Mike Roden was born and raised right here in the Panhandle in Memphis. He began his radio career as a weekend DJ for KBGH-AM in Memphis during high school. After graduating in 1979, he also worked for several months at KCTX-AM in Childress before heading to West Texas State University in Canyon. In 1981, Mike returned to his roots to work at KLSR-FM in Memphis. He eventually became station’s General Manager for several years and it was during that time that he found his real passion in radio, high school sports. His first sports job was as the play-by-play announcer for the Memphis Cyclones in football and basketball. Mike moved to Amarillo in 1986 and began his KGNC career as a weekend DJ before the Talk Radio days. He moved to a full-time board operator position the following year before moving into the Sports Director’s position in 1989. It was that same year he also began doing color commentary and eventually play-by-play for local high school football, basketball, volleyball and baseball teams on the Amarillo Sports Network, which is now known as the Texas Panhandle Sports Network. Mike spends much of his time with his daughter Addison and son Avery. He is a member of Coulter Road Baptist Church.
Mike Roden
Sandies Outslug Raiders to Take Over District Lead
The Battle of Bell Street was also a matchup of two teams undefeated in District 3-5A baseball.
Venom Off to an Undefeated Start to CIF Season
The Amarillo Venom football team is off to a 3-0 start to the Champions Indoor Football season, but so is this week's opponent.
AHS Girls, Caprock Boys Soccer Teams Stay Alive with Playoff Wins
It wasn't easy for either team but the Amarillo High girls and Caprock boys soccer teams are still alive in the playoffs after 2nd round wins on Tuesday.
New Professional Indoor Soccer Team Coming to Amarillo
Amarillo Venom owner Stephanie Tucker on Wednesday announced the formation of a new indoor soccer league, which will have a team in Amarillo.
Local Motorsports Hall of Fame to Add Members
The Amarillo Area Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum will be honoring 18 individuals whom made significant contributions to motorsports in the Amarillo Area.
Buffaloes Win, Move to D-II Final Four
Ryan Quaid’s double-double led the West Texas A&M Buffaloes to an 87-73 win over Le Moyne in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Tuesday.
Red Raiders Survive First Round in NCAA Tournament
It wasn’t easy but the Texas Tech Red Raiders managed to win an NCAA Tournament game for the first time since 2005.
Buffs Win Regional Title, Headed to Elite Eight
The West Texas A&M Buffaloes are going to the Elite Eight for the first time since the 97-98 season.
Lady Buffs Season Ends With Region Final Loss
The West Texas A&M Lady Buffs season came to an end last night in the South Central Region championship game in Lubbock as WT fell to #2 Lubbock Christian University 56-53.
Spring Football to Begin at West Texas A&M
West Texas A&M head football coach Hunter Hughes announced spring football practice will begin Mar. 23 at the football practice fields on the WT campus.