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CECC, CGS & CHS INTERNET AND PHONE SERVICE RESTORED
The Chester Early Childhood Center, Chester Grade School and Chester High School network issues have been resolved. Both internet and phone service has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
Servicio de internet y telefonía restablecido en CECC, CGS y CHS
Los problemas de red en el Centro de Educación Infantil de Chester, la Escuela Primaria de Chester y la Escuela Secundaria de Chester se han solucionado. El servicio de internet y telefonía se ha restablecido. Gracias por su paciencia.
The Chester Early Childhood Center, Chester Grade School and Chester High School network issues have been resolved. Both internet and phone service has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
Servicio de internet y telefonía restablecido en CECC, CGS y CHS
Los problemas de red en el Centro de Educación Infantil de Chester, la Escuela Primaria de Chester y la Escuela Secundaria de Chester se han solucionado. El servicio de internet y telefonía se ha restablecido. Gracias por su paciencia.
CECC, CGS & CHS INTERNET AND PHONE ISSUES
The Chester Early Childhood Center, Chester Grade School and Chester High School are currently experiencing internet connectivity issues which also impacts our phone system. We apologize for the inconvenience, and are addressing the situation. We appreciate your patience while the issues are being resolved. Thank you.
PROBLEMAS DE INTERNET Y TELÉFONO EN CECC, CGS Y CHS
El Centro de Educación Infantil de Chester, la Escuela Primaria de Chester y la Escuela Secundaria de Chester están experimentando problemas de conexión a internet que también afectan a nuestro sistema telefónico. Pedimos disculpas por las molestias y estamos trabajando para solucionar el problema. Agradecemos su paciencia mientras resolvemos los problemas. Gracias.
CGS welcomes all local veterans to join us for our annual Veterans Day Assembly. Please take a moment to fill out our Google form to tell us your name and the student(s) you are related to. And please help us spread the word by sharing this post, so we can honor our nation's heroes!
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CHS WINTER PICTURE DAY
On Friday, November 7th, Iconik Studios will be here to take winter pictures. It is an 11:30 dismissal day. We will be taking Senior Tux and Drape photos and portrait retakes from the first day of school. After those photos are finished, we will be taking winter sports pictures (boys and girls basketball and winter cheer and dance).
DÍA DE FOTOS DE INVIERNO DE CHS
El viernes 7 de noviembre, Iconik Studios estará aquí para tomar fotos de invierno. La salida es a las 11:30. Tomaremos fotos de los alumnos de último año con esmoquin y toga, y repetiremos los retratos del primer día de clases. Después de esas fotos, tomaremos fotos de los equipos de deportes de invierno (baloncesto masculino y femenino, porristas y baile).
CHS: FOOTBALL PLAYOFF ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Admission Fees: The Playoff ticket prices have been set by the IHSA Board of Directors.
Pricing for all individuals is $8.00 per person. The only exception, a baby in arms is free.
No entry passes are accepted for the IHSA Playoff Games.
Season ticket holders will have their reserved seat, but be required to pay the $8 entry fee.
Gates will open at 11:30 AM for a 1:00 PM kickoff. GO JACKETS!
CHS: INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LAS ADMISIONES PARA LOS PLAYOFFS DE FÚTBOL AMERICANO
Precios de entrada: Los precios de las entradas para los playoffs han sido fijados por la Junta Directiva de la IHSA.
El precio para todos es de $8.00 por persona. La única excepción es la entrada gratuita para bebés en brazos.
No se aceptan pases de entrada para los partidos de los playoffs de la IHSA.
Los abonados tendrán su asiento reservado, pero deberán pagar la entrada de $8.
Las puertas abrirán a las 11:30 a. m. para el partido que comenzará a la 1:00 p. m. ¡VAMOS JACKETS!
CHS: FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS SHIRTS
Chester Yellow Jacket Playoff Shirts will be available for pickup Thursday, October 30th, after school from 3:10pm-6:00pm in the Professor Sharp Cafeteria. Go Jackets!
2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoff bracket is set
No. 8 Chester will host No. 9 Maroa-Forsyth Saturday November 1 at 1 p.m.
BY JIM BEERS
The 2025 regular season is complete and the IHSA has announced the 32 team bracket for the 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoff bracket. The bracket is broken into a northern 16 team upper bracket and a southern 16 team lower bracket.
Chester High School was selected to compete in the 16 team lower southern bracket and will host a home game this Saturday November 1. The No 8 seed YellowJackets will host the No. 9 seed Maroa-Forsyth Trojans at 1 p.m. at W.O. Smith Fie3ld at Chester High School.
The Trojans are no strangers to the YellowJackets as they faced Maroa-Forsyth last year in the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A Playoffs. After beating Westville in Round 1, 40-35 at Chester, the Jackets traveled to Maroa, Illinois to face the Trojans, losing 28-7.
In 2023, Chester lost to Red Bud in Round 1 of the playoffs in a nail-biter that went down to the final seconds when the Musketeers scored a fairy tale touchdown in the cold, wet, rainy, and windy conditions to steal the win and eliminate the YellowJackets from the 2023 State Tournament.
In 2022 the YellowJackets lost in the first round of the playoffs on the road to the Decatur St. Teresa Bulldogs, 49-0. The Bulldogs were the team to beat that year and the Jackets struggled in that contest.
In 2021, the YellowJackets lost on the road at Vandalia in the first round of the Class 2A State Playoffs to the Vandalia Vandals, 24-0.
Chester enters the 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football playoffs with an overall record of 8-1. The YellowJackets also bring with them an undefeated 5-0 record and a conference title in the 2025 Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division. Chester is seeded No. 8 in the southern bracket, and will host No. 9 Maroa-Forsyth.
Southern Bracket pairings
Johnston City (9-0) vs (16) Trenton-Wesclin (5-4)
(8) Chester (8-1) vs (9) Maroa-Forsyth (7-2)
(4) Flora (8-1) vs (13) Nashville (5-4)
(5) Pana (8-1) vs (12) Bismarck (B.-Henning-Rossville-Alvin) (6-3)
(2) Westville (9-0) vs (15) Shelbyville (5-4)
(7) DuQuoin (8-1) vs (10) Carlinville (7-2)
(3) Arthur (A.-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond) (9-0) vs Marshall (5-4)
(6) Toledo (Cumberland) (8-1) vs (11) Sullivan (7-2)
Northern Bracket Pairings
Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) (9-0) vs (16) Carthage (Illini West) (5-4)
(8) Chicago (Richards) (7-2) vs (9) Downs (Tri-Valley) (7-2)
(4) Seneca (9-0) vs (13) Port Byron (Riverdale) (6-3)
(5) Wilmington (8-1) vs (12) Hamilton (West Hancock Coop) (6-3)
(2) El Paso (Gridley vs (15) Chicago (Marshall Coop) (5-4)
(7) Sterling (Newton Central Catholic) (7-2) vs (10) Colfax (Ridgeview Coop) (7-2)
(3) Farmington (9-0) vs (14) Lanark (Eastland-Pearl City Coop) (5-4)
(6) Aurora (Christian) (7-2) vs (11) Erie (Prophetstown Coop) (6-3)
No. 8 Chester will host No. 9 Maroa-Forsyth Saturday November 1 at 1 p.m.
