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Chester High promotes Belton to head football coach

By Darren Yuvan | Apr 18, 2017

Chester High School named former co-offensive coordinator Billy Belton to the head coaching position of its football team, the school announced recently.

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Strike three big names from Miners roster

By Darren Yuvan | Apr 18, 2017

It's transition time for the Frontier League's Southern Illinois Miners baseball team. Three of the team's top players -- outfielder Aaron Gates, pitcher Adam Lopez and infielder Alex De Leon -- will be retiring from the team and leaving big shoes to fill.

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Gibault hoops coach notches 700th career victory

By Darren Yuvan | Mar 24, 2017

Dennis Rueter has seen a lot in his 37 years coaching basketball at Gibault Catholic High School, but he recently hit a milestone most coaches can only dream of: winning his 700th game.

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Chester hoopster doesn't let his own body stop him

By Darren Yuvan | Mar 10, 2017

Jack Weir's toughest opponent this year might have been his own body. The Chester High senior basketball star suffered a concussion at the end of last season, putting his senior year in doubt. After battling to get back on the court, Weir sprained his ankle.

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Savion the savior in Chester basketball season

By Darren Yuvan | Mar 5, 2017

With senior star Jack Weir struggling with injuries, the Chester High School boys basketball team needed someone to step up. Fellow senior Savion Smith was ready for the spotlight.

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Woodlawn grade school wins basketball title

By Darren Yuvan | Feb 16, 2017

The Woodlawn Warriors boys' basketball team took home the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class S championship last week with a 51-35 victory over Signal Hill, marking their first title since the 2013 season.

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Anna-Jonesboro wrestling teams foster community cooperation

By Darren Yuvan | Feb 16, 2017

The Anna-Jonesboro Junior Wildcats Wrestling Club and the Anna-Jonesboro Community High School wrestling team are setting a prime example for cooperation within the local community.

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Four Anna-Jonesboro athletes commit to colleges

By Darren Yuvan | Feb 16, 2017

Four athletes from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School have recently committed to continue their athletic and academic careers at institutes of higher learning. 

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Columbia High cheerleaders on a roll

By Darren Yuvan | Feb 16, 2017

The Columbia High School cheerleaders continued a recent run of success by placing second at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state competition.

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DuQuoin boys' basketball battles through injuries to achieve success

By Darren Yuvan | Jan 5, 2017

The DuQuoin High School boys' basketball team faced a challenging start to the season when they lost two junior guards who were expected to contribute heavily to the team's success this year.

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Sparta High School boys' basketball looking to gain experience this season

By Darren Yuvan | Dec 29, 2016

The Sparta High School boys' basketball team is in a growth phase.

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Proposed DuQuoin-Pinckneyville soccer co-op faces long road before approval

By Darren Yuvan | Aug 29, 2016

A recent proposal to have a joint soccer "club" between the DuQuoin and Pinckneyville districts considered instead as a certified high school sport under "co-op" status has met with some concerns from a group of DuQuoin athletic coaches.