Mark Albertini shook the Southern Illinois prep sports scene Friday morning with a shocking announcement of his and Assistant Athletic Director Marialice Jenkins' decision to step down from their AD positions at Carbondale Community High School.  Albertini joined Murf and Hudson Saturday on Sportsvoice to explain why:

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 Christopher Lady Bearcats are out to a hot start this season with a 9-1 record, winning all nine in a row.  Matt Varney talks with Coach Seiger Shurtz about that start to the season, Amiah Hargrove, their big game against Vienna on Thursday night, and what's to come during the Christmas break: