With high school football teams playing in 11-on-11 scrimmages, the MLB Trade Deadline looming, the Colt League World Series beginning, and the Olympics starting there was a bunch to discuss this past Saturday on Sportsvoice!

 

Photo Credit: Troy Clark

The Murphysboro Red Devils are taking advantage of the IHSA's new rules that allow 11-on-11 scrimmages this week.  Voice of the Red Devils, Matt Varney, met with Coach Gary Carter Thursday evening before their first scrimmage with Marion and discussed the new 11-on-11 scrimmages and some of the new additions to the team that have Murphysboro excited for the coming season:

 
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The Marion Wildcats are hosting Metamora in their first round game of the 5A postseason, a program they know well from their postseason trips in the early 2000s.  Coach Kerry Martin talks with voice of the Wildcats, Garrett Elders:

 
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Monday night was Herrin Girls Basketball's first game back from a COVID pause.  The Tigers beat Murphysboro 59-24 behind a career-best 26 from Presli Karnes.

John Homan spoke with coach Chris Roberts and Karnes after the game:

 

Chris Roberts - 00:00

Presli Karnes - 1:31

 
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