Crunch Time With Chris

The young Lady Tigers are ranked 2nd in the state and have big plans following last year's runner-up finish.

The top-ranked Wildcats are on a 19-game winning streak, and their skipper tells us what's working so well.

September 17, 2025: In the first-ever episode of Crunch Time With Chris, the Pirates head coach discusses the program's resurgence in their new conference amidst their 3-0 start in the state of Missouri.

September 24, 2025: Coach Wells is back in coaching, and he's got his new Wildcats squad off to a 4-0 start.

October 1, 2025: Coach Page has completely turned the Fightin' Irish around from a year ago. They lost their first six games last season, and have won their first five this year. This turnaround needs to be studied 

October 8, 2025: Coach Cornelsen has led a resurgence in the Tiger program. He talks about what it will take to get his squad back to the state championship game.

October 15, 2025: Coach Lasater has held nearly every role possible for the Tigers. Now he's got his team poised to win their first-ever eight-man state championship. 

October 22, 2025: Coach Ary has turned around several programs as a head coach. But his job with the Bombers may be his most impressive as he looks to get his team back to the state championship game.

October 29, 2025: The former Ava head coach turned Evangel assistant is back in the high school ranks. He's got the Panthers making a playoff run. 

November 5, 2025: The legendary Mountaineers head coach discusses all things Mount Vernon, including how much longer he plans to coach.

November 12, 2025: Clever is having their best football season in program history. Coach Whitehead stops in to talk about it.

November 19, 2025: The Zizzers head coach stops by to discuss the team's deep playoff run.

Missouri State's athletic director stops by to discuss all things Bears athletics. Chris and Patrick discuss the baseball, basketball, and football squads. As well as what he's learned about the community and what it takes to get everyone in the Ozarks to buy in on Missouri State sports.

November 26. 2025: The Eagles are in their first state semifinal game in program history. Their head coach talks about the crazy Thanksgiving they have planned, and what it's like to follow in his dad's footsteps as head coach.

December 3, 2025: The former Nixa and Springfield Catholic head coach discusses his new role at Greenwood. Plus, coach breaks news that the shot clock will be making its debut at the Blue & Gold Tournament.

December 10, 2025: The new head coach of the Fightin' Irish discusses his team's transition to his coaching style.

December 17, 2025: The Lady Chiefs head coach stops by the studio to discuss the big Final Four aspirations he has for her team this year.

Willard head baseball coach Scott McGee joins the show. The two-time state champion coach described the moment he had to tell his players his 19th season with the program would be his last. Plus reflecting on Final Fours of years past, how to line up a pitching staff in the postseason, plus a discussion about the automated balls and strikes (ABS) system in MLB.

Chris Neyenhouse talks to the Mountaineers' skipper as he reflects on 13 years at the helm, all the Final Four teams, and who would win if they could play each other.

Coach Larsen is in to help us preview the class 4 girls basketball Final Fou in Missouri. We get an update on his daughter and star player Elsie Larsen's injury. Plus, how his other daughter, sophomore Kinley Larsen, has stepped up when her team needs her the most.

Chris Neyenhouse interviews the Hornets' head coach as his team prepares to face Helias Catholic in the state quarterfinal. A win here, and Hillcrest is back in the Final Four for the first time in 11 seasons.

Chris Neyenhouse - One Man Band Sports Anchor/Reporter - (813)460-0272 - [email protected]

Chris Neyenhouse - One Man Band Sports Anchor/Reporter - (813)460-0272 - [email protected]

0:00 Reflects on time in West Plains 2:30: Discussion and MSHSAA statement on Senate Bill 863 17:30 Biggest MSHSAA myth she'd like to dispel 19:20 Behind the scenes of bidding process for hosting state championships 22:15 Why St. Joseph for state championship football instead of Mizzou? 29:35 Next sport to become sanctioned by MSHSAA? 31:40 Shot Clock 42:40 Seeding issue in district and state tournaments 51:35 How would the new bill affect how decisions are made going forward?

Chris Neyenhouse - One Man Band Sports Anchor/Reporter - (813)460-0272 - [email protected]

Chris Neyenhouse - One Man Band Sports Anchor/Reporter - (813)460-0272 - [email protected]

Chris Neyenhouse - One Man Band Sports Anchor/Reporter - (813)460-0272 - [email protected]

Chris Neyenhouse - One Man Band Sports Anchor/Reporter - (813)460-0272 - [email protected]

Chris Neyenhouse - One Man Band Sports Anchor/Reporter - (813)460-0272 - [email protected]

Chris Neyenhouse - One Man Band Sports Anchor/Reporter - (813)460-0272 - [email protected]

Chris Neyenhouse - One Man Band Sports Anchor/Reporter - [email protected] - (813)460-0727

Chris Neyenhouse - One Man Bank Sports Anchor/Reporter - (813)460-0727 - [email protected]