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Chester School District is launching a long-term Strategic Plan, and your voice matters. As part of this process, we are conducting a Community Survey to gather valuable input from parents, employees, board members, and community members.
Your feedback will help guide our priorities, shape district goals, and strengthen the future of our schools.
📝 Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:
🔗 https://forms.gle/ZnSEDCqxxYnSjP1J8
📱 Or scan the QR code in the image attached to this post!
The survey is open to all stakeholders—including parents, staff, students, alumni, business owners, and residents who want to be part of shaping our future.
Thank you for being an important part of Chester CUSD 139’s continued growth and success.
#ChesterCUSD139 #StrategicPlanning #CommunityEngagement #YourVoiceMatters #TogetherWeGrow
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CGS MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL & BASEBALL 8th GRADE NIGHT
THURSDAY 09/18/25
vs. MURPHYSBORO 4:15 PM
Come out and support our Jackets!
THURSDAY 09/18/25
vs. MURPHYSBORO 4:15 PM
Come out and support our Jackets!
Chester Boys are runners-up at Chester quadrangular match
James and Eggemeyer finish in Top-10
BY JIM BEERS
The Chester High School Boys Golf Team was runner-up in the quadrangular match that they hosted at the Chester Country Club Tuesday September 2, 2025. The other schools included New Athens, Okawville, and Red Bud.
Team scores and standings
1st Place: Red Bud Musketeers, Class 1A, Cahokia Conference, 147 strokes
2nd Place: Chester YellowJackets, Class 1A, Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division, 173 strokes
3rd Place: Okawville Rockets, Class 1A, Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division, 175 strokes
4th Place: New Athens YellowJackets, Class 1A, Cahokia Conference, Kaskaskia Division, 196 strokes
Individual scores and standings
Red Bud
1st Place Tie, Lane Diewald, sophomore, 36 strokes
1st Place Tie, Blake Marcheski, freshman 36 strokes
3rd Place Tie, Porter Donjon, freshman, 37 strokes
3rd Place tie, Jack Muench, junior, 37 strokes
3rd Place Tie, Dreadan Duncan, freshman, 37 strokes
6th Place, Kruz Koester, senior, 39 strokes
9th Place, Cartr Hartmann, freshman, 41 strokes
13th Place Tie, Cooper Despain, junior, 46 strokes
Chester
8th Place, Tallen James, junior, 40 strokes
10th Place Tie: Trevin Eggemeyer, junior, 42 strokes
12th Place, Kross Jany, junior, 45 strokes
13th Place Tie: Logan Springston, soph., 46 strokes
16th Place, Lack Luthy, freshman, 47 strokes
22nd Place, Alden Davitz, sophomore, 50 strokes
24th Place Tie, Aidan McKinney, junior, 52 strokes
25th Place, Logan Brace, junior, 53 strokes
It is noted that YellowJackets Tallen James (8th Place) and Trevin Eggemeyer (10th Place) both finished in the Top-10 of the field of golfers.
Okawville
6th Place, Teren Schwankhaus, sophomore, 39 strokes
10th Place Tie. Braylen Turner, junior, 42 strokes
13th Place Tie, Caleb Hagarty, sophomore, 46 points
17th Place, Landan Kraus, freshman, 48 points
25th Place Tie, James D’Entremont, senior, 53 strokes
27th Place, Braxton Rennegarbe, senior, 54 strokes
28th Place Tie, Jack Schuetz, senior, 55 strokes
32nd Place, Rigden Senior, junior, 60 strokes
New Athens
18th Place Tie, Brayden Middendorf Sr., 49 strokes
18th Place Tie, Brodie Sieber, senior, 49 strokes
18th Place Tie, Bryden Hepp, junior, 49 strokes
18th Place Tie, Jack Stewart, junior, 49 strokes
23rd Place, Mason Burkett, sophomore, 51 strokes
28th Place Tie, Derek Schatte, sophomore, 55 strokes
29th Place, Brett Middendorf, sophomore, 56 strokes
31st Place, William Mullholland, senior, 59 strokes
PHOTO 1 Trevin Eggemeyer
Trevin Eggemeyer, a CHS junior, finished in the Top 10 at the Chester quadrangular match with his round of 42 strokes. Eggemeyer tied for 10th Place with Braylen Turner, a junior, from Okawville. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2 Tallen James
Chester's Tallen James, a junior on the YellowJacket Golf Team, finished in the Top 10 at the Chester Quadrangular Match. James shot 40 strokes in the 9-hole event. Jim Beers Photo
James and Eggemeyer finish in Top-10
BY JIM BEERS
The Chester High School Boys Golf Team was runner-up in the quadrangular match that they hosted at the Chester Country Club Tuesday September 2, 2025. The other schools included New Athens, Okawville, and Red Bud.
Team scores and standings
1st Place: Red Bud Musketeers, Class 1A, Cahokia Conference, 147 strokes
2nd Place: Chester YellowJackets, Class 1A, Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division, 173 strokes
3rd Place: Okawville Rockets, Class 1A, Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division, 175 strokes
4th Place: New Athens YellowJackets, Class 1A, Cahokia Conference, Kaskaskia Division, 196 strokes
Individual scores and standings
Red Bud
1st Place Tie, Lane Diewald, sophomore, 36 strokes
1st Place Tie, Blake Marcheski, freshman 36 strokes
3rd Place Tie, Porter Donjon, freshman, 37 strokes
3rd Place tie, Jack Muench, junior, 37 strokes
3rd Place Tie, Dreadan Duncan, freshman, 37 strokes
6th Place, Kruz Koester, senior, 39 strokes
9th Place, Cartr Hartmann, freshman, 41 strokes
13th Place Tie, Cooper Despain, junior, 46 strokes
Chester
8th Place, Tallen James, junior, 40 strokes
10th Place Tie: Trevin Eggemeyer, junior, 42 strokes
12th Place, Kross Jany, junior, 45 strokes
13th Place Tie: Logan Springston, soph., 46 strokes
16th Place, Lack Luthy, freshman, 47 strokes
22nd Place, Alden Davitz, sophomore, 50 strokes
24th Place Tie, Aidan McKinney, junior, 52 strokes
25th Place, Logan Brace, junior, 53 strokes
It is noted that YellowJackets Tallen James (8th Place) and Trevin Eggemeyer (10th Place) both finished in the Top-10 of the field of golfers.
