Sparta wins over New Athens, 51-32 on Day 4 of LJMWC (1 of 3)
Chester will advance to Championship game, and Sparta will play for Consolation Championship
BY JIM BEERS
Thursday January 8 was Day 4 of the 2026 Chester High School Lady Jackets Mid-Winter Classic. It was the final day of the Semi-Finals for the Championship games of both the Consolation Bracket and the Tournament Championship Bracket.
Game 7 featured Sparta vs New Athens in the Consolation Bracket and Chester vs Trico in the Championship Bracket. Sparta defeated New Athens, 51-32, and Chester beat Trico, 55-51. Sparta will compete in Game 10 Saturday January 10 at 1:30 noon vs Dupo for the Consolation Championship, and Chester will play for the Tournament Championship Saturday January 10 at 4:30 p.m. vs Marissa.
Game 7: Sparta 51- New Athens 32
The first quarter was competitive with Sparta leading New Athens, 11-8, after the first quarter. The Lady Bulldogs maintained the lead in the second quarter by outscoring the Lady Yellowjackets, 14-8. At halftime, Sparta led, 25-16.
The Lady Bulldogs turned on the steam in the 3rd quarter outscoring New Athens, 16-4, to extend the lead to 41-20. Down the stretch, the Lady Yellowjackets outscored the Lady Bulldogs, 12-10, but it was too-little-too-late, with Sparta securing the win, 51-32.
New Athens had two players score in double figures. Brooke Deterding scored 16 points and Avery Albers scored 10 points. Other contributors included Palin Deterding, Ally Barr, and Nora Hager with two points apiece. The Lady YellowJackets made 4-of-14 free throws (29%). They also made 11 two-pointers and 2 three-pointers.
Sparta also had two players score in double figures. Liberti Johnson scored 14 points and Ruthie Pillers scored 12 points. Other contributors included Sierra Starr (8), Kaylynn French (5), Brynlea Keller (5), Serenity Richardson (4), and Maria Sangurima (3). The Lady Bulldogs made 6-of-9 free throws (67%). They also made 9 two-pointers and 9 three-pointers.
Game 8: Chester 55-Trico 50
The Championship Semi-Final game between the Chester Lady YellowJackets and the Trico Lady Pioneers was an exciting and hard-fought contest between two very feisty and determined teams. It was a great game with lots of ups-and-downs and lots of excitement, drama, and suspense. It was anybody’s game right up until the final seconds.
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CHS Lady Jacket Marlie Caby (35), a sophomore, goes up for a basket Thursday January 8 when Chester hosted Trico in the LJMWC Championship Semi-Final. Caby scored six points and handled thew ball much of the time in the 55-50 win over the Lady Pioneers. Jim Beers Photo
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CHS senior Lillian Diskey (21) goes up for one of her many fast break streaks Thursday January 8 when Chester hosted Trico in the Semi-Final of the 2026 Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic Basketball Tournament. In the 55-50 win over Trico, Diskey scored 12 points and a great night creating many defensive stops and steals. Jim Beers Photo
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Aubrey Coleman (31) a senior Lady Jacket Basketball shooting guard looks to make a pass to one of her teammates Thursday January 8 when Chester hosted the Trico Lady Pioneers in the Semi-Final of the Championship Round of the 19th Annual Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic Tournament. For the night Coleman scored 12 points and played scrappy defense. Jim Beers Photo
We are pleased to recognize our December PBIS Students of the Month. These students have been acknowledged by our faculty for exemplifying this month's character trait: CARING. Our school community is committed to fostering positive character traits that contribute to a constructive learning environment.
Thank you for your continued support.
Not pictured: Tesa Ray
CHS: ESTUDIANTES DEL MES DE DICIEMBRE – PBIS
Nos complace reconocer a nuestros Estudiantes del Mes de PBIS de diciembre. Estos estudiantes han sido reconocidos por nuestro personal por ejemplificar el rasgo de carácter de este mes: CUIDADO / SOLIDARIDAD. Nuestra comunidad escolar está comprometida a fomentar rasgos de carácter positivo que contribuyan a un ambiente de aprendizaje constructivo.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo.
