Wednesday brought about an update from the Illinois High School Association that was disappointing to most throughout the state.  Matt Varney met up with Carbondale Terriers football coach Bryan Lee to talk about his reaction to the update, the potential for football getting moved in to a summer season in May/June, they discuss the outlook for the current roster and some of the big names on it, and Matt makes sure to get Coach Lee's Super Bowl pick:

 

After a huge 6-0 win over Du Quoin, the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats were selected as the Team of the Week.  Matt Varney and Coach Brett Detering discuss that huge win, building a powerhouse like A-J back up, a special fundraiser close to Coach Detering's heart, and the SIRR's conference realignment announced earlier this week:

 
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Big thanks to Saluki offensive lineman and team captain Ze'Veyon Furcron for getting us hyped for the home opener versus Dayton this Saturday.

 
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The Benton Rangers capped the shortened season off with a dominant 55-8 win over Herrin on Friday night, winning their first Ohio Division Title in 20 years.  Coach Justin Groves talks about it with Matt Varney as well as discussions around the roster, quarterback Keegan Glover, and expectations for the Fall 2021 season:

 
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