Okawville
6th Place, Teren Schwankhaus, sophomore, 39 strokes
10th Place Tie. Braylen Turner, junior, 42 strokes
13th Place Tie, Caleb Hagarty, sophomore, 46 points
17th Place, Landan Kraus, freshman, 48 points
25th Place Tie, James D’Entremont, senior, 53 strokes
27th Place, Braxton Rennegarbe, senior, 54 strokes
28th Place Tie, Jack Schuetz, senior, 55 strokes
32nd Place, Rigden Senior, junior, 60 strokes
New Athens
18th Place Tie, Brayden Middendorf Sr., 49 strokes
18th Place Tie, Brodie Sieber, senior, 49 strokes
18th Place Tie, Bryden Hepp, junior, 49 strokes
18th Place Tie, Jack Stewart, junior, 49 strokes
23rd Place, Mason Burkett, sophomore, 51 strokes
28th Place Tie, Derek Schatte, sophomore, 55 strokes
29th Place, Brett Middendorf, sophomore, 56 strokes
31st Place, William Mullholland, senior, 59 strokes
PHOTO 1 Trevin Eggemeyer
Trevin Eggemeyer, a CHS junior, finished in the Top 10 at the Chester quadrangular match with his round of 42 strokes. Eggemeyer tied for 10th Place with Braylen Turner, a junior, from Okawville. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2 Tallen James
Chester's Tallen James, a junior on the YellowJacket Golf Team, finished in the Top 10 at the Chester Quadrangular Match. James shot 40 strokes in the 9-hole event. Jim Beers Photo
CHS SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK REMINDER
Thursday 10/18/25, Class Color Day
Seniors-Purple
Juniors-Red
Sophomores-Light Blue
Freshman-Pink
Staff-Orange
Wear your class color to raise suicide prevention awareness and show your support!
Go Jackets!
Thursday 10/18/25, Class Color Day
Seniors-Purple
Juniors-Red
Sophomores-Light Blue
Freshman-Pink
Staff-Orange
Wear your class color to raise suicide prevention awareness and show your support!
Go Jackets!
YellowJacket Golf “knocks off” Appleknockers in 9-hole match
Chester’s Tallen James tied for 1st Place Medalist honors
BY JIM BEERS
The YellowJacket Boys Gold Team from Chester traveled to Cobden Monday September 15. It was a dual match with just Chester and Cobden competing. Chester was the winner by eight strokes and Chester’s Tallen James tied for 1st Place with Cobden’s Matthew Howell. Howell is a senior and James is a junior. Both were seeded for their respective teams. There were a total of 17 golfers in the dual event, 9 for Chester and 8 for Cobden.
Team standings
Chester 1st Place with 179 strokes
Cobden 2nd Place with 187 strokes
Chester results
The YellowJackets are an IHSA Class 1A team. They recorded a total of 179 strokes as a team. Chester’s Tallen James, a junior, tied for 1st Place and Medalist with his score of 39 strokes. The YellowJackets also had finishers in 3rd, 4th Tie, 4th Tie, 9th, 11th Tie, 11th Tie, 11th Tie, and 16th.
Individual scores and places
Tallen James a junior, tied for 1st Place and Medalist with a score of 39 strokes
Trevin Eggemeyer, a junior, finished 2nd with a score of 44 strokes
Logan Springston, a sophomore, finished Tied for 4th Place with a score of 48 strokes
Alden Davitz, a sophomore, finished Tied for 4th Place with a score of 48 strokes
Jack Luthy, a freshman, finished 9th with a score of 51 strokes
Kross Jany, a junior, finished Tied for 11th with a score of 53 strokes
Aidan McKinney, a junior, finished Tied for 11th with a score of 53 strokes
Logan Brace, a junior, finished Tied for 11th with a score of 53 strokes
Preston Liefer, a freshman, finished 16th with a score of 63 strokes
Cobden results
Cobden Appleknockers are an IHSA Class 1A team. They recorded a total of 187 strokes as a team. Cobden’s Matthew Howell, a senior, tied with Chester’s Tallen James for 1st Place with his score of 39 strokes. The Appleknockers also had golfers finish in 6th Tied, 6th Tied, 8th, 10th, 14th, 15th, and 17th.
Individual scores and places
Matthew Howell, a senior, tied for 1st Place with his score of 39 strokes
Jaxton Boutwell, a junior, tied for 6th Place with his score of 49 strokes
Orlando Clark, a freshman, tied for 6th with his score of 49 strokes
Tommy Quertermous, a senior, finished 8th with his score of 50 strokes
Landon Cavaness, a sophomore, finished 10th with his score of 52 strokes
Preston Wren, a sophomore, finished 14th with his score of 59 strokes
Jansen Nance, a senior, finished 15th, with his score of 59 strokes
Tyler Jackson, a sophomore, finished 17th with his score of 65 strokes
Coach Andrew’s comments
YellowJacket Head Coach Clayton Andrews said, “The boys battled a hot day at the always tough Union County Country Club. I was pleased with the play of Alden Davitz and Logan Springston who both finished tied for 4th Place as individuals.”
The YellowJackets will hosts their final home match of the season Monday September 22 when the Trico Pioneers and the Egyptian High School Pharaohs in Tamms, Illinois come to town. The event takes place at the Chester Country Club with tee-off at 4:00 p.m. Chester does noy have any senior golfers this year so there will not be a senior Day Ceremony.
PHOTO 1: Tallen James
CHS junior, Tallen James, tied for 1st Place and the Medalist title Monday September 15 in the dual mar\tch at Tamms, Illinois. The YellowJackets traveled to Cobden to face the Appleknockers in a dual match. James, who has been Chester's leader most of the 2025 season, shot a 39 to tie Appleknocker Matthew Howell. Thew Jackets won the match, 179 to 187. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2: Alden Davitz
Chester Head Coach, Clayton Andrews, was very proud of sophomore Alden Davitz in the dual match at Cobden Monday September 15. Davits shot a 48 to tie for 4th Place and helped the YellowJackets win the match by a score of 179 to 1897 strokes over the Appleknockers. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 3: Logan Springston
Logan Springston., a sophomore YellowJacket golfer, tied for 4th Place Monday September 15 at the dual match at Cobden. Springston had a score of 48 strokes to help the Jackets beat the Appleknockers, 179 to 187. Head Coach, Clayton Andrews was very proud of the sophomore for his "Top 5" finish. Jim Beers Photo
Chester’s Tallen James tied for 1st Place Medalist honors
BY JIM BEERS
The YellowJacket Boys Gold Team from Chester traveled to Cobden Monday September 15. It was a dual match with just Chester and Cobden competing. Chester was the winner by eight strokes and Chester’s Tallen James tied for 1st Place with Cobden’s Matthew Howell. Howell is a senior and James is a junior. Both were seeded for their respective teams. There were a total of 17 golfers in the dual event, 9 for Chester and 8 for Cobden.
Team standings
Chester 1st Place with 179 strokes
Cobden 2nd Place with 187 strokes
Chester results
The YellowJackets are an IHSA Class 1A team. They recorded a total of 179 strokes as a team. Chester’s Tallen James, a junior, tied for 1st Place and Medalist with his score of 39 strokes. The YellowJackets also had finishers in 3rd, 4th Tie, 4th Tie, 9th, 11th Tie, 11th Tie, 11th Tie, and 16th.
Individual scores and places
Tallen James a junior, tied for 1st Place and Medalist with a score of 39 strokes
Trevin Eggemeyer, a junior, finished 2nd with a score of 44 strokes
Logan Springston, a sophomore, finished Tied for 4th Place with a score of 48 strokes
Alden Davitz, a sophomore, finished Tied for 4th Place with a score of 48 strokes
Jack Luthy, a freshman, finished 9th with a score of 51 strokes
Kross Jany, a junior, finished Tied for 11th with a score of 53 strokes
Aidan McKinney, a junior, finished Tied for 11th with a score of 53 strokes
Logan Brace, a junior, finished Tied for 11th with a score of 53 strokes
Preston Liefer, a freshman, finished 16th with a score of 63 strokes
Cobden results
Cobden Appleknockers are an IHSA Class 1A team. They recorded a total of 187 strokes as a team. Cobden’s Matthew Howell, a senior, tied with Chester’s Tallen James for 1st Place with his score of 39 strokes. The Appleknockers also had golfers finish in 6th Tied, 6th Tied, 8th, 10th, 14th, 15th, and 17th.
Individual scores and places
Matthew Howell, a senior, tied for 1st Place with his score of 39 strokes
Jaxton Boutwell, a junior, tied for 6th Place with his score of 49 strokes
Orlando Clark, a freshman, tied for 6th with his score of 49 strokes
Tommy Quertermous, a senior, finished 8th with his score of 50 strokes
Landon Cavaness, a sophomore, finished 10th with his score of 52 strokes
Preston Wren, a sophomore, finished 14th with his score of 59 strokes
Jansen Nance, a senior, finished 15th, with his score of 59 strokes
Tyler Jackson, a sophomore, finished 17th with his score of 65 strokes
Coach Andrew’s comments
YellowJacket Head Coach Clayton Andrews said, “The boys battled a hot day at the always tough Union County Country Club. I was pleased with the play of Alden Davitz and Logan Springston who both finished tied for 4th Place as individuals.”
The YellowJackets will hosts their final home match of the season Monday September 22 when the Trico Pioneers and the Egyptian High School Pharaohs in Tamms, Illinois come to town. The event takes place at the Chester Country Club with tee-off at 4:00 p.m. Chester does noy have any senior golfers this year so there will not be a senior Day Ceremony.
PHOTO 1: Tallen James
CHS junior, Tallen James, tied for 1st Place and the Medalist title Monday September 15 in the dual mar\tch at Tamms, Illinois. The YellowJackets traveled to Cobden to face the Appleknockers in a dual match. James, who has been Chester's leader most of the 2025 season, shot a 39 to tie Appleknocker Matthew Howell. Thew Jackets won the match, 179 to 187. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2: Alden Davitz
Chester Head Coach, Clayton Andrews, was very proud of sophomore Alden Davitz in the dual match at Cobden Monday September 15. Davits shot a 48 to tie for 4th Place and helped the YellowJackets win the match by a score of 179 to 1897 strokes over the Appleknockers. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 3: Logan Springston
Logan Springston., a sophomore YellowJacket golfer, tied for 4th Place Monday September 15 at the dual match at Cobden. Springston had a score of 48 strokes to help the Jackets beat the Appleknockers, 179 to 187. Head Coach, Clayton Andrews was very proud of the sophomore for his "Top 5" finish. Jim Beers Photo
CHS SADD: SUICIDE PREVENTION DRESS UP WEEK
Monday: Don’t Sleep on your Mental Health, its important too! (Pajama Day)
Tuesday: Team up and Fight Against Suicide (Twin Day)
Wednesday: Show your support for National Suicide Prevention Day (Wear Teal & Purple)
Thursday: Battle it out together with your class (Wear Your Class Colors)
Friday: Unite together to help take down suicide (Wear Orange & Black)
Monday: Don’t Sleep on your Mental Health, its important too! (Pajama Day)
Tuesday: Team up and Fight Against Suicide (Twin Day)
Wednesday: Show your support for National Suicide Prevention Day (Wear Teal & Purple)
Thursday: Battle it out together with your class (Wear Your Class Colors)
Friday: Unite together to help take down suicide (Wear Orange & Black)
CECC, CGS & CHS DENTAL SAFARI (CORRECTION)
Dental Safari is coming to our schools. It is a great opportunity to get a free dental evaluation.
If you have any questions, please call the main office of your students' school of attendance.
Chester Early Childhood Center
November 19, 2025
Chester Grade School
December 3rd, 2025
Chester High School
October 31, 2025
Dental Safari is coming to our schools. It is a great opportunity to get a free dental evaluation.
If you have any questions, please call the main office of your students' school of attendance.
Chester Early Childhood Center
November 19, 2025
Chester Grade School
December 3rd, 2025
Chester High School
October 31, 2025
Chester Football announces Week 4 “Practice Player of the Week” and “Special Teams Player of the Week”
Weekly “Special Teams” player of the week sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” sponsored by Night Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced that starting this 2025 CHS Football season his program will start a new award program. This program will be weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Night Hawk Coal.
Each week Belton and his staff will select two players to be recognized and honored. The first award will recognize the best “Special Teams” player of the week and the second award will recognize the best “Practice Player” of the week.
Belton is proud to announce award winners for Week 4 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: # 55 Karim Landeros
Coach Belton said, “Landeros, a junior, made some big plays on kickoffs that saved touchdowns for us against Pinckneyville last week! He also had two kicks for touchbacks which were beautiful. The kicker and linebacker helped us win, 53-7 over a good Panther team!”
“Nighthawk Coal “Practice Player” of the Week: # 52 Hayden Haslett
Coach Belton said, “Hayden Haslett, a sophomore, is a good scout team player. He plays defensive line and offensive line for us. Hayden always gives us a great look. He makes his teammates better each and every day! He is a tackle on both offense and defense.”
Each of the two weekly award winners will receive a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Night Hawk Coal have stepped up to be the 2025 sponsors of the “Special Teams” and “Practice Player” of the Week Awards for Chester Football.
Coach Belton stated, “I would like to give a special THANK YOU to Korando Heating and Cooling and Night Hawk Coal for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
The awards for Week 4 were announced and presented Thursday September 11 at the weekly team meeting and supper in the CHS Football Offices. This is a weekly event following the Thursday afternoon “Run-Through” practice in preparation for the Friday Night Game of the Week. Congratulations Karim Landeros and Hayden Haslett for being the Week 4 award winners!
PHOTO 1
Karim Landeros # 55 is the Week 4 "Special Team's Player of the Week" for the Chester YellowJackets Football Team. Landeros, a 5'9", 165 lb., offensive fullback and defensive linebacker, made some big plays on kickoffs that saved two Pinckneyville touchdowns from being scored and he kicked for two touchbacks for CHS. He helped his team win against the Panthers, 53-7. Jim Beers Report
PHOTO 2
Hayden Haslett, #52, is the Week 4 "Practice Player of the Week" for the Chester High School Yellowjacket Football Team. Haslett, a sophomore, is a tackle for both the offensive and defensive lines. He always gives the team a great look! He makes his teammates better players each week and every day. For his hard work ethic, he has earned the "Practice Player of the Week". Jim Beers Report
Weekly “Special Teams” player of the week sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” sponsored by Night Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced that starting this 2025 CHS Football season his program will start a new award program. This program will be weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Night Hawk Coal.
Each week Belton and his staff will select two players to be recognized and honored. The first award will recognize the best “Special Teams” player of the week and the second award will recognize the best “Practice Player” of the week.
