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The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting
The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting
The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting

William Sorto

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The Chester High School Sting won the Blue Banner Award at the Southern Illinois School Press Association winter conference Feb. 23 at SIU Carbondale.

[Photo] Sting Receives Blue Banner Award

February 23, 2022
Ethan Stumpe threw three TDs in Chester's win over Christopher.

Jackets Rally To Finish Christopher

William Sorto, Sports Editor
April 26, 2021
Jordan Merideth (1) (pictured in the game against Sesser), scored two touchdowns against Carmi.

Jackets Impressive In Road Win

William Sorto, Sports Editor
April 19, 2021
Isaac Jany makes a tackle against Sesser.

Chester Wins Delayed Game Over Sesser

William Sorto, Sports Editor
April 14, 2021
Chester rushed for two touchdowns in the win over Hamilton County.

Chester Defeats Vienna 41-8

William Sorto, Sports Editor
April 7, 2021

Jackets Lose To Johnston City

William Sorto, Sports Editor
March 29, 2021
Aiden Jany picks off a pass that he returned for a touchdown.

Chester Blanks HamCo, 28-0

William Sorto, Sports Editor
March 22, 2021

Chester Girls Defeat Sparta, Wesclin

William Sorto, Sports Editor
March 10, 2021
Jordan Hughes led Chester with 21 points against Goreville.

Boys Place Two On All-Conference Team

William Sorto, Sports Editor
March 9, 2021

Chester Girls Edged By Christopher

William Sorto, Sports Editor
March 8, 2021

Chester Dispatches Trico, Zeigler

William Sorto, Sports Editor
March 4, 2021

Chester Girls Beat Goreville, Sesser

William Sorto, Sports Editor
March 1, 2021

Lady Jackets Defeat Trico

William Sorto, Sports Editor
February 24, 2021

Chester Takes Two Over Weekend

William Sorto, Sports Editor
February 20, 2021
The Chester Lady Yellowjackets basketball team began practicing this week as Randolph County moved into the tier 2 phase.

Chester Basketball Could Play First Game Feb. 5

William Sorto, Sports Editor
February 2, 2021
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