Matt Varney got on the phone with several area basketball coaches Tuesday evening when the news came out that Governor J.B. Pritzker and IDPH had raised basketball from a medium-risk sports to a high-risk sport.    Take a listen to how area coaches reacted to the news:

0:16 - Murphysboro Basketball coach Daryl Murphy

4:24 - Benton Basketball coach Ron Winemiller

10:21 - Nashville Basketball coach Wayne Harre

17:27 - Herrin Basketball coach Sayler Shurtz

23:37 - Pinckneyville Basketball coach Bob Waggoner

27:25 - Sesser-Valier Basketball coach Shane Garner

33:00 - Harrisburg Girls Basketball coach Jake Stewart

40:01 - Carbondale Basketball coach Jim Miller

 

Benton Rangers coach Justin Groves joins Matt Varney and discusses the team's early season success, especially on the defensive end, Keegan Glover, their game against West Frankfort this Friday, and more:

 
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Matt Varney went out to Carbondale Football's contact day practice on Wednesday to talk with coach Bryan Lee.  They discuss the latest comments from Governor J.B. Pritzker, the possibilities for playing football in the spring, quarterback Darius Ragland, and more!

 
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Herrin AD Andrew Anderson joined Sportsvoice on Saturday and discussed with Murf and Hudson the return of the Herrin-Marion rivalry in football.  The two teams will play on Saturday August 28th and will be heard on 103.5 ESPN!

 
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