Belton is proud to announce award winners for Week 4 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: # 55 Karim Landeros
Coach Belton said, “Landeros, a junior, made some big plays on kickoffs that saved touchdowns for us against Pinckneyville last week! He also had two kicks for touchbacks which were beautiful. The kicker and linebacker helped us win, 53-7 over a good Panther team!”
“Nighthawk Coal “Practice Player” of the Week: # 52 Hayden Haslett
Coach Belton said, “Hayden Haslett, a sophomore, is a good scout team player. He plays defensive line and offensive line for us. Hayden always gives us a great look. He makes his teammates better each and every day! He is a tackle on both offense and defense.”
Each of the two weekly award winners will receive a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Night Hawk Coal have stepped up to be the 2025 sponsors of the “Special Teams” and “Practice Player” of the Week Awards for Chester Football.
Coach Belton stated, “I would like to give a special THANK YOU to Korando Heating and Cooling and Night Hawk Coal for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
The awards for Week 4 were announced and presented Thursday September 11 at the weekly team meeting and supper in the CHS Football Offices. This is a weekly event following the Thursday afternoon “Run-Through” practice in preparation for the Friday Night Game of the Week. Congratulations Karim Landeros and Hayden Haslett for being the Week 4 award winners!
PHOTO 1
Karim Landeros # 55 is the Week 4 "Special Team's Player of the Week" for the Chester YellowJackets Football Team. Landeros, a 5'9", 165 lb., offensive fullback and defensive linebacker, made some big plays on kickoffs that saved two Pinckneyville touchdowns from being scored and he kicked for two touchbacks for CHS. He helped his team win against the Panthers, 53-7. Jim Beers Report
PHOTO 2
Hayden Haslett, #52, is the Week 4 "Practice Player of the Week" for the Chester High School Yellowjacket Football Team. Haslett, a sophomore, is a tackle for both the offensive and defensive lines. He always gives the team a great look! He makes his teammates better players each week and every day. For his hard work ethic, he has earned the "Practice Player of the Week". Jim Beers Report
Chester Cross Country runners compete at Marissa Invitational
Hobbs leads YellowJacket boys and Vallet leads Lady Jacket girls
BY JIM BEERS
The CHS Cross Country teams traveled to Marissa Tuesday September 9 for the 2025 Marissa Invitational Cross Country Meet. It was a great day to run and the Chester cross country runners did a great job competing.
Girls Division Results
The Girls’ race included a total of 66 runners and had four teams entered in the event. Teams included Mascoutah, Pinckneyville, Columbia, and Red Bud. To qualify for a team score schools had to have five runners entered to compete for that school.
There were 12 different schools that had runners entered in the 3-mile race including Okawville, New Athens, Mascoutah, Red Bud, Columbia, Marissa, Pinckneyville, Dupo, Steeleville, Waterloo Gibault, Trico, and Valmeyer.
Chester Results
Katelyn Vallet, freshman, Place: 22nd, time: 22:54.9, Race Pace: 7:39 minutes per mile
Caitlyn Hargis, sophomore, Place: 35th, Time: 25:28.0, Race Pace: 8:30 minutes per mile
Note: Chester had just two runners, thus did not qualify for a team score.
Team Scores and finishes
Mascoutah: (1st Place, 27 points)
Pinckneyville: (2nd Place, 89 points)
Columbia: (3rd Place, 92 points)
Red Bud: (4th Place, 93 points)
The Girls’ Race had 66 runners. The winner was senior Caroline Tepe of Okawville. She crossed the finish line with a time of 19:09.6 and a race pace of 6:24 minutes per mile. The last runner crossed the finish line with a time of 32:56.0. She was a freshman. Her race pace was 10:59 minutes per mile. Both first and last runners were from Okawville.
Boys’ Division Results
The Boys’ Division included 108 runners and six teams. To qualify as a team a school had to have five runners. Otherwise runners could run independently. There were 10 Boys’ Teams included Pinckneyville, Mascoutah, Okawville, Sparta, Columbia, New Athens, Dupo, O’Fallon Baptist, Steeleville, and Centralia Christ Our Rock.
Other schools that had independent runners included Waterloo Gibault, Marissa, Chester, Valmeyer, and Trico. A total of 15 schools were represented.
Chester Results
Ivan Hobbs, senior; Place: 65th, Time: 21:32.6, Race Pace: 7:11 minutes per mile
Victor Fuentes, junior, Place: 69th, Time: 21:53.6, Race Pace: 7:18 minutes per mile
Note: Chester only had two runners, therefore they did not qualify for a team score.
Team scores and finishes
Pinckneyville (1st, 34 points)
Mascoutah (2nd, 41 points)
Okawville (3rd, 137 points)
Sparta (4th, 146 points)
Columbia (5th, 153 points)
New Athens (6th, 160 points)
Dupo (7th, 161 points)
O’Fallon Baptist (8th, 171 points)
Steeleville (9th, 227 points)
Centralia Christ Our Rock (10th, 246 points)
The Boys’ Race had a total of 108 runners. The winner was Landen Boman of Pinckneyville. Boman is a senior. He had a time of 15:39.4 and a race pace of 5:14 minutes per mile. The last runner to cross the finish line was a freshman from Mascoutah. His time was 29:34.7 and his race pace was 9:52 minutes per mile.
New up for the YellowJackets will be a trip to Sparta Tuesday September 16 for the Sparta Invitational Meet. The first gun will go off at 4:00 p.m. for the Girls’ Race. The Boys’ Race will follow.
For the second week in a row Chester's Katelyn Vallet, a freshman, has led he Lady Jacket's Cross Country Team. Last week at New Athens she finished 22nd with a time of 23:24.4 and this we at Marissa she placed 22nd with a time of 22:54.9. Jim Beers Photo
Hobbs leads YellowJacket boys and Vallet leads Lady Jacket girls
BY JIM BEERS
The CHS Cross Country teams traveled to Marissa Tuesday September 9 for the 2025 Marissa Invitational Cross Country Meet. It was a great day to run and the Chester cross country runners did a great job competing.
Girls Division Results
The Girls’ race included a total of 66 runners and had four teams entered in the event. Teams included Mascoutah, Pinckneyville, Columbia, and Red Bud. To qualify for a team score schools had to have five runners entered to compete for that school.
There were 12 different schools that had runners entered in the 3-mile race including Okawville, New Athens, Mascoutah, Red Bud, Columbia, Marissa, Pinckneyville, Dupo, Steeleville, Waterloo Gibault, Trico, and Valmeyer.
Chester Results
Katelyn Vallet, freshman, Place: 22nd, time: 22:54.9, Race Pace: 7:39 minutes per mile
Caitlyn Hargis, sophomore, Place: 35th, Time: 25:28.0, Race Pace: 8:30 minutes per mile
Note: Chester had just two runners, thus did not qualify for a team score.
