Nick and Nolan break down the Kardinals’ state-title victory over Homer, Snowdon Williams’ spectacular performance, and Soldotna’s battle with Lathrop. They also debate whether Alaska football needs a divisional shake-up.

Then, 1980 Olympic gold medalist Rob McClanahan takes us behind the scenes with Herb Brooks, shares the real story behind a memorable Miracle movie scene, and explains why high school sports still matter. His message sparks a candid conversation about parents, playing time, pressure, and helping young athletes find their own passion.

Nick and Sarge get you ready for Soldotna–Lathrop and Kenai–Homer, breaking down the matchups that could decide both football titles. Can a healthy Stars squad flip the script against Lathrop? How do the Kardinals crack Homer’s defense and stop a three-peat? Plus, we look beyond Nikiski’s playoff exit at a turnaround worth celebrating—and Sarge shares his adventures with a referee’s microphone.

Then, the volleyball coaches from Kenai Central, Soldotna, and Nikiski join us to explain what keeps Peninsula volleyball so competitive. From offseason commitment and youth development to fierce rivalries and mutual respect, this conversation goes well beyond the scoreboard. In “What the Numbers Don’t Say,” they spotlight the selfless players, trust, and leadership that turn talented athletes into successful teams.

We also celebrate another Kenai swimming sweep, catch up with Peninsula athletes making their mark beyond high school, and work through some NFL clock-management chaos and fantasy-football frustration.

Championship stakes, hometown pride, and stories worth hearing—turn it up for Episode 103 of The Replay!

With Nolan and Sarge off this week, Nick calls in reinforcements. KSRM Sales and Sports guru Nathan Johnson joins the show to break down a healthier Soldotna squad preparing for Wasilla, Nikiski’s resurgence ahead of its trip to Kodiak, and what Kenai needs to rediscover before heading back to Barrow. 

Then KSRM CEO & GM Matt Wilson slides into the cohost chair as the conversation turns to Peninsula volleyball—and whether the state rankings reflect what’s happening on the court. 

Add in our Athletes of the Week, a few playoff predictions, and plenty of friendly fire, and there’s a lot to unpack on Episode 102 of The Replay!

Also, Nikiski Volleyball went off at the West Spiketacular. Catch the full conversation about that event and more during this week's show. 

Peninsula Volleyball is on another level this year. It's always good, but this year, it's setting the tone for the rest of the state. The guys dive into the first half of the season, then look ahead as our teams march toward regions and state.

The ASAA Board of Directors will meet in a couple of weeks for their fall meeting, and one action item is to confirm the move for several KCHS sports from Division 2 to Division 1. The crew analyzes what this means for the Kardinals. 

Speaking of that ASAA meeting...GOLF as a sanctioned Alaska high school sport?? Nick and Nolan take up the case, while Sarge presides, in our latest edition of Sports Court.

Thanks again for sticking around through 100 shows! You are the BEST part of what we do. 

The Soldotna Stars lost back-to-back football games for the first time in the Galen Brantley era, largely due to one of the most injury-plagued seasons in recent memory. How does SoHi get healthy, and if they do, are they still the D2 favorite?

And College Football wouldn't be back without some pure insanity right out of the gate. The crew dives into some of the week 1 controversy and gives their hottest of takes!

Catch it all this week on The Replay!

The Kenai Kardinals traveled to Wasilla to face the D2 Warriors. Did Snowdon Williams continue his streak of dominance, or did Wasilla figure out a way to mitigate Tecmo Bowl?

And, Kenai Central graduate Emma Beck lit up the state sheet in the Seawolf Invitational in Anchorage over the weekend.  Catch the full conversation on this week's show!

And, was there a bush league decision made by an opposing football team this weekend? We talk about that too.

BIG news: KCHS and SOHI combined swimming programs make the water DANGEROUS for everyone else. 

Catch the whole conversation this week!

Also, with Division 3 now having teams of more than 9-man, could there be a change in division alignment in Alaska HS football? 

