The Crab Orchard Trojans started the season at 5-0 and have since increased that win total to 6-0.  It was an easy choice for the first Team of the Week of the basketball season.  Matt Varney visited with coach of the Trojans, Jon Brown and discussed the team:

 

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The Murphysboro Red Devils got a nice surprise last Saturday when pairings were announced.  The 6-3 Red Devils were gifted a home game as the #7 team in the 4A bracket.  Coach Gary Carter spoke with Matt Varney about their opponent, #10 Macomb, and the past few weeks for the Red Devils:

 
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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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The West Frankfort Redbirds were selected as the Team of the Week after their Week 1 victory at Massac County in a dominant 26-7 victory.  Head coach Brian Beery spoke with Matt Varney about the win and how the program is looking this season.

 
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