Team Scores and finishes
Mascoutah: (1st Place, 27 points)
Pinckneyville: (2nd Place, 89 points)
Columbia: (3rd Place, 92 points)
Red Bud: (4th Place, 93 points)
The Girls’ Race had 66 runners. The winner was senior Caroline Tepe of Okawville. She crossed the finish line with a time of 19:09.6 and a race pace of 6:24 minutes per mile. The last runner crossed the finish line with a time of 32:56.0. She was a freshman. Her race pace was 10:59 minutes per mile. Both first and last runners were from Okawville.
Boys’ Division Results
The Boys’ Division included 108 runners and six teams. To qualify as a team a school had to have five runners. Otherwise runners could run independently. There were 10 Boys’ Teams included Pinckneyville, Mascoutah, Okawville, Sparta, Columbia, New Athens, Dupo, O’Fallon Baptist, Steeleville, and Centralia Christ Our Rock.
Other schools that had independent runners included Waterloo Gibault, Marissa, Chester, Valmeyer, and Trico. A total of 15 schools were represented.
Chester Results
Ivan Hobbs, senior; Place: 65th, Time: 21:32.6, Race Pace: 7:11 minutes per mile
Victor Fuentes, junior, Place: 69th, Time: 21:53.6, Race Pace: 7:18 minutes per mile
Note: Chester only had two runners, therefore they did not qualify for a team score.
Team scores and finishes
Pinckneyville (1st, 34 points)
Mascoutah (2nd, 41 points)
Okawville (3rd, 137 points)
Sparta (4th, 146 points)
Columbia (5th, 153 points)
New Athens (6th, 160 points)
Dupo (7th, 161 points)
O’Fallon Baptist (8th, 171 points)
Steeleville (9th, 227 points)
Centralia Christ Our Rock (10th, 246 points)
The Boys’ Race had a total of 108 runners. The winner was Landen Boman of Pinckneyville. Boman is a senior. He had a time of 15:39.4 and a race pace of 5:14 minutes per mile. The last runner to cross the finish line was a freshman from Mascoutah. His time was 29:34.7 and his race pace was 9:52 minutes per mile.
New up for the YellowJackets will be a trip to Sparta Tuesday September 16 for the Sparta Invitational Meet. The first gun will go off at 4:00 p.m. for the Girls’ Race. The Boys’ Race will follow.
For the second week in a row Chester's Katelyn Vallet, a freshman, has led he Lady Jacket's Cross Country Team. Last week at New Athens she finished 22nd with a time of 23:24.4 and this we at Marissa she placed 22nd with a time of 22:54.9. Jim Beers Photo
CHS FOOTBALL GAMENIGHT THEME
Come out and SUPPORT our Chester Yellowjackets
Friday, September 12th at 7:00pm
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Theme: 90s Vibes - think neon colors, baggy jeans, and graphic tees!
Go Jackets!!!
Come out and SUPPORT our Chester Yellowjackets
Friday, September 12th at 7:00pm
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CHS Cross Country kicks off 2025 season at New Athens
BY JIM BEERS
The Chester High School Cross Country Team began its 2025 season Monday August 25 at the New Athens “Race by the River” meet. The YellowJacket program is struggling for team members this year with only three girls and four boys on the squad. In recent years numbers have been dwindling at CHS for cross country.
Cross Country is a hard sport. Races are 3 miles and this time of year temperatures run in the 80’s and 90’s with heat indexes that make it seem like temperatures are near the 100’s.
To qualify for a “team score” in cross country, schools must have at least five runners on a team. Chester is under that qualifying mark, so YellowJacket and Lady Jacket runners have to compete individually. Unless numbers increase, the Jackets will not be able to compete as a team this season.
Girl’s Division Results
The girl’s race took place under sunny skies and a NW wind blowing at 8 Miles per hour. Temperature was 72 degrees. The race took place at Okaw Valley Park.
All three Chester girls competed at New Athens. There were a total of 64 girls in the 3-mile event. The overall winner was senior Caroline Tepe of Okawville. She won with a time of 19:04, and pace of 6:28.0. The 64th runner crossed the finish line at the 32:36.6 mark and pace of 11:04.
Lady Jacket results are as follow:
Katelyn Vallett (freshman) (22nd overall; time of 23:24.4; average pace of 7:57 per mile)
Caitlyn Hargis (sophomore) (25th overall; time of 23:54.1; average pace of 8:07 per mile)
Jaimy Duran (sophomore) (45th overall; time of 27:17.2; average pace of 9:15 per mile)
Team Scores include:
Okawville (1st, 54)
Belleville Althoff (2nd, 56)
Edwardsville Metro-East (3rd, 67)
Breese Central (4th, 75)
Red Bud (5th, 81)
Boy’s Division Results
The Boy’s race took place under sunny skies. NW wind was blowing at 7 Miles per hour. Temperature was 71 degrees. The race was held at Oak Valley Park.
Two Chester boys ran the 3-mile race. There were a total of 96 boys compete. The winner was Cole Dachsteiner of New Athens. He turned in a time of 15:48.7 with a race pace of 5:22 per mile. The final runner to cross the finish line finished 96th with a time of 29:53.4 and race pace of 10:08 per mile.
YellowJackets results are as follow:
Ivan Hobbs (senior) (63rd overall; time of 21:19.8; average pace of 7:14 per mile)
Jaden Ramirez (sophomore) (77th; time of 22:24.2; Average pace of 7:36 per mile)
Team Scores include:
Edwardsville Metro-East (1st, 25)
Breese Central (2nd, 94)
Okawville (3rd, 104)
Sparta (4th, 113)
O’Fallon First Baptist (5th, 116)
Dupo (6th, 145)
New Athens (7th, 147)
Trenton-Wesclin (8th, 170)
Steeleville (9th, 210)
Next up for the Chester High School Cross Country Team is the Marissa Meteor Invitational Meet Tuesday September 9th at 5:00 p.m.
Photo 1
Freshman Katelyn Vallett was Chester's top runner in the Girl's Division 3-mile race at the New Athens "Race by the River" 3-mile meet Monday August 25. Vallett had an overall finish of 22nd out of 64 runners. Her time was 23:24.4 and she had a race pace of 7:57 miles per minute. Jim Beers Photo
Photo 2
Jaden Ramirez, a CHS sophomore, was the No. 2 YellowJacket finisher at New Athens "Race by the River" meet Monday August 25. He finished 77th with a time of 22:24.2 and a race pace of 7:36 minutes per mile. Jim Beers Photo
BY JIM BEERS
The Chester High School Cross Country Team began its 2025 season Monday August 25 at the New Athens “Race by the River” meet. The YellowJacket program is struggling for team members this year with only three girls and four boys on the squad. In recent years numbers have been dwindling at CHS for cross country.
Cross Country is a hard sport. Races are 3 miles and this time of year temperatures run in the 80’s and 90’s with heat indexes that make it seem like temperatures are near the 100’s.
To qualify for a “team score” in cross country, schools must have at least five runners on a team. Chester is under that qualifying mark, so YellowJacket and Lady Jacket runners have to compete individually. Unless numbers increase, the Jackets will not be able to compete as a team this season.
Girl’s Division Results
The girl’s race took place under sunny skies and a NW wind blowing at 8 Miles per hour. Temperature was 72 degrees. The race took place at Okaw Valley Park.