Finally, what's the best snack your kid ever got after a youth sports game? And, is there a snack that wrecks the curve?  Catch it all on this week's show!

An up and down year for baseball and softball conference tournaments, but 2 peninsula teams still managed to qualify for state. In baseball, the best game at state may be in the first round and feature the Soldotna Stars.

A significant change was handed down to 3A & 4A state basketball by ASAA. Make sure not to miss our deep dive into this change.

State Soccer is this weekend, and we have TWO #1 seeds from the peninsula heading to the Valley. What potential matchups are we most excited about? Tune in to find out!

Also, what would it take for you to run a marathon? How about 890 of them?? Catch our conversation about one exceptional Irishman who has done just that. 

SOHI and Kenai Baseball have a chance to take a stranglehold on conference standings in the coming weeks. Who are they playing, and what do they need to do? Catch our conversation about it in this week's show.

On the pitch, Soldotna girls' soccer is taking Alaska by storm this season. How good are they? And where do the rest of our peninsula soccer teams stack up in the latest RPI? The guys break it all down!

The crew recaps everything that went down over the last week in Peninsula sports. Routs on the baseball diamond, a TON of softball games in the Mat Su Valley, rivalry soccer games, and big time performances on the track! Catch all the details this week on The Replay!

The Soldotna Stars baseball team was ot deterred by the inclement weather hampering the Buddy Dale Tournament in the Mat Su Valley, and orchestrated impromptu games when tournament games were canceled. And then they delivered, winning every game of the weekend in dominant fashion.

Who won the draft? Was it Sarge's Raaaiiiiidahs? Did Nick's Dolphins reach beyond their historical draft mediocrity? Tune in and catch our thoughts!

Peninsula Athletes were dominant at the Homer Invitational track meet over the weekend (spoiler alert, one school from this area won SIX of the eight varsity relays!). The guys recap that track meet and dive into the track and field season.

And the NFL Draft is this weekend. Most are calling this year's draft a weak one, but what does that even mean? Catch our conversation about it and our thoughts on the top draft prospects.

Powerlifter and professional thrower Danny Autrey from Kenai River Wolfpack Rugby joins the show to talk track and field, and the guys dive into some amazing track & field state records that are so good, they may never be broken.

The Soldotna Stars Division 1 baseball journey begins this week as they head to Sitka for an annual Southeast tournament. The guys chat about the success of spring sports on the Peninsula and what we can expect from the Stars and other teams this season.

Also, March is Madness. The guys talk the UCONN v Duke Elite 8 game because what kind of sports show would we be if we left THAT bombshell alone??

Finally, SOHI athletes went to Anchorage for the Big C Relays (yes, track has already started), and put up some amazing performances. Tune in to catch our recap of that as well as a peek ahead at spring sports. 

Speaking of champs, Jacob Strausbaugh, now a DII national wrestling champion, joins the show to talk about his amazing run to a title as a freshman at the University of Mary.  What a packed show! Don't miss it!

Also, Nick and Nolan take some time to recap the 1A championships, where we saw a 2-time AND a 3-time champion crowned. 

One more week of basketball to go! To round out the show, the guys give their final thoughts on what might be one of the most wide-open 3A brackets we've seen.

This week, Nick and Nolan are joined by Kenai girls' coach Jake Songer to talk about his tremendous conference championship against Grace Christian. We also break down the Kenai boys repeating as region champions, and take in-depth looks at 1A and 2A State Basketball brackets, key players, and matchups.

Also, conference basketball tournaments are upon us! Tune in to find out where teams will be, who they will play, and where you can go to watch or listen to the games!

Also, regular-season high school basketball is winding down, and conference tournaments are ramping up! Where do all the Central Peninsula squads stack up? Listen in and find out!

Basketball is heating up. With conference tournaments just around the corner, we take a look at standings and the 3A/4A RPI. Where do our Peninsula teams stack up? Listen in and find out!