No aparece en la foto: Tesa Ray
CHS: RANDOLPH COUNTY startUP
StartUP is thrilled to present our unique version of Spirit Week! We are a group of passionate entrepreneurs who are proud of our achievements and want to share them with you while adding some fun. Spirit Week will begin on Monday, January 12.
CHS: RANDOLPH COUNTY StartUP - RECORDATORIO
StartUP está encantado de presentar nuestra versión única de la Semana del Espíritu Escolar. Somos un grupo de emprendedores apasionados que estamos orgullosos de nuestros logros y queremos compartirlos con ustedes mientras añadimos un poco de diversión.
La Semana del Espíritu Escolar comenzará el lunes, 12 de enero.
CHS: Fall 2025 REPORT CARDS
Fall Semester Grades are posted. Report cards are available on TeacherEase.
CHS: Boletas de Calificaciones – Otoño 2025
Las calificaciones del semestre de otoño ya están publicadas. Las boletas de calificaciones están disponibles en TeacherEase.
11:30am Dismissal Schedule
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1st Hour 7:55-8:19
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2nd Hour 8:22-8:44
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3rd Hour 8:47-9:09
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4th Hour 9:12-9:34
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7th Hour 9:37-9:59
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8th Hour 10:02-10:24
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A-Lunch 10:27-10:57
6th Hour 11:00-11:30
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6th Hour 10:27-10:57
B-Lunch 11:00-11:30
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Opt-Out and Work Force students need to arrive at the time of class start time as per schedule.
CCSI will complete their normal Friday schedule and go to lunch when they return. Thank you
CHS: HORARIO DEL VIERNES, 9 DE ENERO
Horario con salida a las 11:30am
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1ª Hora 7:55–8:19
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2ª Hora 8:22–8:44
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3ª Hora 8:47–9:09
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4ª Hora 9:12–9:34
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7ª Hora 9:37–9:59
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8ª Hora 10:02–10:24
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Almuerzo A 10:27–10:57
6ª Hora 11:00–11:30
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6ª Hora 10:27–10:57
Almuerzo B 11:00–11:30
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Los estudiantes de Opt-Out y Work Force deben llegar a la escuela a la hora de inicio de su clase según el horario.
CCSI seguirá su horario normal de los viernes y almorzará cuando regresen. Gracias.
CHS LADY JACKETS MIDWINTER CLASSIC (2 of 2)
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The 2026 CHS Dance Team performed during halftime of the Chester vs New Athens game Tuesday January 6 at the Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic. The dancers rocked Colbert Gymnasium with a high-energy routine that brought the house down! Jim Beers Photo
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The Chester High School Cheerleaders were on hand Tuesday January 6 for the Chester vs New Athens game. The squad cheered and entertained throughout the game from pre-game trill the final buzzer. Shown here they performed a routine during a second-half time out. Apparently, their enthusiasm must have worked because the Lady Jackets beat the New Athens Yellowjackets, 65-24, to advance to the Championship Semi-Finals Thursday Night at 7:30 to face Trico. Jim Beers Photo
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The Chester High School Pep Band, under the direction of Steve Colonel, performed Tuesday January 6 at Games 3 and 4 of the 2025 Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic Basketball Tournament. For the tournament, Mr. Colonel has infused several new selections into the usual lineup of music to bring life and spirit into Colbert Gymnasium. The band will perform again Thursday January 8 for Games 7 &m 8, and again on Saturday January 10. Jim Beers Photo
CLÁSICO DE MITAD DE INVIERNO DE LAS LADY JACKETS DE CHS (2 de 2)
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El Equipo de Danza de CHS 2026 se presentó durante el medio tiempo del partido Chester vs. New Athens el martes 6 de enero en el Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic. ¡Las bailarinas hicieron vibrar el gimnasio Colbert con una rutina llena de energía que puso a todos de pie! Foto de Jim Beers
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Las porristas de Chester High School estuvieron presentes el martes 6 de enero para el partido Chester vs. New Athens. El equipo animó y entretuvo durante todo el juego, desde antes del inicio hasta el pitido final. Aquí se les ve realizando una rutina durante un tiempo fuera en la segunda mitad. Al parecer, su entusiasmo funcionó, ya que las Lady Jackets derrotaron a las Yellowjackets de New Athens 65–24 para avanzar a las semifinales del campeonato el jueves a las 7:30 p. m. Foto de Jim Beers
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La Banda Pep de Chester High School, bajo la dirección de Steve Colonel, se presentó el martes 6 de enero en los Juegos 3 y 4 del Torneo Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic 2025. Para el torneo, el Sr. Colonel ha incorporado varias selecciones nuevas al repertorio habitual para dar vida y espíritu al gimnasio Colbert. La banda volverá a presentarse el jueves 8 de enero para los Juegos 7 y 8, y nuevamente el sábado 10 de enero. Foto de Jim Beers
StartUP is thrilled to present our unique version of Spirit Week! We are a group of passionate entrepreneurs who are proud of our achievements and want to share them with you while adding some fun. Spirit Week will begin on Monday, January 12.
