Remington Yates: A Voice of Sports in Lewis County
A Journey In Sports Journalism
Remington Yates, the Sports Columnist for The Lewis County Scoop, is not your everyday sports enthusiast. A native of the Canton-Monticello area and a graduate of Highland High School and Culver-Stockton College, Remington’s journey in sports journalism began under the guidance of Coach Tyler Tomlinson at Culver-Stockton. “It was here that I transformed from a casual watcher into a passionate sports journalist,” Remington recalls, attributing his growth to Culver’s strong Communications department.
Behind the Scenes at Culver-Stockton
As a Sports Network Producer, Remington plays a crucial role in bringing live Culver games to viewers. From graphics to occasional game calling and mentoring students, he’s at the heart of the broadcast. “Culver taught me everything – from understanding stats to appreciating the nuances of each game,” he shares.
Championing the Underrepresented Sports
One of Remington’s passions lies in covering less mainstream sports like soccer and lacrosse. He sees these growing sports as gateways to new professional leagues and job opportunities.
A Memorable Broadcast
One of his career highlights was a men’s basketball game against Peru State Bobcats on January 25, 2020. “The buzzer-beater victory in that game was the moment I fell in love with sports broadcasting.”
Below is Remington’s explanation of the event.
“One of my first ever games I called at Culver-Stockton. January 25th 2020 Me and Luke Schoenfielder on the call. Men’s Basketball Heart Conference game against Peru State Bobcats. 5.1 seconds remain cats down by one throw in from behind the net, Mason Vires throws it up and tipped away Jared Crosby with literally 0.1 second remaining puts it up and in for the buzzer beater victory. That game made me fall in love with sports broadcasting.“
Why The Lewis County Scoop?
Concerned about the lack of local sports coverage, Remington aims to spotlight Lewis County’s rich sports talent. “We have two high schools and a college with almost 40 sports. These stories deserve more attention.”
A Vision for Local Sports
As a columnist, Remington is determined to showcase the hard work and dedication of student-athletes. “It’s not just about the scores; it’s about their journey, their dedication,” he says.
Community at Heart
The sense of community in Lewis County’s sports scene is something Remington holds dear. “You see students from different schools supporting each other. Whether Culver, Highland, or Canton they are strongly tied as one in this county. Sometimes I go to a Highland Football game and there are Culver students watching the game. I see Highland and Canton kids at Culver games. It’s a community I’m proud to live in. It’s a community I’m proud to be a part of,” he says.
Engagement Through Journalism
His plan? Try to make it to games, learn more about the athletes, and tell the stories that often go unnoticed and learn more about the people that work their entire lives to be where they are today.
The Future of Lewis County Sports
Remington is optimistic about the growth of sports in the county, citing Culver’s recent additions like trapshooting, La Crosse and eSports. He envisions this growth extending into high school sports broadcasting.
Family members don’t always live in the same community and have no way of watching their niece, nephew or grandkids playing sports and this is where Remington holds a vision of broadcasting local high school sports programs in the future.
Advice for Aspiring Journalists
“Find your passion,” Remington advises. “It was passion that turned my casual interest in sports into a career in sports journalism & broadcasting.”
Influential Figures in Sports
He admires Bob Gough of Muddy River News and his former colleague, Luke Schoenfielder, for their insights and contributions to sports journalism.
Wrapping Up
With his passion, experience, and a strong commitment to the Lewis County community, Remington Yates is set to bring a fresh and comprehensive take on sports journalism to The Lewis County Scoop. His columns are not just about reporting games; they are about narrating the soul of local sports. Stay tuned for Remington’s unique coverage of Lewis County sports.
While Remington will strive to cover as much sports as possible, we welcome the community’s involvement in bringing comprehensive sports coverage to Lewis County. If you have an exciting local sports story, video, photos from local games, or updates on game scores, Remington would love to hear from you!