Hockey wrapped up over the last couple of weekends. We take a look back at a great season and prognosticate what to expect in 2027.

Also, which Winter Olympics events would we like to see more? Which would we like to see less? Check in for that fun conversation on this week's show. 

The 2026 CFP is over, and Nick is sad because his Canes.... he can't even finish that sentence. But it's over now, as Roxette would say, and the HOOSIERS, yes that's right, the Indiana Hoosiers are national football champions. We'll talk about that.

And we take a look at the conference standings for hockey and basketball, as well as see where D2 teams stack up in the hockey RPI. 

Then, former Seahawks player, coach, and current radio analyst, Paul Moyer, joins the show to recap a stellar season by Seattle's football team and preview the Hawks/9ers game. 

Hockey returns this week, and we take some time to catch up with Soldotna Head Coach Anthony Zurfluh and some of his players to hear a little about the Stars' focus down the stretch.

Former KSRM, turned ESPN, sports broadcaster Casey Roehl joins the show to recap the MCCA tournament in Anchorage, where the Kenai Boys and Girls had some electric games. 

Then, Casey sticks around to drop some deep cut insights into the upcoming CFP semifinals. Tune in!

The Soldotna Stars and Kenai Kardinals took 2nd in the Division 1 & 2 State Wrestling Tournaments, respectively, wow! And yet, something is rotten in the state of Alaska... we are not a fan of the way the Student Wrestling Development Program from Fairbanks keeps winning state. Listen in to hear why!

And the CFP is here! Tune in and find out who we picked and how our picks did through round 1

This week, the show brings in Soldotna wrestling coach Pete Dickinson with a couple of his wrestlers to look back at this season and talk about the upcoming NLC Tournament in Wasilla.

Also, Juneau Douglas and Palmer took care of business on peninsula ice rinks last week, where does that leave Soldotna & Kenai, and what would the state tourny look like if it started tomorrow?

THE ICE MAN COMETH! Grandpa--yes, grandpa--Phil Rivers is joining the qb-poor Indianapolis Colts. Can the 44-year-old survive a week?

And the College Football Playoff is the Wild West. 

We cover it ALL in this week's show. 

Also, Seattle Kraken play-by-play broadcaster, Everett Fitzhugh, joins the show to talk about the Kraken's 2025-26 season thus far!

What is the most popular Thanksgiving food? Nick and Sarge weigh in with some unique ideas.

And, the CFP got an update Tuesday night, we break down that and more in Three Big Things that happened in sports this week!

So many Peninsula volleyball teams headed to state!! We talk about the upcoming tournaments, and catch up with the SOHI Stars to celebrate their first NLC Conference championship in 13 years.

Also, who's our favorite current pick for NFL MVP? Tune in and find out!

Conference volleyball tournaments are here, and the peninsula is busting at the seams with top seeds! Nick and Nolan preview the 3A Southcentral tournament in Houston and the 4A Northern Lights tournament right here in Soldotna.

Also, high school hockey returned to the peninsula over the weekend. The guys recap the Peninsula Ice Challenge and preview the Stars and Stripes Tournament in Palmer. 

They talk volleyball, killing cancer, the World Series, and high school hockey!

Reigning 3A State Volleyball champs, Nikiski Bulldogs, join the show once again! Coach Stacey Segura brings a couple of her team leaders in to talk about retooling the squad this season and making another run at the 3A title.

And as always, Three Big Things that happened in sports this week!

Also, conference volleyball races are knotted up tighter than an amateur's fishing line. Which teams have big matchups this week as the conference tournaments near?

And surprise, surprise, the Soldotna Stars are headed back to the D2 State Championship, where they will face *checks notes* the Lathrop Malamutes!

And of course, Three Big Things that happened in sports this week. 

Jeff, a long-time sports reporter for the Peninsula Clarion, left the paper recently. He covered Peninsula teams and athletes for over 28 years, and the guys were thrilled to have all that knowledge join them in studio.

