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KICKOFF: 2022 FOOTBALL PREVIEW THE BROADCAST TEAMS

SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS on WMTY 98.3 FM is a tradition that has spanned a half century. Fans are able to tune in and hear exciting play after exciting play and cheer on the Wildcats wherever they may be listening. WMTY has a dedicated broadcast crew that strives to bring you a quality broadcast each and every time.

MEET OUR TEAM:

ARTIE GROSS joined the WMTY football broadcast crew in 2012 as the statistician. He served in that role until 2016 when he became the color analyst, the capacity he currently fills. Artie is also WMTY’s play-by-play voice for Lady Wildcats Basketball. He is an 8th grade social studies teacher at the Sweetwater Junior High. He also serves as an assistant coach for the school’s football team. Artie has been married to his wife DANIELLE for 24 years. They have two sons, LUKE (22) and DALE (20).

BRYAN BURCHFIELD started working at WMTY out of high school in 2002. He was promoted to sales manager in 2006, then to station manager in 2008. Bryan began doing play-by-play of Sweetwater Basketball in 2003. He joined the football crew in 2005 as color analyst and became the play-by-play voice of Sweetwater Football in 2006. Bryan has been married to his wife ALEX for 10 years. They have two daughters, MALYDIE (5 years) and MURPHY (1 year).

The WGSM SPORTS TEAM has been covering Sequoyah High School Sports since 2014. They do live broadcasts for all home and away games. WGSM also produces a live video stream on their website and Facebook page for most home games, so SQHS Sports can be watched around the world. Their team is dedicated to bringing the best playby-play coverage of the Chiefs throughout the season.

MEET OUR TEAM:

RICK MCCRARY has been calling the games for WGSM from the start. He was excited and honored to cover the Chiefs in the State Baseball Tournament in 2014. Rick grew up in Loudon, but now lives in Madisonville. He is a retired school teacher and coach from Lenoir City High School and has a passion for sports. Rick is the play-by-play guy for Chiefs Football, and he calls Chiefs Basketball and the Baseball games as well.

PJ MCKEE came on board with WGSM in 2020. He has been a wonderful addition to the WGSM Sports Team with his knowledge of the game and his statistician skills. Pj grew up in Vonore playing sports, and in later years was excited to coach several teams in our area. He works locally at Mason Furniture and Appliances in Madisonville. Pj is the color guy during the Football and Baseball games. He also enjoys calling the Lady Chiefs games during the Basketball season.