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SIU beats Indiana State, 38-9, to secure NCAA Playoff bid

Dawgs (7-4) will host Nicholls (6-4) in Round 1 at Saluki Stadium this Saturday November 25 By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Southern Illinois University Football Salukis hosted the Indiana State Sycamores Saturday November 18 in what most fans thought was a do-or-die situation for the Salukis.  It was thought that a loss would eliminate

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Lady Jackets are “runners-up” in 2023 Sparta Tournament

Chester’s Emma Diskey and Lexi Mott make All-Tournament Team By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester High School Lady Jackets were the unspoken underdogs in the Championship game of the 2023 Sparta Lady Bulldogs Invitational Tournament. Red Bud dominated its first two rounds, 61-23 over New Athens and 61-24 over Steeleville. Chester also won its

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November 20, 2023 River Region Sports Wrap

Ste Genevieve High School announced Fall 2023 Athletic Awards STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Athletics Department has announced the following honors for fall sports participants.   Cheer Ms. Cheerleader Award- Sophia DeRousse Ms. Spirit Award- Ruthie Dunn Best Technique- Savannah DeRousse Best Jumps Award- Launa Gegg Hardest Worker- Hannah Ahrens   Dance

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Chester will play in finals of Sparta Tournament

Lady Jackets beat Trico, 44-38, to advance to Championship game against Red Bud By Jim Beers CHESTER –The Chester High School Lady Jackets Basketball Team was victorious over the Trico Lady Pioneers Wednesday night at the 2023 Sparta Lady Bulldogs Invitational Basketball Tournament. With the 44-38 win, Chester advanced to the Championship game Friday evening

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