She joined Alyssa Orange to talk about her softball journey, the recruiting process and the advice she would give to younger players who want to play at the next level. 

The Lady Wolverines finished the regular season with a win on Senior Night against Southside, and turn their attention to their first game of the playoffs against Jonesboro. 

Head Coach Kerry Castillo joins Alyssa Orange with the latest from the pitch. 

Alyssa Orange and head coach Jody Grant to look ahead at what the Tigers want to accomplish during Spring Football. 

He joins Alyssa Orange to talk about the group of talent returning, including quarterback Bryce Owens, and what they hope to accomplish over the next few weeks. 

Our first stop takes up to Bentonville West, where head coach Bryan Pratt and the Wolverines have a lot of returning talent back, but they have a key position to fill at quarterback. 

Jeff Williams and Alyssa Orange break down what teams have in store for the spring and what the changes mean for the programs ahead. 

What does this mean for Greenwood Football? A new era.

Young visits with Jeff Williams about why he decided to make the move and how Jason Gill is a great fit to take over the football program. 

Gill joins Jeff Williams to discuss the move and the future of Bulldogs Football. 

Longtime Arkansas baseball reporter Kevin Bohannon joins Alyssa Orange to give his take on the action around the state and how teams have set themselves up for the post season. 

McGinnis joins Alyssa Orange to discuss the 2026 season so far, growing up playing baseball in Northwest Arkansas for his dad, and what this senior class has meant to him in just a short amount of time. 

He now is in his 3rd season as the Har-Ber head girls soccer coach, and continues to build the program in the right direction. 

He joins Alyssa Orange to brag on the way his team has played this season, and share his own soccer journey. 

Head Coach Kerry Castillo joins Alyssa Orange to give shoutouts to his team that continues to rise to the occasion. 

He joins Alyssa Orange to talk about the 2026 team, taking over the program, and where the ceiling is for Conway baseball. 

He joins Alyssa Orange to share his love for the game of softball, how he got into the sport after being a dual sports athlete in football and baseball, and how he found his passion for art at a young age. 

Hall of Fame Head Coach: Buck James 

A legendary figure on the sidelines, James carved out one of the most respected coaching careers in the state, leading programs with toughness, discipline, and consistency for decades. Known for developing not just great players but great men, his impact stretches far beyond the scoreboard. Now, that legacy is officially stamped forever with his induction into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.

• Built championship-caliber programs year after year
• Known for discipline, toughness, and player development
• Impacted generations of athletes across Arkansas
• A career that defines what high school football is all about

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🔴 Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
🔴 One of the most respected coaches in the state
🔴 Legacy measured in lives changed, not just wins
🔴 A true pillar of Arkansas high school football

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Head Coach Kerry Castillo joins Alyssa Orange to give the lastest update on the team and what lies ahead next week. 

He joined Alyssa Orange to share his story and what it's been like pouring back into the program that helped build who he is. 

Hall joins Alyssa Orange to give share is experience around the best new wave of talent, his favorite moments, and what it was like to cover the event on the inside. 

Alyssa Orange and Head Coach Kerry Castillo catch you up on everything that is happening on the pitch, and freshman Addy Sharp joins us to share her soccer journey and play trivia! 

In February he was hired as the Marion Patriots new Football Head Coach and has hit the ground running starting to build his vision of success. 

He joins Alyssa Orange to look ahead to his first season, why it's important for him to build the relationships away from just the X's and O's and the supportive family behind him. 

Luigs sits down with Alyssa Orange to share her own volleyball career, playing at Arkansas, getting into coaching, what she learned from Phelan and much more. 

Melson joins Alyssa Orange to talk about his roster in 2026, what the program means to him, and how he still learns from his mentor Tom Woodruff. 

Kent Early learned from a young age what great coaching looked like from his father Alvy Early at UA-Monticello. 

He sits down with Alyssa Orange to discuss how he's been able to build and sustain the success at Bentonville, and how much the sports has evolved. 

The Arkansas signee and 5-Star sits down with Alyssa Orange and looks ahead to the McDonalds All-American game, getting to the Hill, watching Arkansas through March Madness and how is family has been there every step of the way. 

Alyssa Orange is joined with Head Coach Kerry Castillo and junior Hadley Moore to talk about their win over the Wildcats and the game with the Tigers. 

Head Coach Kerry Castillo shares the latest about his team, and the big rivalry game coming up next week. 

Plus freshman Kaylee Fenton joins the show! 

In addition to five state championships, he's been able to coach both of his daughters in his program. 

As they head into the 2026 State Title game, it's the final time he will be able to share the court with his daughter in a program they both hold dear to their hearts. 

Plus junior goalkeeper Brooklyn Williams joins the show!

He's excited about what the are building at West and the potential the program has. 

He joins Alyssa Orange to share his journey and where he believes the Bentonville program is heading. 

Alyssa Orange and Alex Hall go through the state tournament brackets for all the classifications in Arkansas to see who they believe will be heading to Hot Springs to play for a state championship. 

He joined our Alyssa Orange to talk about the sport he loves so much, what it taught him, and what Shiloh Christian's program has meant to him over the years. 

He sat down with Alyssa Orange detailing his coaching career, outlining the "Notebook System" and being able to coach both of his sons. 

Plus, soccer season is right around the corner, and the Bentonville West Wolverines are excited to get it going. Head Coach Kerry Castillo joins the show. 

He sat down with Alyssa Orange to talk about his career to this point, what he's learned and what's still ahead. 

Plus, Northside's Camryn Schmidt is our Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week. 

But her focus is all about her Lady Wildcats team and right they are rolling in the 6A West. They’re talented, but they are a special group on and off the court. 

Plus, Bentonville West's Hailey Ford-Henry is our Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week. 

Plus, after his return to the court for the first time since December, Little Rock Christian’s JJ Andrews is our Lindsey Boys Athlete of the Week.

Plus, Pea Ridge Girls Basketball is our Signature Bank Team of the Week. 

As someone who has dedicated his time giving back to the community in the River Valley and Northwest Arkansas, Williams talks about life as an NBA Champion, what he learned as a high school player at Northside and his best advice to high school players right now.

Plus- Chris Hill continues to be hard guy to stop on offense. He is our Lindsey Boys Athlete of the Week. 

The Fayetteville Boys Basketball team is our Signature Bank Team of the Week after their 60-57 win over Har-Ber and 3-0 start to 6A West action.

Plus Makenlie Campbell helped lead the Lady Wildcats to a win over Fayetteville Friday night. She is our Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week. 

Plus, Har-Ber head coach Tommy Deffebaugh joins the show to talk about this year's wildcats team. 

Plus, the Har-Ber Wildcats boys basketball team starting off 6A play with a win over Rogers, despite the Mounties attempt at a comeback late in the 4th quarter. 

And Jabarih Washington is our Lindsey Boys Player of the Week. 

Plus the Fort Smith Northside Lady Bears are our Teamwork Roofing Team of the Week. 

If you missed any of our previous Courtside Chats this week, you can go back and listen to our other episodes from the week. 

Join Alyssa Orange and Easton as they talk about her basketball journey. 

Plus we introduce you to this week's Lindsey Boy's and Girl's Athlete of the Week. 

Plus the Bryant Hornets Boys Basketball team is our Teamwork Roofing Team of the Week. 

Assistant Executive Director Bobby Swofford joins Alyssa Orange to break down the changes, why they happen, and how they strive to make it an even playing field for high school football. 

They join the show to talk about their final season, and how things are going early in their schedule. 

Plus we highlight Austin Born as our Lindsey Boys Athlete of the Week.

Plus, Fayetteville Boys Head Coach Brad Stamps talks about this year's team and their start to the season. 

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Plus, Bentonville Boys Basketball head coach Kyle Pennington talks about the start to the season with his 25-26 team. 

Plus, after a four touchdown performance against Greenwood, Shiloh Christian Running Back Griffin Mason is our Lindsey Boy's Athlete of the Week.

Plus, Caroline Stallbaumer is this week's SRD Performance Athlete of the Week.

Plus, Little Rock Central's Janae Johnson is this week's Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week. 

Plus, Elkins back up quarterback Austin Born is our Lindsey Boys Athlete of the Week as he came in the 2nd half of the Elks game to held lead them to a comeback win over Arkadelphia. 

And, the Fayetteville Boys Basketball team is getting ready to host the 3rd annual Hoopin' on the Hill. Head Coach Brad Stamps joins us to preview the talent coming to town. 

Plus, Alyssa Orange looks ahead to the 7A State Championships game rematch between Bentonville and Bryant.

Plus, Joe T. Robinson is this week's Teamwork Roofing Team of the Week. 

Plus, Pea Ridge's Brooklyn Wynn is our Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week. 

Plus we introduce you to this week's SRD Performance Athlete of the Week.

The Farmington Cardinals, led by Ayden Lester, are coming off a shutout win and now head to Joe T Robinson to face the Senators. Meanwhile keep an eye on the Mountain View vs. Benton game in the 6A. That could bring some fireworks with it in Central Arkansas. 

Plus, Farmington sophomore guard Easton McCollough is already off to a fast start for the Cardinals. 

Plus, the Fayetteville Bulldogs put on an offensive show Friday night against Pulaski Academy. Wide Receiver Charles Whitlow is our Lindsey Boys Athlete of the Week.

Plus, after winning their first 7A Playoff Game, LRCA is our Teamwork Roofing Team of the Week. 

Plus, after falling in the title games a season ago, the Farmington Cardinals and Elkins Elks are looking to make another run through the high school football playoffs. We hear from Farmington Head Coach Tommy Tice and Elkins Head Coach Zach Watson. 

Head Coaches Casey Dick and Bobby Bolding joins Alyssa Orange to look ahead to Friday night. 

Plus Kane Archer is this week's Lindsey Boy's Athlete of the Week.

Plus, we introduce you to this week's Teamwork Roofing Team of the Week

Plus, we introduce you to this week’s SRD Performance Athlete of the Week.

Two of the biggest games include Bentonville vs Bentonville West and Bryant vs. Conway. We talked to Tigers head coach Jody Grant and Wampus Cats head coach Buck James as they get their teams prepared for kickoff. 

Plus, Senior Kaylee Ward helped lead Mansfield to a 3A State Title in Volleyball on Saturday. She joins the show to tell us how they proved the doubters wrong. 

Plus, Rogers’ Braxton Lindsey  looks back at the Mounties season and how they are focused on Heritage to set themselves up for the best position possible for a post season run.

Plus the high school volleyball state title games are set. Find out who will play in Hot Springs on Saturday. 

Farmington Volleyball went undefeated in the 5A-West Conference, and a big part of that was junior Emmerson Rehkopf. She is our Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week. 

Plus, day one of the Arkansas Volleyball State Tournament is in the books. Find out who is moving on to Tuesday.

Plus Conway looks ahead to a conference match up with Pulaski Academy on Friday. We visit with head coach Buck James. 

Plus, Bentonville senior libero Ady Bollinger hit the 1,000 career dig mark last week. She is our Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week. 

Plus, the Heritage War Eagles snapped a 25 game losing streak with their win over Northside on Friday night. Head Coach Eric Munoz and Braedon Carroll relive the moment and tell us what the win does for the program.

We recap Friday's action on today's Varsity Vibe Today. 

Plus, Van Buren head coach Moe Henry joins to discuss the Pointers 3-0 start to conference play. 

Plus, our Everett Chevrolet Central Arkansas Spotlight takes us to Little Rock Christian as the Warriors look to continue to add to their conference win total Friday night against North Little Rock.

Plus, Rogers tennis senior Elise Nunn won a 6A conference championship in singles play and is our Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week. 

Plus, Bentonville Volleyball remains undefeated in conference action, and are focused on heading back to the state title game at the end of the month. 

Plus, Providence Academy's Gabbie Bishop is this week's Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week. 

We also highlight 6A and 4A Girls Golf State Tournament results, plus our Everett Chevrolet Central Arkansas Spotlight looks at Friday's match-up between Little Rock Christian and Bryant. 

Bentonville West is this week's Teamwork Roofing Team of the Week. 

Plus, Fayetteville Volleyball head coach Jessica Phelan shares what she loves about her team, and their goal to get back to Hot Springs and try to win another State Title. 

Plus Shiloh Christian's Chloe Blessing is our Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week. 

We also crown the Benton Panthers our Team of the Week. 

Join Alyssa Orange and Brey Cook as they highlight some of Friday's best action.

We also give a shout out to high school volleyball score from around the area. 

Plus, this week's Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week is Bentonville golfer Ella Abbruzzese. 

Plus, Greenwood's Kane Archer is our Lindsey Boys Athlete of the Week after leading the Bulldogs to a 43-42 win over Har-Ber.

Plus hear from Farmington Head Coach Tommy Tice about the Cardinals win over Prairie Grove 28-27 in the Battle of Highway 62. 

Plus FS Northside Head Coach Dom Mirocke shares with us how the start to the grizzlies season is going and what his team is learning through their early adversity. 

Plus find out the Lindsey Girls Athlete of the Week. 

Bentonville Kicker Kylee Sallee also joins the show, sharing her story of what it's like to be the first female kicker in Tigers Football history. 

Plus, high school volleyball officially starts today. 

Plus, former Arkansas Offensive Lineman & Former Pea Ridge Head Coach Brey Cook will join us every Friday to look ahead to the HS Football action. What can we expect from teams in our area in 2025?

Fort Smith Southside is the most experienced team in the 6A-West returning 16 starters from last year's 4-6 team. They believe that experience will help them bounce back from the disappointment a year ago.  

Rogers Head Coach Chad Harbison took over as in 2021, but he was no stranger to the Mounties program. Now heading into year five, Harbison has laid a foundation of success through culture and buy-in. 

Get to know the Arkansas Razorbacks commit in today's episode, and hear what Fayetteville's Casey Dick and Greenwood's Chris Young are looking for from their team in Tuesday's benefit game.