Get ready to meet a rising star in sports broadcasting! We sit down with Ryan Retone, a William Woods University senior who's quickly making a name for himself behind the mic. From his early days calling Nixa high school games with the innovative Nixa Live program to his collegiate play-by-play roles and even playing baseball himself, Ryan's dedication to mastering his craft shines through in every opportunity he seizes.

Discover how Ryan's talent has taken him from covering local Mid-Missouri teams, including impressive Tipton football playoff runs, to becoming the lead play-by-play announcer for KOKO in Warrensburg, a station celebrating a new FM signal. Hear about his experience at the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions and get an exclusive look into the incredible evolution of the Nixa Live program. Tune in to learn what's next for this dynamic young voice!

Get ready to meet a rising star in sports broadcasting! We sit down with Ryan Retone, a William Woods University senior who's quickly making a name for himself behind the mic. From his early days calling Nixa high school games with the innovative Nixa Live program to his collegiate play-by-play roles and even playing baseball himself, Ryan's dedication to mastering his craft shines through in every opportunity he seizes.
Discover how Ryan's talent has taken him from covering local Mid-Missouri teams, including impressive Tipton football playoff runs, to becoming the lead play-by-play announcer for KOKO in Warrensburg, a station celebrating a new FM signal. Hear about his experience at the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions and get an exclusive look into the incredible evolution of the Nixa Live program. Tune in to learn what's next for this dynamic young voice!

Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won – Springfield’s Sports Hub

Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won — your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.

-Local Coverage, Local Voice — In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about.
-Live Sports Odds & Boards — View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more.
-Pro Picks & Betting Insights — Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game.
-On-Air Shows & Podcasts — Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more.
-Alerts & News — Get notified on big games, breaking scores.

Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won &ndash; Springfield&rsquo;s Sports Hub
Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.