Thursday night Herrin's school board hired Stephanie Allen as their next athletic director, marking the first time the Herrin Athletic Department will be headed up by a woman.  Herrin Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson and outgoing Athletic Director Andrew Anderson spoke with John Homan about the decision:

 

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Andrew Anderson 04:47

 

Mike Murphy and Matt Varney discussed the NFL and MLB free agency news this past Saturday:

 
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The Saluki football team opens the season at home Saturday against Austin Peay.  Matt Varney talked with head coach Nick Hill about a new wide receiver that is gaining buzz around the team and Saturday's opponent!

 
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Photo courtesy of Christopher Kays

The Southern Illinoisan announced their prep football player of the year on Saturday.  It's Keegan Glover, quarterback of Benton.  Mike Murphy and Scott Hudson talked about the senior quarterback and the selection:

 
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