Coach Ken Swisher says the school and community can be proud of…

Ripley's softball team bounced back to win another sectional championship. Infielder Kaitlyn Swisher talks about defeating Hurricane back-to-back in the finals.Viking baseball topped Parkersburg South 5-2 in Thursday's sectional action. Centerfielder Isaiah Casto made two pivotal throws to gun down Patriot runners at the plate.Ripley Middle's baseb…

Graduating senior Blake Cummings recently signed to play football for the Bethany College Bison. Baseball players Brett Haskins and Colton Pepper celebrated Senior Night with a Viking victory.Ripley grad Olivia Miller earned recognition with the West Liberty University track & field team in the Mountain East Conference Championships.--- Support thi…

Jerry Howery was among four recent inductees in the Viking Baseball Hall of Fame. He joins Ken Swisher, Nathan Swisher and J.R. Parsons in this year's class.Current baseball player Isaiah Casto helped the Vikings with his glove, pitching arm and bat during a recent win at Point Pleasant.Frankie Winter set a new school record in the discus and the V…

Ripley High is 'on track' this spring. We'll get updates from high jumper Bella Skeen for the Lady Vikes and sprinter Aydin Domico for the Vikings.RHS grad Kelsey Moore Martin was an standout softball player for the Lady Vikings who has joined the coaching staff for Ken Swisher's team.Former Viking Tyler Haskins is among the most versatile players …

The Triple A All-State basketball teams are out and Ripley players are on the list including Lady Viking Sophie Nichols.Viking baseball is off to a 4-4 start. We'll hear from sophomore Gatlin Donohew and Coach Shane Casto.Mya Casto has always been consistent at the plate. Now she's behind the plate, too, for the 3-3 Lady Vikings.Steve Hunt is once …

Track season is 'off and running' this weekend. Ripley coach Krystle Cunningham is 'expecting' good things.Viking baseball assistant coach Frankie Cummings tells us about this season's 'pitching committee.'Elli Hershey is a power-hitting softball outfielder and pitcher. The Lady Vikes were knocking on the state tournament door a year ago and hope t…

Coach Matt Smith gives his thoughts on the recent WV State Wrestling Tournament.Lady Viking Cassidy Cummings put up impressive numbers a year ago as a sophomore. She's back in the lineup, but at a new position as a junior.Viking Colton Pepper is looking to provide senior leadership on the baseball team whether it be at catcher, right field or on th…

Get the post-season wrap on basketball from Lady Viking Coach John Kennedy and Viking junior Luke Johnson.It's tournament time for the Viking wrestlers as well as Ripley grad Chase Morgan.Coach Ken Swisher talks about the upcoming season for Lady Viking softball.RHS grad Mark Martin captured a statewide award for sportswriting.--- Support this podc…

It's "March Madness" in February for the Ripley High programs.The Lady Vikings are taking on Nitro in the sectional championship game. Sophomore guard Sophie Nichols talks about her huge game against Winfield in the tournament's opening game.After topping Lincoln County in the regular season finale, the Vikings are hosting Nitro in their sectional …

Lady Viking basketball wrapped up the regular season this week at 17-5. McKennan Hall talks about a big win over the Wayne Pioneers and Coach John Kennedy discusses the sectional opener coming up with Winfield.Hear an update on Viking basketball from senior guard Carson Goff and comments on upcoming games from Coach Derek Mullins.Ripley wrestling h…

Winter sports at RHS are heading down the home stretch.Viking basketball has a key game against Winfield on Friday and will try to avenge a loss to St. Albans with a trip to the Dragons court on Tuesday. We'll hear from SA transfer Carson Hedrick.Lady Viking basketball is saluting the team's 2 seniors on Saturday against the Scott Skyhawks. Veteran…

Let's get caught up on Lady Viking basketball sophomore Ellie Hosaflook and Coach John Kennedy.We'll get the 'inside' story from Viking basketball junior forward Joey Ramsey.Ripley grad Chase Morgan is coming off a great weekend of wrestling that included an individual title and a team championship for his West Liberty Hilltoppers.--- Support this …

