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WSAZ Sports+

An in-depth look at sports around West Virginia, Ohio & Kentucky. Hosted by WSAZ's Joseph Payton.

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#59 - Meredith Maier discusses Marshall career and WNIT Championship

On this episode, Joseph Payton talks with Marshall hoops star Meredith Maier who just finished her Herd career with a WNIT Championship win.

00:39:38
Apr 9, 2026 2:15 PM
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#58 - 2026 Naismith Basketball HOF Inductee Mike D'Antoni

On this episode, Keith Morehouse is joined by Marshall alum Mike D'Antoni to discuss his career that has led him to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

00:16:32
Apr 6, 2026 7:28 PM
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#57 - Greenup County's Josey Kegley

On this episode, Joseph Payton talks with Greenup County softball star Josey Kegley.  The junior pitcher is committed to play Division-I softball at Providence and has more than 500 strikeouts to her name.

00:20:44
Apr 1, 2026 2:23 PM
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#56 - State Tourney Recap + Marshall Spring Sports

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Keith Morehouse discuss the WVSSAC Boys State Basketball Tournament.  MLB Opening Day is here and Marshall Baseball & Softball are in the thick of their regular season schedules.

00:39:09
Mar 25, 2026 5:38 PM
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#55 - Scoonie Penn & Tamera Carter discuss Mindset Matters Summit

On this episode, Joseph Payton talks with former Ohio State basketball player Scoonie Penn and TC3 Memorial Foundation Vice President Tamera Carter.  They will be at the 2026 Scioto County Mindset Matters Summit on March 21st in Portsmouth to discuss athlete mental health.

00:16:15
Mar 16, 2026 3:40 PM
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#54 - Ironton Boys Basketball Coach Drew Stevens

On this episode, Joseph Payton talks with first year Ironton head basketball coach Drew Stevens.  The Fighting Tigers just won the OVC Championship for the first time in program history and are preparing for the District Tournament.

00:37:15
Feb 27, 2026 6:50 PM
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#53 - Huge Week for Herd Hoops + USA Hockey Gold + Jimmy's Injury

Joseph Payton, Keith Morehouse and Jimmy Treacy discuss the final week of the regular season for Marshall Men's & Women's hoops.  USA Hockey sweeps Canada for Olympic Ice Hockey Gold and Jimmy discusses his absence due to injury.

00:45:18
Feb 24, 2026 5:17 PM
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#52 - Tug Valley Basketball's Braydun Ferris & Bryson Elia

On this episode, Joseph Payton speaks with Tug Valley basketball stars Braydun Ferris & Bryson Elia as the Panthers try to become the first back-to-back-to-back state champions in school history.

00:26:02
Feb 19, 2026 6:24 PM
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#51 - Shawnee State President Eric Braun & Athletic Director Gerald Cadogan

On this episode, Joseph Payton speaks with Shawnee State University President Eric Braun and Athletic Director Gerald Cadogan.  SSU Athletics will be moving up from NAIA to NCAA Division II later this year and will be adding more athletic opportunities over the next few years.

00:32:53
Feb 18, 2026 1:0 PM
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#50 - Marshall cuts Swim & Dive Team, Adds Stunt Gymnastics

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Keith Morehouse discuss Marshall University's decision to cut the Swimming & Diving Team.  They also talk about a huge week ahead in Marshall hoops.

00:21:18
Feb 17, 2026 5:26 PM
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#49 - Cabell Midland Hoops Stars

On this episode, Joseph Payton speaks with Samuel Phillips, Ayden Spence and Marshall Summers of the Cabell Midland basketball team.

00:18:58
Feb 17, 2026 4:7 PM
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#48 - From College Hoops to the Winter Olympics

Keith Morehouse and Joseph Payton are covering everything in the sports world from Marshall basketball to the Winter Olympics.

00:32:17
Feb 11, 2026 6:37 PM
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#47 - Fairland Lady Dragons Basketball

On this episode, Joseph Payton speaks with sisters Bailey and Rylee Russell of the Fairland Lady Dragons basketball team.

00:25:27
Feb 11, 2026 6:10 PM
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#46 - Portsmouth Lady Trojans Basketball

On this episode, Joseph Payton speaks with Sienna Allen, Keke Woods and Hayven Carter of the Portsmouth High School girls' basketball team. The Lady Trojans are the defending Div. V State Champions and are poised to make another deep run in the tournament.

