The Carterville Lions impressed last week with wins over Vienna and Herrin. That earned them the Team of the Week award. The Lions also earned the #1 seed at the Eldorado Holiday Tournament with those wins. Matt Varney and Coach Shane Hawkins discussed the big win over Herrin and the top seed at this year's EHT on this week's podcast.
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.
Former Saluki and NFL player Jayson DiManche recently returned to SIU to talk to the current Saluki Football team before the team's Spring Game. He was a guest Saturday before the game on Sportsvoice on Location:
The Nashville Hornets defeated Pinckneyville in overtime in the Regional Final to be named the Team of the Week. Coach of the Hornets, Patrick Weathers, spoke with Matt Varney about that win, his first year as a head coach, and more on this week's Team of the Week Podcast:
