Andrews sets new PR & earns medalist honors at quad match; Mott finishes in top-5 at CIT
By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer
The Chester High School Yellow Jacket Boys’ Golf Team had a great Week 3 winning 2-of-3 matches at home at their quadrangular match and finishing 4th in the nine-team 2022 Chester Invitational Tournament held at the Chester Country Club.
The Chester High School YellowJacket Boys’ Golf Team poses for a photo prior to the start of the 2022 Chester Invitational Golf Tournament Thursday September 1. The Jackets ended up placing 4th out of the field of nine teams and placed one player, Chance Mott, in the Top-5 award category. Pictured (left to right): Gage Hasemeyer, Clayton Andrews, Lucas Thompson, Aidan Blechle, Chance Mott and Noah Homan. The Jackets are coached by Chris Toledo. He is assisted by Paul Zemlyn. Jim Beers Photo
At the quadrangular match Tuesday August 30 at the Chester Country Club the YellowJackets defeated Red Bud and New Athens, but fell by just four strokes to Okawville to improve to 12-9 for the season. In the process senior Clayton Andrews set a new personal-best record of 37 (+1) and earned medalist honors.
Chester High School senior, Chance Mott, poses with the plaque he earned at the 2022 Chester Invitational Golf Tournament. He placed in the top-5 with his score of 76 for the 18-hole match. This score tied for 3rd out of 54 golfers. Jim Beers Photo
At the Annual Chester Invitational Tournament Thursday September 1, the Boys’ Squad finished 4th out of nine teams and senior Chance Mott finished in the top-5, tying for 3rd place out of 65 golfers, earning himself a plaque with his game of 76 strokes for the 18-hole event.
Quadrangular match at Chester 8-30-22
Chester hosted a quadrangular match Tuesday August 30 at their home course at the Chester Country Club (CCC). Joining the Yellow Jackets were the Okawville Rockets, the Red Bud Musketeers, and the New Athens Yellow Jackets.
Okawville edged the Chester YellowJackets by just four strokes, 159-163 to win the match. The Chester boys then outplayed Red Bud 163-185 and New Athens 163 to 187 to improve to 12-9 for the early season.
CHS senior golfer Clayton Andrews Tees Off at the Chester Country Club Tuesday August 30 when the YellowJackets hosted Okawville, Red Bud and New Athens. Andrews set a new personal-best score of 37 strokes for the day (+1) and earned top medalist honors in the process. Jim Beers Photo
It was a great day for Chester senior Clayton Andrews who led the field of competition shooting a 37 for the round of nine holes. That score is just one stroke over par for the CCC. That score was also a personal-best (PR) for Andrews who earned top honors of medalist for recording the best score out of all golfers.
CHS senior YellowJacket golfer Aidan Blechle tees off at the Annual Chester Invitational Tournament held at the Chester Country Club. Blechle turned in a score card of 93 strokes for the 18-hole match. Jim Beers Photo
Head Coach, Chris Toledo said, “Three other Jacket golfers set new PR’s as well! Aidan Blechle, a senior, shot 43 (+7), sophomore Evan Dunning shot a 44 (+8), and sophomore Nick Coffey shot 64 (+28).”
Other YellowJacket scores include Chance Mott 40 (+4), Lucas Thompson 43 (+7), Gage Hasemeyer 43 (+7), Noah Homan 49 (13), and Max Blechle 64 (+28). Okawville, Chester, Red Bud and New Athens are all Cahokia Conference schools. Chester, Red Bud and Okawville are in the Illinois Division while New Athens is in the Kaskaskia Division.
2022 Chester Invitational Tournament (CIT) Thursday September 1
Chester hosted its Annual Chester Invitational Tournament (CIT) for 2022 on Thursday September 1 at the Chester Country Club. It was a nice warm, dry day with partly cloudy conditions keeping the extreme heat and humidity down.
Teams gather and organize prior to the start of the 2022 CIT held at the Chester Country Club Thursday September 1st. Nine teams competed in the 18-hole event including Chester, Trico, Marissa, Red Bud, Steeleville, Murphysboro, Zeigler-Royalton-Christopher, Sparta, and New Athens. The 18-hole match Teed-Off at 1:00p.m. and the final golfers checked-in at approximately 5:00 p.m. Jim Beers Photo
Nine teams came to the event this year including Chester, Steeleville, Trico, Sparta, Red Bud, Marissa, Murphysboro, Zeigler-Royalton-Christopher, and New Athens.
