Derek Parris Sports Director Channel1450

08/01/2025

Today officially starts Year 11 for me at Channel1450.com
I want to say a huge thank you to Kevin O'Dea (GM of Woodward Community Media - Springfield) for believing in me (even when there was no local sports for 14 months).

The biggest thank you to my wife for allowing me to work insane hours and carry the load for our family.
(Coaches and administrators know what this actually entails in terms of hours and commitment)

A thank you to Zach Kerker for taking a chance on a 'kid' who had very little editing/shooting experience in 2015 coming from a newspaper job in Taylorville.

And a massive thank you to every athlete, coach, administrator, secretary and anyone else who's helped me provide the best coverage we possibly can in central Illinois.

07/30/2025

go subscribe to my YouTube channel to get early access to videos I'll post on the website.

this week's podcast is up! watch here:

PORTA's junior quarterback Lane McAnally sits down to discuss all things Bluejays football and what the expectations are in Petersburg thanks to Jamie Jones ...

07/29/2025

Two day volleyball tourney inside the field house. Video highlights of Rochester, Springfield, Williamsville, Mt Pulaski, Illini Central and Hartsburg Emden on Channel1450.com

07/29/2025

I’ve got a couple of Live Rewind episodes scheduled to record this week. It’s been too long since I’ve sat down and talked in detail about some big games.

any guesses on the guests?

07/27/2025

Thanks to Scheels for bringing out Hank Beatty today!

07/23/2025

You can get an early look at this week's podcast thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial

Full podcast drops Wednesday night on and the challenge portion is up on Friday

SHG junior quarterback Cameron Brinkman discusses football and basketball on this episode of the Download with DP podcast. Jamie Jones - Country Financial is...

07/16/2025

Check out the great conversation I had this morning on The Morning Huddle with Darin Pritchett-

The sports director at Channel 1450 dot com joins the show on the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline to discuss Cameron Appenzeller and the upcoming fall high school sports season.

07/14/2025

Caught some really good volleyball highlights from Williamsville vs Pleasant Plains and PORTA vs Rochester this evening

Video later on Channel1450.com

07/14/2025

  Glenwood High School 2025 graduate Cameron Appenzeller went undrafted in the 2025 MLB draft after setting a certain signing price based on his decision to attend Tennessee and pitch for the Volunteers. Appenzeller committed to Tennessee

07/14/2025

Just my thoughts -

07/12/2025

A little catch in Chatham the day before the MLB draft for Cameron Appenzeller. Channel1450.com