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  1. 3d ago

    B4G Talk Show Episode 47 | Flora, Carbondale & Carterville Advance to Round 2

    In Episode 47 of the B4G Talk Show, we featured three teams that have all advanced to the second round of the IHSA playoffs: Flora, Carbondale, and Carterville! In our first segment, we welcomed the Flora Wolves with head coach Brian Tackitt and seniors Kehlin Crawford and Gage Dugan, who both play receiver and defensive back. The #3-seeded Wolves improved to 9-1 after a 28-13 first-round win over Central A&M. They now prepare to host #22 Shelbyville (4-7), which is looking to continue its Cinderella playoff run. Flora has now won three playoff games over the last two seasons after earning the first playoff victory in program history last year. In our second segment, we had the Carbondale Terriers with offensive coordinator and kicking coach Phen Grant, along with seniors Javion Oliver and Mac Fenton. Oliver has been nominated for our Player of the Week twice, while Fenton took home our Week 10 Joe's Pizza & Pasta Player of the Week award. The Terriers now prepare to host LaSalle-Peru in the second round. In our final segment, we welcomed Carterville Lions head coach and athletic director Brett Diel, senior running back Jonathan Miller, and junior Gavin Johnson. Diel discussed his journey back to Carterville, including his 13 years as the Lions' softball coach and his experience as a player on Carterville's 1996 state championship football team. Since becoming head coach in 2019, Diel has compiled a 60-18 record with six playoff appearances. Miller has been nominated for Player of the Week a few times, while Johnson earned our Week 5 Joe's Pizza & Pasta Player of the Week honors. SPONSORS: ALL STARS-N-STITCHES REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS WEEKS IN BENTON JOE’S PIZZA & PASTA REPUBLIC SERVICES EXPRESS CARE & APPLE AESTHETICS FOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SIL Twitter: @B4G_SIL Facebook: Ballin4God TikTok: B4G_SIL Spotify: Ballin4God Apple Podcasts: Ballin4God Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:17:51 - Flora Wolves 1:09:50 - Carbondale Terriers 1:50:38 - Carterville Lions

  2. Oct 31

    B4G Talk Show #46 | Benton, Marion, Mt. Carmel, Nashville & West Frankfort

    In this week’s episode of the B4G Talk Show, Episode 46, we featured five different schools!In our first segment, we had a Google Meet interview with Mt. Carmel Golden Aces head coach Michael Brewer. Coach Brewer discussed his journey back to Mt. Carmel, his 10th season as head coach, the team’s undefeated 9-0 regular season, and how the Golden Aces utilized their bye week.In our second segment, we welcomed back Marion Wildcats head coach Jason Dunning, senior Weston Rudd, and sophomore quarterback Gavin Devore. They discussed Marion’s 40-7 road playoff victory over Bloomington and the upcoming matchup against top-seeded Mahomet-Seymour, a team the Wildcats lost to in last year’s playoffs.Next, we featured the three teams that tied for the SIRR Mississippi Conference championship: the Benton Rangers, Nashville Hornets, and West Frankfort Redbirds.We welcomed West Frankfort Redbirds seniors Chris Samples, our Week 9 Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Player of the Week, and twins Parker and Payton Allen. The 8-1 Redbirds discussed their season as they prepared to host #15 Decatur St. Teresa on Saturday at 6 p.m.Our next segment featured Nashville Hornets senior twins Carson and Carter Seaton. We discussed Nashville’s second-half resurgence, the team getting healthier, and how players have stepped into different roles. Carson also shared his journey back from a Week 1 injury that threatened to end his senior season before returning in Week 7. Nashville hosts Du Quoin in a Week 8 conference rematch at 1 p.m. on Saturday.In our final segment, Benton Rangers juniors Kruz Koester and Holden Skibo joined us to discuss the team’s expectations heading into its matchup against Fairfield, along with the brotherhood, team chemistry, and coaching staff that make Benton special. Benton will host the Fairfield Mules at 2 p.m.SPONSORS:ALL STARS-N-STITCHESREND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODSWEEKS IN BENTONJOE’S PIZZA & PASTAREPUBLIC SERVICESEXPRESS CARE & APPLE AESTHETICSFOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SILTwitter: @B4G_SILFacebook: Ballin4GodTikTok: B4G_SILSpotify: Ballin4GodApple Podcasts: Ballin4GodTimestamps:0:00:00 - Michael Brewer 0:35:10 - Marion Wildcats1:08:45 - West Frankfort Redbirds1:35:17 - Nashville Hornets2:00:43 - Benton Rangers

