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

John A Logan women's basketball coach Amanda Shelby joined the show Tuesday to discuss the start to the season Wednesday at Mineral Area:

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The Murphysboro Red Devils got a nice surprise last Saturday when pairings were announced. The 6-3 Red Devils were gifted a home game as the #7 team in the 4A bracket. Coach Gary Carter spoke with Matt Varney about their opponent, #10 Macomb, and the past few weeks for the Red Devils:

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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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