Monday night, Benton girls' basketball star Ensley Tedeschi signed her letter of intent to play for John A. Logan women's basketball.  Matt Varney was at Rich Herrin Gymnasium and talked with both Tedeschi and coach of the Lady Vols, Amanda Shelby, about the signing, joining other local stars at Logan, and more:

 

Ensley Tedeschi: 00:00

Amanda Shelby: 03:05

 

Saturday's SIU game is the annual Blackout Cancer game.  SIU coach Nick Hill spoke with media on Tuesday and discussed with Matt Varney the struggles his team has recently faced and how Illinois State poses a challenge this week.

 
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The guys discuss Week 3 of high school football, SIU @ NIU before the eventual 14-11 win, Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, and more!

 
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One of the newest additions to the John A. Logan women's basketball squad is Mike Helton, the Goreville girls' basketball legend.  He talked with Matt Varney on Friday ahead of Saturday's game vs. Kaskaskia:

 
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