Joe Gorchow
Depending on the sports story of the day, you may just find Joe in all of our shows. Joe's competitive nature and passion for sports blend perfectly into the role he has at WIS. Striving to provide the coverage our viewers deserve, on the teams they love.
His path to Columbia started in the northeast. Joe spent most of his life in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, which is roughly 15 minutes outside of Philadelphia. He obtained a broadcast journalism degree from Syracuse University, as a 2009 graduate, from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
During his time in school, he took advantage of multiple internships, which led to some on-air opportunities to be a host for Comcast Newsmakers. A sports guy interviewing local politicians… it just sounds right.
In the fall of 2009, he took a job at KNDU to be a sports anchor & reporter in Kennewick, WA. He wore many hats while working in Washington State, including producing and anchoring a Friday night sports special, which took third place in the SPJ Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards in Sports Reporting in 2010.
When 2011 rolled around Joe searched to join another award-winning group. He found a home at WIS working alongside Rick Henry.
In Joe's free time he enjoys spending time with family & friends, working out, playing golf, and reminiscing about his glory days as a high school pitcher.
It’s a sweet feeling, no matter what. Top-ranked South Carolina stifles Miami to return to the Sweet 16 for the ninth time under head coach Dawn Staley.
Carolina stares into the eye of the Hurricanes following a record-setting first number in the Big Dance.
Gamecocks shatter two NCAA Tournament records to begin the dance. South Carolina dismantled Howard at home, 79-21, to advance to the second round.
The Gamecocks are ready for March Madness, with the team practicing in the leadup to Friday's game.
Kentucky closed championship Sunday on an 11-0 run to stun top-ranked South Carolina, 64-62, to win its first SEC Tournament title in 40 years.
It's time to put a ring on the last finger. On Friday afternoon, Calhoun County head coach Zam Fredrick captured his 10th state championship.
Ridge View won the title game on Thursday night, 65-57.
Before the confetti fell on this season's Black College Football National Champions in Atlanta, the university had to fight to keep its doors open.
Two Gamecock guards, Zia Cooke and Destanni Henderson are joining Boston, landing spots on the top 25 list.
Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell’s incentive-laden contract puts him up there among the biggest postseason payouts.
Boston collected her ninth consecutive double-double, tying a program record set in 1975 & matched in 1978.
On Monday afternoon, KJ Henry shared that he will return for one more season.
According to reports, Tigers defensive line coach Todd Bates follows Brent Venables to Oklahoma.
The Tar Heels failed to set the alarm for the morning kick from Charlotte at the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. But the Gamecocks rang the bell early to put UNC on notice.
The Gamecock spark came from senior guard Destanni Henderson. She returned to action for the first time this month.
The top two teams clash in Columbia Tuesday night. The number one ranked Gamecocks host the second-ranked Stanford Cardinal.
It secured Pough his third national title as the Bulldogs leader.
Stokes shined throughout his career at Hammond. He finished his senior campaign with 1,439 yards rushing for 21 TDs, adding two more receiving touchdowns.
In the second half, two Carolina guards emerged, engineering the comeback, freshman Devin Carter and senior transfer James Reese V. The two combined for 24 points in the second half.
After helping the USA secure its Olympic berth in May 2021 and then aiding the USA to the gold medal at the inaugural Olympic 3x3 tournament in July at the Tokyo Games, Allisha Gray (Dallas Wings/South Carolina/Sandersville, Ga.) was named the 2021 USA Basketball 3x3 Athlete of the Year.
Ryan Bailey sits on the cusp of etching his name into the Guinness World Records book.
Although the two head coaches, Frank Martin (UofSC) and Leonard Hamilton (FSU), will be on opposing sides for the game, both are on the same team for the mission behind the event.
The move reunites Venables with the Sooners. He served as OU’s defensive coordinator for 13 seasons, from 1999 thru 2011, while under former head coach Bob Stoops.
It marks the first shutout in the Palmetto Bowl since 1989, when the Tigers won 45-0.
Top-ranked South Carolina leaves paradise with crowning achievement. The Gamecocks defeat second-ranked UCONN in the Battle 4 Atlantis championship game, 73-57.
The top-ranked Gamecock women tip-off with a top 5 road test at fifth-ranked North Carolina State on Tuesday.
For only the fourth time this century, two top-five programs clash in an opener when (3)Clemson plays (5)Georgia in Charlotte. It’s exciting and provides great intrigue.
Sources close to the situation tell us that Staley and the university do not have an extension in place.
Beamer said that the injury was only a sprain.
Head coach Buddy Pough is grateful for that and to have a fall season. Last year was ripped away because of the virus.
It was an impressive win for the number 63-seed of the tournament. Castle overcame an injury to her ribs this summer to even compete in the field.
Sunday, the Colts make Leonard the highest-paid inside linebacker in NFL history.
Preseason camp kicks off Friday at 9:40 in the morning. And the players that met with the media today are as excited as if it were the first day of school.
With more than 20 former players on staff working in a variety of roles -- care for the culture keeps their program at a high standard.
Beamer is winning the week in Birmingham, Alabama, as he eyes to build a winner on the field in Columbia starting this fall.
Frank looks forward to having someone in the locker room he can trust after a difficult season, along with the chance to coach his son.
The focus for Staley remains on forging a team identity and good habits that will lead to thriving at the Olympics in Tokyo.
Tyler Tolbert owns the Fireflies record for stolen bases in a season.
University of South Carolina’s Dawn Staley teamed up with PYNK Butterfly Salon to raised awareness about bone marrow donation within the African American community.
On Saturday, Mike Williams hosted his third annual community day and football camp for kids.
Sometimes all you need is someone to believe you’re good enough to fulfill your potential. In Gardner’s case, his mother’s love and belief shine a light on following his path.
Not only was he first in his class with a 5.07 GPA, he scored 1550 on the SAT and he was captain of the school’s wrestling team.
This summer, Carolina’s rising sophomore right-hander will compete for the USA Collegiate National Team.
Miller’s top time this season outdoors in the 200 was 20.5 seconds, a personal best, which ranks as the 35th fastest time in the country this year.
In 13 seasons with South Carolina, she has guided the Gamecocks to the 2017 national title and a number one final ranking in 2020.
Tennessee put up a run in the third and had six runs in the fourth on five hits.
Dutch Fork senior outfielder Will Taylor is currently a first-round Major League Baseball draft prospect.
The Gamecocks captured a program-best four tournament wins this season, finishing no lower than third in any event.
The Panthers keep Horn close to home, selecting him 8th overall in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
A culture shift begins to take place under new leadership on the pitch.
