The exclusive podcast of high school sports and more in Richmond, Virginia from the RVA Sports Network! Host Rob Witham brings you the latest news and insights, plus guest interviews, weekly rankings, broadcast announcements and more. The RVA Sports Network, celebrating 20 years of coverage! Follow us on Twitter at @TheRVASportsNet, and on both Instagram and Facebook at @rvasportsnetwork !
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
In The Red Zone: February 17, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
As heard live on 102.9 The Mater from Sports Page Grille in Ashland, host Rob Witham welcomes Randolph-Macon head softball coach Kevin Proffitt for a preview of the 2020 season for the Yellow Jackets, who have a #10 preseason ranking entering play next week.
Rob also talks with Alec Eberle (Florida State) and Nick Clarke (Old Dominion), two Atlee football greats who now, through their new "Hog Academy 804" enterprise, are teaching the next generation of football linemen right here in the RVA!
Listen to "In The Red Zone" every Monday at 6pm on 102.9 FM, 1430 AM, online at the link at RVASportsNetwork.com and on the TuneIn Radio app on "Radiall"!
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
In The Red Zone: Art Washburn Community Classic
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
We are very excited about this new high school basketball event with two great games but, more importantly, supporting a fantastic cause and honoring a dear friend and incredible man. Guests are Steward head coach Curt Kassab, Deep Run head coach Justin Hayes, and Art's wife, Sondra Washburn, as we preview the inaugural Art Washburn Community Classic, plus talk high school basketball and have the latest local sports news, as heard LIVE from Sports Page Grille in Ashland on 102.9 The Mater!
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
In The Red Zone: January 6, 2020: Pedro Arruza
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
As heard LIVE on 102.9 The Mater live at Sports Page Grille in Ashland on Monday January 6th, it's the first "In The Red Zone" of 2020 with updates on Randolph-Macon basketball, and an in-depth conversation with Randolph-Macon head football coach Pedro Arruza, discussing the state of the program, the 2019 season, what's happening now to get the Yellow Jackets ready in 2020, the national Division III football landscape and much more!
Monday Dec 30, 2019
"In The Red Zone"--December 30, 2019: Ken Wakefield
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
On the final edition of "In The Red Zone" for 2019, live from Sports Page Grille in Ashland, heard live on 102.9 The Mater, we go in depth with Patrick Henry head football coach Ken Wakefield about the Patriots' fantastic season, how the team grew, matured, knocked off unbeaten Louisa, and why the Patriots decided to go for two in the Class 4 state semifinal against Lake Taylor.
It's a fascinating conversation you don't want to miss!
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
In The Red Zone: December 2, 2019: Big River Rivalry; State Football Preview
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
As heard live on 102.9 The Mater (WHAN Radio) from Sports Page Grille in Ashland, this edition of "In The Red Zone" focuses on the 2019 Big River Rivalry, the seventh annual high school all-star football game featuring seniors from north of the James River battling seniors from the south on Saturday, December 21st at 12pm at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
We talk with North Director, Atlee assistant coach Brice Fritts, and we profile Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, as the Big River Rivalry has raised $52,000 for this great endeavor over the past six years! Stephanie Allan, Vice President of Community Development for Children's Hospital, joins us to discuss their upcoming centennial celebration, the rise of their future location in downtown Richmond in late 2022, and an inside look at how Children's Hospital benefits families as well as patients.
Be sure to join us December 21st for the Big River Rivalry at 12pm!
Friday Nov 29, 2019
Region 4B Football Championship: Patrick Henry 13, Dinwiddie 6
Friday Nov 29, 2019
Friday Nov 29, 2019
As heard live on 102.9 The Mater, the Patriots win a defensive battle over the Generals to win their first region championship since 2001, advancing to the Class 4 State Semifinals.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
In The Red Zone: November 25, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Recorded live on 102.9 The Mater at Sports Page Grille Ashland, it's a look ahead to high school basketball with Atlee boys head coach Rally Axselle and girls basketball head coach Michael Rawlings! Plus, some trivia and a look at Region Championship Weekend in high school football!
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
In The Red Zone: November 18, 2019: Atlee HC Matt Gray
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
As heard live on 102.9 The Mater, it's "In The Red Zone" with Atlee head football coach Matt Gray discussing the postseason, coaching the likes of Tyler Warren and Alex Oliver, and what's ahead for the Raiders, plus a review of "The Game", a look at Patrick Henry at Louisa in Friday's Region 4B Semifinal and much more!
Hear "In The Red Zone", live from Sports Page Grille Ashland, every Monday night at 6 only on The Mater, on the RVA Sports Network online, and on the TuneIn Radio app on "Radiall"!
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Instant Classic: Randolph-Macon 36, Washington & Lee 35
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
As heard live on 102.9 The Mater, the original radio broadcast of Randolph-Macon's miracle comeback victory, 36-35 over Washington and Lee, to keep the Yellow Jackets unbeaten in Old Dominion Athletic Conference play at 6-0, 7-1 overall.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
In The Red Zone: October 28, 2019: Vance Harmon
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
On this edition of "In The Red Zone", heard live from Sports Page Grille in Ashland each Monday night from 6 to 7pm on 102.9 The Mater (102.9 FM/1430 AM), and at RVASportsNetwork.com, we talk with legendary Henrico head boys basketball coach Vance Harmon about his basketball family, background, time as a player, his influences, and we look ahead to the upcoming season and Henrico Holiday Hoops 2019 coming December 26th through 28th!