The Zone: Hear It Now

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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.

Joe Withee – Emerald Downs

Joe Withee from Emerald Downs joins us to look ahead to the Preakness Stakes Saturday.

Steve Slesk – Meridian head baseball coach

Meridian Trojan head baseball coach Steve Slesk joins us to talk about the upcoming regional playoff this weekend.

Monte Walton – Sehome head baseball coach

Sehome Mariner baseball coach Monte Walton joins us to talk about the upcoming regional playoff this weekend.

Breezy Johnson – Olympic Skier and WWU Student

Olympic Skier and local WWU student Breezy Johnson was in The Zone today with Mark talking about her Olympic experience and why she chose to go to school in Bellingham.

Jason Stiles – Former WWU Quarterback

Jason Stiles is entering the Western Washington University Athletic Hall of Fame this weekend. Jason now works for ROOT Sports. He caught up with Mark in The Zone.

Bo Banner – Former Sehome Mariner & Current Montreal Alouette

Former Sehome Mariner and CWU defensive lineman Bo Banner joins Mark to talk about joining the CFL.

Brett Farrar – Blaine Borderites boys basketball coach

Brett Farrar is moving north, he coached in Sedro-Wooley but is now the new head man for the Blaine Borderites boys basketball team.

Ray Ootsey – Squalicum girls basketball coach

Former WWU Viking Ray Ootsey is the new Sqaulicum girls basketball coach, he joined us in The Zone.

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