Beyond The Blitz JFM
Beyond the Blitz goes past the scoreboard to highlight the coaches, players, and stories shaping high school athletics in North Alabama.
Each week, we sit down with head coaches and assistant coaches across every sport to talk about:
- Their journeys and the mentors who inspired them
- Lessons in leadership, character, and resilience
- Behind-the-scenes insights from practices, locker rooms, and Friday night lights
- Season previews, game recaps, and standout player moments
- Hot topics like NIL, recruiting, and the future of high school sports
With full-length interviews with host Chris Bouldin, quarter-by-quarter breakdowns, post-game sideline reactions, and Greg Glasscock’s local scoreboard and previews, Beyond the Blitz is your all-access pass to the people and stories driving North Alabama sports.
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Beyond The Blitz JFM
From Bases to Big Dreams: Raylee Craven & Karen Balcazar's Journey in Softball and Life
Step into the world of Albertville High School softball with this lively episode of the Varsity Radio Show! Hosts Seth Henegar and Jordan McDaniel welcome athletes Raylee Craven and Karen Balcazar for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about their softball careers, balancing academics, and personal ambitions.
Discover Karen’s passion for cooking (hello, lasagna!) and massage therapy, Raylee’s artistic talents and dreams as an ultrasound tech, and the inspiring support they’ve received from family and coaches. Plus, you won’t want to miss their game-day rituals, their favorite shows, and even Raylee’s surprising four-leaf clover tongue trick (shameless tease to have you go watch the show on YouTube)!
Packed with laughs, wisdom, and a few embarrassing softball stories, this episode is a home run for high school and college students alike. Hit play now and get ready to be inspired!
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