Beyond The Stands with Rick Semmler
Welcome to Beyond the Stands, the podcast where Wabash Valley sports take center stage! For over two decades, Rick Semmler has been the trusted voice bringing you the local sports stories that matter most. Rick dives deep into the heart of Wabash Valley sports, highlighting the athletes and games you care about. From high school to college, and even the pros, if it involves the Wabash Valley, you’ll hear about it here. Sponsored by Crowe Equipment Inc. and Andrews Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. For more information visit: https://www.mywabashvalley.com/beyond-the-stands-with-rick-semmler/
Episodes
North Knox girls basketball head coach Steve Meurer joined Beyond The Stands to preview the Warriors’ 2A semi-state at Greencastle.
Coach Meurer talked about what it would mean for the program to reach state for the first time in school history, praised the standout play of Lexi Primus, and even discussed his surprise singing performance at Thursday’s North Knox pep rally. Plus, much more in the full interview.
Washington seniors Ella Williams, Kyra Schuckman and Katie Reed, along with head coach Gretchen Miles, joined Beyond The Stands after the Hatchets won their first regional title since 1997.
They shared what it meant to end the 29-year drought, previewed Saturday’s 3A semi-state at Southport against Jennings County, and Coach Miles reflected on the difference between going to state as a Washington player in 1995 and now leading the H...
Northview girls basketball coach Zack Keyes joined Beyond The Stands. Coach Keyes talked about his Knights winning back to back sectional titles for the first time in program history. Saturday Northview will be trying to win their very first regional championship when they face Brebeuf. Coach also talked about how close knit his group is this season.
Terre Haute North boys basketball head coach Todd Woelfle joined Beyond The Stands to discuss his program's 62-55 win over 4A #2 Plainfield last night, marking their highest-ranked opponent since 2012.
Coach talked about the huge win, the incredible atmosphere, his team's 13-game winning streak, and how his Patriots continue to play for each other, not as individuals.
Terre Haute native and IU All-American running back Anthony Thompson joined Beyond The Stands to talk about Indiana’s incredible run to the national title game.
Thompson said the season feels like a dream and praised head coach Curt Cignetti as a “Godsend,” sharing what it’s like being around the Hoosiers’ leader. Thompson and Rick Semmler also preview the national championship and give their predictions.
Plus, Thompson reflects on...
The man, the myth, the legend Todd Woelfle joined me this morning on my podcast Beyond The Stands to talk about Terre Haute North winning a First Financial Classic record 13th championship last night.
Coach talked about several things. The Patriots run through the tourney, what it means to win another Classic title, and what he enjoys seeing when he watches his team celebrate the Classic titles. Also, he revealed that a senior play...
Former Terre Haute South standout Craig Porter Jr. joins Beyond The Stands.
The Cleveland Cavaliers guard made franchise history last month, becoming the first Cavs player ever to post at least 19 points, 8 assists, 3 steals and 4 blocks in a single game, a milestone he hit in a win over the Miami Heat. Porter actually had 19 points, 9 assists, 4 blocks, 3 steals, and 3 rebounds in that game.
Porter talks about his historic night, hi...
Northview head coach Shawn Nevill just hit a major milestone: his 100th career win.
He joined Beyond The Stands to relive his very first victory, open up about the one loss he wishes he could redo, and share why being a players-first coach matters so much to him.
With the Knights state-ranked and stacked this season, Nevill also breaks down how his team is handling sky-high expectations.
Wolves' Star Treigh Schelsky joined Beyond The Stands to relive the moment every basketball fan dreams of: a buzzer-beating, game-winning three!
His shot gave 2A #1 Parke Heritage a thrilling 66-65 victory over 4A #18 Terre Haute North in the Gobbler Games.
Schelsky calls it the biggest shot of his high school career and shares what the win meant for the Wolves. But while he got the spotlight, he revealed who he thinks was the ...
The fifth annual Gobbler Games tips off Saturday, November 29th, at Greencastle High School! This one-day boys’ basketball showcase packs in seven games featuring some of the Wabash Valley’s top teams and standout players. Mossy Oak Properties’ Jeff Michalic—one of the event’s proud sponsors—joined Beyond The Stands to preview this year’s action and share why partners like Ryan Luce State Farm, Trent Carr Construction, York Automot...
