The Zone: Hear It Now

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Gregg Bell – News Tribune of Tacoma

Gregg Bell from the News Tribune of Tacoma joins us to re-cap week #1 of organized team activities.

Peter Marcus – Chair of Ski to Sea Kayak Leg

We wrap-up our Ski to Sea leg chair interview with Peter Marcus of the Kayak leg.

Softball Coaches – Ron Lepper, Mitch Moorlag, Jim Emerson And Steve Peterson

Four Whatcom County high school softball teams are off to the state tournament Friday and we hear from the coaches… Ron Lepper from Mt. Baker, Mitch Moorlag from Lynden Christian, Jim Emerson from Sehome and Steve Peterson from Lynden.

John Burley – Chair of Ski to Sea Cyclocross Bike Leg

John Burley , chair of the cyclocross bike leg for Ski-to-Sea, tells us about his leg.

Don Hale – Chair of Ski to Sea Canoe Leg

Don Hale , chair of the canoe leg for Ski-to-Sea, tells us about his leg.

Ryan Rickerts – Chair of Ski to Sea Road Bike Leg

Ryan Rickerts, chair of the road bike leg for Ski-to-Sea, tells us about his leg.

Mark Lee – Chair of Ski to Sea Downhill Running Leg

Mark Lee, chair of the downhill running leg for Ski-to-Sea, tells us about his leg.

Andy Hatfield – Chair of Ski to Sea Downhill Ski Leg

Andy Hatfield, chair of the downhill ski leg for Ski-to-Sea, tells us about his leg.

Aaron Thorpe – Chair of Ski to Sea Cross Country Ski Leg

We begin our Ski-to-Sea race leg previews with Aaron Thorpe chair of the Cross country ski leg.  

Kurt Helin – NBC Sports

Kurt Helin from NBC Sports joins us with updates on the NBA’s Western Conference and Eastern Conference Finals.

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