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The Will Cramer Show #143 Sectional Recaps + Regional PreviewsTOPIC 1: Penn Beats Rival Crown Point to Capture the Sectional Title (0:53-24:40), Crown Point game breakdown with Elkhart Truth Sports Editor Ken Fox (0:58-11:34), Fort Wayne Carroll Preview + Has Penn closed the gap enough to compete with the Fort Wayne/Indy elites? (11:35-16:32), Ken Fox shares his thoughts on the other regional games including Concord vs Lafayette Jeff, Saint Joe vs Hobart, Knox vs Angola, and Pioneer vs LaVille (16:54-24:13)TOPIC 2: Concord Beats Fort Wayne North to Win a Sectional Title (24:41-40:04), Coach Koehler breaks down key moments in the North game (25:51-35:12), Lafayette Jeff Preview (35:13-40:04)

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The Will Cramer Show #142 Concord Pulls Away Late Against Warsaw + LaVille Hangs on to Avenge Loss to North Judson + Plymouth’s Strong Start Not Enough as Mishawaka AdvancesTOPIC 1: Concord Pulls Away Late Against Warsaw (0:50-20:24), Coach Koehler breaks down key moments in the Warsaw game (0:55-13:55), Fort Wayne North preview (13:56-20:00)TOPIC 2: LaVille Hangs on to Avenge Loss to North Judson (20:27-32:35), Coach Kaiser breaks down key moments in the North Judson game. (21:08-24:34), West Central preview (24:35-29:05), why LaVille is a special community (29:25-32:11)TOPIC 3: Plymouth’s Strong Start Not Enough as Mishawaka Advances (32:38-44:46), Coach Kinder breaks down key moments in the Plymouth game. (32:53-42:17), Saint Joe preview (42:18-44:37) Hosted & Produced By: Will CramerFollow us on...

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The Will Cramer Show #140 Concord Beats Plymouth at Lucas Oil Stadium + Elkhart Shuts Out Adams + Jimtown Honors Coach Kerrn with an Emotional Comeback WinTOPIC 1: Concord Beats Plymouth at Lucas Oil Stadium (0:46-19:24), Coach Koehler talks logistics of playing at Lucas Oil Stadium as well as breaking down the Plymouth game (2:08-12:53), how Concord will use their bye week (13:03-15:02), Warsaw preview (15:33-18:56)TOPIC 2: Elkhart Shuts Out Adams (19:28-29:04), Coach Curry breaks down the Adams win (20:10-25:27), how Elkhart will use their bye week (25:46-26:31), Carroll (FW) preview (26:43-28:35)TOPIC 3: Jimtown Honors Coach Kerrn with an Emotional Comeback Win (29:08-46:45), Coach Vincent talks about Coach Kerrn's legacy at Jimtown (30:19-35:22), Coach breaks down key moments in the Lakeland game (35:30...

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The Will Cramer Show #138 Mishawaka Passes Test in Quest of NLC Title + Penn Beats Elkhart in 6A Battle + Bremen's Rise in Year 1 of the Coach Bogunia Era + LaVille Impresses at John GlennTOPIC 1: Mishawaka Passes Test in Quest of NLC Title (0:43-7:23), Coach Kinder breaks down key moments in the Warsaw game (1:00-5:45), Coach talks about sustaining an edge the next few weeks as they prep for the IHSAA tournament (6:22-)TOPIC 2: Penn Beats Elkhart in 6A Battle (7:27-32:16), Elkhart Truth Sports Editor, Ken Fox talks Penn vs Elkhart game (8:03-20:27), Ken shares his thoughts on where Elkhart goes from here including postseason expectations (20:58-23:31), Ken talks about the rise of the Penn program, closing the gap with the 6A Indy elites, and whether or not Penn should go...

2025-10-0746 min

The Will Cramer Show #137 Mishawaka Remains Unbeaten in the NLC + Concord Holds Off Late NorthWood Rally + Saint Joe Upsets ElkhartTOPIC 1: Mishawaka Remains Unbeaten in the NLC (0:40-5:56), Coach breaks down the Northridge game (1:13-4:51), Coach talks about what his team needs to do against Warsaw (4:57-5:47)TOPIC 2: Concord Holds Off Late NorthWood Rally (6:00-25:51), Coach breaks down the NorthWood game (6:15-22:18), Coach talks about what he wants to see from his team against Goshen (22:27-25:30)TOPIC 3: Saint Joe Upsets Elkhart (25:56-58:41), South Bend Tribune Sports Editor Kyle Smedley talks about his beloved Cincinnati Reds (26:53-37:49), Kyle breaks down his thoughts on Saint Joe's win at Elkhart (37:54-57:23)Hosted & Produced By: Will Cramer

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The Will Cramer Show #135 Concord Survives Northridge Scare + Blake Vandenburg's Game Winning FG Dooms NorthWood + Adams Beats New Prairie 1st Time Since 1984 + John Glenn's Rare Win in BaugoTOPIC 1: Concord Survives Scare From Northridge (0:46-17:30), Coach Koehler breaks down key moments in the Northridge game. (1:16-12:27), Coach previews Warsaw (12:42-16:58)TOPIC 2: Blake Vandenburg's Game Winning Field Goal Dooms NorthWood (17:35-26:43), Coach Kinder talks about the toll of the first 4 games and adjustments this week to recharge to full strength (18:21-19:52). Coach breaks down key moments in the NorthWood game (19:53-25:49). Coach previews Goshen (25:50-26:35).TOPIC 3: Adams Beats New Prairie 1st Time Since 1984 (26:47-40:52), Coach breaks down key moments in the game (27:05-36:56) Coach previews Saint Joseph (37:07-40:03).TOPIC 4: John Glenn's Rare...

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The Will Cramer Show #132 Wawasee/Warsaw/Concord Football Big Wins + Will Cramer Show Game of the Week Player of the GameTOPIC 1: Wawasee beats Jimtown (0:52-11:42), Coach Thacker breaks down the key moments in the game, players that stepped up, and previews West Noble (1:11-11:42) TOPIC 2: Warsaw takes down Fort Wayne Snider on the Road (11:48-26:47), Coach Curtis breaks down key moments in the game, players that stood out, and previews Warren Central.TOPIC 3: Concord wins 3rd straight over rival Elkhart (26:51-40:08), Coach Koehler breaks down key moments in the game, players that stood out, and previews Jimtown.TOPIC 4: Will Cramer Show Game of the Week Player of the Game (40:11-41:14)Hosted...

2025-08-2641 min

The Will Cramer Show #131 Getting to Know Kyle Smedley + Student Athlete Leadership Round TableTOPIC 1: Getting to Know Kyle Smedley (00:53-14:08), Kyle's journey from Yorktown to South Bend (1:38-5:19), South Bend Tribune sports reporter and editor immediate takeaways (5:49-10:22), Kyle shares his thoughts on the upcoming football season ( 10:57-14:08)TOPIC 2: Student Athlete Leadership Round Table with Cam Conley (Northridge), Landon Miller (Northridge), Bryce Geiger (Fairfield), Cori Chupp (Bethany Christian), Brody Duncan (Warsaw), Hayden Lechlitner (NorthWood), Nicki Byrne (Saint Joseph) (14:12-28:09), nomination selection process (14:45-15:09), player introductions (15:56-16:46), what is a leader? (17:10-18:18), qualities a student athlete must possess to be a leader (18:29-19:30), student athletes share a specific example of how...

2025-08-1235 min

The Will Cramer Show #130 High School Football Talk with Ken Fox and Matt LucasTOPIC 1: Local Football Talk with Elkhart Truth Sports Editor Ken Fox (0:44-41:25), major storylines entering this season (2:14-5:03), Ken predicts conference title contenders (5:30-12:59), Ken reveals which team will take the biggest leap forward this season (13:08-14:33), will Concord break through this year to win a sectional? (14:43-17:11), expectations for Goshen (17:30-19:29), can Fairfield start 4-0 before they play West Noble? (19:30-24:31), what success looks like for Jimtown in year 2 of the Coach Vincent era (24: 55-28:26), expectations for NorthWood (29:06-33:58), can Northridge rebound this season with a winning record? (34:21-36:08), Ken reveals where he will be week 1 (36:13-37:57), Ken...

2025-08-0558 min

The Will Cramer Show #129 Warsaw/Concord/NorthWood FootballTOPIC 1: Warsaw Football with Coach Curtis (0:45-14:10), offseason update (1:17-2:30), key positions to fill (2:48-3:54), players standing out (4:08-7:08), early look at the season schedule (7:10-11:51), Coach Curtis and Cramer discuss NLC Top 5 and 5A favorites from the North/South (11:52-13:55)TOPIC 2: Concord Football with Coach Koehler (14:13-36:07), offseason update (15:00-16:41), key positions to fill (17:13-20:23), players standing out (21:10-24:27), early look at the season schedule (24:28-31:44), Coach shares his thoughts on the current IHSAA tournament format and potential positive tweaks (32:39-35:40)TOPIC 3: NorthWood Football with Coach Andrews (36:10-1:02:46), offseason update (36:52-38:30), key positions to...

