Carbondale Reporter

Murphysboro High School reported several athletic updates on its official X account on September 17, 2025. The posts highlighted recent achievements and results for the school’s boys golf, boys soccer, and varsity volleyball teams.

In a post at 00:48 UTC, Murphysboro High School announced, "Boys Golf takes home 1st Place in Harrisburg tonight! Congratulations to the Boys Golf Team and Coach Jason Geis!"

Later that night at 01:10 UTC, the school provided an update on its soccer team: "Red Devils Boys Soccer keep SIRR Conference lead with 6-2 Victory at Harrisburg! Goals by: Chase Taylor, Nolan Guetersloh (2), and David Boudet (3)! Back at HOME this Thursday vs. Pville, 6pm!"

The following morning at 13:48 UTC, Murphysboro High School shared a result from varsity volleyball: "Red Devils Varsity Volleyball Team falls in SIRR Conference Opener to Massac County, 26-24, 25-18."

Murphysboro High School is part of the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 in Jackson County. The district encompasses multiple schools including Carruthers Elementary School and Murphysboro Middle School. According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, District 186 employs approximately 147 teachers with an average salary of $53,770; nearly three-fourths are women. The district reports no teachers with more than ten absences per year. Its student body is composed of roughly 69 percent White students, with Black students making up nearly 16 percent and Hispanic students just over seven percent. In fiscal year 2020, the district spent $19,142 per student for a total expenditure exceeding $37 million ([source](https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/)).