The West Frankfort Redbirds stunned Nashville last Friday night 50-41 for their first win of the conference season and were named Team of the Week thanks to the big upset.  West Frankfort coach Josh Sertich talked with Matt Varney about the big win, rebuilding the program, and upcoming games for the Redbirds.

 

The Carterville Lions impressed last week with wins over Vienna and Herrin.  That earned them the Team of the Week award.  The Lions also earned the #1 seed at the Eldorado Holiday Tournament with those wins.  Matt Varney and Coach Shane Hawkins discussed the big win over Herrin and the top seed at this year's EHT on this week's podcast.

 
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Saluki football coach Nick Hill talked, once again, about his team's quarterback situation, the upcoming Senior Day, and reflected some on the 2024 season ahead of Saturday's game against Murray State.

 
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The Murphysboro Red Devils are taking advantage of the IHSA's new rules that allow 11-on-11 scrimmages this week.  Voice of the Red Devils, Matt Varney, met with Coach Gary Carter Thursday evening before their first scrimmage with Marion and discussed the new 11-on-11 scrimmages and some of the new additions to the team that have Murphysboro excited for the coming season:

 
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