Murphysboro Red Devils
Head Coach: Gary Carter
Assistant Coaches:
Jason LeGrand, Danny Gould, Brian Manwaring, Mark Bullock, William Reinhold, Rob Kirk, Ben Young, Dave Sullivan, Hunter Shockley, Jacob Moore, Curt Reed
School Nickname/Mascot: Red Devils
Conference: Southern Illinois River to River Ohio
Team Twitter: @ TheBoroFootball
2023 Regular Season schedule (if known):
August 25-Carbondale-Home
September 1-Anna-Jonesboro-Awary
September 8-Benton-Home
September 15-Massac County-Home
September 22-Herrin-Away
September 29-Madison-Home
October 6-Harrisburg-Away
October 13-Carterville-Home
October 20-Duquoin-Away
Returning Offensive Starters for 2023:
John Voss-Center-5'9", 220, 2024
Wyatt Eovaldi-Guard-5'11", 235, 2025
Josh Cano-TE-5'10", 220, 2024
Dorian Liggins-Guard-6'1", 185, 2024
Karmelow Abernathy-WR-6'0", 160, 2024
Returning Defensive Starters for 2023:
Lane Mills-DE-5'10", 200, 2024
Sam Herring-LB-5'10" 195. 2024
Karmelow Abernathy-Corner-6'0", 160, 2024
Emanuel Wells-Nose Guard-5'11", 200, 2025
Zack Naas-Safety-5'11", 165, 2024
Trey Gillespie-LB-5'8", 170, 2024
Wyatt Eovaldi-DE-5'11", 235, 2025
Ethan Sunny-Corner-5'10", 140, 2024
Newcomers to Watch
Tyjaire Kellum-RB/DB
Gibson Fager-QB
Ari Granados-WR/DB
Mason Bastien-RB/LB
Bryson Canaley-RB/LB
Jakaryion Bankhead-Offensive Tackle
Brady LeGrand-OL/LB
Noah Marfio-OL
Conner Hartung-OL/DL
Kemmeon Hale-TE/DL
2023 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
7on7 Tournament-SIUC, July 15
Team Camp-July 26,27,28
Organized Team Activities throughout July.
Impact Player for Murphysboro:
Murpjysboro senior WR/DB Karmelo Abernathy is a talented, speedy multi-sport athlete for the Red Devils who eill agaon be asked to basically never leave the field for Murphysboto again in 2023. Abernathy, who was an all conference player in 2022 has bween drawing recruiting interest asnd offers from D2 schools this summer.
EDGY's Quick Take on the 2023 Murphysboro Red Devils:
Murphysboro and veteran head coach Gary Carter are coming off a strong 2022 season as the Red Devils posted an impressive 12-1 record.The RedDevils posted an undefeated 9-0 regular season record them made the Class 4A state playoff field. Murphysboro defeated DuQuoin, Columbia and Macomb before losing to eventual state champion Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin in the 4A semifinal round. gary Cater is entering hia 13th season at Murphysboro and has posted a record of 72-48 including making the Class 3A state title game in 2019.
The biggest question facing Red Devils in 2023? Can Murphysboro rely on a more veteran, experienced defense early this season as the Red Devils will bring along a younger, less experienced offense? A handful of key positions (QB/RB/OT) will need to be filled this summer and getting out of the gates quickly will also be important for the Red Devils this season. Look for Murphysboro to again get back into the IHSA post-season and I'll say they post a 7-2 regular season record in 2023.
Head Coach: Gary Carter
Assistant Coaches:
Jason LeGrand, Danny Gould, Brian Manwaring, Mark Bullock, William Reinhold, Rob Kirk, Ben Young, Dave Sullivan, Hunter Shockley, Jacob Moore, Curt Reed
School Nickname/Mascot: Red Devils
Conference: Southern Illinois River to River Ohio
Team Twitter: @ TheBoroFootball
2023 Regular Season schedule (if known):
August 25-Carbondale-Home
September 1-Anna-Jonesboro-Awary
September 8-Benton-Home
September 15-Massac County-Home
September 22-Herrin-Away
September 29-Madison-Home
October 6-Harrisburg-Away
October 13-Carterville-Home
October 20-Duquoin-Away
Returning Offensive Starters for 2023:
John Voss-Center-5'9", 220, 2024
Wyatt Eovaldi-Guard-5'11", 235, 2025
Josh Cano-TE-5'10", 220, 2024
Dorian Liggins-Guard-6'1", 185, 2024
Karmelow Abernathy-WR-6'0", 160, 2024
Returning Defensive Starters for 2023:
Lane Mills-DE-5'10", 200, 2024
Sam Herring-LB-5'10" 195. 2024
Karmelow Abernathy-Corner-6'0", 160, 2024
Emanuel Wells-Nose Guard-5'11", 200, 2025
Zack Naas-Safety-5'11", 165, 2024
Trey Gillespie-LB-5'8", 170, 2024
Wyatt Eovaldi-DE-5'11", 235, 2025
Ethan Sunny-Corner-5'10", 140, 2024
Newcomers to Watch
Tyjaire Kellum-RB/DB
Gibson Fager-QB
Ari Granados-WR/DB
Mason Bastien-RB/LB
Bryson Canaley-RB/LB
Jakaryion Bankhead-Offensive Tackle
Brady LeGrand-OL/LB
Noah Marfio-OL
Conner Hartung-OL/DL
Kemmeon Hale-TE/DL
2023 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
7on7 Tournament-SIUC, July 15
Team Camp-July 26,27,28
Organized Team Activities throughout July.
Impact Player for Murphysboro:
Murpjysboro senior WR/DB Karmelo Abernathy is a talented, speedy multi-sport athlete for the Red Devils who eill agaon be asked to basically never leave the field for Murphysboto again in 2023. Abernathy, who was an all conference player in 2022 has bween drawing recruiting interest asnd offers from D2 schools this summer.
EDGY's Quick Take on the 2023 Murphysboro Red Devils:
Murphysboro and veteran head coach Gary Carter are coming off a strong 2022 season as the Red Devils posted an impressive 12-1 record.The RedDevils posted an undefeated 9-0 regular season record them made the Class 4A state playoff field. Murphysboro defeated DuQuoin, Columbia and Macomb before losing to eventual state champion Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin in the 4A semifinal round. gary Cater is entering hia 13th season at Murphysboro and has posted a record of 72-48 including making the Class 3A state title game in 2019.
The biggest question facing Red Devils in 2023? Can Murphysboro rely on a more veteran, experienced defense early this season as the Red Devils will bring along a younger, less experienced offense? A handful of key positions (QB/RB/OT) will need to be filled this summer and getting out of the gates quickly will also be important for the Red Devils this season. Look for Murphysboro to again get back into the IHSA post-season and I'll say they post a 7-2 regular season record in 2023.