Tune in and hear a look back at some of the bests in sports since the late 90s.

Yeah, you read that title right. Red Sox take Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against NY in a thriller. That and more in Three Big Things that happened in sports this week!

And as always, the guys recap all your Peninsula sports from the past week. 

A monumental shift in Major League Baseball was just announced! Catch our takes during Three Big Things that happened in sports this week.

And as always, recaps for everything peninsula sports from the last week. 

Volleyball is crazy right now, and Central Peninsula teams are cruising. The guys recap everything, including volleyball, football, and cross country.

As always, Three Big Things that happened in sports this week!

Did a week 1 decimation tarnish Bill Belichick's legacy? That and more in Three big things that happened in sports this week.

Also, how does your fantasy team look this season? Nick goes through his draft this year and breaks down what a winning team looks like. 

We also dive into Peninsula High School football, which is in full swing. The Stars mercilessly beat Dimond, and Kenai is building toward conference play, which begins this week. 

Then, hour 1 rounds out with a quick peek at the volleyball standings and results as well as swimming meets over the weekend. 

Will a certain engagement worm its way into an entire pro sports season? Is Cal Raleigh having one of the greatest MLB seasons ever? And two NFL locks you can take to the bank. 

It's good to be back!

The show recaps the Post 20 Twins' incredible season this summer before diving into football and cross country seasons across the peninsula so far this fall.

What movies are we watching this summer? What's good? What's bad? We let you know.

And as always, Three Big Things that happened in sports this week! (Spoiler Alert: the hot dog eating king is back, and with a legendary introduction).

Nick and Nolan hold down the fort while Sarge is off for softball. In hour 1, they talk Fourth of July, including a recap of this year's Mt. Marathon (we learned what "glissading" is). Also, we talk about baseball, both the Post 20 Twins, and MLB.

And as always, Three Big Things that happened in sports this week!

Also, Kenai Peninsula Boys & Girls Club Athletic Director Amber Rouswell joins the show to talk the new Kenai Clubhouse and upcoming programs. AND, she brings in her daughter, Layla, to talk about her great performance at the Elks Hoop Shoot in Idaho!

There are plenty of Adult league sports on the peninsula to keep us all busy. The guys run through the list and talk about ways you can get involved. 

Also, the USMNT lost to Panama. How are we not better at soccer?? 

And as always, Three Big Things that happened in sports this week.

State Champion Soldotna Stars Head Baseball Coach Ken Gibson brings his pitching coach, Max Pavel, in studio and a couple of his graduating seniors, to discuss the Stars' FOURTH STRAIGHT state championship, and look ahead at Division 1.

Also, the 2024-25 school year was a resounding success for Central Peninsula sports teams. Is it the Golden Year for Peninsula Sports?

Three Big Things that happened in sports this week.

Also, Soldotna Baseball claims its second straight NLC crown, while Kenai makes an incredible run after an opening round upset to finish 2nd. 

SOHI & Kenai Softball finish 2nd and 3rd at the NLC Tournament on The Rock!

The NAIA National Track & Field Championships went down over the weekend, and some of the peninsula's finest shone the brightest. 

Also, a 30+ year old school record goes down? An Alaska pitcher struck out every batter he faced in a game?? Find out about those things and more in Three Big Things that happened in sports this week!

Have you ever heard of an Alpha Dog? Of course you have. Well, the internet showed us who the actual alpha dog is, and we are here with the breakdown.

KCHS Girls Soccer Head Coach Jeff Siemers joins us with some of his seniors, Maddy Malone, Sarah Baisden, and Kate Wisnewski, to recap their season and peek ahead at the D2 State Tournament this week. 

Also, the guys discuss RPI in Alaska Sports. 

Also, if you could bring back one historical player, in their prime, to your favorite sports franchise that would make them an immediate championship contender, who would it be? 

And as always, Three Big Things that happened in sports this week.

