Chris Hudgison
Sports Director
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Chris Hudgison returned to the Natural State in July 2018 as KAIT's Sports Director. He spent the last 4 years in Jackson, Mississippi as WLBT Sports Director. Chris covered Mississippi State in the 2017 Women's Final Four (including Morgan William's shot to beat UConn), the resurgence of Alcorn State football, plus a wild 2014 season when MSU and Ole Miss pigskin were on the national radar.
He previously worked at Region 8 News from 2009 to 2014. He started at KAIT as Weekend Sports Anchor from 2009-2011. Chris was promoted to Sports Director in 2012. During his first stint in Jonesboro, he tracked the rise of the Red Wolves that included the five football coaching changes in five seasons.
Chris calls Columbus, Georgia his hometown. The Columbus State alum started his broadcasting career back in 2003 for WTVM. He worked his way up from production assistant to news photographer to sports reporter.
When he's not working, you can find him spending family time with his wife and son, playing Playstation, and going after Old Man Par on the golf course.
Chris is active in social media. You can follow him at Twitter or on Facebook.
Feel free to email him anytime with story ideas to chudgison@kait8.com
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Butch Jones’ pack were in full pads Thursday afternoon for over two hours inside the Student Activity Center
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:09 PM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Balado was 82-100 in charge of the Red Wolves. They finished 13-20 overall this season.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:19 PM CDT
|By Logan Whaley and Chris Hudgison
Jeff Purinton will have his first opportunity to make a splash hire as Arkansas State’s Vice Chancellor of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:42 PM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison
Tyler Jeans will start for A-State on Friday, Hunter Draper on Saturday. Sunday’s starting pitcher will be announced closer to game time.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:41 PM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison
He spent the last five seasons as Bryant defensive coordinator, the Hornets captured five consecutive 7A state championships. Sanders’ defense allowed just 11 points per game in a 12-0 2022 campaign.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:12 AM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
If you know of any upcoming signings, feel free to email us at kait-sports@gray.tv.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 11:05 PM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
The Red Wolves first workout is scheduled for Thursday. They'll have 15 workouts across March and April, culminating in the Pack Day Spring Game on Saturday, April 15th.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 8:37 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Lions beat the Panthers 61-57 in overtime Saturday in Hot Springs.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 1:33 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
In two appearances in Arizona, Stone has tossed 2 shutout innings and recorded 3 strikeouts.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:27 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The 29-4 Lady Greyhounds face 29 -4 Lamar Saturday at 6:00pm on Arkansas PBS.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:20 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Chickasaws fell to Little Rock Christian 74-54 in the 4A State Championship Game
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Lady Bears face Norfork for the 1A State Championship for the 2nd straight season. Tipoff is Friday at 6:00pm on Arkansas PBS.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:32 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The 34-1 Chickasaws face 26-6 Little Rock Christian Thursday at 1:45pm on Arkansas PBS.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:20 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The 29-3 Indians take on 44-0 County Line in the 1A State Championship.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:02 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Lions are 30-5 this season, 3A-3 regular season and tournament champions. Lee Wimberley’s squad were a 3 seed after regionals and ripped off 3 straight wins to reach the Spa City.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 8:48 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Pioneers and Greyhounds are scheduled to play August 30th, 2024 in Newport. The 100th meeting in the series is scheduled for 2025 in Batesville.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 7:52 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Jonesboro, Blytheville, Manila, Salem, Marked Tree, Mammoth Spring and Norfork all punched tickets to Hot Springs.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 10:13 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
It’s all about state quarterfinals on Fast Break Friday Night. Watch at 10:15pm on KAIT, kait8.com, and on the Region 8 News app.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 8:26 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Anna Griffin led the way with 17 points Friday night, but Arkansas State fell to Southern Miss 79-72.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 4:22 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
SBC Newcomer of the Year Izzy Higginbottom led the Red Wolves with 19 points Tuesday afternoon in a 76-65 victory over ULM. The Batesville native was 7 of 7 from the free throw line, she also recorded 6 rebounds and 4 assists
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 10:10 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
We’ll update this page with matchups involving NEA teams, scores & more.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 2:13 AM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Sacramento beat the Los Angeles Clippers 176-175 in double overtime. The 351 point total marks the 2nd highest scoring game in NBA history.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:52 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Watch Fast Break Friday Night at 10:15pm on KAIT, kait8.com, and on the Region 8 News app.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 1:56 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Red Wolves will have 6 home games at Centennial Bank Stadium. Three of them will come in consecutive weeks in September. The home opener is September 9th vs. Memphis. The Red Wolves host the FCS Seawolves of Stony Brook on September 16th. The SBC opener is September 23rd vs. Southern Miss.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Red Wolves will be in action on Wednesday and Friday. The A-State women will host ULM and Texas State, the men will travel to Louisiana and ULM.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 11:52 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Conference tournaments, state playoff pictures and more headline Week 7 of Fast Break Friday Night.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 11:45 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
He’s the winningest coach in all of college basketball, recording 1,300 victories as Raiders head coach from 1971-2020
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 11:45 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Red Wolves face the Golden Lions Friday at 6pm, Saturday at 3pm, and Sunday at 1pm.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 11:34 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Regional spots, regional seeding, hardware, and more are on the line this week in Trumann, Cave City, Osceola, Riverside, White County Central, Mammoth Spring, and Viola.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 5:24 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
He will now serve as the Coordinator of Student Services for Jonesboro Public Schools.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 11:46 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Phillips won 19 games at Trumann, guiding them to the state playoffs three straight seasons.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 1:17 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Both Red Wolves squads will be home on Thursday and Saturday. The A-State women face South Alabama and Louisiana this week, the men take on Troy and Georgia State.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 11:24 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Manila swept Osceola on Senior Night to capture 3A-3 boys and girls regular season titles.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 10:04 AM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Thursday marked the second game back in the Los Angeles lineup after missing a month with a hamstring injury.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 7:41 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Arkansas State head football coach was at Cincinnati from 2010 to 2012. That stint with the Bearcats included coaching Jason and Travis Kelce.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 9:45 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Lake City native heads to Arizona, pitchers & catchers report February 16th at Camelback Ranch.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:30 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Watch Fast Break Friday Night at 10:15pm on KAIT, kait8.com, and on the Region 8 News app.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:17 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Corey Rucker is returning to Jonesboro. The wide receiver was a Freshman All-American for the Red Wolves in 2021 and suited up for South Carolina in 2022.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:47 PM CST
|By Logan Whaley and Chris Hudgison
Gavin Potter played in 37 games for the Jayhawks in 2021.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 12:32 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Ashdown tight end Shamar Easter signed with Arkansas on Wednesday morning. The four-star prospect had offers from 4 other SEC schools along with ACC and Big Ten interest.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:09 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Red Wolves men’s hoops is home Thursday and Saturday, looking to snap a 9 game losing streak. Women’s hoops will have a split weekend. They’ll travel to Coastal Carolina on Thursday and host Old Dominion on Saturday.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
The Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds won Saturday night at Bill McCurley Gymnasium.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:19 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Watch Fast Break Friday Night at 10:15pm on KAIT, kait8.com, and on the Region 8 News app.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:45 AM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Aviators will compete in NJCAA Division 2 Region 2 along with ASU Mid-South, ASU Mountain Home, and North Arkansas to name a few.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:21 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
There’s a couple interesting headlines from the nearly two hour zoom program.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Stone was dominant on the bump in 2022, recording 9 wins, 168 strikeouts, and a 1.48 ERA.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:25 AM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Russell earned 5A All-State honors in 2022 along with the Shreveport Times Offensive Player of the Year. He had 89 receptions for 1,566 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Women’s hoops is back home for conference games on Thursday and Saturday. Meanwhile men’s hoops hits the road for a pair of Sun Belt matchups this week.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 10:40 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
The event is created by the same group that runs the Allen Iverson Roundball Classic. Teams from Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas, and Illinois will be in action at Warrior Gymnasium.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:11 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Watch Fast Break Friday Night at 10:15pm on KAIT, kait8.com, and on the Region 8 News app
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