With area Mid-Winter Tournaments going on, the NFL Divisional Round, and more, there was plenty to discuss on Sportsvoice this week!
With area Mid-Winter Tournaments going on, the NFL Divisional Round, and more, there was plenty to discuss on Sportsvoice this week!
SIU Baseball made history on Tuesday night with a 10-0 win over Austin Peay, tossing their first no-hitter since 1979 when Paul Evans pitched a 7-inning no-hitter. It's the first 9-inning no-no since 1953 when Paul Grandcolas no-hit Arkansas State. Mike Reis, the voice of the Salukis, caught up with skipper Lance Rhodes after the game, as well as the man who shut things down in the final frame, Kaden Peterson:
0:00 - Lance Rhodes
3:22 - Kaden Peterson
The Du Quoin Indians were selected as the Team of the Week after a 28-14 win over Murphysboro that improved them to 5-4 on the season and earned them the 10 seed in the 3A Southern Bracket of the IHSA Playoffs. Coach Derek Beard spoke with Matt Varney on the victory, earning a high seed for a 5-4 team, and their opponent in the first round: Carlinville
The West Frankfort Redbirds were selected as the Team of the Week after their Week 1 victory at Massac County in a dominant 26-7 victory. Head coach Brian Beery spoke with Matt Varney about the win and how the program is looking this season.