HD Media Gameday Insiders is your go-to source for the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of West Virginia high school sports. We offer exclusive interviews with coaches, players and other key figures, providing you with insider information and analysis.
Appearances by HD Media’s team of experienced sportswriters will cover all the latest happenings in West Virginia prep sports, keeping you always informed.
Gameday Insiders (ep. 9): Winfield Football Head Coach Eddie Smolder
Winfield football head coach Eddie Smolder joins join HD Media's Adam Rogers and Taylor Kennedy on Gameday Insiders this week to talk about the five-game win streak his team is on after starting the year 0-2. Coach Smolder also talks about his team taking things one game at a time and the task ahead in the Nitro Wildcats.
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14 Oct 2026
Gameday Insiders (ep. 8): Huntington Football Head Coach Billy Seals
Huntington football head coach Billy Seals joins join HD Media's Adam Rogers and Taylor Kennedy on Gameday Insiders this week to talk about the five-game win streak his team is on after dropping their opener and their matchup with #1 George Washington. Coach Seals also talks about some of the guys who continue to improve each week and about some of his former players executing at the next levels.Be sure to follow the podcast and leave us a review on our platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
7 Oct 2026
Gameday Insiders (ep. 7): George Washington Football Head Coach Steve Edwards Jr.
George Washington football head coach Steve Edwards Jr. joins join HD Media's Adam Rogers and Taylor Kennedy on Gameday Insiders this week to talk about the undefeated start for the Patriots this year, the buy-in to the program his players have and their matchup this week with the reigning Class AAA state champions the Princeton Tigers.
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30 Sept 2026
Gameday Insiders (ep. 6): Herbert Hoover Football Head Coach Joey Fields
Herbert Hoover football head coach Joey Fields joins join HD Media's Adam Rogers and Taylor Kennedy on Gameday Insiders this week to talk about his players buying into their roles on the team, the impact of their bye week last week, and what the Huskies are doing to prepare for their big #1 vs. #5 matchup with the South Charleston Black Eagles in week 6.Be sure to follow the podcast and leave us a review on our platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
23 Sept 2026
Gameday Insiders (ep. 5): Nitro Boys Soccer Coaches Jim Jordan and Seth Jordan
Nitro boys soccer head coach Jim Jordan and assistant coach Seth Jordan join HD Media's Adam Rogers and Taylor Kennedy on Gameday Insiders this week to talk about the Wildcats' runner-up finish in 2025, their undefeated start to the 2026 season and what they need to do to in order to hoist the state title in Beckley in November. Adam and Taylor also give their reactions to the George Washington-South Charleston football game last week and their thoughts on some of the other top teams around the state.
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16 Sept 2026
Gameday Insiders (ep. 4): Sissonville Football Head Coach Mikey Hughes
Sissonville football head coach Mikey Hughes joins HD Media's Adam Rogers and Taylor Kennedy on Gameday Insiders this week to talk about his decision to takeover the Indians program in 2025, how last season's 5-5 finish has helped propel them to their 3-0 start this year, and how their focusing on themselves and not the outside noise around the program. Adam and Taylor also take a look at some of the boys soccer games over the last few days and talk about the first football playoff ratings released on Tuesday.
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9 Sept 2026
Gameday Insiders (ep. 3): Herbert Hoover Volleyball Head Coach Missy Smith
Herbert Hoover High School volleyball head coach Missy Smith joins HD Media's Adam Rogers and Taylor Kennedy on Gameday Insiders this week to talk about her taking over the reins of the Huskies volleyball program last year, carrying over their success from last season's Class AAA title team into this season and about how community has played a huge role in her success as a coach. Adam and Taylor also pay tribute to Ron Cobb, the godfather of youth basketball in the Kanawha Valley, who passed away earlier this week.
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2 Sept 2026
Gameday Insiders (ep. 2): South Charleston Football Head Coach Donnie Mays , HD Media Sports writer Rick Elmore
South Charleston High School football head coach Donnie Mays joins HD Media's Adam Rogers and Taylor Kennedy on Gameday Insiders this week to talk about the Black Eagles season opening 67-0 win over Nitro, celebrating the program's 100th year and about their week two matchup at Chapmanville. HD Media prep sports writer Rick Elmore joins the guys with his takeaways from last week's Putnam County battle between Poca and Buffalo and thoughts ahead of George Washington's trip to Hurricane in week two.
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26 Aug 2026
Gameday Insiders ep. 1
Welcome to HD Media Gameday Insiders: A West Virginia High School Sports Podcast! Hosts Adam Rogers and Taylor Kennedy are joined by WVSSAC Executive Director Wayne Ryan for an extended conversation to discuss his first year leading the organization, changes to some state tournament formats and new locations, and the new transfer rule in effect this year.
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