Thursday, John A. Logan men's basketball coach Kyle Smithpeters was announced as an assistant coach to new Missouri coach Dennis Gates.  As he prepares to depart for Columbia, Smithpeters gave a parting statement that you can listen to below.

Smithpeters went 241-73 over 10 seasons as the head coach of the Vols and coached a pair of NJCAA Player of the Year in Sean East, who is also headed to Mizzou, and Jay Scrubb who went directly to the NBA after his time at John A. Logan College.

Smithpeters plans to join Sportsvoice on Saturday morning.

Mike Murphy, Scott Hudson, and Dave McKenzie continued their countdown to the high school football season beginning on Saturday.  A pair of area schools had to cancel their varsity football seasons, Masyn Winn's Cardinal debut, the struggles Adam Wainwright is going through in his final season, and more!

Plenty to discuss on this week's episode of Sportsvoice including a big upset win for Carbondale over Mt. Vernon!  Plus Darren Kinnard stops in to run down Friday night's football games and what listeners can expect from the new River Radio Sports Central!