  3. Oct 24 ·  Bonus

    B4G Talk Show #45.2 | IHSA Football Opening Round Preview Show Part 2

    Make sure to check out Part 2 of Episode 45 as we previewed five more area teams heading into the IHSA playoffs!In our first segment, we had the Sesser-Valier/Waltonville Red Devils with head coach Nick Wingo and four players, including two seniors and two juniors. The 3-6 Red Devils are the #21 seed in Class 1A and will travel to face #12 West Central (6-3).In our second segment, we welcomed the Carmi-White County Bulldogs head coach Clinton Wolfe and three senior players. The 5-4 Bulldogs earned the #11 seed in Class 2A and will host #22 Shelbyville (2-7).Next, we had the Fairfield Mules with head coach Justin Townsend, who is in his 26th season, and two senior players. The 7-2 Mules are the #11 seed in Class 3A and will host 22 Staunton (4-5).Our fourth segment featured the Sparta Bulldogs and second-year head coach Drew Kordys, who brought along three junior players. Sparta finished 7-2 and earned the 13 seed in Class 3A. The Bulldogs will host 20 Breese Mater Dei (5-4).Finally, we welcomed Althoff Catholic Crusaders head coach Austin Frazier. The 6-3 Crusaders are the 15 seed in Class 3A and will host 18 Harrisburg (5-4).Be sure to check out Part 2 of Episode 45 later this evening as we get ready for playoff football across Southern Illinois!SPONSORS:ALL STARS-N-STITCHESREND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODSWEEKS IN BENTONJOE’S PIZZA & PASTAREPUBLIC SERVICESEXPRESS CARE & APPLE AESTHETICSFOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SILTwitter: @B4G_SILFacebook: Ballin4GodTikTok: B4G_SILSpotify: Ballin4GodApple Podcasts: Ballin4God Timestamps: 0:00:00 - SVW Red Devils 0:38:03 - CWC Bulldogs 1:16:24 - Fairfield Mules 1:57:19 - Sparta Bulldogs 2:40:32 - Austin Frazier - Althoff Catholic

  4. Oct 23

    B4G Talk Show #45.1 | IHSA Football Opening Round Preview Show Part 1

    Part 1 of Episode 45 as we preview several area teams heading into the IHSA playoffs! We featured Du Quoin, Hamilton County, Marion, Salem, Chester, and Paris. Please bear with us during the Paris interview, as we experienced some Zoom issues.In our first segment, Du Quoin Indians players Carter Miller and Noah Cranford joined us. The 5-4 Indians are the #13 seed in Class 2A and will host #20 Christopher/Zeigler-Royalton/Elverado on Saturday at 2 PM.Next, we had Hamilton County Foxes head coach Rhett Vaughn, juniors Dallas Benbrook and Jacob Sample. The 5-4 Foxes are the #12 seed in Class 2A and host #21 Sangamon Valley on Friday at 7 PM in McLeansboro.Our third segment featured Marion Wildcats head coach Jason Dunning, senior running back Marcus Hazel, and Vance Burford. Marion finished 4-5 after a 42-0 win to Mattoon.We then welcomed Salem Wildcats Trey Clark and senior quarterback Kaeden Bevolo. Salem finished 5-4 in its first season in the River-to-River Ohio Conference.In our final in-person segment, Chester Yellowjackets seniors Trey McCartney, Jackie Bess, Zane Eggemeyer, and Karim Landeros joined us. The 5-4 Yellowjackets are the #9 seed in Class 2A and will rematch against Wesclin after winning 41-7 earlier this season.Finally, we spoke with Paris Tigers head coach Jeremy Clodfelder, who is in his 11th season with a 60-44 record. The 7-2 Tigers are the 12 seed in Class 3A and will host 21 Eureka. Clodfelder previously coached at Benton for nine years.SPONSORS:ALL STARS-N-STITCHESREND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODSWEEKS IN BENTONJOE’S PIZZA & PASTAREPUBLIC SERVICESEXPRESS CARE & APPLE AESTHETICSFOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SILTwitter: @B4G_SILFacebook: Ballin4GodTikTok: B4G_SILSpotify: Ballin4GodApple Podcasts: Ballin4GodTimestamps:0:00:00 - Du Quoin Indians0:28:15 - Hamilton County Foxes1:04:50 - Marion Wildcats1:57:24 - Salem Wildcats2:30:00 - Chester Yellowjackets3:05:55 - Jeremy Clodfelder (Paris Tigers Football)

