WBWC-2 offers listeners a new way to access Yellow Jacket sports by providing live play-by-play and color commentary.
Officially launched in November 2025, WBWC-2 is an online streaming platform for sports broadcasts. It allows listeners to tune into sports broadcasts while keeping WBWC 88.3 The Sting, BW's FCC-licensed, student-run radio station, free to continue playing music or another broadcast.
With an increasing number of student broadcasters, WBWC-2 allows for four broadcasters to participate in calling games rather than two. This allows WBWC to cover two sports events simultaneously, providing greater representation of both men's and women's sports.
Expanding opportunities for students, fans
WBWC general manager Alex Dettmer '27 assumed his role at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. One way the media production and sport management double major has positively impacted WBWC is by launching WBWC-2. The new platform gives parents, alumni and fans access to another avenue for free live play-by-play broadcasts of Yellow Jacket sports.
WBWC-2 is also helping sports broadcasters build skills that will serve them well post-graduation in public speaking, preparation, quick decision-making and storytelling. Students now have a wider range of opportunities to capitalize on these skills with more games they can call.
Sophomore Tyler Tolin, sports director for WBWC, hopes to use WBWC-2 for more than just sports. WBWC has a long history of covering live events, such as Record Store Day, as well as interviewing artists at music festivals. WBWC-2 now allows WBWC to expand its options for opportunities in both music and sports down the road.
In the future, Dettmer's main goal is to get as many students involved in WBWC as possible. For Dettmer, it's not about what major students are in or what broadcast experience they come in with, but rather expanding WBWC to anyone interested in growing in their broadcast journey.
