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The Sports Huddle with Chris Kelly

The Sports Huddle with Chris Kelly

Written by: Chris Kelly
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The Sports Huddle is Western North Carolina's home for local sports conversation, analysis, and storytelling. Hosted by your ringmaster Chris Kelly, the show airs mostly on Thursdays at 6–8 PM on Bigfoot Country WBRM/WZGM, bringing listeners the latest on high school athletics, college sports, and professional teams across the region and beyond.

With multiple years of play-by-play experience and deep roots in the local sports community, Chris delivers insightful interviews, game breakdowns, coaching perspectives, and lively discussion that keeps fans connected to the athletes, teams, and stories that matter most. Whether it's Friday night football, championship basketball, recruiting news, or the biggest headlines from around the sports world, The Sports Huddle is where Western North Carolina sports fans gather each week to talk the game.

Tune in live on Bigfoot Country or catch the podcast anytime to stay informed, engaged, and connected to the Carolina sports scene.

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Episodes
  • The Sports Huddle Episode 22: High School Football Rivalries, Tennessee Takes on Auburn & the Alabama-Georgia Showdown
    Oct 20 2026

    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.

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    2 hrs
  • The Sports Huddle Episode 21: Catamount Football, Lady Titans Basketball & College Football Showdowns
    Oct 20 2026

    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!

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    2 hrs
  • The Sports Huddle Episode 20: McDowell Basketball, Chase vs. RS Central & Tennessee-Texas Showdown
    Sep 23 2026

    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.

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    2 hrs and 3 mins
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