The Sports Huddle with Chris Kelly
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.
Episodes
Football season is right around the corner, and The Sports Huddle is getting you ready!
In Episode 16, McDowell Titans head football coach Darrell Clark joins Chris Kelly to talk about the upcoming season, summer workouts, preparing his team for the 2026 campaign, and what fans can expect when the Titans hit the field.
The show also covers plenty of other sports news, including college football, the NBA Summer League, the WNBA, the...
Football season is officially heating up on The Sports Huddle! 🏈
Episode 15 brings plenty of local sports talk as the crew looks ahead to the upcoming high school football season, including expectations and predictions for the McDowell Titans.
We also dive into college and professional sports, with plenty of conversation, opinions, laughs, and insight from the Sports Huddle team and contr...
The Sports Huddle is back with a packed show featuring plenty of golf, football, and local sports talk!
Chris Kelly and the crew break down the British Open, including Scottie Scheffler’s opening round and Rory McIlroy’s incredible memory of past Open champions.
Then, Charlotte Sports Insider Jay Alverson joins the show for a special conversation with five South McDowell senior...
This week on The Sports Huddle, Chris Kelly is joined by:
- 🏀 McDowell Titans head basketball coach Turner Kincaid, who discusses summer workouts, player development, team chemistry, and expectations for the upcoming season.
- ⚾ New McDowell Titans head baseball coach Bill Hiller Jr., who shares his vision for building a championship culture and developing baseball throughout McDowell Co...
On this edition of The Sports Huddle, Chris Kelly is joined by a trio of outstanding coaches as summer workouts heat up and preparations begin for the fall sports season.
🏈 Irwin Warriors head football coach Rodney Pruitt discusses offseason training, seven-on-seven competition, the return of standout quarterback Caden Ingles, rising star running back Jabari Colbert, and what to expect from the Warriors in 2026.
⚾ T.C. Roberson he...
This week on The Sports Huddle, Chris Kelly and Sports Huddle insider Stan Pamfilis break down the latest sports headlines, including Braves baseball, NBA playoff storylines, high school athletics, and coaching news from around Western North Carolina. The crew also discusses local baseball, upcoming events, and the biggest stories shaping the summer sports landscape.
Later, RS Central head football coach Jim Ryan joins the show to ...
This week on The Sports Huddle, Chris Kelly is joined by Sports Huddle insiders Stan Pamfilis, Bruce Ellis, and Marty Perry to break down the latest headlines from around the sports world, including Braves baseball, college athletics, recruiting, and offseason football storylines.
Later, Jay Alverson welcomes Joe Evans, head football coach at South Mecklenburg High School, for an in-depth conversation about summer workouts, college...
This week on The Sports Huddle, Chris Kelly is joined by Sports Huddle insiders Stan Pamfilis, Bruce Ellis, and Marty Perry for a wide-ranging discussion on college football, SEC storylines, Tennessee athletics, recruiting, NIL, and the ever-changing landscape of collegiate sports. The crew also dives into MLB, local sports headlines, and the biggest stories making news around the sports world.
Later, Owen High School head football...
This week on The Sports Huddle, Chris Kelly welcomes newly appointed McDowell Titans head basketball coach Turner Kincaid for an in-depth conversation about returning home, taking over one of Western North Carolina's premier basketball programs, and building the next chapter of Titan basketball. Kincaid discusses his coaching journey, the importance of community, summer development plans, and the tradition that makes McDowell baske...
This week on The Sports Huddle, Chris Kelly welcomes Sports Huddle insider Stan Pamfilis and McDowell Lady Titans basketball coach Zach McArthur for a wide-ranging discussion on local sports, basketball, football, and the latest headlines from around the region. Later, Jay Alverson joins the show from Charlotte with special guest Mitch Hornsby of Friday Night Carolina, offering an inside look at sports media, digital coverage, cont...
This week on The Sports Huddle, Chris Kelly is joined by Sports Huddle insider Stan Pamfilis to discuss the Atlanta Braves' impressive start to the season, the latest storylines from Major League Baseball, and reactions to the NFL Draft, including the Carolina Panthers' selections and what lies ahead for teams across the league.
Later, Jay Alverson checks in from Charlotte with special guest Justin Sprouls, South Mecklenburg High S...
This week on The Sports Huddle, Chris Kelly and Jay Alverson take a deep dive into the world of high school football with special guest Nick Gosling, offensive line coach at South Mecklenburg High School. Gosling shares insights on coaching today's athletes, balancing the demands of teaching and football, building strong team culture, and serving as a mentor for young players both on and off the field.
The conversation also touches...
This week on The Sports Huddle, Chris Kelly welcomes Gary Ayers, the Voice of the Western Carolina Catamounts, to discuss the state of Catamount athletics, the transfer portal, spring football, and the challenges facing mid-major programs in today's college sports landscape.
The crew also dives into the NCAA Tournament and Final Four storylines with Brian Franklin, breaks down the latest college basketball news, and looks ahead to ...
The Sports Huddle returns with another packed show! Chris Kelly welcomes Western Carolina play-by-play voice Gary Ayers for an in-depth conversation about Catamount football, basketball, the transfer portal, spring practice, and the future of Western Carolina athletics. Plus, Gary shares stories from his broadcasting career and championship martial arts days.
Later, Brian Franklin joins the studio to break down ...
🎙️ The Sports Huddle is back with another packed edition featuring Chris Kelly and the Sports Huddle team as they break down the biggest stories from around the sports world.
In this episode:
🏀 College Basketball Headlines
- The surprising departure of Hubert Davis at North Carolina and what it means for the Tar Heels moving forward.
- NCAA Tournament analysis, Sweet 16 and Elite Eight matchups, bracket busters, and championship...
🏈🏀⚾ Welcome to the debut episode of the Sports Huddle Podcast!
Host Chris Kelly kicks off the very first edition of the Sports Huddle as the show expands across Western North Carolina and beyond. In this packed premiere episode, Chris is joined by longtime sports insider Stan Pamfilis, legendary football coach Bruce Ollis, and McDowell basketball coach Brian Franklin for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest stories in sports.
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