Red Devils take early SIRR lead


Darren Kinnard
Section618.com

MURPHYSBORO — The Murphysboro Red Devils continued their impressive start to the girls soccer season with a 3-0 win over Carterville/Herrin, in an early season SIRR first place battle.

The Red Devils are not only unbeaten at 4-0 (2-0), they are unscored upon this season.

Maci Uffelman scored a pair of first half goals helping Murphysboro build a 3-0 lead by halftime. The Red Devils’ defense did the rest allowing the Lions only a couple of opportunities all game.

Carterville/Herrin falls to 1-1-1 (1-1). The teams will meet again in Carterville May 25.