John A Logan Basketball coach Kyle Smithpeters sat down with Matt Varney before practice on Wednesday to discuss how the program is dealing with COVID-19, the release of a new schedule, a familiar face joining his coaching staff, the roster, and of course Jay Scrubb has to get a mention at the end too!
Carterville football coach Brett Diel spoke with voice of the Lions, Dave McKenzie, before Friday night's game at #2 Benton. Diel is excited to finally be playing football in the fall again and spoke about the challenge of facing Benton - who appears to have reloaded after an exciting 5-1 spring season. Hear the Lions on Newsradio WJPF 1340 AM and 99.5 FM Friday night:
Marion quarterback Hunter Simmons announced his intent to sign with SIU on May 7th. On May 19th he made it official and signed his letter of intent. Simmons and Matt Varney talk about his single year at Marion, getting the opportunity to be the next local star to make it to SIU, and more!
The Marion Wildcats were selected as the Team of the Week on Saturday after traveling to Althoff and blasting the Crusaders 41-7. Matt Varney and Marion coach Kerry Martin talk about the scorching hot start by the #1 Wildcats, quarterback Hunter Simmons, playing Centralia this Friday and more!
