Sesser-Valier-Waltonville co-head coach John Shadowens talked with Matt Varney on Thursday ahead of the Red Devils' huge Quarterfinals matchup this Saturday afternoon.  It's the first time the Red Devils have reached the IHSA Quarterfinals since 1991.  The pair discussed SVW's dominant offense and this weekend's huge game vs. Greenfield that the Red Devils will be hosting.

Carbondale boys basketball coach Jim Miller is ready to begin prowling the sidelines after retiring back in 2021.  He and the Terriers tip off the season tonight at the Roxana Hoopsgiving Classic vs. Bethalto Civic Memorial at 6pm.

That game will be heard on our sister station, Newsradio WJPF 107.9 FM.

SIU Baseball made history on Tuesday night with a 10-0 win over Austin Peay, tossing their first no-hitter since 1979 when Paul Evans pitched a 7-inning no-hitter.  It's the first 9-inning no-no since 1953 when Paul Grandcolas no-hit Arkansas State.  Mike Reis, the voice of the Salukis, caught up with skipper Lance Rhodes after the game, as well as the man who shut things down in the final frame, Kaden Peterson:

0:00 - Lance Rhodes

3:22 - Kaden Peterson