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CHS LADY JACKETS MIDWINTER CLASSIC (1 of 2)
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Chester's Natalie Guetersloh (22) sees action in the game against New Athens Tuesday January 6. it was a special night for her as it as her 18th Birthday. She and her team won, 65-24, to put a great ending to her special day! Jim Beers Photo
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Lexi Mott (33) jumps ball to tip-off the Lady Jacket's first game of the 19th Annual Mid-Winter Cassic Tournament. She was the first Chester player to score in the 65-24 win over the New Athens Yellowjackets. At the game's end, Mott led all scorers with 25 points. Jim Beers Photo
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Lady Jacket senior, Lillian Diskey (21), goes up against two New Athens defenders Tuesday January 6 in Chester's first game of the 2026 Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic Tournament. In the 65-24 win, Diskey scored 8 points and played good defense. She knocked down 1 3-pointer, two 2-pointers, and 1-of-2 free throws in the win. Jim Beers Photo
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Chester's Lexi Mott (33), a senior forward, was happy during 1st half action when it was announced that she had just broken the Chester High School All-Time Lady Jacket rebounding record. Mott came into the game with 842 rebounds and needed just one rebound to tie the school record of 843 rebounds set in 2022 by Alyssa Seymour. Seymour set the record during the COVID-19 Pandemic when the Lady Jackets played a limited season. Lexi Mott not only tied Seymour's record but broke that record during second quarter action. At halftime Mott had recorded a total of 845 rebounds and grabbed several more throughout the second half. Congratulations Lexi Mott! Jim Beers Photo
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Sophomore Marley Caby (35) has been thrown into the Lady Jacket lineup this season and has done an excellent job of adjusting to playing against junior and senior players. In the 65-24 win over New Athens in Game 4 of Round 1 of the 19th Annual Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic Basketball Tournament, Caby scored five points and hustled throughout her court time both non offense\e and defense. Jim Beers Photo
CLÁSICO DE MITAD DE INVIERNO DE LAS LADY JACKETS DE CHS (1 de 2)
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Natalie Guetersloh (22), de Chester, participa en el juego contra New Athens el martes 6 de enero. Fue una noche especial para ella ya que era su cumpleaños número 18. Ella y su equipo ganaron 65–24, ¡poniendo un gran final a su día especial! Foto de Jim Beers
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Lexi Mott (33) salta para el balón en el saque inicial del primer partido de las Lady Jackets en el 19.º Torneo Anual Mid-Winter Classic. Fue la primera jugadora de Chester en anotar durante la victoria 65–24 sobre las Yellowjackets de New Athens. Al final del partido, Mott lideró a todas las anotadoras con 25 puntos. Foto de Jim Beers
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La jugadora senior de las Lady Jackets, Lillian Diskey (21), se enfrenta a dos defensoras de New Athens el martes 6 de enero en el primer partido de Chester del Torneo Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic 2026. En la victoria 65–24, Diskey anotó 8 puntos y jugó una buena defensa. Encestó un triple, dos tiros de dos puntos y 1 de 2 tiros libres en la victoria. Foto de Jim Beers