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The Will Cramer Show #126 Marian Football Program Update + Jimtown Basketball Hires Ryan VargaTOPIC 1: Marian Football Program Update with Coach Davidson (0:40-19:49), offseason workouts (1:19-2:40), biggest positions to fill (3:04-5:30), players leaning on the most (5:51-7:02), important summer football events (7:10-10:07), how the transfer rule will impact local football (10:36-13:08), early look at the season schedule (13:11-19:12)TOPIC 2: Jimtown hires Ryan Varga (19:53-33:33), coach reflects on his time at Washington (22:02-23:19), why this is the right time to take the Jimtown job (23:30-24:57), main messaging to the Jimtown returners (25:13-26:00), prioritizing June ball (26:18-28:12), what excites Coach Varga about the future of Jimtown basketball (28:59-30:41), how his experience will help...

2025-05-2734 min

The Will Cramer Show #125 Plymouth Football + Jimtown Football + Northridge FootballTOPIC 1: Plymouth football with Coach Handley (0:045-12:26), offseason workouts (1:29-2:18), biggest position needs to fill (2:27-3:44), players to lean on the most this season (3:51-5:16), summer football events (5:24-6:43), first year transfer rule impact on local football (7:00-9:02), early look at the 2025 season schedule (9:06-12:04)TOPIC 2: Jimtown football with Coach Vincent (12:28-26:47), offseason workouts (12:50-13:06), biggest position needs to fill (13:12-14:29), players to lean on the most this season (14:35-15:06), summer football events (15:12-17:30), lessons learned as a first year head coach (17:47-19:17), first year transfer rule impact on local football (19:38-21:44), early look at the 2025 season...

2025-05-1344 min

The Will Cramer Show #124 Tippecanoe Valley Football + Fairfield Football + New Prairie Basketball + Wawasee BasketballTOPIC 1: Tippecanoe Valley Football with Coach Moriarty (0:46-14:50), offseason workouts (1:27-2:18), biggest positions to fill (2:27-4:04), players that the team will lean on the most (4:12-6:12), factors that contribute to 7 straight winning seasons (6:33-8:00), important offseason summer events (8:07-10:19), early look at the 2025 season schedule (10:58-14:15)TOPIC 2: Fairfield Football with Head Coach Stoner (14:54-25:09), offseason workouts (15:30-17:20), biggest positions to fill (17:28-18:36), players that the team will lean on the most (18:47-19:47), important offseason summer (19:54-21:29), lessons learned in year 1 at Fairfield (21:47-22:55), early look at the 2025 season schedule (22:58-24:51)TOPIC 3: New Prairie Boys Basketball...

2025-05-0646 min

The Will Cramer Show #123 John Glenn and Wawasee Football Program Updates + Coach Leighton Talks Leaving Jimtown for Concord + The Way Too Early Top 10 Girls BasketballTOPIC 1: John Glenn football with Coach Brown (0:48-13:37), offseason workouts (1:12-1:46), biggest positions to fill (1:57-4:06) players leaning on the most this season (4:28-6:55), offseason football events (7:05-9:30), what Coach wants to see in year two (9:58-10:58), early look at the 2025 season schedule (11:02-12:55)TOPIC 2: Wawasee football with Coach Thacker (13:42-33:17), offseason workouts (15:04-16:27), adding depth (16:40-20:54), players that will need to lean on the most (21:00-23:10), football summer events (23:17-25:14), what coach wants to see in year 2 (25:33-28:22) early look at the 2025 season (28:23-33:03)TOPIC 3: Concord basketball hires Tyler Leighton (33:20-48:24), timeline of his...

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The Will Cramer Show #121 NIC Football Scheduling Update + New Prairie Football with Ryan O'Shea New Head CoachTOPIC 1: NIC Football Scheduling Update (0:37-12:31)TOPIC 2: New Prairie Football with Ryan O'Shea (12:34-34:55) Coach talks about the transition process from Lakeland to New Prairie (13:14-14:16), Coach discusses how his extensive football background impacts him as a head coach (14:19-18:41), why New Prairie is his destination job (18:50-20:08), offensive and defensive systems that he wants to install at New Prairie (20:40-23:39), how to maintain winning ways (24:00-27:13), Coach talks about player personnel including big time play maker Reed Robinson and others who will have an impact on next year's team (27:14-31:17), early look at the 2025 schedule (31:21-34:55)

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The Will Cramer Show #119 St. Joe State Champions + IFCA Coaches Clinic Reaction + Jimmy Arnett Referee's 4A State Title + Jimtown Basketball Top 10 Players of the Past 25 YearsTOPIC 1: St. Joe State Champions with Coach Gaff (0:32-10:02), Coach talks about how it feels to be a state champion (0:53-1:31), coach reveals 3 key areas where he thought they could have an advantage over Attucks (2:00-2:48), Coach talks about his teams' ability to score (3:17-4:02), Coach discusses his teams defensive performance (4:05-5:20), Coach talks about how his team responded to Attucks runs (5:34-7:17), Coach talks about the village of people that played a role in this state run (7:28-8:33), how the team and coach will celebrate the state title (8:41-9:46)TOPIC 2: IFCA Coaches Clinic Reaction with Warsaw's...

2025-04-011h 07

The Will Cramer Show #118 St. Joe Boys Basketball State Preview with Coach GaffTOPIC 1: St. Joseph Boys Basketball with Coach Gaff (0:13-15:27), Coach talks about the semistate games including state record scoring output, defensive performance (0:25-3:00), Coach talks about Indianapolis Attucks (3:01-8:34), Coach talks about the unsung heroes that don't get the spotlight, but that are extremely important to team success (8:34-10:11), Coach opens up about the journey from last year's loss in the state game to now preparing for his 2nd consecutive state game (10:34-11:58), Coach reveals the best advice he's received to help prepare for the state championship (12:20-14:03), keys to the game (14:20-15:14)Hosted & Produced By: Will...

2025-03-2516 min

The Will Cramer Show #117 Riley, St. Joe, Jimtown Basketball + Behind the Scenes of Hosting a Regional with Garland HudsonTOPIC 1: Riley Basketball with Coach Daniel (0:45-18:52), Warsaw pregame message (1:19-2:00), Tyrese Jones career performance (2:05-4:11), Coach dissects Warsaw key moments (4:15-10:04), Coach discusses how he's created a culture of toughness and hard work (10:08-12:14), Coach talks about Fishers (12:17-17:19), Coach discusses 3 main keys to beating Fishers (17:20-18:35)TOPIC 2: St. Joe Basketball with Coach Gaff (18:55-27:34), Coach discusses halftime adjustments and key moments in the win over Columbia City (19:21-24:16), Coach talks about Maconaquah including keys to victory (24:22-27:21)TOPIC 3: Jimtown Basketball with Coach Leighton (27:37-43:58), Coach breaksdown key moments in the Westview game (28:01-37:46...

2025-03-1856 min

The Will Cramer Show #116 Boys Basketball: Warsaw, Riley, St. Joe, Jimtown + Warsaw State Run with Coach KrebsTOPIC 1: Warsaw Tigers Basketball with Coach Moore (0:46-27:17), Coach talks about what it means to win a sectional title (1:20-4:25), Coach breaks down key moments in the Northridge game (4:26-22:03), Coach talks about the Riley Wildcats (22:06-27:08)TOPIC 2: Riley Wildcats Basketball with Coach Daniel (27:20-32:30), Coach talks about the LaPorte win (27:36-30:34), Coach talks about the Warsaw Tigers (30:47-32:21)TOPIC 3: St. Joe Huskies Basketball with Coach Gaff (32:33-37:33), Coach talks about the Culver Academy win (32:50-35:09), Coach talks about Columbia City (35:21-37:25)TOPIC 4: Jimtown Jimmies Basketball with Coach Leighton (37:35-51:03), Coach talks about...

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The Will Cramer Show #113 New Prairie Football + Mishawaka Football + Local Football/Girls Basketball Talk with Austin Hough + Marian Boys Basketball + John Glenn Girls BasketballTOPIC 1: New Prairie football with Coach McKim (0:41-6:06) Coach breaksdown the Hobart game (1:50-4:05), Coach talks about the Mishawaka Cavemen (4:08-5:51) TOPIC 2: Mishawaka football with Coach Kinder (6:11-16:30) Coach breaksdown the NorthWood game (6:19-10:36), Coach talks about the New Prairie game (10:39-16:19) TOPIC 3: Local Football and Girls Basketball Talk with Austin Hough (16:35-42:10), Austin talks about each sectional championship and previews the regional title matchups (17:15-34:35), Austin discusses the highlights of week one for local girls basketball (34:42-40:53) TOPIC 4: Marian Boys Basketball with Coach Berger (42:13-53:14), how Coach has been able to have...

2024-11-1259 min

The Will Cramer Show #112 New Prairie Football + Marian/Jimtown Reaction w/Chuck Freeby + Elkhart/Snider Reaction w/Ken Fox + NorthWood Football + NorthWood/St. Joe Reaction w/Matt Lucas + Jimtown BB + Wawasee GBBTOPIC 1: New Prairie Football with Head Coach Casey McKim (0:37-10:07), Coach breaks down the Hobart game including Reed Robinson's big TD, defense shows out, Hayden Scott's TD run, and coaches' decision to go for 2 and the win (1:15-7:30), coach talks about Hanover Central including their playmakers and his message for his players this week (7:33-10:00). TOPIC 2: Marian/Jimtown Reaction with Chuck Freeby (10:12-19:35) Marian/Jimtown breakdown (10:25-15:27), Chuck talks about the upcoming local sectional championships (15:36-19:20) TOPIC 3: Elkhart/Snider Reaction with Ken Fox including how defense dominated the game, costly mistakes, how halftime adjustments impacted...

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The Will Cramer Show #111 Mishawaka Football + Snider Football + Plymouth Football + Fairfield Football + Bremen Girls Basketball + Concord Boys BasketballTOPIC 1: Mishawaka Football with Coach Kinder (0:41-5:55), Coach breaks down offense/defense in the Northridge win (0:49-4:06), Coach talks about the sectional semifinal against Plymouth (4:07-5:36) TOPIC 2: Fort Wayne Snider Football with Coach Tippmann (5:58-17:28), Coach talks about what it means to coach at a tradition rich program like Snider (6:31-8:37), Snider key players on offense/defense (8:40-14:09), Coach discusses the challenges that Elkhart presents (14:14-16:24), Keys to victory for Snider (16:34-17:21) TOPIC 3: Plymouth Football with Coach Handley (17:33-22:11), Coach reflects on their win over Wawasee (17:42-19:25), Coach talks about the upcoming Mishawaka game (19:28-22:07)

2024-10-2953 min

The Will Cramer Show #110 Concord Football + Elkhart Football + Jimtown Football + Riley Boys Basketball + Fairfield Girls BasketballTOPIC 1: Concord Football with Coach Koehler (0:47-16:43), Coach talks about winning the NLC outright (1:00-2:38), Coach discusses the Plymouth win (2:39-5:15), Coach talks about how they will use the bye week and the many challenges that Fort Wayne Northside poses plus keys to the game for the Minuteman (5:18-16:37) TOPIC 2: Elkhart Football with Coach Curry (16:59-22:31), Coach talks about what it means to his program to win the NIC outright in year one of his reign at Elkhart (17:14-17:53), Coach summaries the Adam's game (18:00-18:53), Coach talks about their upcoming game against Snider (19:02-21:34) TOPIC 3...

2024-10-2245 min

The Will Cramer Show #109 Bremen/Mishawaka Football, Sectional favorites/dark horses with Austin Hough, Warsaw/Washington Girls BasketballTOPIC 1: Bremen Football with Coach Leeper (0:41-8:45), Coach talks about their massive win over Knox (0:50-6:15), Coach discusses what Bremen needs to focus on against Tippecanoe Valley (6:16-8:33) TOPIC 2: Mishawaka Football with Coach Kinder (8:46-16:25), Coach talks about their win over Plymouth (8:56-13:53), Coach discusses the challenges that Wawasee presents and what he's looking for in his team to indicate that Mishawaka is ready for the IHSAA tournament (13:56-16:16) TOPIC 3: Sectional Favorites and Dark horses with Austin Hough (16:29-1:01:30), Sectional 41 (17:30-20:15), Sectional 33 (20:16-24:06), Sectional 26 (24:07-29:15), Sectional 25 (29:18-34:41), Sectional 18 (34:44-39:51), Sectional 17 (39:54-44:03), Sectional 12 (44:06-45:54), Sectional 11 (45:59-52:52...

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The Will Cramer Show #108 Elkhart/Plymouth/Warsaw Big Wins + Ken Fox Talks Knox/Jimtown + Washington Boys BasketballTOPIC 1: Elkhart Football with Coach Curry (0:42-5:31), Coach Curry talks about the Penn win (1:12-3:04), Coach looks ahead to Marian (3:09-4:40), the focus going into the final two weeks of the regular season (4:56-5:25) TOPIC 2: Plymouth Football with Coach Handley (5:30-13:43), Coach talks about the NorthWood win (6:02-10:24), Coach looks ahead to Mishawaka (10:54-13:35) TOPIC 3: Warsaw Football with Coach Curtis (13:48-24:16), Coach talks about the Mishawaka win (13:56-21:18), Coach looks ahead to NorthWood (21:37-24:03) TOPIC 4: Ken Fox Breaksdowns the Jimtown vs Knox Game (24:20-35:51) TOPIC 5: Washington Boys Basketball (35:55-43:30), summer recap (36:15...

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The Will Cramer Show #106 Concord and Plymouth Football, NorthWood/Northridge Reaction with Matt Lucas, Penn FootballTOPIC 1: Concord Football with Coach Koehler (0:40-13:40), Coach talks about how they overcame a 17-0 deficit with 3 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter (1:17-6:53), coach discusses his skilled players (7:22-8:30), challenges that NorthWood poses (9:17-11:40), coach Koehler's message to his players this week (11:51-13:31). TOPIC 2: Plymouth Football with Coach Handley (13:44-25:27), Coach talks about the process of turning the corner as a program (14:33-15:28), Coach discusses how Exzander Ramirez impacts the offense (15:37-16:35), Coach mentions the improvement of the offensive line (16:46-17:40), Coach talks about the confidence level of his players (18:12-19:29), Coach talks about the looming Warsaw game (20:06...

2024-09-2450 min

The Will Cramer Show #106 Concord Football, Plymouth Football, NorthWood/Northridge Reaction with Matt Lucas, Penn Boys BasketballTOPIC 1: Concord Football with Coach Koehler (0:40-13:40), Coach talks about how they overcame a 17-0 deficit with 3 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter (1:17-6:53), coach discusses his skilled players (7:22-8:30), challenges that NorthWood poses (9:17-11:40), coach Koehler's message to his players this week (11:51-13:31). TOPIC 2: Plymouth Football with Coach Handley (13:44-25:27), Coach talks about the process of turning the corner as a program (14:33-15:28), Coach discusses how Exzander Ramirez impacts the offense (15:37-16:35), Coach mentions the improvement of the offensive line (16:46-17:40), Coach talks about the confidence level of his players (18:12-19:29), Coach talks about the looming...

2024-09-2450 min

The Will Cramer Show #105 Fairfield Football, Marian/St. Joe reactions with Chuck Freeby, Mishawaka/NorthWood reactions with Ken Fox, Penn Girls BasketballTOPIC 1: Fairfield Football with Coach Stoner (0:39-10:12), message to the team during the Culver Academy prep week (1:18-3:03), coach talks about his offense against the Eagles (3:26-4:54), coach assesses his team's defensive performance (5:07-6:10), challenges that West Noble present (6:27-8:15), what Fairfield needs to do to beat West Noble (8:43-9:55) TOPIC 2: Marian/St. Joe Reaction with Chuck Freeby (10:17-15:45), Chuck talks about what stood out to him (10:38-12:30), realistic perspective for Marian vs Penn (12:44-13:59), how close is St. Joe to being a sectional contender? (14:11-15:09) TOPIC 3: Mishawaka/NorthWood Reaction with Ken Fox (15:50-23:29), Ken...

2024-09-1737 min

The Will Cramer Show #104 Concord Football, Jimtown Football, Football Talk with Austin Hough, NorthWood BasketballTOPIC 1: Concord Football with Coach Koehler (0:37-14:45), Coach talks about the last few sequences of the Mishawaka game (2:22-5:59), Coach discusses the play of Bo Brunner (6:03-7:08), Coach talks about Jaron Thomas (7:16-8:35), Coach talks about his defense (8:48-10:31), challenges that Northridge poses (10:35-13:05), what Concord needs to do to beat the Raiders (13:09-14:29) TOPIC 2: Jimtown Football with Coach Vincent (14:50-21:40), Coach talks about what it was like to win his first game at Jimtown (15:22-16:09), Coach talks about his offense vs Fairfield (16:22-17:36), Coach talks about his defense vs Fairfield (17:50-18:09), Coach talks about how he...

2024-09-1052 min

The Will Cramer Show #103 Mishawaka Football, Football Talk with Austin Hough & Ken Fox, Warsaw Boys BasketballTOPIC 1: Mishawaka Football with Head Coach Kieth Kinder (0:41-12:04), how Mishawaka was able to have offensive success vs Penn (1:22-2:50), how Mishawaka held Penn to 7 points (3:07-4:14), coach talks about his teams' identity thru 2 games (4:25-5:13), the challenges that Concord poses (5:25-6:11) what Mishawaka needs to do to beat Concord (6:17-8:00), Coach reflects playing on the new turf at Steele Stadium (8:05-9:05), Coach talks about the electric fanbase & strong community support (9:25-10:41), Coach gives an update on Ethan Bryce at Western Illinois (10:52-11:52) TOPIC 2: Football Talk with Austin Hough (12:08-42:56), Austin talks Mishawaka/Penn (12:39-19:00), Austin talks...