Cathy Brown, Manager of the Cheser Country Club “Club House” serves golfers and coaches following the conclusion of the 2022 Chester High School Invitational Golf Tournament Thursday September 1st. The Country Club donated all of the food and beverages for the event which featured a full taco bar, BBQ and desserts. Jim Beers Photo
The Chester Country Club was a great host, providing liquid refreshments throughout the afternoon and a delicious taco-bar buffet to all golfers and coaches following completion of play.
The nine teams consisting of 54 golfers teed-off at 1:00 P.M. and the last golfers turned in their score cards at approximately 5:00 p.m. It was a most enjoyable day for the 2022 CIT.
Adding to the pleasure of many local golfers and fans was the presence of former Chester High School teacher and coach, Brad Norman. Norman is now teaching and coaching at Murphysboro High School and was on hand all day as the Head Golf Coach of the Red Devils.
The Steeleville Warriors were Champions of the 2022 Chester Invitational Golf Tournament. This was the second year in-a-row that Steeleville won the event. Pictured (left to right) are Coaches Justin Jeffers and Kyle Watson, players Tyler Ingles, Bradyn Wilson, Logan Bartens, Avery Hamilton, Jack Knop, and Jacoby Gross, and Coaches Jim Jeffers and Darryl Winkleman. Jim Beers Photo
For the second year-in-a-row the Steeleville Warriors were the winners of the Annual CIT. The Warriors won with a top score of 305 strokes, followed by Trico (2nd, 329), Sparta (3rd, 330), Chester (4th, 332), Red Bud (5th, 354), Marissa (6th, 363), Murphysboro (7th, 364); Zeigler-Royalton-Christopher (8th, 377), and New Athens (9th, 378).
Steeleville earned the top award, a 2022 CIT Championship trophy for its top finish in the field of nine teams. The top-5 golfers also earned plaques for their respective individual accomplishments.
The Top-5 golfers at the Chester Invitational Tournament earned plaques for their exceptional performances. Pictured (left to right) are Mason Ethington of Sparta, Medalist (73); Jack Knop of Steeleville (74); Logan Bartens of Steeleville (76); Chance Mott of Chester (76); and Brock Naile of Trico (76). Jim Beers Photo
Top-5 finishers included Mason Ethington of Sparta (1st, 73, Medalist); Jack Knop, Steeleville (2nd, 74); Logan Bartens, Steeleville (3rd Tie, 76); Chance Mott, Chester (3rd Tie, 76); and Brock Naile, Trico (3rd Tie, 76).
Brad Norman and Chris Toledo pose for a photo at the conclusion of the Annual CIT Golf Tournament Thursday September 1st. Norman, a former Chester High School teacher and coach, now teaches and coaches golf and basketball at Murphysboro. Toledo is the current Head Coach of the CHS Golf Team and the Head Coach of the CHS Basketball Team. Both are still good friends and enjoy meeting at various sporting events throughout the year. Jim Beers Photo
Team scores include:
Steeleville: Jack Knop (74), Logan Bartens (76), Avery Hamilton (77), Bradyn Wilson (78), Jacoby Gross (90), and Tyler Ingles (87).
Trico: Brock Naile (76), Zach Compton (81), Garrett Franklin (86), Michael Brees (86), Timmy Reiman (98) and Lex Deming (101).
Sparta: Mason Ethington (73), James Pillers (77), Jack Loesing (83), and Grant Allard (97).
CHS senior Gage Hasemeyer chips his way onto the green at the 2022 CIT. For the day Hasemeyer recorded a score of 90 for the 18-hole match. Jim Beers Photo
Chester: Chance Mott (76), Lucas Thompson (83), Clayton Andrews (83), Gage Hasemeyer (90), Aidan Blechle (93), and Noah Homan (96).
Red Bud: Ryker Pappenberg (86), Cash Langrehr (88), Owen Stallings (89), Will Simpson (91), Jaden Kadlec (93), and Kruz Koester (97).
Marissa: Carter Trieb (85), Landen Perry (86), Chase Hurst (91), Evan Ahlers (101), Nick Weymouth (102), and Evan Ranck (106).
Murphysboro: Parker Deihl (84), Gabe Martin (88), Jacob Duffy (95), Gage Boucher (97), Tucker Hortsman (102), and Deegan Leslie (105).
Zeigler-Royalton-Christopher: Scout Hudgens (79), Chase Cole (89), Gunnar Hawkins (99), Trevin Skropka (110), Chase Freeman (113), and Bowden Parino (115).
New Athens: Owen Tolson (92), Brandon Schatte (94), Nolan Parker (95), Brayden Middendorf (97), Davin Schatte (98), and Isaiah Lintker (100).