Canton, Ohio – August 14, 2023: Q92 Radio Sports, the premier destination for Stark County high school
football coverage, is thrilled to announce an electrifying lineup of over 70 high school football broadcasts
during the 2023 football regular season. With an impressive roster of only the best games, seasoned
broadcasters, and a network of over 80 local advertisers, Q92 Sports is set to elevate the Friday night
experience for football enthusiasts.
Since 2018, Q92 Radio Sports has broadcast over 400 Stark County High School football games. That
level of commitment has only solidified the relationship between the high schools, the advertisers
supporting the broadcasts and the listening audience.
The centerpiece of the lineup is the highly anticipated “Game of the Week” broadcast on Q92 FM,
features in-depth coverage and commentary by none other than the dynamic duo of veteran broadcasters
Clint Scroggs and Jim Ballard. Scroggs, News Director at AM 1310 WDPN (WDJQ Q92’s sister station)
has been a play-by-play announcer since 1987. His no nonsense approach and ability to describe the
action is unparalleled. Clint’s broadcast partner, Jim Ballard was a player at University of Mount Union
and quarterbacked them to their first national championship in 1993. Ballard’s ability to dissect schemes
and identify strengths and weaknesses on the field is unmatched. Ryan Bevere will provide listeners
updates from the sidelines throughout the games. With their broadcast expertise and captivating
storytelling, Scroggs and Ballard are set to bring listeners into the heart of the action, delivering a unique
perspective that only their years of experience can provide.
AM 1310 WDPN will be following the Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) closely, with an on-air
broadcast that captures the intensity and excitement of conference matchups. Play-by-play host Christian
Bigglesworth and color commentator Ryan Alessio have over 35 years combined experience calling
games. This dedicated coverage promises to keep fans engaged and informed about the performance of
their favorite EBC teams.
For the tech-savvy fans, Q92RadioSports.com will be the online destination for five live stream games.
These streamed broadcasts will allow fans to catch all the thrilling moments of the games in real-time, no
matter where they are. The user-friendly interface of Q92RadioSports.com ensures a seamless and
immersive listening experience.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Score Seven is the overwhelming support from the local
community. Over 80 local advertisers have rallied behind Q92 Sports, demonstrating their commitment to
showcasing and promoting local talent and teams. Their contributions ensure that these broadcasts remain
a staple in the community and continue to deliver top-notch coverage to fans.
“For over seven years, Q92, AM 1310 WDPN and Q92radiosports.com has built our high school football
coverage into what it is today”, said Don Peterson, General Manager at Q92 Sports. “The combination of
talented broadcasters and our support staff at the station help us to execute high quality broadcasts that
truly benefit our partners at all the schools including administrators, AD’s, coaches and players, all our
advertisers and all the fans that tune in weekly.”
The 2023 season kicks-off with a special Thursday night broadcast where Canton Central Catholic with
host Perry on Q92 and Sandy Valley will travel to Fairless on q92radiosports.com.
WDJQ, Q92 is a 50,000 watt Top 40 station and is Canton’s “Hit Music Station”. It is also NE Ohio’s
first FM radio station. Along with sister station AM 1310 WDPN, they are Stark County’s ONLY locally
owned AM/FM radio stations.
Stream online at: q92radio.com, am1310wdpn.com and
q92radiosports.com for live broadcasts of sporting events.
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