There were some huge performances in Week 4 that Matt Varney goes over and he looks towards a Week 5 with some huge potential, including a Game of the Week type of game with two of the top up-and-coming teams in Southern Illinois!
Deputy Governor of Illinois Andy Manar joins the Morning NewsWatch.
Conference games begin this week, Matt Varney talks about the big games including a huge matchup between Benton and Du Quoin on Friday night!
Matt Varney looks back on an exciting Week 2 and gets fans prepared for the final week of non-conference action before the River-to-River heads to conference games!
Senator Dick Durbin joins the Morning NewsWatch.
Season 2, Episode 2 of The River’s Mouth with Matt Varney continues the conversation on high school sports across Southern Illinois. In this episode, Matt highlights the latest storylines from the River to River Conference, offering analysis, context, and a closer look at the athletes and coaches shaping the season. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just following along for the big moments, this episode keeps you connected to the pulse of high school sports in the region.
Annnnnnnnnd we're back with another season of The River's Mouth, your go-to podcast for everything about high school sports in Southern Illinois' River to River Conference, brought directly to your ears by the one and only Matt Varney! Buckle up, it's going to be a crazy season. Tune in to hear about all this year's developments in the River to River Conference, and what we can expect heading into the 2025-2026 season! Thanks for listening!
Regional Office of Education #30 Superintendent Matthew Hickam joins The Morning Newswatch.
Centralia native and John A. Logan Baseball star Cruz Harlan committed to the College World Series runner-up Coastal Carolina on Saturday. Matt Varney and Logan Baseball coach Kyle Suprenant talked about Harlan's commitment.
The guys are getting amped up for high school football just a month away, they take a look at MLB, and more!