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The Friends of Saint Francis Golf Tournament benefits local, hungry children

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Friends of Saint Francis Golf Tournament was held on August 18 at the world-class Dalhousie Golf Club.     The turnout for this four-person scramble included more than 200 golfers and nearly 40 volunteers.   More than $160,000 was raised this year for community efforts to feed hungry children both […]

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Boy’s Golf places 3rd at 2023 Chester Invitational Tourney

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

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Chester’s Al-Jassim ranked 5th in State of Illinois in passing

In Week 1, Al-Jassim passed for 275 yards against DuQuoin STORY AND PHOTO BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – According “Southern Illinois Sports with Chris Dexter”, Chester High School Football quarterback, Zain Al-Jassim is ranked 5th in the State of Illinois in passing yards in games during the opening Week 1 of the 2023 season. Zain

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