Cardinal Country

J. Scarpelli

Big Rapids High School Alumni J.T. Scarpelli and Jake Daugherty recap Cardinal Sports, interview alumni and coaches, and reveal the inside deets of all things Big Rapids Cardinals!

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Ep. 3 - How to Get Recruited ft. Ian Janes

FSU Softball Coach Ian Janes talks recruiting

September 7th, 2020 12:00am

Ferris State Softball Hitting Coach Ian Janes gives advice on getting recruited. From how to shoot video, to who to contact, to how you contact them Coach Janes lends his expertise!

Cardinal Country - Braeden Childress

Braeden Childress - BRHS Class 2018 & Soon to be KYSU Transfer

August 26th, 2020 12:00am

2018 BRHS Grad Braeden Childress talks transferring to Kentucky State University for football and basketball plus his favorite moments playing as a Cardinal!

Cardinal Country - Josie Prince

Josie Prince - College during COVID & Favorite Moments as a Cardinal

August 24th, 2020 12:00am

Recent BRHS Grad Josie Prince joins Coach Scarpelli to reminisce Big Rapids Cardinal sports as well as her journey into college sports!

Ep. 10 - Sam Alley: Football Wrap & Basketball Preview

December 9th, 2019 12:00am

Big Rapids Quarterback Sam Alley puts a bow on a rough season for the Cardinal Football team. The positive? Sam is about to be part of a very talented basketball team!

Coach's Corner Week 7 - Chippewa Hills 41 Big Rapids 26

October 14th, 2019 12:00am

Coach Selzer recaps a tough week 7 loss at Chippewa Hills. J.T. dives into the local playoff picture.

Ep. 9 - Chelsea Nelson & Big Rapids Cardinal Volleyball

September 16th, 2019 12:00am

Head Volleyball Coach for the Big Rapids Cardinals Chelsea Nelson dives into the current season and future expectations for the program.

Coach's Corner Week 2 - Tri County 24 Big Rapids 22

September 9th, 2019 12:00am

Coach Selzer recaps a tough week 2 loss versus conference foe Tri County. The Vikings quarterback and receiving core kept the Vikings in the game but it was a costly errant snap for Big Rapids and a defensive score for the Vikings that made the difference. Cardinals fall to 0-2 while the Vikings stay undefeated 2-0.

Coach's Corner Week 1 - Shepherd 42 Big Rapids 22

September 5th, 2019 12:00am

Head Coach Mike Selzer discusses the Week 1 loss to Shepherd and what he expects in Week 2.

Ep. 7 - Pre-Season Chat w/ Coach Selzer ft. Mike Selzer

August 29th, 2019 12:00am

Big Rapids Football Coach Mike Selzer talks pre-season action, season expectations, key players, and conference outlook.

Ep. 6 - Big Rapids Trap Team ft. Ben Upham

August 26th, 2019 12:00am

Ben Upham, coach of the brand new BR Trap team discusses the immediate success of the program at Big Rapids, Chippewa Hills, and Reed City as well as the future of the program thanks to immediate community support.

Ep. 5 - Cardinal Golf ft. Mark Posey

August 13th, 2019 12:00am

Head Golf Coach and legendary teacher Mark Posey talks golf! The program's founding, his involvement, success, future, and more!

Ep. 4 - The Tale of JakeD ft. JakeD

August 12th, 2019 12:00am

JakeD recounts his football years Big Rapids through the successes and fun at Ferris State.

Ep. 3 - The Legend of Head Coach Justin Fox ft. Justin Fox

July 25th, 2019 12:00am

Head Soccer Coach Justin Fox recaps his career so far, the lessons he's learned, how he applies them today, and what he expects on and off the field this Fall!

Ep. 1 - Recruitment & Playing College Sports ft. Josie Prince

July 23rd, 2019 12:00am

BRHS Senior Josie Prince discusses getting recruited and committing to play softball at Ferris State University.

Ep. 2 - Hard Work, Dedication, & Success ft. Seattle Seahawk Justin Currie

July 23rd, 2019 12:00am

BRHS Alum, former Western Michigan Bronco, & current Linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks Justin Currie discusses his story, the work he's put in, and the sacrifices he's made for the game of football.

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Local High School Schedule & Scores

Week of 1/30/23:

Big Rapids:

Tuesday 1/31:

- Girls Bball v Cadillac - 7:00pm W 55-42

- Boys BBall @ Cedar Springs - 7:00pm W 38-32

Wednesday 2/1:

- Boys Wrestling v Central Montcalm - 5:00pm

Friday 2/3:

- Girls Bball v Morely Stanwood - 6:00pm

- Boys Bball v Morely Stanwood - 7:30pm

- Boys Hockey @ Petosky - 6:00pm

Saturday 2/4:

- Boys Hockey v Mattawan - 1:30pm

- Boys Wrestling @ Grant - TBD CSAA Tourney

Reed City:

Tuesday 1/31:

- Girls Bball v Manistee - 7:00pm W 59-44

- Boys Bball @ Manistee: W 47-42

Wednesday 2/1:

- Boys Wrestling @ 131 Showdown - 5:30pm

Friday 1/27:

- Girls BBall @ Howard City - 6:00pm

- Boys BBall @ Howard City - 7:30pm

Cardinal Country

Ep. 3 - How to Get Recruited ft. Ian Janes

Cardinal Country - Braeden Childress

Cardinal Country - Josie Prince

Ep. 10 - Sam Alley: Football Wrap & Basketball Preview

Coach's Corner Week 7 - Chippewa Hills 41 Big Rapids 26

Ep. 9 - Chelsea Nelson & Big Rapids Cardinal Volleyball

Coach's Corner Week 2 - Tri County 24 Big Rapids 22

Coach's Corner Week 1 - Shepherd 42 Big Rapids 22

Ep. 7 - Pre-Season Chat w/ Coach Selzer ft. Mike Selzer

Ep. 6 - Big Rapids Trap Team ft. Ben Upham

Ep. 5 - Cardinal Golf ft. Mark Posey

Ep. 4 - The Tale of JakeD ft. JakeD

Ep. 3 - The Legend of Head Coach Justin Fox ft. Justin Fox

Ep. 1 - Recruitment & Playing College Sports ft. Josie Prince

Ep. 2 - Hard Work, Dedication, & Success ft. Seattle Seahawk Justin Currie

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