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

 

Saluki kicker and Herrin native Jake Baumgarte joined Sportsvoice on Saturday to talk about the upcoming season:

 
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The guys talked about several of the big Week 3 high school football games and also about the weather delays the area saw on Friday night as well as SIU's upcoming home opener against #12 UIW Saturday night!  Plus an interview with Marion coach Jason Dunning after their big 37-34 win at Mt. Vernon last night!

 
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SIU Football coach Nick Hill spoke to media on Monday ahead of the regular season finale vs. Indiana State.  Coach Hill and Matt Varney talked about the Sycamores and quarterback Nic Baker getting a chance to go out on his own terms.

 
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