SIRR President Brett Detering talked with Matt Varney Friday morning about the Sparta Bulldogs deciding to leave the River to River for the Cahokia Conference. Where does the River to River go now, who are some potential options for replacements, and more:
Carterville's new volleyball coach Nathan Emrick is finally back on the court after having to wait longer than average to hold contact days with his team. Matt Varney and Coach Emrick talk about the Carterville Volleyball Team, dealing with COVID-19 while preparing for the Spring 2021 season, Emrick's relationship with new Pinckneyville coach Mike Layne, and more!
Matt Varney talked with Bryan Mullins on the postgame teleconference after SIU beat UND 85-64 in the first of a two-day doubleheader. They discussed Marcus Domask's struggles to score, Lance Jones' work on the defensive end, and Kyler Filewich's big day.
Brad Norman was announced as the next Head Golf Coach at Murphysboro on Wednesday this week. The move came as a shock to some as Norman has revived the Chester Yellowjackets boys basketball program and made it in to a regular powerhouse in the Black Diamond West. Matt Varney spoke with Coach Norman on Thursday about the jump from Chester to Murphysboro as well as from basketball to golf, and joining the staff of the legendary Daryl Murphy:
