Anthony Hargrove is entering his fourth season as head coach of the Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton co-op football team.  Matt Varney went out to practice to talk with Coach Hargrove about the program finally reaching the maturation point, studs on the team like Peyton Mazur (who is receiving attention across the state) and Cole Gelso, Hargrove's daughter Amiah - who should dominate on the basketball court the next four years - and more!

 

Zac Westcott retired the first 19 batters he faced in Tuesday night's series opener against the West Division leading Florence Y'alls.  That performance led to a 5-1 victory.  Hear comments from both Westcott and skipper Mike Pinto after the game:

 

Zac Westcott w/ John Homan 0:00

Mike Pinto w/ Dave McKenize 1:52

 
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Carbondale Athletic Director Mark Albertini and Matt Varney discuss the Carbondale Holiday Tournament's fate and the new Route 13 Christmas Tournament.  We also get an update on the Carbondale Basketball Head Coach search:

 

Photo Cred: Paul Brinker//Brinker Photography

 
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On Friday's press conference Matt Varney asked Saluki Men's Basketball coach why Lance Jones didn't see much time in the second half or overtime of Wednesday's SEMO game, Quincy University as an opponent, and how can the Salukis get over their offensive rebounding problems?

 
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