BY JIM BEERS
The 2025 regular season is complete and the IHSA has announced the 32 team bracket for the 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoff bracket. The bracket is broken into a northern 16 team upper bracket and a southern 16 team lower bracket.
Chester High School was selected to compete in the 16 team lower southern bracket and will host a home game this Saturday November 1. The No 8 seed YellowJackets will host the No. 9 seed Maroa-Forsyth Trojans at 1 p.m. at W.O. Smith Fie3ld at Chester High School.
The Trojans are no strangers to the YellowJackets as they faced Maroa-Forsyth last year in the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A Playoffs. After beating Westville in Round 1, 40-35 at Chester, the Jackets traveled to Maroa, Illinois to face the Trojans, losing 28-7.
In 2023, Chester lost to Red Bud in Round 1 of the playoffs in a nail-biter that went down to the final seconds when the Musketeers scored a fairy tale touchdown in the cold, wet, rainy, and windy conditions to steal the win and eliminate the YellowJackets from the 2023 State Tournament.
In 2022 the YellowJackets lost in the first round of the playoffs on the road to the Decatur St. Teresa Bulldogs, 49-0. The Bulldogs were the team to beat that year and the Jackets struggled in that contest.
In 2021, the YellowJackets lost on the road at Vandalia in the first round of the Class 2A State Playoffs to the Vandalia Vandals, 24-0.
Chester enters the 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football playoffs with an overall record of 8-1. The YellowJackets also bring with them an undefeated 5-0 record and a conference title in the 2025 Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division. Chester is seeded No. 8 in the southern bracket, and will host No. 9 Maroa-Forsyth.
Southern Bracket pairings
Johnston City (9-0) vs (16) Trenton-Wesclin (5-4)
(8) Chester (8-1) vs (9) Maroa-Forsyth (7-2)
(4) Flora (8-1) vs (13) Nashville (5-4)
(5) Pana (8-1) vs (12) Bismarck (B.-Henning-Rossville-Alvin) (6-3)
(2) Westville (9-0) vs (15) Shelbyville (5-4)
(7) DuQuoin (8-1) vs (10) Carlinville (7-2)
(3) Arthur (A.-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond) (9-0) vs Marshall (5-4)
(6) Toledo (Cumberland) (8-1) vs (11) Sullivan (7-2)
Northern Bracket Pairings
Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) (9-0) vs (16) Carthage (Illini West) (5-4)
(8) Chicago (Richards) (7-2) vs (9) Downs (Tri-Valley) (7-2)
(4) Seneca (9-0) vs (13) Port Byron (Riverdale) (6-3)
(5) Wilmington (8-1) vs (12) Hamilton (West Hancock Coop) (6-3)
(2) El Paso (Gridley vs (15) Chicago (Marshall Coop) (5-4)
(7) Sterling (Newton Central Catholic) (7-2) vs (10) Colfax (Ridgeview Coop) (7-2)
(3) Farmington (9-0) vs (14) Lanark (Eastland-Pearl City Coop) (5-4)
(6) Aurora (Christian) (7-2) vs (11) Erie (Prophetstown Coop) (6-3)
Chester YellowJackets sting Nashville Hornets, 29-19, to finish 2025 season, 8-1 (3 of 3)
Jackets will host Maroa-Forsyth in 1st Round of 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs Saturday November 1 at 1 p.m.
BY JIM BEERS
In the passing category, Chester had nine receptions for 206 yards and one touchdown. TaShawn Palacio led with four receptions for 106 yards, and 1 touchdown. Alex Blechle had three receptions for 71 yards. Ethan Colvis caught one pass for 26 yards. Trey McCartney had one reception for three yards. Nashville had 11 receptions for a total of 217 yards and one touchdown. The Hornets were led by Brantley Kozuszek who had four catches for a total of 82 yards and Nashville’s only receiving touchdown.
The YellowJackets had a good defensive game with 26 solo tackles, 38 tackle assists, 2 quarterback sacks, and five tackles for a loss (TFL). Ethan Colvis led the defense with 5 solos, 7 assists, 1 sack, and 2 tackles for a loss. Danny Worley followed with 5 solos and 1 assist. Alex Blechle recorded 3 solos and 3 assists. Derrius Shoemate had 3 solos and 4 assists. Tray Peters had 2 solos. TaShawn Palacio recorded 2 solos and 4 assists. Trey McCartney recorded 1 solo, 1 assist, and 1 tackle for a loss.
Other defensive contributors to the win included Kanon Jany (1 solo and 7 assists); Morgan Miers (1 solo, 5 assists, and 1 TFL); Isaac Sims (1 solo and 1 assist; Ryker Hoffman (1 solo and 1 assist); Karim Landeros (1 solo, 1 assist, 1 quarterback sack, and 1 TFL); Zane Eggemeyer (1 assist); and Brayden Juenger (2 assists). Nashville recorded 27 solo tackles, 38 tackle assists, 1 quarterback sack, and 2 tackles for a loss (TFL).
Other Chester defensive standouts included Derrius Shoemate 1 interception and return for a touchdown; TaShawn Palacio two interceptions; and Alex Blechle 1 fumble recovery.
Coach Billy Belton said, “On offense, TaShawn Palacio had another big day. He went over 100 yards receiving (106) with one touchdown. Tray Peters played really well. Alex Blechle and Ethan Colvis really ran the ball well. The offensive line did a great job. We played well against a really good Nashville team!”
In closing, Belton said, “I would like to thank the fans for showing up and being loud. W.O. Smith Field has been ‘loud as can be’ the last two home games. I hope to see everyone this Saturday when we take on Maroa-Forsythe!”
The YellowJackets will open post-season play this Saturday November 1. No. 8 Chester hosts No. 9 Maroa-Forsythe at 1 p.m. at W.O. Smith Field in Chester, in the 2025 IHSA Class 2A Football Playoffs.
