Ouachita Sports Digital Network High School Sports Media Conference

    Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM until 3:00 PMCentral Standard Time UTC -06:00


    Walker Conference Center, Ouachita Baptist University
    410 Ouachita St
    Arkadelphia, AR 71998
    United States


    Professionals from various areas within the sports media industry will gather at Ouachita Baptist University for the 4th annual High School Sports Media Conference, hosted by the Ouachita Sports Digital Network!
    Presented by Print Mania of Arkadelphia!

    Students will have the chance to attend panel discussions on topics in the sports media industry such as:
    • sports writing
    • broadcasting/broadcast production
    • photography
    • videography/cinematic storytelling
    • ​play by play
    • sport talk radio and podcasts
    • women in sports media
    • ​and more!

    High school advisers and teachers will have a session to network and learn from others who are in similar situations.  

    8:15-8:45 - Check-In
    8:50 - Welcome
    9:00-11:50 - Breakout sessions
    12:00-1:00 - Lunch
    1:10-2:00 - Final Breakout Session
    2:00 - optional tour    

    Some of our speakers include:

    • Jack Allen-Sports Reporter/Anchor KATV - Channel 7
    • Matthew Branch-Creative Content Director UCA Athletics
    • Mark Buffalo - Sports Editor - Log Cabin Democrat 
    • John Bunch-JBunch Photography/Texas A&M-Texarkana
    • Tyler Cass - Sports Director - THV 11
    • Isaac Edwards - Photographer/Videographer - Isaac's Frames
    • Phil Elson -Host -"Halftime" on ESPN Arkansas; Play-by-Play Voice of Arkansas Razorback Baseball & Women's Basketball
    • Matt Johnson - M&M Productions
    • Christina Long - Hawgs Illustrated
    • Nick Luttrell - Sports Reporter - KTHV Little Rock
    • Ted McClenning - Sports Photographer - Bears Den Photography
    • Courtney Mims - Sports Director KLRT-Fox 16 Little Rock
    • Patrick Netherton - ESPN+ / BBQ Hound Podcast
    • Brian Ramsey - Ouachita Baptist Athletic Communications
    • Tony Ranchino - Videographer/Editor - Hogs+
    • Kris Reed - TFS Broadcast
    • Jeff Root - Ouachita Football Network/ArkadelphiaBadgerTV.com
    • Cole Shipp - Cole Shipp Media/OSDN
    • Kyle Sutherland - HawgBeat - On3/Rivals
    • Erick Taylor - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
    • Michael Westbrook - Advisor/Play-by-Play - Hornet Media and ESPN+

    The cost is free again this year for all attendees and lunch will be provided. High school media staffs are welcome!

    *sessions will be panel discussions on the topics listed above. Exact panel times will be set in the coming weeks.
    *campus tours with the Ouachita Admissions Counseling Office will be available at 2:00 if you are able to stay.

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.