  5. Oct 17

    B4G Talk Show #44 | Three Generations of Herrin Football & Massac County’s Return to the Playoffs

    On this week’s episode of The B4G Talk Show, Episode 44, we had two great segments! In our first segment, we brought together three generations of the Hudson family. We were joined by Scott Hudson, a well-known radio broadcaster in the area who has been with Herrin for a long time, primarily covering Herrin Tigers football and basketball. He has been part of The Sports Voice since the 1990s alongside Mike Murphy. We also had his son, Kyle Hudson, who graduated in 2009 and made the playoffs four times during his high school football career. Kyle also played baseball in high school and is currently an assistant baseball coach at Herrin. Finally, we had junior quarterback Jaxon Hudson, who helped lead Herrin past Harrisburg at home, 24-21, in Week 8 to snap a 19-game losing streak. In our second segment, we were joined by Massac County Patriots head coach Jacob Collins, who is in his fourth season at Massac County. The Patriots have continued to improve steadily over the past four years, going from 1-8 in each of Collins’ first two seasons to 4-5 last year and 5-3 this season. As we enter Week 9, the Patriots have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2009, when they were led by head coach Kelly Glass. Alongside Coach Collins was senior running back Dee Carruthers, who has put up some incredible numbers this season. Carruthers has been nominated for our Player of the Week twice and has rushed for more than 1,200 yards on the season. Make sure to tune in! This episode is being released a little later than usual because we had to make a few adjustments. We appreciate your patience and hope you enjoy Episode 44 of The B4G Talk Show! We also added a fourth camera angle this week, thanks to our sponsor, Republic Services. SPONSORS: ALL STARS-N-STITCHES REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS WEEKS IN BENTON JOE’S PIZZA & PASTA REPUBLIC SERVICES EXPRESS CARE & APPLE AESTHETICS Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:17:54- The Hudson’s 1:25:58 - Massac County Football

  6. Oct 8

    B4G Talk Show #43: Centralia & Nashville Preview Big Week 8 Matchups

    On this week’s episode of the B4G Talk Show, it was episode number 43, and we had the Centralia Orphans and the Nashville Hornets on.In our first segment was Senior running back Jashawn Staples and Junior wide receiver and defensive back Kenny Bratton, each player has been up for player of the week and integral pieces of the Centralia football team. We got to talk with the Orphans about their 7-0 season, playing in a new conference, and how they’ve become an instant contender for the conference championship. Centralia plays Breese Central this week for our Express Care & Apple Aesthetics Game of the Week as both teams are 7-0 and 6-0 in the Cahokia Mississippi conference.We also have two seniors from the Nashville Hornets, including offensive and defensive lineman Samuel Blumhorst. Blumhorst was an All-B4G (All-South) football player last year and has continued to show that as Nashville is 5-2 and has made a nice recovery from the slumps they’ve had earlier in the season. Alongside Blumhorst was Zearon Johnson has been an integral piece for the Hornets offensively and defensively, on the ground receiving the ball through the air as well. We had a great time talking with these guys bouncing back, talking about players coming back from injuries, and previewing their Week 8 game against the Du Quoin Indians (4-3). With a win, Nashville would clinch a share of the River to River Mississippi conference.Massie is our Week 7 Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Player of the Week after helping lead the Wolves past their rival, the Fairfield Mules, 31-16. Massie received 44% of the 320 votes.1. Kormik Massie, Flora: 141 votes2. Drake Porter, Benton: 112 votes3. Jonathan Miller, Carterville: 35 votes4. Jashawn Staples, Centralia: 32 votesSend in your Player of the Week nominees each week, and vote for your winner.After last week’s win, Massie has now surpassed 3,000 career rushing yards. Massie rushed for 199 yards, 24 carries, and two touchdowns in the win, while also picking up 18 receiving yards and twelve tackles.SPONSORS:ALL STARS-N-STITCHESREND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODSWEEKS IN BENTONJOE’S PIZZA & PASTAREPUBLIC SERVICESEXPRESS CARE & APPLE AESTHETICS Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:19:33 - Centralia Orphans 1:08:53 - Nashville Hornets

