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
200 episodes
Storylines Heading into the 2026 High School Football Season | Varsity Vibe
The 2026 high school football season is right around the corner, and as we get fall camps starting in the next few weeks, Alyssa Orange and Kyle Sutherland look at the bigger storylines around the state, what all the coaching movement means for...
Monty Patel Takes Over North Little Rock Boys Basketball | Varsity Vibe
Monty Patel has been around basketball in the state of Arkansas for a long time, and after finding success a eStem, he’s taking over a North Little Rock Charging Wildcats team excited to keep their rich tradition going. Patel joins ...
Moe Henry Excited About Van Buren's Future | Varsity Vibe
The Van Buren Pointers hit numerous milestones and brought record during the 2025 season, but they've still got a lot they want to accomplish as a football program. Head Coach Moe Henry joins Alyssa Orange to look ahead to the 2026 ...
Fort Smith Northside Football Growing into 2026 | Varsity Vibe
The 2025 season was a tough one for the Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies and first year head coach Dom Mirocke. However, they are carrying motivation and growth into a 2026 year they believe will prove who they are on the football field. In addit...
Jason Shirey: Farmington Softball Continued Success | Varsity Vibe
Farmington brought home their 5th State Championship in softball back in May with a 3-2 in over Benton in Hot Springs. Head Coach Jason Shirey sat down with Alyssa Orange to look back on the season, how he got into coaching softball...
Courtney Hurst: Pea Ridge Cheer Setting The Standard | Varsity Vibe
After being a Pea Ridge cheerleader herself, Courtney Hurst knew she wanted to return to her hometown and continue being part of the Blackhawk family. Since taking over as Head Coach, she has grown the program into a State and Natio...
Washausen Takes Over Rogers Heritage | Varsity Vibe
Rogers Heritage Football is heading into a new era. New head coach Max Washausen takes over a War Eagles program hungry for success. Setting a culture and implementing a formula for winning, Washausen joins Alyssa Orange to share ho...
Honesty Holt Takes Over Har-Ber Softball Program | Varsity Vibe
Former assistant coach Honesty Holt is now the new head coach for Har-Ber Softball, after Randy Osnes decided to retire at the end of the 2026 season. A former player for Har-Ber and Bentonville West, she excited to take over and l...
Getting to know Har-Ber's Brice Owens | Varsity Vibe
Heading into his senior season, Har-Ber quarterback Brice Owens believes his best football is in front of him. Now in his second season with head coach Aaron Danenhauer, Owens sits down with Alyssa Orange with stare how he's grown as a player, ...
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...