PHOTO 1 Ethan Colvis
Ethan Colvis #25, a 6'1", 195 Lb., senior running back and defensive standout scored Chester's final touchdown of the game against Nashville Friday October 24. His effort sealed the win giving the YellowJackets a 10-point advantage, 29-19, with just minutes left to play. Colvis also led the defense with 54 solo tackles, 7 tackle assists, 1 quarterback sack, and 2 tackles for a loss. With the win, the Jackets finished the 2025 season with an overall record of 8-1. They also won the Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division championship with an undefeated, 5-0 record. Cheser hosts Maroa-Forsyth Saturday November 1 at 1 p.m. in Round 1 of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs. Jim Bees Photo
PHOTO 2 TaShawn Palacio
TaShawn Palacio #11, a 6'0", 185 Lb. junior Wide receiver and defensive back, scored Chester's first touchdown of the game Friday October 24 when Chester hosted Nashville. Palacio caught a 27-yard pass from quarterback Tray Peters and ran for the TD to give CHS a 6-0 advantage, Karim Landeros kicked the extra point, and the Jackets started the game, 7-0. In th win Palacio had 4 receptions for 106 yards, and 1 touchdown. He also ran 4 times for 24 yards. On defense, TaShawn had 2 solo tackles and 4 tackle assists. He also had 2 huge interceptions. His efforts helped CHS beat Nashville, 29-19. Jim Beers Photo
Jackets will host Maroa-Forsyth in 1st Round of 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs Saturday November 1 at 1 p.m.
BY JIM BEERS
In the passing category, Chester had nine receptions for 206 yards and one touchdown. TaShawn Palacio led with four receptions for 106 yards, and 1 touchdown. Alex Blechle had three receptions for 71 yards. Ethan Colvis caught one pass for 26 yards. Trey McCartney had one reception for three yards. Nashville had 11 receptions for a total of 217 yards and one touchdown. The Hornets were led by Brantley Kozuszek who had four catches for a total of 82 yards and Nashville’s only receiving touchdown.
The YellowJackets had a good defensive game with 26 solo tackles, 38 tackle assists, 2 quarterback sacks, and five tackles for a loss (TFL). Ethan Colvis led the defense with 5 solos, 7 assists, 1 sack, and 2 tackles for a loss. Danny Worley followed with 5 solos and 1 assist. Alex Blechle recorded 3 solos and 3 assists. Derrius Shoemate had 3 solos and 4 assists. Tray Peters had 2 solos. TaShawn Palacio recorded 2 solos and 4 assists. Trey McCartney recorded 1 solo, 1 assist, and 1 tackle for a loss.
Other defensive contributors to the win included Kanon Jany (1 solo and 7 assists); Morgan Miers (1 solo, 5 assists, and 1 TFL); Isaac Sims (1 solo and 1 assist; Ryker Hoffman (1 solo and 1 assist); Karim Landeros (1 solo, 1 assist, 1 quarterback sack, and 1 TFL); Zane Eggemeyer (1 assist); and Brayden Juenger (2 assists). Nashville recorded 27 solo tackles, 38 tackle assists, 1 quarterback sack, and 2 tackles for a loss (TFL).
Other Chester defensive standouts included Derrius Shoemate 1 interception and return for a touchdown; TaShawn Palacio two interceptions; and Alex Blechle 1 fumble recovery.
Coach Billy Belton said, “On offense, TaShawn Palacio had another big day. He went over 100 yards receiving (106) with one touchdown. Tray Peters played really well. Alex Blechle and Ethan Colvis really ran the ball well. The offensive line did a great job. We played well against a really good Nashville team!”
In closing, Belton said, “I would like to thank the fans for showing up and being loud. W.O. Smith Field has been ‘loud as can be’ the last two home games. I hope to see everyone this Saturday when we take on Maroa-Forsythe!”
The YellowJackets will open post-season play this Saturday November 1. No. 8 Chester hosts No. 9 Maroa-Forsythe at 1 p.m. at W.O. Smith Field in Chester, in the 2025 IHSA Class 2A Football Playoffs.
PHOTO 1 Ethan Colvis
Ethan Colvis #25, a 6'1", 195 Lb., senior running back and defensive standout scored Chester's final touchdown of the game against Nashville Friday October 24. His effort sealed the win giving the YellowJackets a 10-point advantage, 29-19, with just minutes left to play. Colvis also led the defense with 54 solo tackles, 7 tackle assists, 1 quarterback sack, and 2 tackles for a loss. With the win, the Jackets finished the 2025 season with an overall record of 8-1. They also won the Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division championship with an undefeated, 5-0 record. Cheser hosts Maroa-Forsyth Saturday November 1 at 1 p.m. in Round 1 of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs. Jim Bees Photo
PHOTO 2 TaShawn Palacio
TaShawn Palacio #11, a 6'0", 185 Lb. junior Wide receiver and defensive back, scored Chester's first touchdown of the game Friday October 24 when Chester hosted Nashville. Palacio caught a 27-yard pass from quarterback Tray Peters and ran for the TD to give CHS a 6-0 advantage, Karim Landeros kicked the extra point, and the Jackets started the game, 7-0. In th win Palacio had 4 receptions for 106 yards, and 1 touchdown. He also ran 4 times for 24 yards. On defense, TaShawn had 2 solo tackles and 4 tackle assists. He also had 2 huge interceptions. His efforts helped CHS beat Nashville, 29-19. Jim Beers Photo
Chester YellowJackets sting Nashville Hornets, 29-19, to finish 2025 season, 8-1 (2 of 3)
Jackets will host Maroa-Forsyth in 1st Round of 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs Saturday November 1 at 1 p.m.
BY JIM BEERS
Nashville continued the 4-touchdown exchange when Cole Stiegman connected with Brantley Kozuszek for a 66-yard touchdown. Once again, the YellowJacket “Orange Crush Defense” defended Nashville’s second 2-point conversion attempt in-a-row. CHS led, by 10 points, 22-12, to end the 3rd quarter.
Just when everything was looking good for Chester, going into the final stretch with a 10-point lead, Nashville kept the touchdown exchange going. With less than six minutes to play, the Hornets stung the Jackets with a 3-yard touchdown run and Gannon Turner extra-point kick to pull within just three points, 22-19.
The final minutes of the game were a bit worrisome for Jacket fans. Then, Ethan Colvis took matters into his own hands and scored Chester’s fourth touchdown of the game on a 6-yard run into the end zone. Chester extended its lead to nine points, 28-19. Karim Landeros put the icing on the cake by returning to his usual beautiful kicking form and kicked the extra point. The Jackets led, 29-19, for the win.
