Inside the Lines: Kaylen Brooks on Tyger Basketball, Improving his Game & Making a State Run

In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James welcome Mansfield Senior sophomore Kaylen Brooks into the studio for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with remembering former Lexington coach Steve Gray and touches on Effie’s new podcast, Beyond the Scoreboard. Kaylen reflects…

Inside the Lines: Galion Wrestler Gradey Harding

In this episode of Inside the Lines, host Curt Conrad is joined by co-producer Zac Hiser for a conversation with Galion wrestler Gradey Harding. Harding is the first wrestler we've had in studio. We talked with him about the difference between folk style and Greco-Roman wrestling, what his diet an…

Inside the Lines: Shelby's Gwirtz talks about position change, chasing state title

In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Hayden Gray open the show by previewing the state championship matchups for Shelby (Div. IV), Hillsdale (Div. VII) and Olentangy Orange (Div. I). Conrad and Gray then welcome in Shelby senior linebacker Sam Gwirtz. The quarterback of the Whippet …

Inside the Lines: Hillsdale's Brady Heller 

In this week’s episode, we break down Ashland QB Nathan Bernhard’s sudden flip from Appalachian State to Maryland and what Ohio’s new NIL ruling could mean for high school athletes moving forward. Then we welcome Hillsdale’s Brady Heller into the studio to recap the Falcons’ hard-fought win over Da…

Inside the Lines: Ayden Schmidt on Galion's historic season

In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James open the show by paying homage to former Mansfield Hawks coach Kevin Mackey, who passed away last week at the age of 79. The duo then brings listeners up to speed on where local teams from Richland, Ashland and Knox counties stand in …

Inside the Lines: Regional semifinal showdowns for area teams

In this week’s episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad, Hayden Gray and Zac Hiser break down the third week of Ohio’s new-look postseason -- where the top seeds are holding strong and north central Ohio teams are still making noise. We start with a post-mortem on Lexington and Ashland after tough …

Inside the Lines: Seven Allen on Lexington's mentality and aspirations heading into the playoffs

In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James kick things off discussing the first round of the 2025 OHSAA football playoffs before welcoming Lexington senior Seven Allen. Allen reflects on his introduction to football as a freshman at Madison to becoming a standout senior on a s…

Inside the Lines: Owen Sloan on Hillsdale's championship mindset, leadership and community

In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James kick things off discussing the OHSAA’s stunning decision to ban Ironton from the 2025 playoffs before welcoming Hillsdale senior running back Owen Sloan -- the program’s all-time leading rusher. Sloan reflects on his journey from a fr…

Inside the Lines: Gavin Toombs on rivalries, recruiting, leading Fredericktown's playoff push and more

In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James talk with Fredericktown senior tight end and defensive end Gavin Toombs, one of North Central Ohio’s top football recruits. Gavin shares what it’s been like navigating the college recruiting process, what he’s looking for in a future …

Inside the Lines: Liam Kuhn on Crestview football, pole vaulting & following in family footsteps

In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James sit down with Crestview senior quarterback and pole vaulter Liam Kuhn. Liam reflects on following in the footsteps of his father and older brothers, learning how to read defenses, and growing into a calm, composed leader for the Crest…