Coach of the Carterville Lions, Brett Diel, joined the podcast this week to talk about his team's huge win over St. Joseph-Ogden, the emergence of Brandon Skelcher, and more!

 

SIU hosts Illinois State, Week 6 of the high school football season, the death of Pete Rose, and more.

 
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Monday night was Herrin Girls Basketball's first game back from a COVID pause.  The Tigers beat Murphysboro 59-24 behind a career-best 26 from Presli Karnes.

John Homan spoke with coach Chris Roberts and Karnes after the game:

 

Chris Roberts - 00:00

Presli Karnes - 1:31

 
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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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