  7. Oct 1

    B4G Talk Show #42: Carbondale & Du Quoin Football | Tyler McConnell Announces College Plans

    This week’s episode of The B4G Talk Show is episode #42. We have 2 great segments with the Carbondale Terriers and the Du Quoin Indians, both straddling Highway US 51. we had Davin Wooley one of the top quarterbacks, if not the top quarterback, in southern Illinois, as he is coming off of winning Joe’s Pizza & Pasta player of the week in week six. Alongside Wooley was his coach Brian Lee who has coach has several different places, but he has been at Carbondale for the past 11 seasons with a 47-60 record and four playoff appearances. He is currently in his 12th season and the Terriers are 4-2. in our second segment, was with two of the top players on the Du Quoin Indians with the running back, Aiden Adams (A-Train) and the tight end Tyler McConnell (T-Mac/Big Unit). Great interviews with those guys talking about their aspirations after high school, but also talking about their aspirations to turn the ship for the Indians, as is the main thing they want to do and make a statement this upcoming week after a loss at home to West Frankfort (28-7). Also in the interview Tyler McConnell announced where he plans to play college football next season. Make sure to stay tuned to his Instagram, or you can check it out by watching the show. Both players also shared their testimony and how God has worked in their lives the last several years on the show. Davin Wooley is our Week 6 Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Player of the Week after leading the Carbondale Terriers to a 70-38 home win over the Highland Bulldogs. Wooley received 54% of the 177 votes. ​ Davin Wooley, Carbondale: 96 votes​ Jashawn Staples, Centralia: 46 votes​ Jack Dodson, Carterville: 30 votes​ Trey Clark, Salem: 5 votes Send in your Player of the Week nominees each week, and vote for your winner. Wooley passed for an astronomical 454 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 19/24 in Carbondale’s 70-38 win at home against Highland. Wooley also picked up 70 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns. 524 TOTAL YARDS, 8 TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SPONSORS: ALL STARS-N-STITCHES REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS WEEKS IN BENTON JOE’S PIZZA & PASTA REPUBLIC SERVICES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SIL Twitter: @B4G_SIL Facebook: Ballin4God TikTok: B4G_SIL Spotify: Ballin4God Apple Podcasts: Ballin4God Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:21:18- Carbondale Terriers 1:21:59 - Du Quoin Indians

  8. Sep 24

    B4G Talk Show #41 | Chester Yellowjackets & Harrisburg Bulldogs

    This week’s episode is number 41 with the Chester Yellowjackets and the Harrisburg Bulldogs.We had Coach Billy Belton on the show alongside his senior quarterback Alex Blechle and senior wide receiver/defensive back TaShawn Palacio. Chester is currently 3-2 on the season and 2-0 in the Cahokia Illinois conference. The Yellowjackets will face the Carlyle Indians this Friday for homecoming.Blechle was our Week 4 Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Player of the Week after Chester beat Sparta 36-28.In our second segment was with the Harrisburg Bulldogs head football coach Matt Griffith, who is an alumnus from Marion in 2011, and also an alumnus from SIU in 2016. Coach Griffith has coached at Harrisburg since 2021 and has been in the school system since 2016. He brought along seniors Ian Crabb, the quarterback for the Bulldogs, and running back/linebacker Aidan Hankins. Harrisburg is sitting at 4-1 on the season and 2-0 in the SIRR Ohio conference as they play the undefeated Carterville Lions for homecoming this Friday.Gavin Johnson is our Week 5 Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Player of the Week after leading the Carterville Lions to a 45-0 win over the Salem Wildcats at home. Johnson received 28% of the 207 votes.1. Gavin Johnson, Carterville: 58 votes2. Jase Bennett, West Frankfort: 56 votes3. Marcus Leitzen, Johnston City: 53 votes4. Archie Goewey, Centralia: 40 votesSPONSORS:ALL STARS-N-STITCHESREND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODSWEEKS IN BENTONJOE’S PIZZA & PASTAREPUBLIC SERVICES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOISFOLLOW US:Instagram: @B4G_SILTwitter: @B4G_SILFacebook: Ballin4GodTikTok: B4G_SILSpotify: Ballin4GodApple Podcasts: Ballin4God Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:14:48 - Chester Yellowjackets 1:43:54 - Harrisburg Bulldogs

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