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34th Annual Chester Invitational Cross Country Meet

Vanessa Teel of Pinckneyville wins Girls’ overall title (19:41.4) and Landen Roman of Pinckneyville takes Boys’ overall title (15:56.7) By Jim Beers CHESTER, Ill. – The 34th Annual Chester Invitational Cross Country Meet took place Thursday October 3 at the Randolph County Conservation Area. The event kicked off at 4:30 p.m. with the Girls’ Race […]

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SLHS defeats Festus in tennis

Saxony Lutheran High School defeated Festus Wednesday night 6-3. The regular season ended with a 13-3 record. Amy Birk, coach, said, “We’re really proud of the way the girls have performed this year.” SLHS hosted the Class 1 District 1 Individual Districts Thursday morning. Results will be posted when available.

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YellowJackets shut out Carlyle 41-0 to improve to 6-0, 3-0

Quarterback Zain Al-Jassim sets new all-time CHS record for passing yards at 3,957 BY JIM BEERS             The Chester High School Football YellowJackets continued their quest for a Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division championship Friday October 4 with a shut out of the Carlyle Indians, 41-0.             The event was played at Chester’s W.O. Smith Field

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ESPN Southern Illinois TEAM of the Week for WEEK 1: Chester YellowJackets

CHESTER – The ESPN Southern Illinois TEAM of the Week for WEEK 1 is the Chester YellowJackets.     The Chester High School YellowJackets were named the ESPN Southern Illinois 103.5 FM “Team of the Week” for Week 1 of the 2024 IHSA Football Season. The Jackets, under the direction of CHS Head Coach, Billy

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