Coach Billy Belton said, “This was a great team win! To finish the season 8-1 is a big deal. I’m so proud of these players, especially the seniors. All three phases, offense, defense, and special teams, stepped up when they needed to tonight to secure the win!”
Defense had some several big stops and three interceptions. The red zone stops were amazing. Coach Danny Roth has done an excellent job with the defense this year. I think we had three red zone stops tonight, two of which were on the goal line. Derrius Shoemate started the second half with a Pic-6 and TaShawn Palacio had two interceptions in the red zone and one to finish the game. Morgan Miers had another huge game with a solo tackle, five tackle assists, and a tackle for a loss. They couldn’t block him.”
In the win, Chester ran 65 plays. Nashville ran 57. The Jackets recorded a total of 330 yards, 206 passing and 124 rushing. The Hornets had a total of 322 yards, 217 passing and 105 on the ground. On 3rd down efficiency, the YellowJackets were 5-of-12 (42%). The Hornets were 3-of-10 (30%).
Chester turned the ball over three times, once on a fumble and twice throwing interceptions. Nashville turned the ball over four times, once by fumbling the ball and three times when the YellowJacket defenders intercepted passes. Chester was called eight times for penalties for a total of 115 yards. Nashville was called just four times for just 41 yards.
In the win, Chester quarterback, Tray Peters, connected 9-of-17 passes (53%) for a total of 206 yards, and 1 touchdown. He was intercepted twice. Nashville’s Cole Stiegman completed 11-of-22 passes (50%) for a total of 217 yards, and 1 touchdown. He was intercepted three times by CHS defenders.
The YellowJackets ran 42 times for a total of 124 yards and two touchdowns. Chester fumbled once. Ethan Colvis ran 19 times for 44 yards, and 1 touchdown. He fumbled once. Alex Blechle rushed nine times for 45 yards. TaShawn Palacio ran 4 times for 24 yards. Tray Peters ran nine times for 10 yards and 1 touchdown. Zane Eggemeyer had one run for one yard. Nashville ran 32 times for 125 yards and two touchdowns. The Hornets fumbled once.
Jackets will host Maroa-Forsyth in 1st Round of 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs Saturday November 1 at 1 p.m.
BY JIM BEERS
Nashville continued the 4-touchdown exchange when Cole Stiegman connected with Brantley Kozuszek for a 66-yard touchdown. Once again, the YellowJacket “Orange Crush Defense” defended Nashville’s second 2-point conversion attempt in-a-row. CHS led, by 10 points, 22-12, to end the 3rd quarter.
Just when everything was looking good for Chester, going into the final stretch with a 10-point lead, Nashville kept the touchdown exchange going. With less than six minutes to play, the Hornets stung the Jackets with a 3-yard touchdown run and Gannon Turner extra-point kick to pull within just three points, 22-19.
The final minutes of the game were a bit worrisome for Jacket fans. Then, Ethan Colvis took matters into his own hands and scored Chester’s fourth touchdown of the game on a 6-yard run into the end zone. Chester extended its lead to nine points, 28-19. Karim Landeros put the icing on the cake by returning to his usual beautiful kicking form and kicked the extra point. The Jackets led, 29-19, for the win.
Coach Billy Belton said, “This was a great team win! To finish the season 8-1 is a big deal. I’m so proud of these players, especially the seniors. All three phases, offense, defense, and special teams, stepped up when they needed to tonight to secure the win!”
Defense had some several big stops and three interceptions. The red zone stops were amazing. Coach Danny Roth has done an excellent job with the defense this year. I think we had three red zone stops tonight, two of which were on the goal line. Derrius Shoemate started the second half with a Pic-6 and TaShawn Palacio had two interceptions in the red zone and one to finish the game. Morgan Miers had another huge game with a solo tackle, five tackle assists, and a tackle for a loss. They couldn’t block him.”
In the win, Chester ran 65 plays. Nashville ran 57. The Jackets recorded a total of 330 yards, 206 passing and 124 rushing. The Hornets had a total of 322 yards, 217 passing and 105 on the ground. On 3rd down efficiency, the YellowJackets were 5-of-12 (42%). The Hornets were 3-of-10 (30%).
Chester turned the ball over three times, once on a fumble and twice throwing interceptions. Nashville turned the ball over four times, once by fumbling the ball and three times when the YellowJacket defenders intercepted passes. Chester was called eight times for penalties for a total of 115 yards. Nashville was called just four times for just 41 yards.
In the win, Chester quarterback, Tray Peters, connected 9-of-17 passes (53%) for a total of 206 yards, and 1 touchdown. He was intercepted twice. Nashville’s Cole Stiegman completed 11-of-22 passes (50%) for a total of 217 yards, and 1 touchdown. He was intercepted three times by CHS defenders.
The YellowJackets ran 42 times for a total of 124 yards and two touchdowns. Chester fumbled once. Ethan Colvis ran 19 times for 44 yards, and 1 touchdown. He fumbled once. Alex Blechle rushed nine times for 45 yards. TaShawn Palacio ran 4 times for 24 yards. Tray Peters ran nine times for 10 yards and 1 touchdown. Zane Eggemeyer had one run for one yard. Nashville ran 32 times for 125 yards and two touchdowns. The Hornets fumbled once.
Chester YellowJackets sting Nashville Hornets, 29-19, to finish 2025 season, 8-1 (1 of 3)
Jackets will host Maroa-Forsyth in 1st Round of 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs Saturday November 1 at 1 p.m.
BY JIM BEERS
The Chester High School YellowJackets Football Team hosted the Nashville Hornets Friday October 25 at CHS W.O. Smith Field to close out the 2025 football season. The YellowJackets soundly defeated the Hornets, 29-19, to end the 2025 season with just one loss, 8-1. Chester won the outright Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division Championship last week by beating Red Bud, 42-18, to end the conference undefeated at 5-0. This was back-to-back conference titles for the YellowJackets.
Nashville came into the game with an overall record of 5-3. The Hornets were a “bubble” playoff team, finishing their River-to-River, Mississippi Division Conference race in 3rd place with a record of 3-2.
The YellowJackets entered the game with confidence and determination and had every intention of winning in spite of facing a bigger school who historically has produced good teams. The score was locked, 0-0, after one quarter of play with neither team able to establish a lead.
The YellowJackets struck first in the second quarter when quarterback Tray Peters found TaShawn Palacio open for a 27-yard touchde0wn pass. Karim Landeros kicked the extra point and Chester drew first blood leading 7-0.
The Jacket “Orange Crush Defense” held the Hornets scoreless throughout the entire first half with great defensive plays. Chester’s Ethan Colvis was tough as nails all night leading the defense with 5 solo tackles, 7 tackle assists, 1 quarterback sack, and 2 tackles for a loss (TFL).
Before the end of the second quarter, Chester’s kicker, Karim Landeros, put the YellowJackets on the scoreboard again, this time with a 26-yard field goal. Chester went to the locker room with a 10-0 lead over Nashville.
CHS Head Coach, Billy Belton, had the Jackets ready to finish the job after halftime. Junior wide receiver and defensive back, TaShawn Palacio, started the 3rd quarter with a huge Nashville pass interception when he intercepted a pass from Hornet quarterback Cole Stiegman and returned it 25 yards for Chester’s second touchdown of the game. It was also the YellowJacket’s third score of the night. Karim Landeros’ kick failed, but Chester took a commanding lead, 16-0.
The early Chester score would ignite a wild and crazy third quarter that would end with a see-saw scoring frenzy with both teams trading touchdowns twice. CHS began the exchange.
Nashville answered with a 13-yard run for a touchdown. The Hornets attempted a 2-point conversion, but the YellowJacket defense said NO and defended the attempt. Nashville was, however, on the scoreboard with Chester in the lead by ten points, 16-6.
The YellowJackets returned the favor with its third touchdown of the night when quarterback Tray Peters, scored on a 1-yard quarterback keeper. Karim Landeros missed his second consecutive extra-point attempt of the game, however, the YellowJackets extended their lead to 16 points, 22-6.
Jackets will host Maroa-Forsyth in 1st Round of 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs Saturday November 1 at 1 p.m.
BY JIM BEERS
The Chester High School YellowJackets Football Team hosted the Nashville Hornets Friday October 25 at CHS W.O. Smith Field to close out the 2025 football season. The YellowJackets soundly defeated the Hornets, 29-19, to end the 2025 season with just one loss, 8-1. Chester won the outright Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division Championship last week by beating Red Bud, 42-18, to end the conference undefeated at 5-0. This was back-to-back conference titles for the YellowJackets.
Nashville came into the game with an overall record of 5-3. The Hornets were a “bubble” playoff team, finishing their River-to-River, Mississippi Division Conference race in 3rd place with a record of 3-2.
The YellowJackets entered the game with confidence and determination and had every intention of winning in spite of facing a bigger school who historically has produced good teams. The score was locked, 0-0, after one quarter of play with neither team able to establish a lead.
The YellowJackets struck first in the second quarter when quarterback Tray Peters found TaShawn Palacio open for a 27-yard touchde0wn pass. Karim Landeros kicked the extra point and Chester drew first blood leading 7-0.
The Jacket “Orange Crush Defense” held the Hornets scoreless throughout the entire first half with great defensive plays. Chester’s Ethan Colvis was tough as nails all night leading the defense with 5 solo tackles, 7 tackle assists, 1 quarterback sack, and 2 tackles for a loss (TFL).
Before the end of the second quarter, Chester’s kicker, Karim Landeros, put the YellowJackets on the scoreboard again, this time with a 26-yard field goal. Chester went to the locker room with a 10-0 lead over Nashville.
CHS Head Coach, Billy Belton, had the Jackets ready to finish the job after halftime. Junior wide receiver and defensive back, TaShawn Palacio, started the 3rd quarter with a huge Nashville pass interception when he intercepted a pass from Hornet quarterback Cole Stiegman and returned it 25 yards for Chester’s second touchdown of the game. It was also the YellowJacket’s third score of the night. Karim Landeros’ kick failed, but Chester took a commanding lead, 16-0.
The early Chester score would ignite a wild and crazy third quarter that would end with a see-saw scoring frenzy with both teams trading touchdowns twice. CHS began the exchange.
Nashville answered with a 13-yard run for a touchdown. The Hornets attempted a 2-point conversion, but the YellowJacket defense said NO and defended the attempt. Nashville was, however, on the scoreboard with Chester in the lead by ten points, 16-6.
The YellowJackets returned the favor with its third touchdown of the night when quarterback Tray Peters, scored on a 1-yard quarterback keeper. Karim Landeros missed his second consecutive extra-point attempt of the game, however, the YellowJackets extended their lead to 16 points, 22-6.
CGS is excited to announce the Faculty Member of the Month for October. Congratulations to Trisha Jany!
CHS RED RIBBON WEEK
Monday: Bikers vs. Surfers
Tuesday: Wear Red
Wednesday: Twin Day
Thursday: Your favorite sports team
Friday: Halloween Costumes
contest sponsored by SADD
SEMANA DEL CINTURÓN ROJO DE CHS
Lunes: Motociclistas vs. Surfistas
Martes: Viste de Rojo
Miércoles: Día de los Gemelos
Jueves: Tu equipo deportivo favorito
Viernes: Disfraces de Halloween
Concurso patrocinado por SADD
Chester Football announces Week 10 “Special Teams Player of the Week” and “Practice Player of the Week”
Weekly “Special Teams” player of the week is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” is sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced his Week 10 “Special Teams” player of the week and his “Practice Player” of the week. This new program has been active weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC.
Each week Belton and his staff select two players to be recognized and honored. The first award recognizes the best “Special Teams” player of the week and the second award recognizes the best “Practice Player” or “Scout Team” Player of the Week.
Belton is proud to announce award winners for Week 10 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: #3 Alex Blechle
Coach Belton said, “Alex had a punt return for a touchdown and several tackles on kickoffs last week against Red Bud.”
“Knight Hawk Coal, LLC “Practice Player” of the Week: #52 Hayden Haslett
Coach Belton said, “Hayden did a great job on both sides of the ball last week in practice. He helps make our varsity a better team for games.”
Each of the two weekly award winners received a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC 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 Knight Hawk Coal, LLC for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
The awards for Week 10 were announced and presented Thursday October 23 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 Alex Blechle and Hayden Haslett for being the Week 10 award winners!
