High school sports in the Upstate of South Carolina has a rich tradition of legendary players and coaches. Hosted by Joel FitzPatrick, the High School Legends podcast gives these men and women a platform to share their stories.
Madison Garrido's competitive playing days may have ended after her final high school game, but the former Riverside High basketball standout will be forever remembered for helping lead the Lady Warriors to the program's first ever state title.
16 Jul 2026
Hal McManus - The Legendary 1990 Season
For the ones who lived it, the 1990 season for the Byrnes boys basketball team was unforgettable. Under Coach Harold McManus, the Rebels staged an incredible comeback to force overtime and eventually capture a state championship. Hal McManus joins the podcast to talk about that magical season and the impact the game of basketball has had on his life.
16 Jul 2026
Brent Poynter - Mat Legend
When the Poynter family found itself on the move, several options were available. The family settled on the Upstate of South Carolina, and it was a decision that would heavily impact high school wrestling in the state. For Brent Poynter, it was the first step in what would become one of the state's most prolific careers.
15 Jul 2026
Layne Fowler - A lifetime on the hardwood
Byrnes High boys basketball coach Layne Fowler sits down to talk about everything from playing against a pair of future NBA Hall of Famers to a coaching career that almost never happened.
14 Jul 2026
Mike Srock - Too Fast, Too Strong
Mike Srock helped Byrnes High football become a state and national powerhouse, but his impact didn't end there. The legendary strength coach sits down to talk about his early years, his arrival to South Carolina and Byrnes, faith, and working with athletes outside of football.
13 Jul 2026
Joel Rice - A Lifetime of Coaching
Joel Rice, a beloved coach in the Greer area, spent six decades impacting the lives of so many.
4 Apr 2026
Frost has lasting impact on Upstate
Former Riverside football coach Don Frost sits in to talk football, life, death and the culture he built with his teams.
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