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Jackets continue to improve, but still chase their illusive first win BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – Each week the Chester High School YellowJacket Football Team works hard and continues to show improvement in most areas, however, they still chase the illusive first win of the season. Granted, the Jacket’s schedule has been stacked against them […]

Camryn Luthy earns another Medalist honor BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – The Chester High School Girls and Boys Golf teams both won vs. Cobden Monday September 11. The match was played at the Union County Country Club in Anna-Jonesboro. It was a dual match between the two schools Lady Jacket, 209 – Cobden 248 The

SIU 49-Austin Peay 23; SIU 14-NIU 11 By Jim Beers CARBONDALE – The Southern Illinois University Saluki Football Team is off to a great start this 2023 season with back-to-back wins in their first two games.  Last Saturday September 2 the Salukis hosted Austin Peay in the season opener and dominated the Governors, 49-23, to

STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently graduated SGHS golfer and current MAC golfer, Gavin Huck, made his first hole in one recently at Pallo’s 9th hole with his 58 degree wedge. Congrats, Gavin!

EVANSVILLE – The Christ Our Savior cross country team kicked off its season at the end of August.     This year the team is coached by Ross Fearing.   The boys have worked hard at practice and are looking forward to a great season.

Valle Head Coach Nancy Fischer and her Lady Warriors celebrate her 850th win.

Benton shuts Chester out, 57-0 By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester High School YellowJackets hit the road to Benton, Illinois last Friday night September 1 for their first away game of the young 2023 season. The Rangers met the Jackets with fierce resistance, shutting out Chester, 57-0 in front of approximately 100 Chester fans.

Camryn Luthy earns Medalist Honors By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester High School Lady YellowJackets Golf Team won a dual match Tuesday September 5 at the Chester Country Club Golf Course. Sparta was the opponent and fell to Chester, 199 to 242. Chester’s Camryn Luthy, a senior golfer, was the Medalist in the match

Brenden Malley and Lucas Thompson lead Jackets with scores of 39 strokes BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – The Chester High School Boy’s Golf Team hosted Sparta and Steeleville in a triangular match Thursday September 5 at the Chester Country Club. It was a warm day with a slight breeze but temperatures were in the low

Lucas Thompson earns Top-5 Honors STORY BY JIM BEERS CHESTER, Ill. = The Chester High School Boy’s Golf Team hosted its 2023 Invitational Tournament Thursday August 31st at the Chester Country Club. Nine teams competed in the 18-hole event and the Chester YellowJackets finished 3rd in a closely-played match. The event was held at the