Ryan Custer continues to be an inspiration to everyone around him.

The former Wright State University and Elder High School basketball player remains hopeful despite his partial paralysis after a critical spinal cord injury in which he shattered his C5 vertebrae in a makeshift pool accident near Miami University in 2017.

Custer joined the WCPO High School Insider Podcast to discuss Wright State, Elder and the area basketball scene. He also discusses his recovery and the support he's received from family and friends.

Ryan Custer continues to be an inspiration to everyone around him.The former Wright State University and Elder High School basketball player remains hopeful despite his partial paralysis after a critical spinal cord injury in which he shattered his C5 vertebrae in a makeshift pool accident near Miami University in 2017.<a href="https://www.wcpo.com/longform/elder-high-school-graduate-ryan-custer-is-an-inspiration-to-his-family-and-the-community" target="_blank">Custer</a> joined the WCPO High School Insider Podcast to discuss Wright State, Elder and the area basketball scene. He also discusses his recovery and the support he's received from family and friends.

High School Insider with Mike Dyer offers exclusive interviews with Greater Cincinnati student-athletes, coaches and administrators along with news and analysis from around the region each week. Hosted by WCPO high school sports expert Mike Dyer, this podcast brings a unique insight and perspective for the high school sports storylines and personalities in the fall, winter and spring seasons.

High School Insider with Mike Dyer offers exclusive interviews with Greater Cincinnati student-athletes, coaches and administrators along with news and analysis from around the region each week. Hosted by WCPO high school sports expert Mike Dyer, this podcast brings a unique insight and perspective for the high school sports storylines and personalities in the fall, winter and spring seasons.

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Former Elder basketball standout Ryan Custer continues to persevere

In Class 5A, Cooper (12-2) plays Bowling Green (11-3) on Saturday night in Lexington.  Cooper returns to the state final for the first time since 2012 when the Jaguars were a 5A state runner-up to Bowling Green.

Cooper defeated Highlands 17-15 in a state semifinal Nov. 24. That was the second meeting of the season.

The WCPO High School Insider Podcast spoke with Cooper coach Randy Borchers and senior middle linebacker/right guard Jack Lonaker as the Jaguars prepare for this weekend.

In Class 5A, Cooper (12-2) plays Bowling Green (11-3) on Saturday night in Lexington.  Cooper returns to the state final for the first time since 2012 when the Jaguars were a 5A state runner-up to Bowling Green.
Cooper defeated Highlands 17-15 in a state semifinal Nov. 24. That was the second meeting of the season.
The WCPO High School Insider Podcast spoke with Cooper coach Randy Borchers and senior middle linebacker/right guard Jack Lonaker as the Jaguars prepare for this weekend.

Covington Catholic, Cooper prepare for respective Kentucky high school football state finals

East Central coach Jake Meiners and senior running back/outside linebacker Dylan Maxwell joined the WCPO High School Insider Podcast to discuss the upcoming state final. The undefeated Trojans (14-0) play NorthWood (12-2) in the Indiana Class 4A state final at 3 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

The Trojans practiced in its fieldhouse Monday afternoon in preparing for Lucas Oil Stadium. The team is able to visit and practice at the NFL stadium on Wednesday.

East Central, which has outscored its opponents 698-83, is trying to win its second straight state title and become the first public school to repeat in Class 4A. East Central defeated visiting New Palestine 49-0 in the semi-state game Nov. 17.

East Central coach Jake Meiners and senior running back/outside linebacker Dylan Maxwell joined the WCPO High School Insider Podcast to discuss the upcoming state final. The undefeated Trojans (14-0) play NorthWood (12-2) in the Indiana Class 4A state final at 3 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
The Trojans practiced in its fieldhouse Monday afternoon in preparing for Lucas Oil Stadium. The team is able to visit and practice at the NFL stadium on Wednesday.
East Central, which has outscored its opponents 698-83, is trying to win its second straight state title and become the first public school to repeat in Class 4A. East Central defeated visiting New Palestine 49-0 in the semi-state game Nov. 17.

Undefeated East Central football team preparing for the Indiana Class 4A state final

Anderson plays Withrow in a highly-anticipated Division II football regional final Friday night at Princeton. Anderson coach Evan Dreyer along with senior running back Brodey Berg and senior safety Joey Emrick joined the WCPO High School Insider Podcast to discuss Friday's game.

Anderson plays Withrow in a highly-anticipated Division II football regional final Friday night at Princeton. Anderson coach Evan Dreyer along with senior running back Brodey Berg and senior safety Joey Emrick joined the WCPO High School Insider Podcast to discuss Friday's game.

Former Elder basketball standout Ryan Custer continues to persevere

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