Lady Viking basketball is on a roll with a 5-game winning streak and a record of 12-3. We spoke with senior center Kyanah Baldwin and junior guard McKennan Hall. Also, Melanie Hartley Mosser was a Ripley standout in the 90's who now enjoys watching her daughter play on the hardcourt for Ravenswood.The Vikings are 6-3 after a lopsided win over Point…

All Ripley High teams are in action on Saturday. The Lady Vikes take on rival Ravenswood prior to the Vikings' battle against Point Pleasant. Ripley wrestles against Parkersburg and University High.We spoke with Viking sophomore guard Cade Goode, Lady Viking sophomore forward Morgan Shanklin and Lady Viking 5th year assistant Scotty Ullom. We'll ha…

It's a road trip weekend for Ripley High sports.Coach John Kennedy talks about his Lady Vikings playing two games in Fairmont. Coach Derek Mullins talks about his Vikings' visit to Sissonville.Viking wrestler Brock Matson and his teammates are competing at the Winner's Choice Tournament in Fairmont.Ripley Middle's wrestlers are having an impressive…

From the basketball court, this episode includes interviews with Lady Viking sophomore guard Erin Ryan and Viking junior post player Luke Johnson.From the wrestling mat, we spoke with senior Brett Haskins about his career milestone.Ripley grad Jarret Lough tells us about his new role of demonstrating Mountaineer spirit.--- Support this podcast: htt…

The final episode of 2021 we feature a couple of former Vikings making a name for themselves Carter Casto on the hardwood at Midway University in Kentucky as well as Luke Miller on the wrestling mat at West Liberty. Mike Ruben has a conversation with John Kennedy following his teams game with the Logan Lady Wildcats, and Brian Johnson caught up wit…

It's a unique weekend for Ripley High basketball. The teams will be showcased on a fun Friday evening called Blue & White Night. It includes contests, food and more. It will be back to business on Saturday afternoon as the Lady Vikes and Vikings take on Riverside in the Fellowship of Christian Athlete's Hoop Classic at WV State University.We'll her…

We're talking basketball.Vince Riffe is coaching freshman hoops at Ripley along with his sons, and former Viking players, Elijah and Isaiah.Jamison Hunt's collegiate career came to an abrupt ending as Ohio Valley University closed at semester's end. He'll be joining the Viking basketball coaching staff.Junior guard McKennan Hall and her Lady Viking…

Winter sports are underway at Ripley High. We'll talk with Lady Viking senior Kyanah Baldwin and Coach John Kennedy speaks about the season-opening win at Ravenswood.Brett Haskins is among 3 Viking wrestlers to be recognized at Friday evening's home match against Sissonville and Wirt County.Viking basketball gets started next Friday at Point Pleasa…

This episode could be called 'The Coaches Corner.'Hear what Ripley cross country coach Jimmy Groves, Viking basketball coach Derek Mullins, Lady Viking basketball coach John Kennedy and wrestling coach Matt Smith have on their minds as we head into the winter sports seasons.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-joh…

The Vikings have a game on their 'Bucket' list on Friday as they travel to Point Pleasant to battle for the Old Oaken Bucket. We'll hear about the history of the game from Kevin Hall and we get the perspective from the Big Blacks from Coach Joe Johnson.Cross country runners from Ripley are competing for state honors on Saturday as we hear from seni…

It's catch-up time on the podcast as we spoke with several student athletes at Ripley High.Olivia Parsons chats about volleyball. Cole Neal talks cross country. Katy Lawrence and Noah Kessell get us up-to-date on soccer.Football hits close to home for Pastor Stephen Sayre, the son of Viking Head Coach Steve Sayre. We get the scoop on this week's op…

Hear from former Viking football players Kade Harrison and Quaseem Fields. Harrison is being inducted in the Hall of Fame and Fields had an interesting NFL experience. Get the scoop on Greenbrier East from the 'Voice of the Spartans' Jeff Campbell.Sophomore Garnet Kish and RHS grad Taylor Kennedy get us caught up on soccer. Avery Fife recaps her se…