Former Loogootee standout Kylie Van Hoy joins Beyond The Stands after wrapping up a strong volleyball career at Bellarmine.
She became the first player in the program’s Division I era to record 2,000 assists and just the ninth to reach that milestone overall.
Kylie reflects on her college journey, her upbringing in Loogootee, competing in three volleyball state finals, and winning a 1A basketball state title.
Fresh off back-to-back sectional championships, Linton senior Russell Goodman sits down with Rick Semmler on Beyond The Stands.
He talks momentum, motivation, and the meaning of Miner pride as he gears up for a huge regional clash with 2A #2 Brownstown Central.
Editor’s Note: This episode was originally recorded with both Russell Goodman and Paul Oliver. Unfortunately, due to technical issues that rendered Paul’s audio unusable, we’r...
Riverton Parke head football coach Brad Sanders joined Beyond The Stands to reflect on the Panthers’ historic season.
The team just completed its first-ever unbeaten regular season and captured the Wabash River Conference title for the first time in program history.
Coach Sanders discussed the team’s journey, what’s fueled their success, and their goals as they head into the postseason.
Former Terre Haute South volleyball star Courtney Jones joined Rick Semmler on Beyond The Stands. Jones is coming off one of the best performances of her college career at Lipscomb University, where she recorded a career-high 30 kills in a win over Stetson, becoming just the third player in program history to reach 30 or more kills in a match, and the first since 2017.
This season, Jones also surpassed 1,000 career kills, making her...
The Barr-Reeve boys tennis team made school history Thursday night, winning the program’s very first regional championship. The Vikings upset Jasper 3-2. The match came down to three singles, and Barr-Reeve’s freshman Eli Ash was able to pull it out in three sets.
Eli and head coach Brock Higgins joined Rick Semmler on WTWO’s Beyond The Stands to talk about the Vikings’ historic regional title. Plus, breakdown Barr-Reece’s big semi-...
One of Terre Haute’s greatest athletes, Cam Cameron, sat down with WTWO’s Rick Semmler on Beyond The Stands. Cameron, whose No. 10 jersey will be retired Friday night at Terre Haute South, was an All-American quarterback in the late ’70s, a multi-sport standout (playing both Football and Basketball for the Braves to great success), and later a player at IU before launching a storied coaching career in college and the NFL with progr...
Last Friday night, history was made in Linton. In the Miners’ 46-14 victory over Boonville, head coach Brian Oliver notched career win No. 129, officially becoming the all-time winningest coach in Linton football history.
Oliver sat down with WTWO’s Rick Semmler on Beyond The Stands to reflect on the milestone, sharing the pride he feels in leading one of Indiana’s top high school programs.
He also opened up about his biggest win, ...
Former Northview standout and current Indiana State linebacker Braxton Sampson joined Rick Semmler on WTWO’s Beyond The Stands.
A starter for the Sycamores, Sampson is second on the team in tackles and has played a key role in ISU’s 2-0 start, the program’s best opening since 1986. He shared his thoughts on the hot start, previewed Friday’s showdown at No. 19 Indiana, and talked about what it means to play on such a big stage.
The ...
Fresh off Terre Haute South’s stunning 23-0 shutout of 5A #13 Bloomington North, first-year head coach Greg Barrett sat down with WTWO’s Rick Semmler on Beyond The Stands.
Barrett breaks down the Braves’ biggest win yet, their strong 2-1 start, and the culture shift he’s driving at South. He also previews the high-stakes Victory Bell clash with North—and doesn’t hold back with some bold, candid thoughts on what Terre Haute schools ...
Riverton Parke football made history in week one with a 33–13 win over Cloverdale, as head coach Brad Sanders became the program’s all-time wins leader.
Sanders joined Beyond The Stands to reflect on his journey from the challenges of his early coaching days to the steady climb that led to this milestone.
He also gave a look ahead at this year’s Panthers squad, a team he believes has the talent to achieve some truly historic accomp...
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