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Lady Jackets finish 2025 strong and start 2026 even stronger!

CHS gets quality, 52-51, win over Carterville to end 2025 and beats Massac County, 50-35, to kick off 2026 By Jim Beers CHETER – The Chester High School Lady Jackets have reached the halfway mark of the 2025-26 basketball season. In the process they have earned an 8-8 overall record (.500), and a Cahokia Conference […]

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YellowJacket Football closes exemplary 2025 season with Annual Awards Program

Coach Billy Belton thanks supporters and presents a multitude of player awards   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Sunday evening December 14 the Chester High School Football Program held the 2025 Football Awards event. This year’s program was hosted at Colbert Memorial Gymnasium which offered more room and comfort for players, parents and other football

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Ada Bley named to All-State Volleyball Team

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ada Bley, a Valle Catholic volleyball player, received All-State recognition from the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association at an awards ceremony at Lafayette High School on Saturday, December 13.    Ada was one of only thirty Class 2 volleyball players in the state recognized as being All-State for this past volleyball season.

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YellowJackets win barn-burner vs Rockets for first conference win of the 2025-26 season

Chester 46-Okawville 45 to improve to 3-4 overall and 1-1 in Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division   By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester YellowJackets hosted the Okawville Rockets Friday December 12 in their first home conference game of the season. Chester came into the game with an overall record of 2-4 and a Cahokia Conference,

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PHS’ Drew Leuckel signs with Western Illinois University

PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School had a college signing Wednesday at Perryville High School.   Drew Leuckel earned a Football scholarship to Western Illinois University.     From left are: Brad Leuckel (dad), Drew Leuckel, and Kelly Staggs (mom).   While at Perryville, Drew was involved in Football, National Honor Society, and the Weightlifting team.  

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Lady Jackets win Consolation Championship at Sparta Lady Bulldogs Invitational

Lexi Mott and Jessica Stumpe earn All-Tournament Team honors By Jim Beers CHESTER — The Chester High School Lady Jackets Basketball Team opened their 2025-2026 season Monday November 17 at the 2025 Lady Bulldogs Sparta Invitational Tournament. The Jackets had less than two weeks practice prior to entering the competitive season, but fared well at

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Valle volleyball post-season honors

STE. GENEVIEVE – Several Valle Catholic volleyball players have received post-season awards:   All-Conference:  Ava Bauman, Ada Bley, Mara Hoog, Lexie Rayoum   All-District 1st Team:  Ava Bauman, Ada Bley, Lexie Rayoum   All-District 2nd Team:  Mara Hoog, Ady Rayoum, Reece Weiler   All-District Honorable Mention:  Hayden Vaeth     Front Row: Reece Weiler, Hayden Vaeth, Ady

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