LISTEN: Murphysboro coach Gary Carter talks summer workouts and additions to Red Devils roster ahead of 2024 season

Posted: July 25, 2024 @ 2:23 pm

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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