The Carterville Lions qualified for the postseason last week against Madison but are hoping to guarantee themselves a seat at the table Friday night with a game against the winless Pinckneyville Panthers.  Coach Brett Diel talks with Dave McKenzie:

The Du Quoin Indians were selected as the Team of the Week after a 28-14 win over Murphysboro that improved them to 5-4 on the season and earned them the 10 seed in the 3A Southern Bracket of the IHSA Playoffs.  Coach Derek Beard spoke with Matt Varney on the victory, earning a high seed for a 5-4 team, and their opponent in the first round: Carlinville

The Saluki football team opens the season at home Saturday against Austin Peay.  Matt Varney talked with head coach Nick Hill about a new wide receiver that is gaining buzz around the team and Saturday's opponent!