102.1 The Won

Looking for that rowdy, Chiefs-game style atmosphere for the World Cup right here in town? Michele Boswell drops the best local spots to catch the action live! 🇺🇸⚽️

Watch the full interview here: https://www.1021thewon.com/2026/06/10/my-mom-calls-it-soccer-crew-previews-world-cup-high-school-strikers-springfield-watch-parties/

Marty Prather brought pure joy to hundreds of thousands of sports fans across the Ozarks and St. Louis. This Friday, Route 66 Stadium honors him with a bobblehead so historic, even the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame wanted one.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.1021thewon.com/2026/06/09/springfield-cardinals-gm-dan-reiter-on-route-66-stadium-snipe-hunters-honoring-marty-prather/

The UFL is officially cracking over 1 million viewers per game! 🏈 Aaron points out how smart market placement in towns like St. Louis—where fans are still mad about losing their teams—is keeping alternative football alive and well.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.1021thewon.com/2026/06/08/golden-tempos-repeat-renegades-future-and-saving-horse-racing-with-analyst-aaron-halterman/

Pure elation! Coach Scott McGee describes the chaotic aftermath of the final out, including two separate dog piles and the "best football tackle Willard's had all year" on their pitcher. 🏆🎉

Watch the full interview here: https://www.1021thewon.com/2026/06/08/the-ultimate-storybook-ending-scott-and-jarrett-mcgee-on-winning-state-in-their-final-ride-together/

Sports are about more than just winning. Chris Parker shares his favorite human-interest story of the year: the incredible track-and-field camaraderie between Hollister's Sinry Mendoza and El Dorado Springs' Wyatt Claiborne. 🏃‍♂️🤝

Watch the full interview here: https://www.1021thewon.com/2026/06/08/willard-wins-gold-nixa-soccer-takes-4th-kickapoo-football-changes-with-chris-parker/