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Lexi Mott (33), alera senior de Chester, estaba feliz durante la acción de la primera mitad cuando se anunció que acababa de romper el récord histórico de rebotes de las Lady Jackets de Chester High School. Mott llegó al juego con 842 rebotes y solo necesitaba uno para empatar el récord escolar de 843 rebotes establecido en 2022 por Alyssa Seymour. Seymour estableció el récord durante la pandemia de COVID-19 cuando las Lady Jackets jugaron una temporada limitada. Lexi Mott no solo empató el récord de Seymour, sino que también lo superó durante la acción del segundo cuarto. Al medio tiempo, Mott había acumulado un total de 845 rebotes y atrapó varios más durante la segunda mitad. ¡Felicitaciones, Lexi Mott! Foto de Jim Beers
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La estudiante de segundo año, Marley Caby (35), ha sido integrada a la alineación de las Lady Jackets esta temporada y ha hecho un excelente trabajo adaptándose a jugar contra jugadoras de tercer y cuarto año. En la victoria 65–24 sobre New Athens en el Juego 4 de la Primera Ronda del 19.º Torneo Anual Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic, Caby anotó cinco puntos y se esforzó durante todo su tiempo en la cancha tanto en ofensiva como en defensa. Foto de Jim Beers
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Come out and join the Lady Yellowjackets hosting the 19th annual Lady Jackets Midwinter Classic Basketball Tournament with games throughout the week culminating at this Saturday’s championship game.
Monday
Marissa vs. Dupo 6:00pm
Cobden-Shawnee vs. Steeleville 7:30pm
Tuesday
Trico vs. Sparta 6:00pm
Chester vs. New Athens 7:30pm
Wednesday
2 Games TBD at 6:00pm & 7:30pm
Thursday
2 Games TBD at 6:00pm & 7:30pm
Saturday
4 Games TBD, 12:00pm 7th Place, 1:30pm Consolation, 3:00pm 3rd Place, 4:30pm Championship
Please enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria. Go Jackets!
TORNEO CLÁSICO DE INVIERNO DE MEDIA TEMPORADA DE BALONCESTO FEMENIL
CHS LADY JACKETS
Acompáñanos y apoya a las Lady Yellowjackets, anfitrionas del 19.º Torneo Anual Lady Jackets Midwinter Classic de Baloncesto, con partidos durante toda la semana que culminan este sábado con el juego de campeonato.
Lunes
Marissa vs. Dupo — 6:00 p. m.
Cobden-Shawnee vs. Steeleville — 7:30 p. M.
Martes
Trico vs. Sparta — 6:00 p. m.
Chester vs. New Athens — 7:30 p. M.
Miércoles
2 partidos por definir — 6:00 p. m. y 7:30 p. M.
Jueves
2 partidos por definir — 6:00 p. m. y 7:30 p. M.
Sábado
4 partidos por definir:
12:00 p. m. — 7.º lugar
1:30 p. m. — Consolación
3:00 p. m. — 3.er lugar
4:30 p. m. — Campeonato
Por favor, ingrese por la Cafetería del Profesor Sharp.
¡Vamos, Jackets!
Thank you to Randolph County Shrine Club for your generous donation to the Just for Jackets Food Pantry at CHS!
Make-up final exams are Monday, December 29th.
Please enter through the old main entrance of the 1925 building facing Swanwick, marked #1.
Exams will start promptly at 9am.
If you have any questions, please email: jeremyblechle@chester139.com
EXAMEN FINAL DE CHS RECUPERATORIO (CORRECCIÓN)
Los exámenes finales de recuperación son el lunes 29 de diciembre.
Por favor entre por la entrada principal antigua del edificio de 1925 que da a Swanwick, señalada con el #1. Los exámenes comenzarán puntualmente a las 9 a. m.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a: jeremyblechle@chester139.com
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Mrs. Briggs
-Grade School Paraprofessional
-High School Paraprofessional
-High School/Early Childhood Center Custodian
-Early Childhood Center Cafeteria Personnel part-time