Former KCHS Football and Basketball coach and now Alaska High School Hall of Famer Jim Beeson joins the show to take a trip down memory lane and tell us some of the highlights from his many years coaching on the peninsula.

All our spring sports teams are firing on all cylinders right now. The guys look back at the last week and recap what everyone is doing and where they stand in the state. 

Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs is in the books. What were the highlights, and what do we expect to see in the conference semis? The group breaks that down.

And as always, Three Big Things that happened in sports this week. (Hint: Secretariat made A LOT of baby horses)

Also, with Mother's Day just around the corner, the show brings in Chrissy Morrison and Tammy Newby to hear what it's like to raise a family of athletes.

The guys weigh in on the question sweeping the internet right now: How many dudes would it take to bring down a silverback gorilla? 10? 50? 100?? 

Also, the NFL Draft was over the weekend, and came with so much drama. The guys debate whose team had the best draft.

And as always, Three Big Things that Happened in Sports This Week.

Nick, Nolan, and Sarge run through all the sports results from last week and talk about the success Central Peninsula programs are having. 

Nick, Nolan, and Sarge bring you the first radio broadcast of a Kenai Peninsula high school volleyball game. 

Nick, Nolan, and Sarge talk to players and coaches and discuss 3A volleyball in Alaska before the game. 

Also, Three Big Things that happened in sports this week.

New this week, we are joined by football guru, Draft Kings Czar, and fantasy football expert Riverboat Rick to bring you The Replay's official preseason NFL power rankings.

Nolan and Sarge are out this week, but Eric Pomerleau jumps in to cohost The Replay with Nick. 

In hour one, Nick and Eric recap the high school football games from Friday and Saturday.

Also, SoHi Head Cross Country Coach Krista Arthur joins the show in studio to talk about her team and spend a few minutes in The Replay Hot Seat!

The guys also look ahead at the 2028 Olympics AND three big things that happened in sports this week.

The guys also review Sports Illustrated's list of sports that should be added to the Olympics and give their two cents on whether the magazine is right. 

AND...Three Big Things that happened in sports this week.

Also, the Kenai River Wolfpack is back, this time with a couple of Shewolves from the ladies' rugby squad on the peninsula. The trio recaps the Dipnet Fest tournament from July and continues this week's Olympic discussion with a peek behind the curtain at Alev Kelter and the US women's Rugby Sevens bronze medal.

As unbelievable as it sounds, high school football on the Kenai Peninsula would not have happened this season without a recently formed local officiating association. The guys bring the deets on how that happened and talk about officiating high school sports. 

And, are QB contracts in the NFL out of control? Nick, Nolan, and Sarge tackle this national sports issue to round out hour 2. 

Also, which big things made this weeks list of 3 Big Things that happened in sports?

Soldotna and Kenai High School's volleyball coaches Luke Ballmer and Tracie Beck join the show to preview their respective teams upcoming seasons. SOHI ran into the wall that is Wasilla Volleyball in last year's 4A Northern Lights Conference Championship, can they improve this year? The Keani Kardinals are the 2-time reigning 3A State Champions; can tey threepeat?

 Also, an update on the Peninsula Oilers and American Legion Kenai Twins. 

Also, Palmer tried to forfeit their season opener against the Soldotna High School football Stars. 

The guys also recap the week for the Oilers and American Legion Twins as those teams approach the last week of their regular season.

And 3 big things.

As professional baseball heads into the All-Star break, Nick, Nolan, and Sarge take a moment break down the first half of the MLB season and look at who is sitting on top.

The Oilers and American Legion Twins are nearing the end of their summer seasons. Find out where they stand and what their post-season prospects look like. 

Youth sports are in full swing. The guys talk about what's happening in youth soccer and football. 

And 3 Big Things in Sports This Week. 

Also, Three Big Things in Sports this week, Oilers baseball, and the guys ask the question: are all-star games dead?