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The Will Cramer Show #101 Mishawaka Football + Football Talk with Local Media + Elkhart Girls BasketballTOPIC 1: Mishawaka football with Coach Kinder (0:53-13:18), college football recruiting 2024/2025 (1:24-4:11), offseason workouts (4:18-5:29), coaching staff changes (5:35-6:35), position battle updates (6:50-7:37), Mishawaka's team identity (7:48-8:59), Coach's thoughts on the 2024 schedule (9:01-12:55). TOPIC 2: Football talk with Goshen Newspaper sports editor Matt Lucas (13:24-19:56). Major headlines entering week 1 (14:08-15:42), one team that will surprise people (15:56-16:54), one team that will go far in the tournament (17:00-17:55), one player that is due for a breakout season (18:02-19:16). TOPIC 3: Football talk with Elkhart Truth sports editor Ken Fox (20:01-31:00). Major headlines entering week 1 (20:18-21:06), one team that will...

2024-08-201h 17

The Will Cramer Show #100 Marian Football + Penn Strength + Celebrating 100th EpisodeTOPIC 1: Marian football with Coach Michael Davidson (0:53-22:09), 2024 + 2025 recruiting (1:24-4:25), offseason workouts (4:30-5:44), (key position battle updates (5:49-9:13), key summer events (9:18-13:11), coaching staff changes (13:19-15:06), what Marian fans can expect to see on offense and defense this year (15:10-17:26), quick glance at the 2024 schedule (17:30-21:47) TOPIC 2: Penn Strength Coach Matt Cates (22:13-48:34), NHSSCA National Strength Coach of the Year (26:03-28:46), program basics (28:54-32:33), 6th-12th grade goals (32:39-33:58), "WantTo" initiative that’s really grown to be popular (34:05-39:36), success stories of former Penn Strength student-athletes including NHSSCA National Strength Athlete of the Year and current Vanderbilt fo...

2024-08-1359 min

The Will Cramer Show #99 Concord Football + Northridge Girls BasketballTopic 1: Concord football (0:50-20:17), 2024-2025 college football recruiting (1:22-1:57), offseason workouts (1:59-3:02), position battles heating up (3:07-4:42), key summer events (4:47-7:37), coaching staff changes (7:40-8:37), what fans can expect to see on offense and defense (8:41-12:20), 2024 schedule (12:21-19:52). Topic 2: Northridge girls basketball (20:20-1:01:37). Growth of girls basketball (20:48-21:35), recapping summer ball (21:38-30:24), update on player development (30:25-41:18), success of basketball camps (41:19-44:20), updates on college recruiting (44:21-46:32), multi-sport athletes who's playing Fall Sports (46:42-49:04), the focus from now until tryouts in November (49:11-51:43), favorite defensive drill (51:57-56:01), benefits of the new Jayco Arena and Middlebury Activity Center (56:02...

2024-08-061h 02

The Will Cramer Show #98 Program Updates: Penn Football and Northridge Boys BasketballTOPIC 1: Football program update: Penn Kingsmen with Coach Riordan (0:58-20:03). Recruiting 2024,2025, 2026 updates (1:28-5:47), offseason workouts, (5:48-6:47), position battles heating up (6:48-9:24), focus of summer (9:30-10:36), coaching staff changes (10:51-12:01), what Penn fans can expect to see on offense and defense (12:06-13:22), quick glance at the 2024 schedule (13:23-19:41). TOPIC 2: Northridge Boys Basketball with Coach Radeker (20:06-47:40). Recapping summer ball (20:34-22:55), player updates (23:09-33:42), college recruiting updates (33:54-38:52), team focus going into preseason (39:01-40:26), favorite drill to teach "create an advantage & sustain an advantage" (41:14-43:52), exciting new additions to the new gymnasium (45:07-47:22). Hosted & Produced By: Will...

2024-07-3048 min

The Will Cramer Show #97 Program Updates: Elkhart Lions Football and St. Joe Huskies Boys BasketballTOPIC 1: Elkhart Football (0:50-18:58). College football recruiting 2024, 2025, 2026 (1:58-5:52), offseason workouts (5:55-6:44), position battles heating up (6:45-7:42), key summer events (7:53-8:55), coaching staff changes (8:59-10:53), what fans can expect to see on offense and defense (11:01-11:56), quick glance at the 2024 schedule (11:59-18:25). TOPIC 2: St. Joe Boys Basketball (19:01-36:23) Assessing June ball (19:27-22:09), Update on key returners (22:17-28:38), surprise players that have stood out this summer (29:38-32:12), college recruiting updates (32:33-34:08), Coach talks about what he would like his team to focus on between now and tryouts (35:14-36:03). Hosted & Produced By: Will Cramer Follow us...

2024-07-2337 min

The Will Cramer Show #96 Goshen Football, Plymouth Basketball, Nolan McCulloughTOPIC 1 Will continues his Football Program Update series with Goshen (1:02-16:50). Coach Hecklinski talks about two 2024 players going to Ball State next year and 2025's that should be getting college football considerations (2:06-4:37), offseason workouts update (4:48-5:53), players standing out (5:59-6:54), position battles heating up (7:09-8:56), coaching staff changes (9:06-10:18), what fans can expect to see on offense/defense (10:25-11:58), quick glance at the 2024 schedule (12:09-14:28), rapid fire (14:33-16:32). TOPIC 2 Plymouth Pilgrim Boys Basketball with Head Coach Greg Miller (16:55-38:50). Coach talks about what why he took the Plymouth job (17:50-18:59), how his past experiences will shape...

2024-07-1657 min

The Will Cramer Show #95 Mariyon Dye/Carmine Orozco + Adams Football Update + Way Too Early Top 10 BoysTOPIC 1: Will interviews Elkhart's Mariyon Dye and Carmine Orozco (1:10-4:09) Mariyon and Carmine talk about the process of making their decision to commit (1:41-2:33). They talk about the people who have helped them the most (2:45-3:09). Rapid fire (3:17-4:02). TOPIC 2 Adams football program update (4:27-14:05). Coach talks about 2024 players that moved on to play college football plus 2025, 2026, and 2027 guys that have college football potential (4:37-6:56). Players standing out in offseason workouts (7:02-8:19). Position battles heating up (8:25-9:02). Key summer events (9:15-10:09). Coaching staff updates (10:20-10:55). Quick glance at the 2024 schedule (10:56-13:42). Topic 3: Way Too Early...

2024-07-0937 min

The Will Cramer Show #94 Max Parciak + Way Too Early Top 10 Girls Basketball 2nd EditionTOPIC 1: Will interviews NorthWood football player Max Parciak (1:08-8:12) Max talks about his journey up to this point in his football career including how he had to overcome an injury (1:54-2:38). Next he discusses how NorthWood football has helped him to get to the college level (3:30-4:02). Max opens up on why he chose Ball State (4:07-4:40). He talks about what he's looking forward to in his senior year at NorthWood (4:45-5:12), Max discusses the upcoming football schedule plus who he is most excited to play (6:07-7:10). Lastly, he gives advice to younger football players with aspirations of playing...

2024-07-0233 min

The Will Cramer Show #93 Football Program Updates: Northridge and Bremen + Penn's Lauren Walsh Indiana All Star + Concord's Jaron Thomas Commits to PurdueNorthridge Raider football update with head coach Chad Eppley (1:02-22:43). 2024 Northridge college football commits (1:37-3:33). 2025 Northridge players college football prospects (3:41-6:35). Offseason workouts (6:48-8:21). Position battles heating up (8:41-10:45). Key summer events (10:53-16:03). Coaching staff changes (16:14-17:44). Schematic tweaks (17:55-18:21). Early glance at the 2024 schedule (18:27-22:30). Bremen Lion football update with head coach Jordan Leeper (22:50-36:33). 2024/2025 recruiting (23:18-25:34). Offseason workouts (25:42-26:44). Position battles looming (27:02-28:45). Key summer events (29:05-30:10). Coaching staff changes (30:26-30:46). Schematic tweaks (31:02-31:58). Quick glance at the 2024 schedule (32:06-36:18). Will interviews Penn's Lauren Walsh (36:40-45:10). Lauren discusses how Penn helped her to become the player/person...

2024-06-1153 min

The Will Cramer Show #92 Local Football Update: Plymouth Rockies, IABC AAU with Scott FrancoeurTOPIC 1: Will interviews Plymouth head coach Adam Handley (1:04-19:20) Do you like where the program is right now entering year 3? (1:35-2:58), college recruiting 2024/2025 (3:10-5:06). Who is standing out in offseason workouts? (5:16-6:54), position battles that are heating up (7:24-9:15), key summer events (9:20-10:57), coaching staff changes (11:04-12:40), schematic tweaks (12:55-14:08), early glance at the 2024 schedule (14:14-17:17), expectations going into this season (17:30-18:58). TOPIC 2: IABC AAU with Scott Francoeur (19:23-28:26), coach talks about his 17U players including Paxan Sullivan [Marian], Gideon Campbell, Cam Radeker, and Dylan Springer [Northridge], Brandon King [Jimtown], Alexander Hawthorne [Penn], Jaiden Stamp and KiShawn...

