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
UIL Realignment Brings Changes for Local Schools and Fans
The University Interscholastic League's biennial realignment of districts on Thursday provided some good news and some bad news for local schools and their fans.
Buffaloes Win Battle of LSC Top Teams over Falcons
Behind a season-high 16 three-pointers, the No. 10 West Texas A&M men’s basketball team downed No. 8 UT Permian Basin 105-86 Tuesday evening in a battle of the top two teams in the Lone Star Conference.
Local, Area Teams Ranked in State Basketball Poll
Amarillo High and Canyon held their positions in the weekly Texas Association of Basketball Coaches rankings.
Lady Buffs Slump Continues in Loss to ENMU
Just a few short weeks ago, the West Texas A&M women's basketball team was undefeated and ranked number two in the nation.
Former Dumas Coach to Lead Sandies’ Football Program
Chad Dunnam is the new Amarillo High head football coach.
Sandies Win First Place Battle with Longhorns
The Amarillo Sandies have taken over sole possession of first place in the District 3-5A boys basketball race.
WT Announces Hall of Champions Class
West Texas A&M has announced the 2017 Athletic Hall of Champions class.
Sandies, Longhorns Remain on Collision Course
Amarillo High and Caprock boys basketball teams won again on Tuesday to stay tied atop the District 3-5A race.
Lady Buffs, Buffaloes Sweep Rival Midwestern State
When it comes to rivalries, WT versus Midwestern State is usually one of the best in any sport in the Lone Star Conference.
Top College Football Players from Amarillo Honored
"Amarillo's Top Four" and the winner of the annual Blair Cherry Award have been announced by the Palo Duro Chapter of AMBUCS.