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We talked to Saluki senior center Barret Benson about the Dawgs' current win streak, his history with the Mullins family, and his role as a senior leader on a club full of newcomers.

 

Mark Albertini shook the Southern Illinois prep sports scene Friday morning with a shocking announcement of his and Assistant Athletic Director Marialice Jenkins' decision to step down from their AD positions at Carbondale Community High School.  Albertini joined Murf and Hudson Saturday on Sportsvoice to explain why:

 
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Kyle Smithpeters joined Sportsvoice on Saturday as the John A Logan men's basketball team heads off to the NJCAA Tournament.  They play Wednesday against the winner of Ranger and Cochise.  They'll tip off at 12pm and you'll be able to hear the Vols on 103.5 ESPN during their stay at the NJCAA Tournament!

 
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Photo taken by Paul Brinker

Carbondale basketball coach Jim Miller joins Matt Varney to discuss the IHSA's modified schedule and how it affects basketball - namely in the fact that no in-season tournaments will likely be taking place.

 
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