The Johnston City Indians had to fight for a win over #14 Auburn last week but they came out on top 16-8. Now they're headed to #11 Breese (Mater Dei) this Saturday, a team that presents a lot of problems. Matt Varney and head coach of the Indians, Todd Thomas, discussed both games and solutions to the Breese Mater Dei Knights.
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Murphybsoro Basketball coach Daryl Murphy reached 500 wins at Murphysboro on Monday with a 60-27 win over Steeleville. All-time, Murphy has 544 wins on his career. Hear what Coach Murphy had to say after reaching that milestone:
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
Marion's Evan Noelle signed with John A. Logan men's basketball Thursday morning. Matt Varney talked with Noelle about joining the defending national champion Volunteers after he made things official:
