As the page turns to winter sports, Big Rapids Media has officially announced its new radio and coverage teams for the boys basketball season. This includes a brand-new addition and station changes.

 

Big Rapids High School

Cardinal basketball will return to the airwaves once again this season but will undergo a change in signal. Big Rapids games, similar to football, will be aired on Big Country 100.9 all season long.

In his first season, Jack Heckman will take the reins as the play-by-play voice of the Cardinals. Heckman served this past fall as the lead studio correspondent for both Reed City and Big Rapids football. He has previously called games and ran streaming operations for Big Rapids Cardinal Hockey last season.

"I’m excited to call games for guys I talk to everyday and interact with all the time," Heckman said. "I think this team is going to battle from whistle-to-whistle and be one of the toughest teams to play against on everyone else’s schedule."

Games will also be streamed on 100.9 FM, WWBR.com and the WWBR mobile app, starting at 6:30 p.m. every game day. Their season will begin Tuesday, Dec. 2, at home against Kenowa Hills.

Interested businesses that would like to sponsor these broadcasts can call 231-796-7000 during weekly business hours.

 

Reed City High School

For the first time, Reed City basketball has been added for the regular season and will hold its flagship signal on Y-102.

Brandon Wirth will lead the inaugural season as the play-by-play voice of the Coyotes. The Reed City alum boasts more than four years of sports broadcasting experience on all platforms and has called Coyote football for the past three seasons. He previously called basketball for Big Rapids the last three seasons.

"I'm beyond elated to make this finally happen for Coyote fans," Wirth said. "The football support has been immeasurable and I am happy to have that carry over this winter. Coach Walsh has a lot of young experience returning from last year and an incredible intriguing schedule. This will be a fun group to follow and watch this season."

Game coverage will be heard at 102.3 FM, WYBR.com and the WYBR mobile app, starting at 6:30 p.m. every game day. Their season will begin Tuesday, Dec. 2, at home against Ludington.

Interested businesses that would like to sponsor these broadcasts can call 231-796-7000 during weekly business hours.

 

The Rundown and Additional Coverage

Coverage of basketball, both boys' and girls' seasons, will once again be covered on WBRN’s hit show, “The Rundown.”

Wirth and Heckman will host the show as well as invite guest players, coaches and correspondents throughout the season. There will also be segments devoted to the other winter sports like wrestling, hockey and bowling.

To find the most recent episodes, visit here: THE RUNDOWN ON YOUTUBE.