PHOTO 1 Alex Blechle SPECIAL TEAMS
Chester Football Player of the Week on Special Teams for Week 10 is Alex Blechle. Blechle is a junior quarterback and defensive back. He is 5'9" and 165 Lbs. Last week against Red Bud Blechle ran a punt return back 58 yards for Chester's second touchdown to give the Jackets a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. He ran the ball 3 times for 33 yards in addition. He had one pass reception for 12 yards. On defense, Blechle recorded a pair of solo tackles. The Special Teams Player of the Week Awards are sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2 Hayden Haslett PRACTICE PLAYER of Week 10
The YellowJacket Practice Player of the Week is Hayden Haslett. Haslett is a sophomore at 5'7" and 210 pounds. He plays both offensive and defensive tackle. Last week he played well in practice on both offense and defense to help prepare the varsity squad for their conference title win at Red Bud. He is a hard player and always does what it takes to help make the varsity players better prepared to compete against Friday night opponents. The Practice Player of the Week Awards are sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC. Jim Beers Photo
Weekly “Special Teams” player of the week is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” is sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced his Week 10 “Special Teams” player of the week and his “Practice Player” of the week. This new program has been active weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC.
Each week Belton and his staff select two players to be recognized and honored. The first award recognizes the best “Special Teams” player of the week and the second award recognizes the best “Practice Player” or “Scout Team” Player of the Week.
Belton is proud to announce award winners for Week 10 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: #3 Alex Blechle
Coach Belton said, “Alex had a punt return for a touchdown and several tackles on kickoffs last week against Red Bud.”
“Knight Hawk Coal, LLC “Practice Player” of the Week: #52 Hayden Haslett
Coach Belton said, “Hayden did a great job on both sides of the ball last week in practice. He helps make our varsity a better team for games.”
Each of the two weekly award winners received a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC 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 Knight Hawk Coal, LLC for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
The awards for Week 10 were announced and presented Thursday October 23 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 Alex Blechle and Hayden Haslett for being the Week 10 award winners!
PHOTO 1 Alex Blechle SPECIAL TEAMS
Chester Football Player of the Week on Special Teams for Week 10 is Alex Blechle. Blechle is a junior quarterback and defensive back. He is 5'9" and 165 Lbs. Last week against Red Bud Blechle ran a punt return back 58 yards for Chester's second touchdown to give the Jackets a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. He ran the ball 3 times for 33 yards in addition. He had one pass reception for 12 yards. On defense, Blechle recorded a pair of solo tackles. The Special Teams Player of the Week Awards are sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2 Hayden Haslett PRACTICE PLAYER of Week 10
The YellowJacket Practice Player of the Week is Hayden Haslett. Haslett is a sophomore at 5'7" and 210 pounds. He plays both offensive and defensive tackle. Last week he played well in practice on both offense and defense to help prepare the varsity squad for their conference title win at Red Bud. He is a hard player and always does what it takes to help make the varsity players better prepared to compete against Friday night opponents. The Practice Player of the Week Awards are sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC. Jim Beers Photo
Chester Football announces Week 9 “Special Teams Player of the Week” and “Practice Player of the Week”
Weekly “Special Teams” player of the week is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” is sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced his Week 9 “Special Teams” player of the week and his “Practice Player” of the week. This new program has been active weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC.
Each week Belton and his staff select two players to be recognized and honored. The first award recognizes the best “Special Teams” player of the week and the second award recognizes the best “Practice Player” or “Scout Team” Player of the Week.
Belton is proud to announce award winners for Week 9 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: # Donnie Sabo
Coach Belton said, “Donnie had four solo tackles on kickoffs against Dupo. He always does a great job on Special Teams. Sabo also earned the Practice Player of the Week award in Week 3.”
“Knight Hawk Coal, LLC “Practice Player” of the Week: #4 Isaac Sims
Coach Belton said, “This is Isaac Sims’ second time of being named Practice Player of the Week. He earned that title in Week 1 and now has earned it again in Week 9. He has done a great job and he really works hard to makes his teammates better.”
Each of the two weekly award winners received a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC 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 Knight Hawk Coal, LLC for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
The awards for Week 9 were announced and presented Thursday October 16 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 Donnie Sabo and Isaac Sims being the Week 9 award winners!
PHOTO 1 Donnie Sabo Special Teams
YellowJacket Football player Donnie Sabo # 20 has been announced as the Week 9 Special Teams Player of the Week. Sabo, a 6'0, 155 Lb, sophomore, had four solo tackles against Dupo last week and always does a great job on special teams. He also earned the Practice Player of the Week award back in Week 3. This award is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling in Chester. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2 Isaac Sims
Isaac Sims # 4, a 5.9", 175 Lb. wide receiver and defensive back for the YellowJackets of Chester, has earned the Week 9 Practice Player of the Week award. Sims has done a great job and really works hard to help make his teammates better. He also earned this award back in Week 1. Jim Beers Photo
Weekly “Special Teams” player of the week is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” is sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced his Week 9 “Special Teams” player of the week and his “Practice Player” of the week. This new program has been active weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC.
Each week Belton and his staff select two players to be recognized and honored. The first award recognizes the best “Special Teams” player of the week and the second award recognizes the best “Practice Player” or “Scout Team” Player of the Week.
Belton is proud to announce award winners for Week 9 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: # Donnie Sabo
Coach Belton said, “Donnie had four solo tackles on kickoffs against Dupo. He always does a great job on Special Teams. Sabo also earned the Practice Player of the Week award in Week 3.”
“Knight Hawk Coal, LLC “Practice Player” of the Week: #4 Isaac Sims
Coach Belton said, “This is Isaac Sims’ second time of being named Practice Player of the Week. He earned that title in Week 1 and now has earned it again in Week 9. He has done a great job and he really works hard to makes his teammates better.”
Each of the two weekly award winners received a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC 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 Knight Hawk Coal, LLC for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
The awards for Week 9 were announced and presented Thursday October 16 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 Donnie Sabo and Isaac Sims being the Week 9 award winners!
PHOTO 1 Donnie Sabo Special Teams
YellowJacket Football player Donnie Sabo # 20 has been announced as the Week 9 Special Teams Player of the Week. Sabo, a 6'0, 155 Lb, sophomore, had four solo tackles against Dupo last week and always does a great job on special teams. He also earned the Practice Player of the Week award back in Week 3. This award is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling in Chester. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2 Isaac Sims
Isaac Sims # 4, a 5.9", 175 Lb. wide receiver and defensive back for the YellowJackets of Chester, has earned the Week 9 Practice Player of the Week award. Sims has done a great job and really works hard to help make his teammates better. He also earned this award back in Week 1. Jim Beers Photo
Chester Football announces Week 8 “Special Teams Player of the Week” and “Practice Player of the Week”
Weekly “Special Teams” player of the week is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” is sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced his Week 7 “Special Teams” player of the week and his “Practice Player” of the week. This new program has been active weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC.