All three Chester girls competed at New Athens. There were a total of 64 girls in the 3-mile event. The overall winner was senior Caroline Tepe of Okawville. She won with a time of 19:04, and pace of 6:28.0. The 64th runner crossed the finish line at the 32:36.6 mark and pace of 11:04.
Lady Jacket results are as follow:
Katelyn Vallett (freshman) (22nd overall; time of 23:24.4; average pace of 7:57 per mile)
Caitlyn Hargis (sophomore) (25th overall; time of 23:54.1; average pace of 8:07 per mile)
Jaimy Duran (sophomore) (45th overall; time of 27:17.2; average pace of 9:15 per mile)
Team Scores include:
Okawville (1st, 54)
Belleville Althoff (2nd, 56)
Edwardsville Metro-East (3rd, 67)
Breese Central (4th, 75)
Red Bud (5th, 81)
Boy’s Division Results
The Boy’s race took place under sunny skies. NW wind was blowing at 7 Miles per hour. Temperature was 71 degrees. The race was held at Oak Valley Park.
Two Chester boys ran the 3-mile race. There were a total of 96 boys compete. The winner was Cole Dachsteiner of New Athens. He turned in a time of 15:48.7 with a race pace of 5:22 per mile. The final runner to cross the finish line finished 96th with a time of 29:53.4 and race pace of 10:08 per mile.
YellowJackets results are as follow:
Ivan Hobbs (senior) (63rd overall; time of 21:19.8; average pace of 7:14 per mile)
Jaden Ramirez (sophomore) (77th; time of 22:24.2; Average pace of 7:36 per mile)
Team Scores include:
Edwardsville Metro-East (1st, 25)
Breese Central (2nd, 94)
Okawville (3rd, 104)
Sparta (4th, 113)
O’Fallon First Baptist (5th, 116)
Dupo (6th, 145)
New Athens (7th, 147)
Trenton-Wesclin (8th, 170)
Steeleville (9th, 210)
Next up for the Chester High School Cross Country Team is the Marissa Meteor Invitational Meet Tuesday September 9th at 5:00 p.m.
Photo 1
Freshman Katelyn Vallett was Chester's top runner in the Girl's Division 3-mile race at the New Athens "Race by the River" 3-mile meet Monday August 25. Vallett had an overall finish of 22nd out of 64 runners. Her time was 23:24.4 and she had a race pace of 7:57 miles per minute. Jim Beers Photo
Photo 2
Jaden Ramirez, a CHS sophomore, was the No. 2 YellowJacket finisher at New Athens "Race by the River" meet Monday August 25. He finished 77th with a time of 22:24.2 and a race pace of 7:36 minutes per mile. Jim Beers Photo
Lady Jackets host Sparta and Tamms (Egyptian) in 9-hole match
Chester wins by default; Macy Bert is Medalist with score of 42 strokes
BY JIM BEERS
On a nice 72 degree day with partly cloudy skies and a gentle breeze, the Chester High School Lady Jacket Golf Team hosted a triangular match at the Chester Country Club. The course was extremely dry as the area has not had a substantial rain for several weeks, but otherwise, the course was friendly.
In IHSA Golf it takes at least four golfers to qualify for a team score. If a team competes with more than four golfers, the top four scores are used to calculate the team score. On this date, Sparta had only two golfers as did Tamms (Egyptian). Chester fielded eight golfers therefore, the Lady Jackets were the only school to have a team score. The Lady Jackets thusly won the match by default.
School scores were as follow:
Chester Lady Jackets (Class 1A Cahokia Conference) 197 strokes
Tamms (Egyptian) Pharaohs (Class 1A, South Egyptian Conference) +36
Sparta Lady Bulldogs (Class 1A, Cahokia Conference) +59
New Chester Head Coach, Robin Barton, said, “Chester won the match tonight by default, having fielded the only full team. Macy Bert was the Medalist (winner, lowest score) with her score of 42 strokes. This was her second-best match of the season. Our Lady Jackets earned 4-of-the-Top 5 finishes.”
Chester Lady Jacket scores include:
Macy Bert (Sr.) * 42 (Medalist)
Rylie Myers (Sr.) * 49
Riley Lochhead (Sr.) * 51
Addy Gottschammer (Sr.) * 55
Mallorie Homan (so.) 56
Ashlyn Young (Fr.) 63
*Top 4 scores to calculate team score
Top-10 Finishes
Macy Bert, (Sr.) Chester 42 Medalist
Vanessa Greenley, (Fr.) Tamms (Egyptian) 45
Rylie Myers, (Sr.) Chester 49
Riley Lochhead, (Sr.) Chester 51
Addy Gottschammer, (Sr.) Chester 55
Mallorie Homan, (So.) Chester 56
Seraphin Hartman, (Fr.) Sparta 61
Ashlynn Young, (Fr.) Chester 63 Tie
Lyriq Houston, (Fr.) Tamms (Egyptian) 63 Tie
Alyssa Shubert, (So.) Sparta 70
The Lady Jackets will travel to Red Bud Thursday September 11 for their next competition with the Lady Musketeers. This will be a Cahokia Conference match-up. Tee time is 4:00 p.m.
PHOTO 1
Macy Bert, a CHS senior, sizes up her putt Tuesday September 9 when the Lady Jackets hosted Sparta and Tamms (Egyptian) at the Chester Country Club. Bert's putt was good, and she helped the Lady Jackets win the triangular match with a team score of 197. Bert was the Medalist with her low score of 42 strokes, her second-best round of th year to date. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2
Rylie Myers, a senior Lady Jacket, was Chester's second-best finisher Tuesday September 9 at the Chester Country Club. Shown here Myers prepares to move to the next tee box early in the 9-hole match. Myers ended with a 3rd place overall score of 49 strokes. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 3
Riley Lochhead, a Lady Jacket senior, was Chester's 3rd best finisher Tuesday September 9 in the triangular match with Sparta and Tamms (Egyptian). Lochhead finished 4th overall with her score of 51. Shown here Riley just worked hard to get out of a near missed trip into the weeds for her ball. Fortunately, she "Shaked off the scare and finished strong the rest of the match. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 4
Addy Gottschammer, a senior, was Chester's 4th finisher Tuesday September 9 at the Chester Country Club. Gottschammer shot 55 for the 9-hole event and was the 5trh place overall finisher among the entire fields of golfers, Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 5
Mallorie Homan, a sophomore Lady Jackets, finished 6th overall Tuesday September 9 at the Chester Country Club. Her score of 56 strokes just missed tying for 5th place overall. She was Chester's 5trh finisher. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 6
Ashlyn Young, a freshman, shot 63 for the 9-hole event Tuesday September 9th at the Chester Country Club. She finished 8th overall in the To-10. Jim Beers Photo
Chester wins by default; Macy Bert is Medalist with score of 42 strokes
BY JIM BEERS
On a nice 72 degree day with partly cloudy skies and a gentle breeze, the Chester High School Lady Jacket Golf Team hosted a triangular match at the Chester Country Club. The course was extremely dry as the area has not had a substantial rain for several weeks, but otherwise, the course was friendly.