Then, the guys move onto a fascinating chat about rugby on the Kenai Peninsula with Kenai River Wolfpack alphas Dan Balmer and Danny Autrey. 

Then, the show rounds out with a conversation on the US Men's National Soccer Team and asks why American soccer isn't more competitive on the world stage. 

Also in hour 1, the guys are joined in studio by UAA Mens Basketball Associate Head Coach Ryan Orton and Assistant Coach Ryan Engebretson. 

And three big things that happened in sports this week.

Then the show rounds out hour two with some thoughts on Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals and talk 7-game series comebacks.

The Olympics are just around the corner, and we’ve got Alaska athletes headed to Paris! The Peninsula Oilers mowed through the Mat-Su Miners, and the American Legion Twins look like they’ve got a shot to go all the way this summer.

The guys give their Three Big Things that happened in sports last week and also dive into summer youth sports. 

In hour 1, Nick and Sarge are joined by Peninsula Oilers broadcast intern Noah McClane, and the trio talk Oilers baseball, the best things to do in Alaska in the summer, and Nick and Noah talk about some of their best moments in broadcasting.

Also, in honor of MLB umpire Angel Hernandez retiring, the guys reminisce about some infamous experiences with officiating; they share some personal anecdotes and give thoughts on theatrics from sports officials. 

And could Bronny James actually be the #1 overall pick in the NBA draft? What does that mean for professional sports, and how does it potentially change the landscape of future drafts?

In Hour One, Nick and Sarge talk about state championship track with SOHI Track and Field coach Phil Leck. They ask why Dimond, a notoriously visitor-unfriendly track, is regularly selected to host the state track.

Also, the Soldotna Stars baseball boys are state champions for the third straight season. Coach Ken Gibson joins the show to talk about his team's run of dominance.

They also take a call from Wasilla HS Athletic DIrector Stacia Rustad. 

Nick and Nolan talk all about the state champions soccer teams from Kenai and Soldotna as well as DI and DII Track and Field champions.

The guys are joined in studio by SOHI Boys Soccer coach Erik Dolphin and Kenai Girls Soccer coach Dan Verkuillen

They talk about big news from the PGA Championship and recap softball from the weekend and Region Track Championships.

The guys talk about must-visit food joints when you're on the road for sports, and then they each share their Three Big Things that happened in sports last week.

Recent Alaska High School Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Beeson

Borough Track Recaps

NBA Playoffs and MLB chit-chat.

Nikiski Track Coach Billie Dennison & Kenai Girls Soccer Coach Dan Verkuillen

Soccer and Baseball Recaps

Also, find out who's Kind of a Big Deal in Peninsula Sports this week!

Also, soccer recaps!

The show gets a phone call from North Slope Borough School District Activities Director Steve Zanazzo to discuss his move from the athletic director position at Lathrop High School to the NSBD. As a former board member of ASAA, Steve also weighs in on the topic of spring sports. 

Finally, they round out the hour by talking about the NBA play-in tournament, whether it's a good idea or a bad idea, and if they love it or hate it. 

Catch interviews with coaches and athletes, both local and from across the state. And hey, we may even sneak in some hot takes on what’s happening in college and pro sports🔥 ⚾️ ⚽️ 🏀 🏐 🏒 🏃

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- John Blasco, Thunder Mountain Falcons boys basketball head coach, will talk about his team’s 2024 run to the 4A state championship game, and the future of his program now that Thunder Mountain HS merging with Juneau-Douglas HS.

- We finish hour two talking about the Masters and Scottie Sheffler's run of dominance at the top of world golf. 

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Every week, we’ll recap sports from across the peninsula—EVERY GAME. EVERY MEET.

Catch interviews with coaches and athletes, both local and from across the state. And hey, we may even sneak in some hot takes on what’s happening in college and pro sports.

Join Nick and Nolan every Monday night from 5 to 7 p.m. on ESPN 1140 AM, 96.9 FM, radiokenai.com, and anywhere you download podcasts beginning April 15th.