Hosted by Kirksville Daily Express sports editor Henry Janssen, Reigning Cats & Dogs is your weekly deep dive into local sports in Kirksville, Missouri. Each episode features conversations with coaches from Truman State University and Kirksville High School, exploring their journeys in coaching, reflections on recent games, and insights into what lies ahead for their teams. From strategy and leadership to community and competition, this show offers an inside look at the people driving success in Northeast Missouri athletics.
This week on Reigning Cats & Dogs has heavy postseason implications for our guests!
First, we are joined by Truman State Men's Soccer Graduate Assistant/Goalkeeper Stuart Whitmer. He discusses his dual role with the team and how he feels he has a unique impact with his unique situation. He also sets the stage for the biggest game in multiple years for Truman Men's Soccer. The Bulldogs take on Quincy at 7:30 PM at Stokes Stadium Wednesday night with a GLVC Tournament berth on the line.
Next, we meet with Truman Football Offensive Line/Tight Ends Coach Clay Marshall ahead of this week's homecoming game against Southwest Baptist. The Bulldogs still have a GLVC Championship in their sights, with the run game coming on strong in recent weeks.
Finally, we are joined by Kirksville High School Cross Country Coach Austin Sykes, after coming off both a boys and girls conference championship last week for the second year in a row. He looks ahead to the end of the season and the district meet coming up next weekend!
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8 Oct 2026
Reigning Cats & Dogs 10/8/26
It's time for a very celebratory episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs. We are joined first by former Truman State and current Kirksville High School Football Coach Gregg Nesbitt who will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on October 25th. He talks about his coaching journey, the people who left an impact along the way, and what it means to him to see his longtime friend Pete Grathwohl also inducted posthumously.
Then, we talk with Truman Women's Soccer 34th year head coach Mike Cannon who outlines how the 2026 edition of Bulldogs Soccer has gone so far. He walks us through the highs and lows of the season and what the Bulldogs need to do to return to the GLVC tournament this fall.
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23 Sept 2026
Reigning Cats & Dogs 9/23/26
This week's edition of Reigning Cats & Dogs checks in with some fall sport coaches we have yet to talk to this season! First, we are joined by Kirksville Volleyball Coach Missy Dempsay who talks about her Tigers early season tournament results and what it takes to reorganize a team that graduated several key players from a year ago.
Next, we sit down with Truman Men's Soccer Coach Duke Cochran who has a lot to be excited about through the early stretch of GLVC play, with the Bulldogs currently tied for 4th place in the conference.
Then, we meet with Truman Volleyball Coach David Gannon as he discusses what has led to his team winning four out of their last five contests.
Make sure to join us for Truman Volleyball Student & Community Appreciation Day this Friday at 6:00 PM against UIndy in Pershing Arena. The game will feature free admission and free food while supplies last!
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