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The Sports Council

Release Date: 12/31/2025

Catch up with the WIAA show art Catch up with the WIAA

The Sports Council

It's spring sport season in the high school arena. Jamie Council catches up with Sean Bessette, director of communications for the WIAA about the upcoming championship season, amendment changes, and more.

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Richland girls' softball is coming off an undefeated league season and district championship. However, they are finding out that it's hard to stay on top. Hear from the Bombers on their approach to the rest of the year, including trophy season.

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Professional basketball returns to the Tri-Cities! The Sun Devils play in the TBL and have a mix of local talent and ballers calling Tri-Cities home in their inaugural season. Jamie Council catches up with head coach Travis Massengale as the season is just getting started.

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Non-Profit Segment Presented by McCurley Chevrolet Columbia Basin Youth Football (CBYF) representatives Jamie Weber and Jeff Kinne join the show to talk about the CBYF and the opportunities it provides to both athletes and officials. The league provides financial assistance to those who need it to ensure there are no socioeconomic barriers to youth sports. This wouldn’t be possible without fundraisers like their upcoming golf tournament! More info: https://cbyf-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com/

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Tri-Cities Prep baseball is one of the most underrated shows in town. As a 2B school, the Jaguars are 3-peat state champions as they head into a new season.

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High school basketball closed with an exclamation point around the state. Eight-time state champion coach Corey Baerlocher joins Jamie Council to break down some of the top storylines, plus Richland's Earl Streufert and Davis's Akil White talk about taking home the golden ball for their respective programs.

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The NWAC Basketball championships are returning to the Tri-Cities. Jamie Council catches up with Columbia Basin College on hosting the tournament as well as the Hawks teams on this court this season.

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Richland boys and Chiawana girls basketball enter the state tournament undefeated and with high hopes. Jamie Council catches up with Earl Streufert and Gary Jonas on winning the district tournament and setting their sights ahead.

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In his 14th year at the helm, Todd Schumacher and Burbank Boys Basketball are coming off a 2B state championship last season. With zero expectations and three sons on the team the year, Schumacher and the Coyotes claimed another league title as they prepare for district and state play to follow.

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This year, Southridge Suns girls' basketball had the most regular-season wins in program history. Getting ready for postseason play, Jamie Council catches up with the suns. Southridge hosts Central Valley this Saturday in the District 6 3A tournament.

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