Just like the animated movie by the same name, the Viking Football team is hoping to 'Train Their Dragon' when St. Albans comes to town Friday. We spoke with Ripley seniors Colton Pepper and Brandon Deal.Former QB standout Seth Parsons is soon to be inducted in the Viking Football Hall of Fame.Sophomore Addi Morrison is a major contributor on the L…

The latest episode of Viking 360 includes conversations conversations from Viking athletes past and present.We'll hear from football coach Steve Sayre about this week's game with Roane County. Andrew Miller, the 'voice of the Raiders' talks about Roane's 3-1 season.Ripley Mayor Carolyn Rader bleeds Blue & White. She was a majorette at RHS and now s…

Ripley tangles with Oak Hill in Friday night's Homecoming tilt at Memorial Stadium.Sophomore receiver Parker Boyd reflects on his 2 TD receptions at Marietta and Coach Steve Sayre says he noticed improvement from his Vikings.The RHS Class of '81 is having its reunion this weekend. The 1980 football team had a remarkable 9-1 season as we'll hear fro…

Next Friday is Homecoming as Viking football will host Oak Hill. This Friday's 7 p.m. game at Marietta is a Homecoming of sorts for Coach Steve Sayre. He was the Tiger head coach for six seasons.We'll also hear from junior linebacker Hunter Brown, Defensive Coordinator Shane Casto, and Aaron Cassady 'Voice of the Tigers.'Also on the RHS sports scen…

This episode features highlights from Ripley's 31-13 victory over Buchhannon-Upshur. Former Vikings Brad Hunt and Adam White are special guests. Brad offers his thoughts on WVU's conference situation while Adam describes his military career that has taken him around the world.Listen to a scouting report on this week's opponent, Lincoln County. The …

Our podcast celebrates its 100th episode this week with the announcement of a special prize giveaway.Football guests are Viking senior Elijah Miller, Buckhannon-Upshur Head Coach Zach Davis, and the 'Voice of the Ironton Tigers,' Ripley grad Jason Philyaw discusses his Friday night thriller.Plus, Brianna Hudson talks volleyball, Haleigh McCune talk…

Viking Football travels to West Virginia's Northern Panhandle on Friday to meet the Brooke Bruins.We'll hear from offensive coordinator Ryan Simon and two Vikings who are doing double duty. Jacob Torres and Carter Thacker play football and play in the Viking Marching Band.Kevin Elias is the 'Voice of the Bruins.' He was a high school senior when th…

Ellie Hosaflook is among the top-ranked cross country runners in West Virginia. Katy Lawrence does her kicking for the Viking football team and Lady Viking soccer team. Hunter Cestaric says his background in athletics well-prepared him for his current assignment in England with the Air Force. Former soccer player Ross Felty's career has landed him …

This episode of Viking 360 has several interesting features.Anthony Jarvis talks about playing baseball in Russia. Paul Woodrum reflects on the early years of Viking soccer. Former Viking XC runner Preston Whitney discusses his eventful year. Lady Viking soccer coach Jay Pierson talks about the team's successful scrimmage game. Ripley running back …

Viking 360 is back.This week's podcast features football defensive coordinator Shane Casto, new head boys basketball coach Derek Mullins, pro baseball player Christopher Jordan, A-B volleyball player Ella Casto and Viking cross country runner Chase Pepper.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson9/support…

Episode 95 serves as the 2020-21 school year finale.Former Viking baseball player Anthony Jarvis talks about his upcoming road trip to Russia.Ripley football Coach Steve Sayre is fired up about the upcoming season. In soccer news, Ripley grad Mackenzie Gillispie is up for a collegiate honor and Victor Boyce says Viking soccer will pay tribute to it…

Ripley's softball season came to a close in the regional finals. We'll hear from Lady Viking senior catcher Grace Walsh.The Viking track teams are jumping for joy following the Triple A State Meet. Junior long jumper Tori Fisher, freshman pole vaulter Mya Phalen and junior high jumper Jake Harvey talk about their leaps.Three Ripley grads are suitin…