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Sparta sophomore advances to State

By Mike Trotter

Tue Mar 09, 2010, 02:22 PM CST

Sparta High School sophomore Trevor Morgan has advanced to the Country Financial Three-Point Showdown, which will take place this weekend at Carver Arena in Peoria. In the sectional semifinals at Herrin on Wednesday Morgan made nine of fifteen three-point baskets, which tied him for first and advanced him to the sectional finals. On Friday Morgan made six shots, which was good enough for fourth place and a spot at state.

Lady Jr. Jackets Volleyball work hard but struggle in win-loss column

By Jim Beers

Tue Mar 09, 2010, 02:19 PM CST

The Chester Grade School 8th Grade Lady Jr. Jackets Volleyball Team has worked very hard this season so far, but has struggled in the win-loss column. In spite of some very impressive efforts from some of the players the Jr. Jackets have had difficulty finishing games down the stretch.

Warriors split games in regionals

By Mike Trotter

Thu Mar 04, 2010, 11:07 AM CST

The Steeleville Warriors opened play in last week’s Class 1A Trico Regional Tournament with a 62-50 win over Marissa. Steeleville took control early, holding leads of nine points after one quarter and 18 by halftime. The Meteors seemed unable to stop Andrew Pokrzywinski, who finished as the leading scorer with 26 points. Other offensive totals for Steeleville were Nick Potter with 19, Coire Reel with eight and Colin Smith, Torrey Geberding and Josh Diercks with three each.

Bulldogs take second in regionals

By Mike Trotter

Thu Mar 04, 2010, 11:06 AM CST

In the semifinals of last weeks Class 2A Chester Regional Tournament, Sparta defeated Red Bud by a score of 65-60. Red Bud jumped out to an early 10-4 lead, but Sparta battled back and held a four point advantage by the end of the first quarter. The Bulldogs took several big leads the rest of the way, but the Musketeers were able to make several comebacks to keep the game close.

Winkleman shoots at state

By Mike Trotter

Thu Mar 04, 2010, 11:06 AM CST

Steeleville Lady Warriors basketball star Jill Winkleman participated in the Country Financial Three-Point Showdown last Thursday at Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena. Winkleman turned in a great performance and missed qualifying for the finals by the narrowest of margins.

Pinckneyville eliminates Chester

By Mike Trotter

Thu Mar 04, 2010, 11:05 AM CST

In the first round of last week’s Class 2A Regional Tournament at Chester, the host squad lost to Pinckneyville by a score of 74-53. The contest was actually closer than the final score might indicate. The Yellow Jackets held the lead for most of the first quarter and parts of the second and were still within striking distance after three quarters, thanks in part to a spectacular three-point shot by Aaron Grah that found the basket after going about 3/4 of the length of the court. But Pinckneyville, the top seed and eventual regional champion, came out strong in the fourth quarter and outscored Chester 9-0 in the opening minutes to put the contest out of reach.

Red Bud defeats Freeburg

By Mike Trotter

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:37 PM CST

Lady Warriors drop two

By Mike Trotter

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:37 PM CST

Chester falls to Anna-Jonesboro

By Mike Trotter

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:36 PM CST

Nashville girls top Sparta

By Mike Trotter

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:35 PM CST

Sparta gets by Red Bud

By Mike Trotter

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:35 PM CST

It may have been cold outside Saturday, but the basketball action was definitely heating up Red Bud's high school gymnasium when the Musketeers took on the Sparta Bulldogs in boys basketball action. After a hard-fought battle that went back and forth, the visiting Bulldogs came away with a 68-67 victory.

CGS Lady Jr. Jackets end 2009 with wins over DuQuoin and Steeleville

By Jim Beers

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:34 PM CST

The Chester Grade School Lady Jr. Jackets Basketball Team ended the 2009 portion of their season with back-to-back victories against DuQuoin and Steeleville. The Jackets had losses against Pinckneyville, Murphysboro and Trico earlier in December, but finished strong prior to Christmas break.

CHS Lady Yellow Jackets win 2010 Mid Winter Classic Consolation Championship

By Jim Beers

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:33 PM CST

The Chester High School Lady Yellow Jackets Basketball Team won the Consolation Championship of their own 2010 Lady Jacket Mid Winter Classic Basketball Tournament. It is the second year in-a-row that the Lady Jackets have accomplished this feat.
The 2010 classic featured an eight team field for the first time since the tournament was established four years ago. Prior to this year the event was always a round-robin tournament. This year the field expanded to eight teams and there are even more teams interested in getting into the 2011 event.

St. John’s Lady Hornets score big

By Staff reports

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:33 PM CST

Red Bud defeats Columbia

By Mike Trotter

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 02:19 PM CST

Central defeats Red Bud

By Mike Trotter

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 02:18 PM CST

Steeleville defeats Chester

By Mike Trotter

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 02:18 PM CST

CGS Lady Jr. Jackets open season at Pinckneyville Tournament

By Jim Beers

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 02:18 PM CST

Jackets beat Thompsonville; McBurney makes All-Tournament Team

Steeleville falls to Lebanon

By Mike Trotter

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 02:16 PM CST

Varsity Lady Jackets continue to improve

By Jim Beers

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 02:16 PM CST

The Chester High School Girl’s Basketball Team played three more games last week in a fast-paced opening three weeks of basketball which saw the Lady Jackets play 11 games in 23 days. Coach Powley notes, “The girls are tired. We’ve played a lot of games in a short period of time with little opportunity to practice or rest.”

Sporting Clays fundraiser results

By Staff reports

Thu Oct 08, 2009, 01:29 PM CDT

Five shooters representing the Turkey Bluffs chapter won the recent Clays for Conservation competition held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex.
The Sporting Clays event was sponsored by the Southwestern Illinois Quail Unlimited chapter as a fundraiser September 26, 2009. The event had a twist in that the winning team designated a conservation charity of their choice to receive the $500 prize.

Illinois Joins the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program

By Staff reports

Thu Oct 08, 2009, 01:28 PM CDT

The University of Illinois’ 4-H program has gained approval to become involved in National 4-H Shooting Sports, according to Dan Dawson, University of Illinois Extension youth development educator and coordinator for the Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports program.