In IHSA Golf it takes at least four golfers to qualify for a team score. If a team competes with more than four golfers, the top four scores are used to calculate the team score. On this date, Sparta had only two golfers as did Tamms (Egyptian). Chester fielded eight golfers therefore, the Lady Jackets were the only school to have a team score. The Lady Jackets thusly won the match by default.
School scores were as follow:
Chester Lady Jackets (Class 1A Cahokia Conference) 197 strokes
Tamms (Egyptian) Pharaohs (Class 1A, South Egyptian Conference) +36
Sparta Lady Bulldogs (Class 1A, Cahokia Conference) +59
New Chester Head Coach, Robin Barton, said, “Chester won the match tonight by default, having fielded the only full team. Macy Bert was the Medalist (winner, lowest score) with her score of 42 strokes. This was her second-best match of the season. Our Lady Jackets earned 4-of-the-Top 5 finishes.”
Chester Lady Jacket scores include:
Macy Bert (Sr.) * 42 (Medalist)
Rylie Myers (Sr.) * 49
Riley Lochhead (Sr.) * 51
Addy Gottschammer (Sr.) * 55
Mallorie Homan (so.) 56
Ashlyn Young (Fr.) 63
*Top 4 scores to calculate team score
Top-10 Finishes
Macy Bert, (Sr.) Chester 42 Medalist
Vanessa Greenley, (Fr.) Tamms (Egyptian) 45
Rylie Myers, (Sr.) Chester 49
Riley Lochhead, (Sr.) Chester 51
Addy Gottschammer, (Sr.) Chester 55
Mallorie Homan, (So.) Chester 56
Seraphin Hartman, (Fr.) Sparta 61
Ashlynn Young, (Fr.) Chester 63 Tie
Lyriq Houston, (Fr.) Tamms (Egyptian) 63 Tie
Alyssa Shubert, (So.) Sparta 70
The Lady Jackets will travel to Red Bud Thursday September 11 for their next competition with the Lady Musketeers. This will be a Cahokia Conference match-up. Tee time is 4:00 p.m.
PHOTO 1
Macy Bert, a CHS senior, sizes up her putt Tuesday September 9 when the Lady Jackets hosted Sparta and Tamms (Egyptian) at the Chester Country Club. Bert's putt was good, and she helped the Lady Jackets win the triangular match with a team score of 197. Bert was the Medalist with her low score of 42 strokes, her second-best round of th year to date. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2
Rylie Myers, a senior Lady Jacket, was Chester's second-best finisher Tuesday September 9 at the Chester Country Club. Shown here Myers prepares to move to the next tee box early in the 9-hole match. Myers ended with a 3rd place overall score of 49 strokes. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 3
Riley Lochhead, a Lady Jacket senior, was Chester's 3rd best finisher Tuesday September 9 in the triangular match with Sparta and Tamms (Egyptian). Lochhead finished 4th overall with her score of 51. Shown here Riley just worked hard to get out of a near missed trip into the weeds for her ball. Fortunately, she "Shaked off the scare and finished strong the rest of the match. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 4
Addy Gottschammer, a senior, was Chester's 4th finisher Tuesday September 9 at the Chester Country Club. Gottschammer shot 55 for the 9-hole event and was the 5trh place overall finisher among the entire fields of golfers, Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 5
Mallorie Homan, a sophomore Lady Jackets, finished 6th overall Tuesday September 9 at the Chester Country Club. Her score of 56 strokes just missed tying for 5th place overall. She was Chester's 5trh finisher. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 6
Ashlyn Young, a freshman, shot 63 for the 9-hole event Tuesday September 9th at the Chester Country Club. She finished 8th overall in the To-10. Jim Beers Photo
CECC, CGS & CHS 9/11 OBSERVANCE
Tomorrow, our school will observe September 11th by wearing red, white, and blue to respectfully remember and honor the lives affected by the events of that day.
Thank you for your support.
Tomorrow, our school will observe September 11th by wearing red, white, and blue to respectfully remember and honor the lives affected by the events of that day.
Thank you for your support.
CHS TRAPSHOOTING
PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPT 11th 7PM
PROFESSOR SHARP CAFETERIA
PRIOR SIGNUP NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED IF YOU ATTENDED 9/4/25 MEETING
PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPT 11th 7PM
PROFESSOR SHARP CAFETERIA
PRIOR SIGNUP NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED IF YOU ATTENDED 9/4/25 MEETING
Chester Football announces special award winners for Week 3
“Special Teams” player of the week is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” is sponsored by Night Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced that starting this 2025 CHS Football season his program will start a new award program. This program is weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Night Hawk Coal.
Each week Belton and his staff will select two players to be recognized and honored. The first award will recognize the best “Special Teams” player of the week and the second award will recognize the best “Practice Player” of the week.
Belton is proud to announce the award winners for Week 3 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: Landen Conder
Coach Belton said, “Landen Conder led “Special Teams” in tackles (solos and 2 assists), and hustle plays! He was flying around on kickoffs and really made a difference with some great tackles!”
Knight Hawk Coal “Practice Player” of the Week: Donnie Sabo
Coach Belton said, “The Night Hawk Coal “Practice Player” of the Week, Donnie Sabo, did a great job on the scout team! He was giving the defense great looks. He made great plays and really helped make our team better this week!”
Each of the two weekly award winners received a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Nighthawk Coal have stepped up to be the 2025 sponsors of the “Special Teams” and “Practice Player” of the Week Awards for Chester Football.
Coach Belton stated, “I would like to give a special THANK YOU to Korando Heating and Cooling and Night Hawk Coal for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
Photo 1 Landen Conder SPECIAL TEAMS
CHS junior, Landen Conder (14) has been presented the Korando Heating and Cooling "Special Teams" player of Week 3. This is his second week in-a-row to earn this title. Conder is a 5'8", 160 lb. YellowJacket offensive and defensive lineman and led Special Teams in Week 3.
Photo 2 Donnie Sabo Practice Player of Week 3
CHS sophomore Donnie Sabo (20), a 5'10", 130 lb. wide receiver and defensive back, is the YellowJacket Week 3 "Practice Player" of the week. His good work ethic made his teammates get better each day this week!
“Special Teams” player of the week is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” is sponsored by Night Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced that starting this 2025 CHS Football season his program will start a new award program. This program is weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Night Hawk Coal.
Each week Belton and his staff will select two players to be recognized and honored. The first award will recognize the best “Special Teams” player of the week and the second award will recognize the best “Practice Player” of the week.
Belton is proud to announce the award winners for Week 3 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: Landen Conder
Coach Belton said, “Landen Conder led “Special Teams” in tackles (solos and 2 assists), and hustle plays! He was flying around on kickoffs and really made a difference with some great tackles!”
Knight Hawk Coal “Practice Player” of the Week: Donnie Sabo
Coach Belton said, “The Night Hawk Coal “Practice Player” of the Week, Donnie Sabo, did a great job on the scout team! He was giving the defense great looks. He made great plays and really helped make our team better this week!”
