Nate Sparks is a former Boise State quarterback (1997-98) and Debbie (Thompson) Sparks is a former Big West gymnastics champion for the Broncos - they eventually married and raised a family in Meridian. Son Tyus is the first Treasure Valley athlete selected in the NHL Draft (last weekend, fourth round, Washington Capitals) and daughter Kiari is a senior at Mountain View High and a five-star recruit who has committed to LSU for the Class of 2027. Nate and Debbie join the show to share their journey. PHOTO courtesy of the Sparks family

<p>Nate Sparks is a former Boise State quarterback (1997-98) and Debbie (Thompson) Sparks is a former Big West gymnastics champion for the Broncos - they eventually married and raised a family in Meridian. Son Tyus is the first Treasure Valley athlete selected in the NHL Draft (last weekend, fourth round, Washington Capitals) and daughter Kiari is a senior at Mountain View High and a five-star recruit who has committed to LSU for the Class of 2027. Nate and Debbie join the show to share their journey. PHOTO courtesy of the Sparks family</p>

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.

Prater & The Ballgame

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

<p>Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"</p>