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:

 

Nathaniel Wilson 00:00

 

Andrew Anderson 04:47

 

Carterville Lions star Caden Hawkins made it official Wednesday afternoon.  He signed his letter of intent to join the defending national champion John A. Logan men's basketball team.  Hear Matt Varney's conversation with Hawkins:

 
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John A. Logan women's basketball is wrapping up their summer practice session this week.  Coach Charlie Jones sat down with Matt Varney to discuss how the team, that is mostly comprised of freshmen, is coming together, his returning sophomores stepping up and improving, and more!

 
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Head coach of John A. Logan Baseball, Kyle Suprenant, joined Talkin Vols on Tuesday night and talked with Matt Varney about the construction going on at the baseball and softball fields, the upcoming season for the Vols, and some of the local kids on the roster:

 
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