Each week Belton and his staff select two players to be recognized and honored. The first award recognizes the best “Special Teams” player of the week and the second award recognizes the best “Practice Player” or “Scout Team” Player of the Week.
Belton is proud to announce award winners for Week 8 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: # 17 Danny Worley
Coach Belton said, “Danny led the team in tackles last week. He’s always flying around and hitting people on Special Teams. For his efforts, he is being named our Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 8.”
“Knight Hawk Coal, LLC “Practice Player” of the Week: #60 Avery Wittenborn
Coach Belton said, “Avery works really hard on both the offensive line and defensive line. He gives us really good looks on both sides of the ball and makes the varsity players better each week. He is our Wek 8 Practice Player of the Week.”
Each of the two weekly award winners received a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC 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 Knight Hawk Coal, LLC for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
The awards for Week 8 were announced and presented Thursday October 9 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 Danny Worley and Avery Wittenbornor being the Week 8 award winners!
Photo 1 Danny Worley
CHS Football Player Danny Worley # 17 is the CHS Special Teams Player of Week 8. Worley is a 5'8", 165 Lb. sophomore running back and linebacker. For Week 8 Worley led the team in tackles and did a great job on defense to help his team succeed. The Special Teams Award us sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling. Jim Beers Photo
Photo 2 Avery Wittenborn
Avery Wittenborn # 60 is the Chester High School YellowJacket Football Practice Player of Week 8. Wittenborn is a 5'8", 190 Lb. sophomore. He works really hard each week on both sides of the ball and gives good looks for the varsity squad to help them perform better each week at varsity games. The Practice Player of the Week award is sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC. Jim Beers Photo
Weekly “Special Teams” player of the week is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” is sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced his Week 7 “Special Teams” player of the week and his “Practice Player” of the week. This new program has been active weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC.
Each week Belton and his staff select two players to be recognized and honored. The first award recognizes the best “Special Teams” player of the week and the second award recognizes the best “Practice Player” or “Scout Team” Player of the Week.
Belton is proud to announce award winners for Week 8 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: # 17 Danny Worley
Coach Belton said, “Danny led the team in tackles last week. He’s always flying around and hitting people on Special Teams. For his efforts, he is being named our Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 8.”
“Knight Hawk Coal, LLC “Practice Player” of the Week: #60 Avery Wittenborn
Coach Belton said, “Avery works really hard on both the offensive line and defensive line. He gives us really good looks on both sides of the ball and makes the varsity players better each week. He is our Wek 8 Practice Player of the Week.”
Each of the two weekly award winners received a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC 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 Knight Hawk Coal, LLC for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
The awards for Week 8 were announced and presented Thursday October 9 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 Danny Worley and Avery Wittenbornor being the Week 8 award winners!
Photo 1 Danny Worley
CHS Football Player Danny Worley # 17 is the CHS Special Teams Player of Week 8. Worley is a 5'8", 165 Lb. sophomore running back and linebacker. For Week 8 Worley led the team in tackles and did a great job on defense to help his team succeed. The Special Teams Award us sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling. Jim Beers Photo
Photo 2 Avery Wittenborn
Avery Wittenborn # 60 is the Chester High School YellowJacket Football Practice Player of Week 8. Wittenborn is a 5'8", 190 Lb. sophomore. He works really hard each week on both sides of the ball and gives good looks for the varsity squad to help them perform better each week at varsity games. The Practice Player of the Week award is sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC. Jim Beers Photo
Chester Football announces Week 7 “Special Teams Player of the Week” and “Practice Player of the Week”
Weekly “Special Teams” player of the week is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” is sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced his Week 7 “Special Teams” player of the week and his “Practice Player” of the week. This new program has been active weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC.
Each week Belton and his staff select two players to be recognized and honored. The first award recognizes the best “Special Teams” player of the week and the second award recognizes the best “Practice Player” or “Scout Team” Player of the Week.
Belton is proud to announce award winners for Week 7 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: #59 Jackie Bess
Coach Belton said, “Jackie spoiled an on-side kick attempt from the Wesclin Warriors. It was a big spot in the game and his performance put an end to their advance. For his efforts, Jackie is the Week 7 Special Teams Player of the Week. Jackie Bess (#59), a junior, is a 6’3”, 230 lb. offensive lineman and defensive lineman.
“Knight Hawk Coal, LLC “Practice Player” of the Week: # 13 Anthony Keeton
Coach Belton said, “Anthony Keeton, (# 13) is a 5’9”, 150 lb. sophomore quarterback and defensive back. He is a great scout team/practice player. He really made the team better with his play on the scout team where he played quarterback. He has done a great job all season!”
Each of the two weekly award winners received a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Knight Hawk Coal, LLC 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 Knight Hawk Coal, LLC for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
The awards for Week 7 were announced and presented Thursday October 2 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 Jackie Bess and Anthony Keeton for being the Week 7 award winners!
PHOTO 1 Jackie Bess Special Teams player of Week 7
Cheser Football player Jackie Bess (#59) is the YellowJacket Football "Special Teams" player of Week 7. Bess, a 6'3", 230 Lb. junior offensive and defensive lineman, spoiled a Weslin Warriors outside try in a very important place in the game. For his efforts, Bess is the Korando Heating and Cooling "Special Teams" player of Week 7. Billy Belton Photo
PHOTO 2 Anthony Keeton Practice Player of Week 7
Anthony Keeton (#13) is the Chester Football "Practice Player of the Week" for Week 7. Keeton, a sophomore quarterback and defensive back, is 5'9", and 150 Lbs. He is a good scout team member and helps make the varsity players better and more prepared to face their Friday night opponents each week. He has done a great job all season long. Photo by Coach Billy Belton.
Chester Football announces Week 6 “Practice Player of the Week” and “Special Teams Player of the Week”
Weekly “Special Teams” player of the week is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” is sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced his Week 6 “Special Teams” player of the week and his “Practice Player” of the week. This new program has been active weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Knight Hawk Coal.
Each week Belton and his staff 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 6 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: # 3 Alex Blechle
Coach Belton said, “Alex came in for quarterback Tray Peters when he hurt his ankle and threw a great pass to TaShawn Palacio for a 2-point conversion. He also did a great job on the punt team and the kick off team.”
“Blechle also scored a touchdown on a 2-yard run to end the second quarter. On offense he ran 8 times for 65 yards and a touchdown. On defense Blechle had 1 solo tackle and 3 tackle assists”.