2024-06-0429 min

The Will Cramer Show #91 Football Program Update: NorthWood + Austin Hough's Top 10 Football/Basketball Spring AthletesTOPIC 1: Will interviews NorthWood's Coach Andrews (1:04-26:55). College recruiting: 2024 + who should be getting recruited (2:17-8:27), offseason workouts update (8:40-10:06), future position battles looming (10:25-11:55), key summer events (12:09-12:59), coaching staff changes (13:03-15:43), 2024 schedule preview (15:47-19:19), player shoutouts from Coach Andrews (19:20-24:44), NorthWood athletic facilities update (24:45-26:45). TOPIC 2: Will interviews South Bend Tribune Sports Writer Austin Hough (27:00-40:26) Will asked Austin to provide 10 football or basketball players that have impressed him the most in their spring sport. These ten names are not in order. (28:31-37:40). Hosted & Produced By: Will Cramer

2024-05-2841 min

The Will Cramer Show #90 Football Program Update: Wawasee Warriors + Indiana Game Update on Local PlayersWill interviews Wawasee football head coach Matt Thacker (1:10-21:24). Coach talks about how things are going in the first few months on the new job (1:22-3:02). College recruiting (3:15-5:24). Offseason workouts update (5:29-6:41). Potential position battles (6:46-7:49). Key summer events (8:34-10:35). Coaching staff changes (10:45-11:30). Schematic changes (11:41-14:55). Previewing 2024 schedule (14:56-19:27). Why Coach Thacker left Fairfield for Wawasee (19:28-20:40). Will interviews Warsaw boys basketball standout and Grace commit, Luke Bricker (21:28-26:43). Why Luke committed to Grace College Men's Basketball Program (22:15-22:33). Biggest lesson learned from last season (23:03-23:25). Offseason update (23:31-24:03). June team camps (24:07-24:43). Preview 2024 schedule (24:44-25:53). If...

2024-05-2139 min

The Will Cramer Show #89 Football Program Update: South Bend Washington, interviews with LaVille's Cody Allen and Bremen's Tyrus Graverson.Football program update: South Bend Washington (1:00-21:00). 2024 commitments and 2025/2026 players that should get recruited (1:42-5:21). Offseason workouts (6:00-7:21). Whose stock is going up? (7:49-9:50). Potential position battles this Fall (10:14-11:22). Key summer events (11:44-13:09). Coaching staff changes (13:38-14:46). Schematic tweaks (15:13-18:10). Quick glance at the 2024 season schedule (18:53-20:48). LaVille's Cody Allen (21:06-31:55). The story behind Cody's rise to football success (22:05-24:14). What it is like to play in the Golden Era of LaVille Football? (25:50-27:57). Goals for senior year (28:34-29:04). Cody picks 3 teams he thinks will be the toughest to play against this season (31:04-31:32). Bremen's Tyrus Graverson (32:01-42:40...

2024-05-1443 min

The Will Cramer Show #88 Football Program Updates: 3A INSC Tippecanoe Valley and John GlennWill continues his local football program update series with Tippecanoe Valley Vikings Head Coach Stephen Moriarty (1:25-29:48). 2024 and 2025 college recruiting (2:34-8:27). Off-season workout updates (8:45-11:28). Potential position battles looming this Fall (11:29-16:00). Key summer events (16:02-20:29). Coaching staff changes (20:30-22:14). What you can expect to see from the Vikings this August (22:33-23:45). What excites you and the challenges about joining the INSC? (23:26-26:13). Preview the 2024-25 schedule (26:14-28:55). John Glenn football program update with Head Coach Ron Brown (29:49-41:24). 2024/2025 college football recruiting (30:20-31:39). Off-season workouts update (31:49-32:27). Potential position battles (32:39-33:30). Key summer events (33:37-34:48). Coaching staff changes (35:13-35:59...

2024-05-0742 min

The Will Cramer Show #87: Football Program Updates: Fairfield and Jimtown + 5 Star AAU: whose stock is rising?I'm starting a new series called "Local football program update." To kick things off, two 3A schools. First, Fairfield with Cory Stoner (0:55-13:20). 2024 and 2025 college football recruiting (2:00-5:10). Offseason workouts (5:36-7:09). Key position battles (8:36-9:51). Key summer events (10:02-11:07). Coaching changes (11:24-12:14). Next up, 3A Jimtown with Cody Vincent (13:27-30:24). Football journey that prepared him to be the head coach at his alma mater (14:02-18:33). Main messaging to his 1st players meeting (18:43-19:37). Staffing (20:60-22:46). What Jimtown fans can expect to see on the field come August (23:27-24:09). What is exciting and challenging of playing in the new Indiana...

2024-04-3055 min

The Will Cramer Show #86 Way Too Early Top 25 for Boys Basketball and Blue Gold Game ReactionsWill reveals his Way Too Early Top 25 for boys basketball. Teams 21-25 (0:38-10:29), teams 20-16 (10:30-20:45), teams 15-11 (20:46-32:20), teams 10-6 (32:21-43:02), teams 5-1 (43:03-56:21). Will sits down with Irish Breakdown contributor, Vince DeDario, to discuss Notre Dame football (56:22). Who should be QB2? (57:20-1:01:41). Does Notre Dame have a QB that can lead the Irish to a National Championship? (1:01:55-1:04:50). Which running backs will Notre Dame fans see the most this Fall? (1:06:43-1:07:59). Which TE will be the next great TE? (1:08:00-1:10:39). Who is likely to start on the offensive line? (1:10:40-1:13:49). What makes you excited with Coach Denbrock...

2024-04-231h 33

The Will Cramer Show #85: Will Cramer Show 1st, 2nd, 3rd Teams + Coach of the Year and Player of the Year for boys and girls basketballWill Cramer Show boys and girls basketball post-season awards. Girls basketball 1st team (0:28), 2nd team (3:58), 3rd team (6:30). Next best 5 that barely missed the 3rd team, but merit mentioning (9:15). Will Cramer Show boys basketball 1st team (10:30), 2nd team (14:03), 3rd team (16:55). Players that just barely missed the 3rd team, but merit mentioning (19:53). Girls Basketball Coach of the Year (21:40). Girls Basketball Player of the Year (23:49). Boys Basketball Coach of the Year (24:30). Boys Basketball Player of the Year (26:19). Hosted & Produced By: Will Cramer Follow us on⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠ Music by: Infraction Song: "Summer Strut”

2024-04-1627 min

The Will Cramer Show #84: State Tournament Recap, Top 10 Headlines of the Season, and interview with John Glenn's Travis HannahWill opens the show by breaking down the boys basketball state tournament including St. Joe's state runner up finish (0:15). Top 10 Storylines of the Boys Basketball Season (8:07). Top 10 Storylines of the Girls Basketball Season (19:56). Will interview former John Glenn boys basketball head coach Travis Hannah (30:39). To begin the interview Coach Hannah reflects on his 25 years of coaching and what he's most proud about (32:15). Next, he talks about why this is the right moment to resign from John Glenn as head coach of the boys basketball team (34:33). Next, Will asks him if the door is completely closed for future coaching opportunities (41:07...

2024-04-0951 min

The Will Cramer Show #83 Bonus: Will's interview with Scottsburg Head Coach Eric RichardsonWill interviews Scottsburg boys basketball head coach Eric Richardson. After losing last year in the semistate and returning several key pieces, coach Richardson and his players read the book "What Drives Winning" to begin this season. They focused on the "process" rather than the end goal (0:58). Coach Richardson talks about coaching his son, Caden, whose a senior (2:57). He talks about Scottsburg personnel and his impact players this season (4:02). Coach discusses pacing of the game Saturday and his team's ability to play both fast and slow (6:06). He talks about the key matchups to watch against St. Joe (7:23). Coach highlights what...

2024-03-2714 min

The Will Cramer Show #83: Coach Berger Co-Hosts, 3A Finals Preview w/Coach Gaff, Look Back to 04 Jimmies State Title w/ Coach DeShone, Glenn's Coach Brown, Penn's Coach Riordan, State Finals Pick, & Aaron's AnnouncementWill and Aaron are joined by Mishawaka Marian Head Coach Robb Berger as a co-host. First up the guys preview the state finals with St. Joseph's Coach Gaff (1:15). Then, they look back 20 years at the 2004 Jimtown boy's basketball state title with special guests: Head Coach Randy DeShone, Coach Gingerich, Kyle Johnson, Tyler Leighton, Derrick DeShone, Cory Groh, and Doug Polston (12:59). Later, they welcome the new John Glenn head football coach Ron Brown. They talk about his journey and his vision for Falcon football (44:29). Next, the welcome the new Penn Kingsmen head football coach Pete Riordan. The guys talk about...

