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Ste. Genevieve High School Senior Kaden Flye signs with McKendree University

STE. GENEVIEVE — On Monday, Feb. 6, Ste. Genevieve High School senior Kaden Flye signed a national letter of intent to join the football team at McKendree University for the 2023-2024 year. Kaden is the son of Stacy Huck. In attendance were Kaden’s brother, Devin Flye; his aunt and uncle Christina and Brian Meyer; his […]

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SIU beats Missouri State to stay in the hunt for MVC title

Dawgs rebound from back-to-back losses at Illinois State and at Bradley to defeat MSU, 73-53 BY JIM BEERS Contributing Writer After being dealt back-to-back losses at Illinois State, 72-66, Sunday January 29 and again Thursday February 1 at Bradley, 62-52, the Southern Illinois University Salukis rebounded with a decisive win over Missouri State University Sunday

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Chester wins Semi-Final over New Athens, 52-46, to advance to Championship game

Valle beats Perryville, 74-64 to play in Consolation Championship BY JIM BEERS Contributing Writer CHESTER — Semi-Finals are over and the schedule is set for “Championship Day” at the 2023 Chester Invitational Tournament (CIT). In Day No. 2 of the Semi-Finals Chester beat New Athens, 52-46, to earn a seat at the Championship game. New

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Lady Jackets win 2023 Lady Jackets Mid-Winter Classic

Sparta finishes 3rd and New Athens wins Consolation Championship; Howie is Tournament MVP and Mott earns “All-Tournament Team” honors By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The 2023 Lady Jackets Mid-Winter Classic Girls’ Basketball Tournament is in the books!  Chester High School hosted the 16th Annual event and the host Lady Jackets were the tournament

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59th Annual Chester Invitational Tournament has tipped-off

First night is in the books; Gibault and Saxony come away with wins By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The 59th Annual Chester Invitational Tournament (CIT) tipped-off Monday January 9 with two games already in the books.  The event, considered to be the longest running tournament south of I-70, features eight teams, three from

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