“Knight Hawk Coal “Practice Player” of the Week, two weeks in a row: # 35 Bently Valleroy
Coach Belton said, “Bently Valleroy, a sophomore, is a good scout team player for the second week in-a-row. Bently just works very hard! He gives us great looks on the offense and defensive side of the ball!”
Each of the two weekly award winners received a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Knight 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 Knight Hawk Coal for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
The awards for Week 6 were announced and presented Thursday September 25 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 Alex Blechle and Bently Valleroy for being the Week 6 award winners!
PHOTO 1 Special Teams Player of the Week Alex Blechle
Alex Blechle (3) a junior 5'9", 175 Lb. Quarterback and Defensive Back for the Chester YellowJacket Football Team, is the Chester High School "Special Teams" Player of the Week for Week 6 of the season. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2 Practice Player of the Week for te second week in a row is Bently Valleroy
For the second week in-a-row, Chester High School Varsity Football player Bently Valleroy, (35) a 5' 7", 165 Lb. Running Back and Linebacker, has been recognized as the "Practice Player of the Week" for Week 6 for the YellowJackets. Jim Beers Photo
Weekly “Special Teams” player of the week is sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling, and “Practice Player of the Week” is sponsored by Knight Hawk Coal.
BY JIM BEERS
Chester High School Head Football Coach, Billy Belton, has announced his Week 6 “Special Teams” player of the week and his “Practice Player” of the week. This new program has been active weekly and sponsored by Korando Heating and Cooling of Chester, and Knight Hawk Coal.
Each week Belton and his staff 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 6 of the 2025 YellowJacket Football season.
Korando Heating and Cooling “Special Teams” Player of the Week: # 3 Alex Blechle
Coach Belton said, “Alex came in for quarterback Tray Peters when he hurt his ankle and threw a great pass to TaShawn Palacio for a 2-point conversion. He also did a great job on the punt team and the kick off team.”
“Blechle also scored a touchdown on a 2-yard run to end the second quarter. On offense he ran 8 times for 65 yards and a touchdown. On defense Blechle had 1 solo tackle and 3 tackle assists”.
“Knight Hawk Coal “Practice Player” of the Week, two weeks in a row: # 35 Bently Valleroy
Coach Belton said, “Bently Valleroy, a sophomore, is a good scout team player for the second week in-a-row. Bently just works very hard! He gives us great looks on the offense and defensive side of the ball!”
Each of the two weekly award winners received a special T-shirt provided by the two sponsors. Korando Heating and Cooling and Knight 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 Knight Hawk Coal for sponsoring our “Special Teams Player of the Week” program and our “Practice Player of the Week” program.
The awards for Week 6 were announced and presented Thursday September 25 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 Alex Blechle and Bently Valleroy for being the Week 6 award winners!
PHOTO 1 Special Teams Player of the Week Alex Blechle
Alex Blechle (3) a junior 5'9", 175 Lb. Quarterback and Defensive Back for the Chester YellowJacket Football Team, is the Chester High School "Special Teams" Player of the Week for Week 6 of the season. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2 Practice Player of the Week for te second week in a row is Bently Valleroy
For the second week in-a-row, Chester High School Varsity Football player Bently Valleroy, (35) a 5' 7", 165 Lb. Running Back and Linebacker, has been recognized as the "Practice Player of the Week" for Week 6 for the YellowJackets. Jim Beers Photo
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CGS Red Ribbon Week, October 27th-31st
The Drug Free Youth committee is asking that you join the fun, dress up each day, and show that you are…DRUG and BULLY FREE!!!
MONDAY: “Follow Your Dreams and be Drug and Bully Free”
Pajama Day
TUESDAY:“You Won’t See Me Bullying or Doing Drugs”
Camouflage Day
WEDNESDAY: “Put a Cap on Drugs and Bullying”
Hat Day: Students must wear a hat to participate. Hoodie hoods may not be worn.
THURSDAY: “Team Up Against Drugs and Bullying”
Wear your favorite team apparel
FRIDAY: “Scare Away Drugs”
Students may wear their Halloween costumes to school.
Costumes must be school appropriate. Masks may not be worn.
Semana del Listón Rojo
27-31 de octubre El comité de Jóvenes Libres de Drogas te invita a unirte a la diversión, disfrazarte cada día y demostrar que estás… ¡¡¡LIBRE DE DROGAS Y ACOSO!!!
LUNES: “Sigue tus sueños y libérate de las drogas y el acoso” Día de pijamas
MARTES: “No me verás haciendo bullying ni consumiendo drogas” Día de camuflaje
MIÉRCOLES: “Ponle un límite a las drogas y al acoso” Día del sombrero Los estudiantes deben usar un sombrero para participar. No se permiten sudaderas con capucha.
JUEVES: “Únete contra las drogas y el acoso” Viste la ropa de tu equipo favorito
VIERNES: “Ahuyenta las drogas” Los estudiantes pueden usar sus disfraces de Halloween en la escuela. Los disfraces deben ser apropiados para la escuela. No se permiten máscaras.
The Drug Free Youth committee is asking that you join the fun, dress up each day, and show that you are…DRUG and BULLY FREE!!!
MONDAY: “Follow Your Dreams and be Drug and Bully Free”
Pajama Day
TUESDAY:“You Won’t See Me Bullying or Doing Drugs”
Camouflage Day
WEDNESDAY: “Put a Cap on Drugs and Bullying”
Hat Day: Students must wear a hat to participate. Hoodie hoods may not be worn.
THURSDAY: “Team Up Against Drugs and Bullying”
Wear your favorite team apparel
FRIDAY: “Scare Away Drugs”
Students may wear their Halloween costumes to school.
Costumes must be school appropriate. Masks may not be worn.
Semana del Listón Rojo
27-31 de octubre El comité de Jóvenes Libres de Drogas te invita a unirte a la diversión, disfrazarte cada día y demostrar que estás… ¡¡¡LIBRE DE DROGAS Y ACOSO!!!
LUNES: “Sigue tus sueños y libérate de las drogas y el acoso” Día de pijamas
MARTES: “No me verás haciendo bullying ni consumiendo drogas” Día de camuflaje
MIÉRCOLES: “Ponle un límite a las drogas y al acoso” Día del sombrero Los estudiantes deben usar un sombrero para participar. No se permiten sudaderas con capucha.
JUEVES: “Únete contra las drogas y el acoso” Viste la ropa de tu equipo favorito
VIERNES: “Ahuyenta las drogas” Los estudiantes pueden usar sus disfraces de Halloween en la escuela. Los disfraces deben ser apropiados para la escuela. No se permiten máscaras.
