Photo Credit: Troy Clark

The Murphysboro Red Devils are taking advantage of the IHSA's new rules that allow 11-on-11 scrimmages this week.  Voice of the Red Devils, Matt Varney, met with Coach Gary Carter Thursday evening before their first scrimmage with Marion and discussed the new 11-on-11 scrimmages and some of the new additions to the team that have Murphysboro excited for the coming season:

 

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

 
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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.

 
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Photo Credit: Troy Clark

 

Murphysboro coach Gary Carter is taking a hard look at his offense now that his star running back, Tyjaire Kellum, is out for the rest of the season.  He and the voice of the Red Devils, Matt Varney, discussed what the offensive game plan is headed to Harrisburg this Saturday afternoon and more.

 
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