The Chester Yellow Jackets were the first team selected as the John A. Logan College Team of the Week for the 2024 football season.

Matt Varney spoke with head coach Bill Belton, quarterback Zain Al-Jassim, and wide receiver Devante Palacios when delivering the award to Chester!

Monday night, Benton girls' basketball star Ensley Tedeschi signed her letter of intent to play for John A. Logan women's basketball.  Matt Varney was at Rich Herrin Gymnasium and talked with both Tedeschi and coach of the Lady Vols, Amanda Shelby, about the signing, joining other local stars at Logan, and more:

Ensley Tedeschi: 00:00

Amanda Shelby: 03:05

The Carbondale Terriers have a tall task ahead of them Friday night with the #6 team in 5A football, Mascoutah.  Coach Bryan Lee talks tonight's game with voice of the Terriers, Roger Medlen: