IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson spoke with Matt Varney about some of the burning questions surrounding Illinois High School Athletics during the era of COVID-19.  Why must IHSA ask for control of decision-making back when they are not a government entity? How can basketball players play while being expected to wear a face mask?  Is there any hope for fall sports like football, volleyball, and boy's soccer returning this fall?  All those and more questions were answered in this interview.

 

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:

 
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Herrin AD Andrew Anderson joined Sportsvoice on Saturday and discussed with Murf and Hudson the return of the Herrin-Marion rivalry in football.  The two teams will play on Saturday August 28th and will be heard on 103.5 ESPN!

 
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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!

 
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