00:19:05
Feb 10, 2026 5:50 PM
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#45 - College Hoops + Winter Olympics + Honnold’s Climb

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Keith Morehouse discuss Marshall men’s and women’s basketball as they enter the final month of the regular season.

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games begin this weekend. Joseph and Keith talk about the potential for a US Gold Medal in Men’s Ice Hockey for the first time since 1980.

Finally, Joseph and Keith talk about Alex Honnold’s wild climb to the top of Taipei 101.

00:47:12
Feb 3, 2026 8:0 PM
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#44 - Sun Belt Play Heats Up + CFP Championship Reaction

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Keith Morehouse discuss Marshall men's and women's hoops with pivotal games in Sun Belt play on the horizon.  Joseph and Keith talk about Indiana's incredible run to it's first national championship and whether or not an MLB lockout is inevitable.

00:38:45
Jan 21, 2026 9:0 PM
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#43 - Herd Hoops + Tomlin Steps Down

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Keith Morehouse discuss what's next for the Thundering Herd men's and women's basketball teams and the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for a new head coach.

00:34:33
Jan 15, 2026 1:19 AM
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#42 - Marshall Hoops Stars Peyton Ilderton & Meredith Maier

On this episode, Joseph Payton talks to Marshall basketball seniors Peyton Ilderton and Meredith Maier.  The Thundering Herd is off to a hot start in Sun Belt Conference play.  Ilderton and Maier discuss what's working for the Herd and the heights they believe the team can reach.

00:50:12
Jan 9, 2026 10:0 PM
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#41 - Herd Hoops + Offseason Football + Rio’s New Coach

On this episode, Joseph Payton, Jimmy Treacy and Keith Morehouse discuss Marshall women’s hoops starting off 2026 with victories. Marshall football is navigating the transfer portal and Rio Grande hires Mike Bartrum as it’s next head football coach.

00:49:03
Jan 7, 2026 9:43 PM
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#40 - Herd Hoops + Keith’s Heisman Ballot

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Keith Morehouse talk college basketball including the Marshall men’s & women’s teams, Ohio State, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky.  Keith reveals his Heisman Trophy ballot and discusses some new hires for Marshall football.

00:32:25
Dec 17, 2025 8:15 PM
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#39 - Boyd County's Jacob Spurlock

On this episode, Joseph Payton sits down with Boyd County basketball star Jacob Spurlock. Entering his senior year, Spurlock is already Boyd County's all-time leading scorer and is considered a candidate for the 2025-2026 Kentucky Mr. Basketball Award.

00:37:35
Dec 11, 2025 9:40 PM
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#38 - College Football Playoff + Bowl Season

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Keith Morehouse discuss the 12-team field of the College Football Playoff. The Ohio Bobcats and Louisville Cardinals accepted bowl bids.

00:52:07
Dec 10, 2025 9:50 PM
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#37 - Conference Championship Weekend + Coaching News

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Keith Morehouse discuss season ending losses for Marshall, West Virginia and Kentucky. Ohio State prepares for the Big Ten Championship game against Indiana after a huge win against Michigan. Braxton Jennings and the Louisville Cardinals await a bowl bid. Ohio announced John Hauser as Interim Head Football Coach.

00:51:36
Dec 3, 2025 10:0 PM
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#36 - High School Football State Championship Weekend

On this episode, Joseph Payton previews state championship games that feature local teams. 
In West Virginia, Nitro plays Princeton for the AAA State Title. In Kentucky, Raceland hopes to win it’s first state championship against Kentucky Country Day. In Ohio, Wheelersburg plays Liberty Center for the Division V State Championship.

00:11:17
Dec 2, 2025 9:15 PM
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#35 - The Game + Herd & Wildcats play for Bowl Eligibility

On this episode, Joseph Payton and Keith Morehouse discuss the Ohio State vs. Michigan game and Marshall & Kentucky's quest for bowl eligibility.  West Virginia finishes the season at home against Texas Tech.  Ohio travels to Buffalo.

00:33:44
Nov 26, 2025 9:30 PM
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