Each of the two weekly award winners received a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Nighthawk Coal have stepped up to be the 2025 sponsors of the “Special Teams” and “Practice Player” of the Week Awards for Chester Football.
Coach Belton stated, “I would like to give a special THANK YOU to Korando Heating and Cooling and Night Hawk Coal for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
Photo 1 Landen Conder SPECIAL TEAMS
CHS junior, Landen Conder (14) has been presented the Korando Heating and Cooling "Special Teams" player of Week 3. This is his second week in-a-row to earn this title. Conder is a 5'8", 160 lb. YellowJacket offensive and defensive lineman and led Special Teams in Week 3.
Photo 2 Donnie Sabo Practice Player of Week 3
CHS sophomore Donnie Sabo (20), a 5'10", 130 lb. wide receiver and defensive back, is the YellowJacket Week 3 "Practice Player" of the week. His good work ethic made his teammates get better each day this week!
Boys Varsity Football took down Pinckneyville Friday night, making their record 2-0 to start the season!
Big Congratulations!
Big Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Volleyball team for winning the Carbondale Triple Crown Preview Tournament on Saturday!
Maggie Caby and Camryn Wolff earned spots on the All-Tournament Team as well!
During the tournament, Maggie Caby surpassed 500 career varsity kills!!
Congratulations Ladies!
Maggie Caby and Camryn Wolff earned spots on the All-Tournament Team as well!
During the tournament, Maggie Caby surpassed 500 career varsity kills!!
Congratulations Ladies!
YellowJacket golf finishes 4th at Chester Invite (1 of 2)
James and Eggemeyer earn Top-5 awards; nine teams and 54 golfers battle for the win
BY JIM BEERS
The Chester High School Boy’s Golf Team hosted its Chester Annual Golf Invitational Match Monday September 8. The event was held at the Chester Country Club Golf Course. This year’s match featured nine teams of six players each for a total of 54 golfers.
The match was an 18-hole event that started at 1:00 p.m. and finished at approximately 5:45 p.m. Immediately following the match, all golfers and coaches were treated to an evening meal as the results were calculated and posted on the standings board.
Chester Boy’s Head Coach, Clayton Andrews, was the match manager and did a great job with organization and management of the event. Country Club staff greeted and served guests throughout the afternoon.
The Top-5 golfers received plaques for their top-5 performances. The overall winner of the 18-hole event was Red Bud’s Jack Muench who shot 73 for the day. In second place was Kruz Koester of Red Bud who turned in a score of 74, just missing the title by one stroke.
Chester’s Tallen James finished 3rd with his score of 77 strokes. Draedan Duncan of Red Bud and Trevin Eggemeyer of Chester tied for 4th place with 78 strokes. Duncan won the tie-breaker for 4trh place and and Trevin Eggemeyer placed 5th. Red Bud won three of the Top-5 awards while Chester won two Top-5 finishes.
In team standings, Red Bud won the Championship with a score of 304 strokes. Red Bud won the team trophy for 1st Place. Red Bud’s Team consisted of Jack Muench who won the tournament champion title with his score of 73 strokes. Kruz Koester shot 74 for 2nd place. Both Muench and Koester are seniors. Freshman Draedan Duncan shot 78. Zane Diewald, a sophomore shot 79. Both Porter Donjon and Blake Marcheski had scores of 80. They are both freshmen.
PHOTO 1
The Chester High School Boy's Golf Team finished 4th in the 2025 Chester Invitational Golf Match. Pictured are the Varsity Golfers who competed Monday September 8 at the 18-hole Invite. (left to right) are Head Coach Clayton Andrews, Logan Springston, Alden Davitz, Tallen James, Jack Luthy, Trevin Eggemeyer, and Kross Jany. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2
Red Bud's Jack Muench, a senior, was the winner of the 2025 Chester Golf Invitational. The event was hosted by Chester at the Chester Country Club. Muench shot 73 to win the 18-hole match. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 3
The Top 5 golfers at the 2025 Chester Invitational Golf Tournament earned plaques for their outstanding golf scores. Left to right are the Top 5 Golfers including Jack Muench of Red Bud (1st, 73); Kruz Koester of Red Bud (2nd, 74), Tallen James of Chester (3rd, 77); Draedan Duncan of Red Bud (4th, 78); and Trevin Eggemeyer of Chester (5th, 78). Jim Beers Photo
James and Eggemeyer earn Top-5 awards; nine teams and 54 golfers battle for the win
BY JIM BEERS
The Chester High School Boy’s Golf Team hosted its Chester Annual Golf Invitational Match Monday September 8. The event was held at the Chester Country Club Golf Course. This year’s match featured nine teams of six players each for a total of 54 golfers.
The match was an 18-hole event that started at 1:00 p.m. and finished at approximately 5:45 p.m. Immediately following the match, all golfers and coaches were treated to an evening meal as the results were calculated and posted on the standings board.
Chester Boy’s Head Coach, Clayton Andrews, was the match manager and did a great job with organization and management of the event. Country Club staff greeted and served guests throughout the afternoon.
The Top-5 golfers received plaques for their top-5 performances. The overall winner of the 18-hole event was Red Bud’s Jack Muench who shot 73 for the day. In second place was Kruz Koester of Red Bud who turned in a score of 74, just missing the title by one stroke.
Chester’s Tallen James finished 3rd with his score of 77 strokes. Draedan Duncan of Red Bud and Trevin Eggemeyer of Chester tied for 4th place with 78 strokes. Duncan won the tie-breaker for 4trh place and and Trevin Eggemeyer placed 5th. Red Bud won three of the Top-5 awards while Chester won two Top-5 finishes.
In team standings, Red Bud won the Championship with a score of 304 strokes. Red Bud won the team trophy for 1st Place. Red Bud’s Team consisted of Jack Muench who won the tournament champion title with his score of 73 strokes. Kruz Koester shot 74 for 2nd place. Both Muench and Koester are seniors. Freshman Draedan Duncan shot 78. Zane Diewald, a sophomore shot 79. Both Porter Donjon and Blake Marcheski had scores of 80. They are both freshmen.
PHOTO 1
The Chester High School Boy's Golf Team finished 4th in the 2025 Chester Invitational Golf Match. Pictured are the Varsity Golfers who competed Monday September 8 at the 18-hole Invite. (left to right) are Head Coach Clayton Andrews, Logan Springston, Alden Davitz, Tallen James, Jack Luthy, Trevin Eggemeyer, and Kross Jany. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2
Red Bud's Jack Muench, a senior, was the winner of the 2025 Chester Golf Invitational. The event was hosted by Chester at the Chester Country Club. Muench shot 73 to win the 18-hole match. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 3
The Top 5 golfers at the 2025 Chester Invitational Golf Tournament earned plaques for their outstanding golf scores. Left to right are the Top 5 Golfers including Jack Muench of Red Bud (1st, 73); Kruz Koester of Red Bud (2nd, 74), Tallen James of Chester (3rd, 77); Draedan Duncan of Red Bud (4th, 78); and Trevin Eggemeyer of Chester (5th, 78). Jim Beers Photo
