Varsity Vibe: Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley are home to some of the most passionate student-athletes, dedicated families, and loyal fans, and Varsity Vibe wants to bring a consistent, high-quality platform to spotlight its talent and stories. We’re here to provide authentic, in-depth coverage that celebrates local athletes and strengthens community pride.
Episodes
191 episodes
Reed Smith Takes Over Pea Ridge Girls Basketball | Varsity Vibe
Reed Smith was promoted to head coach of the Pea Ridge Girls Basketball program after being an assistant coach over two separate stints. Joining Alyssa Orange on this episode of Varsity Vibe, Smith talks about what he learned from Heath Neal, h...
Courtney McHenry: Leading a Program of Excellence | Varsity Vibe
When you think of the Taylor Tigers, softball is one of the things that comes to mind. They just know how to win. In 2026 they won their 9th straight softball state championship, lead by head coach Courtney McHenry. McHenry, who als...
A Season of Success | Kickin' It With The Wolverines Ep. 10
The Bentonville West Girls Soccer team's season came to an end at the State Finals game, falling to Mount St. Mary's 4-1. But despite the loss in the championship game, it was a season full of success, growth and relationships. Alys...
The Future of Fayetteville Football | Former Razorback Anthony Lucas
🔴 Powered by Lindsey & AssociatesAnthony Lucas is back in Northwest Arkansas — but this time, he's not catching touchdowns. He's building a powerhouse.The new Fayetteville High School head football coach joins the show to talk a...
Jeff Williams Visits With New Sylvan Hills Head Coach Trey Shucker | Varsity Vibe
Jeff Williams sits down with new Sylvan Hills Head Coach Trey Shucker about taking over the program, what got him to leave Arkadelphia, and what he's looking forward to about the upcoming season.
Breaking Down The Baseball Finals | Varsity Vibe
The Arkansas high school baseball finals begin on Thursday in Hot Springs at Majestic Park. Kevin Bohannon has joined Alyssa Orange over the season and joins once again to break down the championship match-ups in each classification.
Wolverines are State Finals Bound! | Kickin' It With The Wolverines Ep. 9
The Bentonville West Girls Soccer team is heading back to the State Finals! The Lady Wolverines defeated Jonesboro, Conway and Rogers in the state tournament to punch their ticket to Hot Springs. Alyssa Orange and Head Coach Kerry ...
High School Softball Finals Are Set! | Varsity Vibe
The high school state softball finals are set, and by the end of the week, champions will be crowned in Hot Springs! Kyle Sutherland joins Alyssa Orange as they look at the match-ups in each classification and break down their road to get to th...
One of the Best: Darby Burnett's Softball Journey | Varsity Vibe
Bentonville pitcher Darby Burnett is about end her high school career with the Tigers and take the next step to the SEC and Texas A&M. The senior would love to end her time at Bentonville with another state championship. She joi...
Mounties Ready for Post Season Baseball | Varsity Vibe
The Rogers Mounties won their seventh consecutive 6A-West conference title, and finished the regular season 24-2. One their way to try and defend their State Championship from a season ago, Head Coach Matt Melson joins Alyssa Orange to look ahe...
The Post Season Is Here! | Kickin' It With The Wolverines Ep. 9
The regular season is in the books, and it is post season time for high school soccer. 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...
A Conversation with GAC Commissioner Will Prewitt | Varsity Vibe
The Great American Conference was started in 2010, and how has 12 universities across Arkansas and Oklahoma. Commissioner Will Prewitt took the time to talk with Alyssa Orange on the growth of the conference over the years, how the transfer por...
Spring Football with the Bentonville Tigers | Varsity Vibe
The Bentonville Tigers fell in the 2025 7A State Title game to Bryant, and as they look to 2026 there are a lot of new roles to fill with the talent returning for the upcoming season. Alyssa Orange and head coach Jody Grant to look ...
Final Week of the Regular Season | Kickin' It With The Wolverines Ep. 8
The Bentonville West girls soccer team has two more regular season games against Fayetteville and Southside before the post season begins. Alyssa Orange and head coach Kerry Castillo discuss the 2-2 tie against Bentonville and the ...
Spring Football with the Har-Ber Wildcats | Varsity Vibe
Year one under Head Coach Aaron Danenhauer is in the books for the Har-Ber Wildcats, and now he looks to continue to build on what they've accomplished in the fall during Spring Practices. He joins Alyssa Orange to talk about the gr...
Spring Football With The Springdale Bulldogs | Varsity Vibe
Springdale Head Coach Brett Hobbs joins Alyssa Orange to preview spring football with the Bulldogs, what's new with the 2026 team, and the addition of new Offensive Coordinator Eric Munoz.
Spring Football With The Rogers Mounties | Varsity Vibe
The Rogers Mounties have had a few months to move on from the way the 2025 season ended, and are now excited about what the 2026 season can bring. As head coach Chad Harbison explains to Alyssa Orange, it'll be different and new, but they've go...
Learning With Experience: Kickin' It With The Wolverines | Ep. 8
With a week off to work on fundamentals and reset, the Bentonville West Wolverines feel really good about where they are heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Spring Football: Bentonville West Wolverines | Varsity Vibe
Spring Football is ramping up for high schools around the state of Arkansas as they get ready to see what their teams will look like for the 2026 season. Our first stop takes up to Bentonville West, where head coach Bryan Pratt and ...
Coaching Moves in HS Football with Spring Football Around The Corner | Varsity Vibe
High School football is back, with Spring Football starting around Arkansas. On top of the start of practice, there have been more coaching changes around the state this off-season than in the past few decades. Jeff Williams and Aly...
Making a Move: Greenwood's Chris Young Transitions to New Role With Program
After six seasons as the Head Coach of the Greenwood Bulldogs, and serving as the Offensive Coordinator for 11 years prior, Chris Young is stepping down and moving to the role of Director of Student Activities and Operations. What d...
Greenwood Football Promotes Defensive Coordinator Jason Gill
A new era of Greenwood football is upon us! The district announced on Wednesday the hiring of long-time Defensive Coordinator Jason Gill as the new Head Coach of the Bulldogs. Gill replaces Chris Young, who served as Head Coach for 6 seasons an...
High School Baseball Breakdown with Kevin Bohannon | Varsity Vibe
There are only a handful of weeks left of the regular season before Regional Tournaments and State Tournaments begin for high school baseball. Teams are starting to separate themselves, and some surprises are starting to set themselves up for s...
Bentonville Baseball: Year One Under Will McGinnis
Bentonville Tigers head baseball coach Will McGinnis is building his own groundwork for success his first season leading the program. But he's no stranger to the 6A-West. He played in it as a high schooler at Springdale, and coached as an assis...