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LISTEN: The Murphysboro Red Devils hoping to rebound vs. Macomb in first round o...

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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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LISTEN: Carbondale Terriers have a tall order in the form of top seeded Kankakee

Carbondale coach Bryan Lee speaks with Roger Medlen ahead of Saturday's matchup vs. top-seeded Kankakee.  The Terriers must travel a far way away from home and take on one of the best in the entire state in the first round of the IHSA Playoffs:

 
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LISTEN: Carterville Lions hoping for repeat performance against Harrisburg for s...

Carterville coach Brett Diel is hoping his team can repeat their Week 9 performance against Harrisburg as the Lions gear up to face the Bulldogs for the second week in a row - this time in the postseason.  Voice of the Lions, Dave McKenzie, caught up with Coach Diel before Saturday's game:

 
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LISTEN: Nathan Emrick ecstatic after Carterville Lions Volleyball overcomes Pinc...

The Carterville Lions shocked Pinckneyville 25-22, 22-25, 25-19 Thursday night to claim the 2A Carterville Regional Championship.  Coach Nathan Emrick spoke with Dave McKenzie after the huge win and collecting the program's 32nd win of the season - a program record:

 
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Team of the Week Podcast: Week 9, Du Quoin Indians - Derek Beard 10/28/2021

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

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Dick Durbin | October 28, 221

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Marcia Sinnott

Newsradio WJPF interview with Marcia Sinnott | October 27, 2021

Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race organizer Marcia Sinnott joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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LISTEN: Marcus Domask, Lance Jones, Bryan Mullins discuss exhibition win over He...

After SIU's 66-52 win over Henderson State, MVC Preseason Team picks Marcus Domask and Lance Jones spoke to media before Coach Bryan Mullins took his turn.  Hear what Matt Varney talked about with the Salukis following their exhibition match:

 

0:00 Marcus Domask

1:09 Lance Jones

2:16 Bryan Mullins

 
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Andy Kirchner

Newsradio WJPF interview with Andy Kirchner | October 26, 2021

NOTS Logistics President and CEO Andy Kirchner joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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In The Dawghouse 10/25/21 - Bryan Mullins

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Saluki men's basketball head coach Bryan Mullins joined us on the eve of Tuesday night's exhibition opener versus Henderson State. And for the first time in 6o8 days, Banterra Center will play host to in-person home fans.

 
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