2024-03-261h 32

The Will Cramer Show #82: Semi-State RecapWill and Aaron don't let sickness stop them from talking about the semi-state local hoops action. They dive into Mishawaka vs. Ft. Wayne Wayne, Fairfield vs. Delta, St. Joe vs. Peru, and Elkhart Christian forcing an overtime vs. FW Canterbury. Finally, they discuss St. Joe beating Delta in triple overtime in their semi-state final. Hosted & Produced By: Will Cramer & Aaron Bontrager Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like our Facebook page Music by: Infraction Song: "Summer Strut” Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

2024-03-1916 min

The Will Cramer Show #82 Bonus: Will interviews FW Canterbury, Peru, and Elkhart Christian Boys Basketball CoachesWill discusses FW Canterbury basketball with Head Coach Deric Adams (0:30). Coach talks about the season, his players, the tournament run, the challenges that Elkhart Christian poses, and the keys to win for his team. Next up, Will discusses Peru basketball with Head Coach Travis Smith (18:38). Coach Smith talks about his Bethel University Men's Basketball connection, the season, his players, challenges of facing St. Joseph, and the keys to winning. Finally, Will discusses Elkhart Christian basketball with Head Coach Chad Hibbard (33:23). Coach Hibbard talks about what it is like to coach his two sons (Aiden and Kian), Aiden's recent heroic...

2024-03-1650 min

The Will Cramer Show #81: Cory Stoner New Fairfield Football Head Coach, Regional Recap w/ Coach Gaff, Coach Bender, Coach Hinen, Warsaw Out, ECA Still Alive, Vince DeDario on ND Spring Football & More, & Semi-State PicksWill and Aaron start the show with having the new Fairfield Football Head Coach Cory Stoner on to talk about his new coaching position and what excites him about the Fairfield (0:52). Then, the guys talk about all the local regional games with special guests. First up Coach Gaff on his impressive Huskies (12:34). Also, Coach Bender on his Cavemen's impressive regional championship final (23:58), and Coach Hinen talks about the Falcon's impressive tourney run thus far (39:59). Next, they discuss Warsaw coming up short in overtime (58:33) and Elkhart Christian still dancing (1:02:21). Later, they welcome back Vince DeDario the Irish Insider and podcaster...

2024-03-121h 46

The Will Cramer Show #80: Sectional Storylines, Updated Power Rankings, & Regional PicksWe talked about the biggest sectional storylines (1:09). Then, we updated the boys power rankings (14:19) and picked 5 regional games (14:51). Hosted & Produced By: Will Cramer & Aaron Bontrager Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like our Facebook page Music by: Infraction Song: "Summer Strut” Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/summer-strut License code: HIOLFJVSZGUKECWB Sound Effects by: Gravity Sound

2024-03-0533 min

The Will Cramer Show #79: Divvying Up the Sectional Pie & Weekly PicksWill and Aaron breakdown each team's percentage of brining home a sectional championship for their coverage area teams (0:53), in a segment they are calling "Divvying up the Sectional Pie". Later, they pick a slate of first round sectional games (1:02:20). Hosted & Produced By: Will Cramer & Aaron Bontrager Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like our Facebook page Music by: Infraction Song: "Summer Strut” Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/summer-strut License code: HIOLFJVSZGUKECWB Soun...

2024-02-271h 21

The Will Cramer Show #78: A Life of a Referee with Jimmy Arnett, NIC & NLC Races, Sectional Contenders, Power Rankings, and Weekly PicksWill and Aaron were honored to have IHSAA official Jimmy Arnett on the show. The guys ask him about his life of a referee and much more (1:04). Then, they discuss the conference races in boys hoops (29:36). Later, they do a first reaction to sectional contenders and draws (33:53). Finally, they update their power rankings (43:34) and then pick some of the most interesting games of the week (46:44). Guest: Jimmy Arnett (Follow on X/Twitter) Hosted & Produced By: Will Cramer & Aaron Bontrager Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like our Fa...

2024-02-201h 01

The Will Cramer Show #77: Ken Fox's Top 5 Storylines in Local Basketball, Coach Yeoman Retires, Boys Hoops: Marian, Northridge, Mishawaka, Washington Win, Girls Hoops: Bremen and NorthWood Advance, & Weekly PicksWill and Aaron open the show by having back Elkhart Truth Sports Editor Ken Fox. Ken gives his top 5 storylines in local hoops (0:32). Next, Will and Aaron discuss Penn's football head coach and legend Cory Yeoman retiring (21:21). Then, they talk local boys hoops (26:22) and girl's regional action (36:14). Later, they pick 4 boys games and 1 semi-state game on the girls side featuring the only two area teams NorthWood and Bremen (44:20). Guest: Ken Fox & Coach Berger Hosted & Produced By: Will Cramer & Aaron Bontrager Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like ou...

2024-02-1357 min

The Will Cramer Show #76: Coach Joseph Hecklinski & Goshen Football, Local Hoops Highlights:Will and Aaron open the show by talking with Coach Hecklinski the new Goshen Football Head Coach. The guys talk about his vision for the Goshen program going forward and much more (0:49). Next, they recap and react to the local hoops highlights including: Bethany Christian and Elkhart Christian's quality wins, Penn's big week, Warsaw finding away at NorthWood, Mishawaka Marian over Washington, John Glenn's streak includes with win over SB Adams, and Jimtown and Elkhart's progress on the boy's side. On the girl's side, Mishawaka upsetting New Prairie, Bremen's big week, Fairfield over Bethany, Goshen over Mishawaka, and Wawasee's...

2024-01-301h 07

The Will Cramer Show #74: Local Hoops Highlights: Warsaw Wins in OT at Penn, NorthWood Outlasts Northridge, Penn Survives Jimtown, Riley Wins at Michigan City and Weekly PicksWill and Aaron recap and talk some boys and girls hoops highlights from the past week (0:40). Before they close out the show, they pick this week's upcoming bigger games (15:11). Hosted & Produced By: Will Cramer and Aaron Bontrager Show Notes Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like our Facebook page Music by: Infraction Song: "Summer Strut” Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/summer-strut License code: HIOLFJVSZGUKECWB Sound Effects by: Gravity Sound

2024-01-1626 min

The Will Cramer Show #73: Justyce Williams and Coach Williams on Justyce Reaching 1,000 Points, Local Hoops Highlights, Updated Power Rankings, Weekly Picks, & Colts/Bears/Irish TalkWill and Aaron are joined by Jimtown Jimmies girls basketball Head Coach Williams and Senior Justyce Williams (0:51). They discuss Justyce reaching the 1000 point club for Jimtown, their unique relationship being mom/coach and daughter/player. Also, they discuss the growth of the girls program. Later, the guys discuss some local hoops highlights (14:19). Then, they update their power rankings (20:38) and pick the upcoming games (23:59). On the way out they talk some Colts, Bears, and Irish (31:14). Special Guests: Coach Shaunte Williams and Justyce Williams Hosted & Produced by: Will Cramer and Aaron Bontrager Follow us on...

2024-01-0935 min

The Will Cramer Show #70: Coach Bender and Coach Radeker on their Big Weeks, Jimtown AD Scott Hamstra, Local Hoops: Headlines & Highlights, Power Rankings Update, & Weekly PicksWill and Aaron start the show with Mishawaka's Head Coach Bodie Bender. As the guys ask Coach Bender about his team's wins over Michigan City and Concord. As well as Mishawaka's upcoming couple games (0:47). Next, they are joined by Northridge's Head Coach Scott Radeker. The guys ask him about how the Raiders got the win over South Bend Riley and how they came back to beat Goshen on the road (10:52). Plus, they look ahead to the Raiders schedule this week. The third guest is Jimtown Athletic Director Scott Hamstra. They discuss his first year on the job and the...

2023-12-1957 min

The Will Cramer Show #67 Notre Dame-Stanford Reaction, 4A State Title NorthWood vs East Central Reaction, Basketball Previews: Washington-Ryan Varga, New Prairie-Ben Wiginton, Jimtown-Tyler Leighton, Wawasee-Lou LefevreWill opens the show with Notre Dame football talk discussing the Stanford game (0:27). Next, Will discusses the East Central and NorthWood state title game (3:18). Next, we finish our last week of local boys basketball previews (4:44). Washington Head Coach Ryan Varga (4:56-15:40). New Prairie Head Coach Ben Wiginton (15:41-24:53). Jimtown Head Coach Tyler Leighton (24:54-31:43). Wawasee Head Coach Lou Lefevre (31:44-43:38). Special Guests: Ryan Varga, Ben Wiginton, Tyler Leighton, Lou Lefevre. Hosted and Produced By: William Cramer and Aaron Bontrager Follow us on Twitter

2023-11-2844 min

The Will Cramer Show #66: ND-Wake Reaction, NorthWood's Coach Andrews and East Central's Coach Meiners Talk 4A Final , BBB Previews: Coach Radeker, Coach DeShone, Coach Bender, and Coach WohlfordWill and Aaron open the show quickly reacting to Notre Dame's win over Wake Forest (1:16). Then, they look back to the Class 4A Semi-State football and look ahead to the 4A state title game featuring interviews with NorthWood Head Coach Nate Andrews (3:24-16:54) and East Central Head Coach Jacob Meiners (17:19-30:46). Next, Will and Aaron pick the game their final pick of the year (31:44). Finally, they continue previewing more boys basketball teams (36:22). This week they previewed 4 NLC schools with the assist from Northridge Head Coach Scott Radeker (36:27-47:17), Concord Head Coach Derrick DeShone (47:18-55:14), Mishawaka Head Coach Bodie Bender (55:15...

2023-11-211h 13

The Will Cramer Show #65: Regional Football Recap, Semi-State Pick, & HSBB Previews with Coach Wolfe, Coach Moore, and Coach BergerWill and Aaron open the show recapping the regional finals games for Penn, Mishawaka, LaVille, New Prairie, and NorthWood (0:56). Next, they pick the NorthWood and Leo Semi-State matchup (12:49). Then, they transition to previewing more high school boys basketball programs. This week we spotlight NorthWood with Coach Wolfe (16:08), Warsaw with Coach Moore (24:58), and Mishawaka Marian with Coach Berger (37:18). Special Guests: Aaron Wolfe, Matt Moore, and Robb Berger. Hosted & Produced By: Will Cramer & Aaron Bontrager Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like our Facebook page Music by: I...

2023-11-1446 min

The Will Cramer Show #64: ND-Clemson Game, What We Learned From HSFB Sectional Finals: Coach Kaiser, Coach McKim, & Coach Kinder, Regional Picks, & BBB Previews with Coach Coolman, Coach Daniels, & Coach GaffWill and Aaron open the show talking about Notre Dame's road loss to Clemson (1:00). Next, they talk about sectional championship weekend in high school football (5:26), which features LaVille's Head Coach Jeff Kaiser (5:40), New Prairie's Head Coach Casey McKim (12:05), and Mishawaka's Keith Kinder. Each coach talks about their sectional championship game, look ahead to regional opponents (18:25), and what their team needs to do to win. Later, Will and Aaron pick 4 regional games that feature 5 of their coverage teams (25:38). Finally, they begin their boys basketball previews leading up to the season (34:23). This week features Penn Kingsmen Head Coach Barak Coolman (34:41), South...

2023-11-071h 08

The Will Cramer Show #63: ND Beats Up PITT, What We Learned From Sectional Semifinals with Coach Curtis on the Warsaw Tigers Dominant Win Over Carroll and Look Ahead to the Penn Kingsmen, & Sectional Championship PicksWill and Aaron open the show talking Notre Dame's empathic win over Pittsburgh and discuss the potential CFP ranking for the Irish (1:14). Then, they discuss what they learned from the sectional semifinal rounds for high school football. During the segment, Warsaw Tigers Head Coach Bart Curtis joins to talk about how his team and players played their best football yet against the Carroll Chargers. Also, Coach looks ahead to Penn in the sectional championship game (8:10). Finally, they preview and pick 5 sectional championship games. They pick winners of the following games: John Glenn at Knox, Mishawaka at Concord, Bremen at...

2023-10-3129 min

The Will Cramer Show #60: Vince DeDario on ND-L'Ville, USC game, What We Learned HSFB Week 8, Coach Lee on Riley's Season, Our Top 10 + Spotlight Game Week 9, Sect. Drawing, & Warsaw's Coach Moore Joins for Week 9 PicksWill and Aaron start the show with bringing back Vince DeDario (Irish Breakdown Podcast) to talk about Notre Dame's loss to Louisville. Also, they look ahead to the USC game (1:01). Vince stays on to talk high school football. They all talk about what they learned from high school football in week 8. Coach Darrick Lee from South Bend Riley comes on to talk about his special season and how he has built the Wildcat program (20:29). Then, they discuss the local week 9 poll (37:59). Next, they break down the spotlight game between Northridge traveling to Warsaw with a share of the NLC...

2023-10-101h 18

The Will Cramer Show #59: Angelo Di Carlo on ND-Duke Game, What We Learned From HSFB Week 7 featuring Ken Fox & Coach McKim, Week 8 Top 10, Week 8 Spotlight Game: Penn-New Prairie, & Week 8 Picks with Coach WigintonWill and Aaron start the show by welcoming Angelo Di Carlo on to react to the Notre Dame-Duke game (1:10). Then, they discuss some high school football and what they learned from week 7 (11:27). The segment features Ken Fox (Elkhart Truth Sports Editor) on the Northridge and Concord game (12:35). Plus, Will caught up with Coach McKim postgame after New Prairie's big win against Riley (17:36). Later, they discuss their weekly football top 10 (19:40). Then, they preview their week 8 spotlight game, which features Penn and New Prairie (21:29). Finally, they close the show with picking 5 week 8 games featuring return guest picker New Prairie Boys Basketball...

2023-10-0437 min

The Will Cramer Show #57 Marian Boys Basketball HC Rob Berger: Guest Co-Host, New Prairie Football with Ken Peterson, Warsaw Football with Coach Bart Curtis, & Mishawaka Boys Basketball HC Bodie Bender as Guest PickerAaron has the week off so Mishawaka Marian Boys Basketball Head Coach, Robb Berger, joins William Cramer as a Guest Co-Host. They start out talking about the Notre Dame vs Central Michigan football game 1:15. Next the guys talk about what they learned from week 5 of Indiana high school football in our local area 6:40. Included in this segment are two interviews. New Prairie football talk with New Prairie Color Commentator for Broadcastsports, Ken Peterson 6:55 and Warsaw football talk with Head Coach Bart Curtis 11:15. Next the guys discuss conference races: contenders vs pretenders 27:53. Next, Will reveals the Will and Aaron Week 5 Top 10...

2023-09-1955 min

The Will Cramer Show #56: Vince DeDario Irish Breakdown Podcast, Wk 4 w/ Coach Eppley & Tucker Baber, Top 10 Poll, The Legacy of Coach Bunge w/ Coaches Sharpe, Leeper, & Dodson, Wk 5 Spotlight & Picks w/ Coach Eric GaffWill and Aaron have a loaded show that starts off with Vince DeDario from Irish Breakdown Podcast joining to talk about the NC State game, his own podcast, ND's #9 AP ranking, and the confidence of Irish fans heading into the looming showdown with Ohio State. Also, Vince talks about the Penn Kingsmen football team thus far and the outlook for them the rest of the year (1:06). Next, Will and Aaron discuss what they learned from week 4 high school football that includes post game interviews from Northridge Raiders Head Coach Chad Eppley and Sophomore Tucker Baber after their upset win...

2023-09-121h 13

The Will Cramer Show #55: Goshen News Sports Editor Matt Lucas, Things We Learned From Wk 3 HSFB, Week 4 Spotlight Game, Week 3 Top 10 Area Teams, Will and Aaron's Week 4 Picks, & The Best of Non-Football Fall SportsWill and Aaron talk things they learned from week 3 of Indiana High School Football from their two counties and conferences (2:00). Next, they get you ready for the NLC showdown and their Week 4 Spotlight Game: Northridge at NorthWood (10:27). Then, they reveal the Week 3 Top Ten Teams Poll (15:43). Next, they pick other bigger games in Week 4 (17:39). Finally, Goshen News Sports Editor Matt Lucas joins the show to talk the Best of Non-Football Fall Sports so far (28:13). Special Guest: Matt Lucas Produced & Hosted By: William Cramer & Aaron Bontrager Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like our Facebook page Music by: Infraction So...

2023-09-0537 min

The Will Cramer Show #53: Top 5 Wk 1 HSFB Storylines w/ Plymouth Rockies HC Adam Handley, Matt & Sam Lewinski, Spotlight Game #2 Mishawaka vs. Penn, Austin Hough Talks HSFB & Notre Dame FB, Wk 1 Top 10, and Wk 2 PicksThe guys start the show breaking down the Top 5 Week 1 highs school football storylines in and around the NIC, NLC, Elkhart, and St. Joseph Counties (1:14). They also bring on Plymouth Coach Adam Handley (12:36) and Matt Lewinski and Sam Lewinski join to talk about the viral clip of Sam firing up the Cavemen before the Marian game (18:14). Next, Will and Aaron spotlight the backyard brawl with their key players, keys to the game, and their pick for who comes out on top (22:24). Then, Austin Hough from the South Bend Tribune joins the show to share his thoughts on week 1 high...

2023-08-2254 min

The Will Cramer Show #52: Chuck Freeby Joins & Previews Bremen vs. LaVille, Our Week 1 Spotlight Game Jimtown vs. NorthWood, Our Area Top 10 Teams, Top 5 HSFB Storylines/Questions, & Will and Aaron Weekly PicksWill and Aaron breakdown their Spotlight Game for Indiana High School football week 1: Jimtown vs. NorthWood (1:56). Then, they reveal their first top 10 poll for area teams (15:27). Later they ponder the top 5 storylines or questions heading into the high school season for teams from St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties and teams from the NIC or NLC (32:53). Next, they have on local sports legend Chuck Freeby to talk storylines heading into Bremen vs. LaVille and more (42:42). To close the show, Will and Aaron pick 5 games as they start their head to head picks for the 2023 season (50:53). ...

2023-08-1557 min

The Will Cramer Show Introducing Season 2 of The Will and Aaron ShowWill and Aaron update the direction of their Indiana high school sports podcast for season 2. Follow us on⁠ Twitter⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ Like our⁠ Facebook⁠ page Music by: Infraction Song: "Summer Strut” Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/summer-strut License code: HIOLFJVSZGUKECWB

2023-08-0901 min

The Will Cramer Show #50: Local HS Football Talk with Marian Knights Head Coach Michael DavidsonWill and Aaron continue their local high school football talk with Mishawaka Marian Knight's head coach Michael Davidson. They ask Coach Davidson about his team's summer offseason after a disappointing 2022 season, who their impact players are on offense and defensive, and they break down a really impressive schedule for Mishawaka Marian in 2023. The guys also do a quick rapid fire with Coach Davidson. Guest: Michael Davidson Hosted and Produced By: Will Cramer and Aaron Bontrager Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like our Facebook p...

2023-08-0136 min

The Will Cramer Show #46: Interview: Robby Hamman Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse & Soccer Associate Athletics Communications Director, Goshen City FC Div. Final, Way Too Early Top 10 Boys Bball Teams, & School Logo TournamentWill and Aaron discuss Goshen City FC's Division Final and reflect on their first year (1:22). Then, they breakdown their way too early top 10 boys basketball teams in Elkhart, St. Joe Counties, NIC, and NLC teams (3:17). Next, they give a reminder of what is coming up on local high school football talk next week (33:17). Later, they talk with Robby Hamman. He is Notre Dame's Men's Lacrosse and Soccer Associate Athletics Communications Director. They discuss his time with the NCAA Champions UND Lacrosse, and about his role in college athletics (33:53). Finally, Will introduces the school logo tournament (1:00:04). Guest: Robby Hamman...

2023-07-031h 02

The Will Cramer Show #45: Local HS Football Talk with Warsaw Tigers Head Coach Bart Curtis, Goshen City FC, Elkhart County Miracle, South Bend Cubs Check-Ins, What's The Word? June Headlines, & State Finals ReviewWill and Aaron start the show with checking in with the semi-pro teams in Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties: Goshen City FC (1:39), Elkhart County Miracle (4:15), and South Bend Cubs (5:55). Then, they do a June edition of "What's the Word?" with local sports headlines. Next, Will recaps all the 2022-2023 IHSAA state champions and runner-ups from our coverage area. Finally, the guys start their new summer series "Local High School Football Talk" with Warsaw Tigers Head Coach Bart Curtis. Coach gives his perspective on the upcoming season, impact players, and more (18:31). Special Guest: Bart Curtis Produced...

2023-06-2753 min

The Will Cramer Show #43: HOF Coach Mike Lightfoot, Softball: New Prairie & Penn State Champs, Penn Baseball State Bound, Tennis Ind. State Finals, Penn & Northridge Golf Advance to State, IND All-Stars, NBA FinalsNew Prairie takes home their first state championship in school history and Penn also claims the crown in 4A softball. The guys recap both first (1:22). Next, they look back on Penn baseball advancing to the state finals (5:13). Later, they talk individual girls tennis state finals. They talk about St. Joe's Molly Bellia's state run and decorated high school career so far, and they also discuss Plymouth's dynamic duo: Taylor Delp & Ellie Jones. They made a nice run to the finals. Also, they were joined by Northwood's Amy Adams for Indiana's All-Star tennis cup (7:24). Later, they discuss teams and individuals advancing...

2023-06-131h 15

The Will Cramer Show #42: SB Washington HC Ryan Varga, Penn Baseball Regional Champs, Penn+New Prairie Softball State Bound, Track By the Numbers: Angel Thomas State Champion, St. Joe Tennis, Golf Sectionals, & NBA FinalsThe baseball regionals (1:15) and softball semi-state games (4:46) have been decided and Will and Aaron discuss the area teams. Next, they discuss the state track and field meet (8:37) for area boy's, girl's, and unified teams and athletes (20:38) that made it down there. Will also shares his experience being at all three meets, while Aaron breaks down the results with a "By the Numbers" segment. That features state champion Angel Thomas, state runner up Josefina Rastrelli, Penn's dynamic athletes on both sides, LaVille's strong showing, and much more. Later, they discuss St. Joe Tennis state runner up finish (22:44). Then, Warsaw boy's...

2023-06-061h 20

The Will Cramer Show #41: Baseball & Softball Sectional Surprises, What's the Word? Recent Coaching News & Headlines, Track and Field Reg. + State Qualifiers By The Numbers, Girls Tennis Semi-St., Boy's Golf, & NBA TalkWill and Aaron begin this week with the most surprising results in Indiana High School baseball and softball sectionals (2:06). Then, they talk about their sectional predictions (8:16). Next, they set the scene for the baseball and softball regionals (10:02). Later, they do a new segment "what's the word?" for recent coaching news and other high school sports headlines. Coach Scott to Adams, Coach Coatie to coach Elkhart boy's basketball, and others (14:24). Then, Boy's and Girl's Track and Field by the numbers. They look at regional champions and state qualifying numbers (24:06). Then, they look at the girl's tennis semi-state update with Northwood...

2023-05-3042 min

The Will Cramer Show #40: Jimtown Baseball & Football Head Coach Cory Stoner InterviewWill and Aaron catch up with Jimtown Baseball and Football Head Coach Cory Stoner. Coach Stoner talks about coaching as a ministry, the growth of the Jimmie baseball team, the 3 seniors and young players building momentum at the right time, the importance of the multi-sport high school athlete. Also, Coach Stoner breaks down "The G.O.L.D. Standard" for his programs, the reward of seeing his student-athletes excelling in life after their high school experience, the new conference coming in 2024-2025 and the impact it will have on all of Jimtown's sports, and why Jimtown is such a...

2023-05-1930 min

The Will Cramer Show #39: Jimtown Basketball Head Coach Tyler Leighton Interview, Penn Hires Barak Coolman, HS Spring Sports Conference Championship Picture, NBA: 574 All-Rookie + PlayoffsWill and Aaron start the show talking about Penn hiring Barak Coolman as their next boy's basketball coach (1:00). Then, they discuss baseball happenings like Marian Knights likely will be NIC regular season champion, Mishawaka Cavemen winning the NLC, and Fairfield capturing the NECC title (9:38). Next, they discuss high school softball and St. Joseph's big win over the Lady Kingsmen. Also, Mishawaka Cavemen claiming the NLC conference title (13:13). Later, they turn and talk about the track and field conference meets (15:39). Also, the guys discuss the girl's tennis regular season wrap-up (21:26). Next, they mention the Northridge's boy's volleyball team and their 1...

2023-05-171h 12

The Will Cramer Show #38: HS Baseball: Penn NIC Drivers Seat, Glenn 10 Game Win Streak, Mishawaka NLC Drivers Seat, HS Softball: 3 Team NIC Race, Track & Field, NBA, & Elk. County Miracle President Craig Wallin InterviewWill and Aaron begin the show discussing some notable things in Indiana High School baseball including: Penn and the NIC picture, John Glenn's win streak, Mishawaka likely NLC champs, and Fairfield's big week (2:35). Then, they discuss notable things in Indiana High School softball including: The NIC 3 team race, Adams and Jimtown having nice season, and Lady Cavemen running away with the NLC (7:44). Later, they talk some track and field. The Girls Goshen Relays and Northwood winning the B class. The Don Rippey Invite where the Lancers boys and girls placed along with John Glenn (12:03) Next, they talks some NBA...

2023-05-091h 01

The Will Cramer Show #37: HS Baseball: The NIC Race + Cavemen atop NLC, Softball: NIC Race Heats Up, Cavemen atop NLC, Track & Field Update, NFL Draft, NBA Playoffs, & Marian: Ancilla College HC Jeremy Herring InterviewWill and Aaron start the show with high school baseball. They talk about noteable things in the NIC, NLC, and Hoosier Plains conference races (1:14). Then, they do the same for the NIC and NLC high school softball (7:01). Next, they discuss some track and field storylines and state leaders from our area (10:41). Also, they talk the NFL draft from a Purdue, Notre Dame, Colts, and Bears perspectives (21:25). Later, they discuss the NBA playoffs and Aaron's playoff predictions from round 1 and now the Conference Semifinals (34:20). Finally, they interview Marian University Ancilla College's Men's Basketball Head Coach Jeremy Herring. Coach Herring talks...

2023-05-021h 22

The Will Cramer Show #25: Panthers B2B NLC Champs, Will Talks w/ Coach Painter before Wash./Riley Game is Suspended, Lady Raiders, Falcons, & Bruins Cut the Nets, Washington Takes Care of Business w/out AmiyahWill and Aaron recap a busy week in high school boys basketball in the NLC and NIC. They also look ahead to the upcoming week matchups. They start in the NLC (0:33) and then, discuss the NIC (13:10). They also update their Top 10 Boys Rankings (24:24). Next up, the guys do the same for girls basketball. They discuss all the NLC (26:12) and NIC (36:53) teams in the sectional games. They look ahead to a few teams that made it to regionals. Finally, they update their Top 10 Girls Rankings (47:28). Later on, Will and Aaron discuss some men's college basketball. They start with NAIA (49:01) and...

2023-02-071h 06

The Will Cramer Show (Season 1 Trailer) Introducing The Will and Aaron ShowTwo guys who love sports. The Will and Aaron Show premieres August 11. New shows on Thursdays. Available on Spotify, Google Play, Apple Podcasts & YouTube. Show Notes Follow us on Twitter Like our Facebook page Subscribe on Youtube Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/summer-strut License code: HIOLFJVSZGUKECWB

2022-08-0905 min