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The Musketeers are bringing home a 3rd Place finish from the IHSA State Finals!
What a battle, what a finish!
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Brayden Koester with a night to remember during Red Bud's 15-13 win at Chester.
The senior hammered a 30-yard go-ahead field goal with 1:47 remaining.
Then, with Chester deep in Red Bud territory, Koester intercepted a pass with 50 seconds left to seal the victory.
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At Chester
Halftime
Sparta/Steeleville 16, Chester 14
The Randolph County showdown has lived up to the hype so far.
Sparta's Monroe has TD passes to Dancy and Charles.
Chester's Blechle with a rushing TD and a passing score to Palacio.
Also of note, this marked the first win for Chester over Anna-Jonesboro since the 2001 season.
(They had not played one another since 2009)
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Okawville Invitational Champions
The Musketeers defend their title at RBM in a back and forth battle that required them to PLAY ALL 18!
Diewald, Donjon, and Duncan all top 10 honors 👀 🔥
We’ll take a couple hours to soak in this win before we get right back to it tomorrow
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At Chester
FINAL
Chester 48, Anna-Jonesboro 0
Chester closes out a shutout of the Wildcats for its first win of the season.
The Yellow Jackets will host West Frankfort Friday, September 4 for its final tune up before Cahokia Conference Illinois Division action.
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At Chester
Halftime
Chester 35, Anna-Jonesboro 0
Chester (0-1) rolling in its home opener against AJ (0-1).
Jacket TDs:
- Alex Blechle 4 rush
- Conder 14 pass from Blechle
- Eggemeyer 41 fumble return
- McCartney 28 pass from Blechle
- Palacio 7 pass from Blechle
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FINAL
Sparta/Steeleville 48, Madison 6
Sparta/Steeleville closes out a dominating Week 1 home win over Madison.
The Bulldogs will be back at home next Saturday against Marshall.
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Halftime
Sparta/Steeleville 36, Madison 0
Bulldogs having no problems with Madison through one half in the season opener.
Jakhai Dancy ran the opening kick back for a TD.
Other scores: Monroe to Dancy 41-yard TD pass and rushing TDs from Carter, Ping and Monroe.
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FINAL DAY Results of the 48th Annual MHS Red Devils Boys Basketball Sophomore Tournament
Trny link: sportszone.mhs.org/en-US/boy…
1st Place Champions: Hamilton County Foxes
2nd Place: Trico Pioneers
3rd Place: Herrin Tigers
Consolation: Vienna Eagles
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And Benton has pulled off a stunner, knocking off Nashville 41-39 in double overtime! The Hornets had a couple of chances in the closing seconds, but neither went down. The Rangers are headed to Friday’s sectional final against the winner of Carterville/Breese Central.
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From Thomas gym
2A Regional Championship
Final score
Hornets 59
Panthers 44
Thank you to our seniors for your time as Panthers
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From Thomas gym
2A Regional Championship
Halftime
Panthers 21
Hornets 18
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At Steeleville
Class 1A Elverado Regional Quarterfinals
FINAL
Steeleville 71, Marissa-Coulterville 25
MC. 03 08 09 05 - 25
STV. 16 20 22 13 - 71
STV: Connor Brown 17 pts, Logan Bockhorn 13
MC: Wyatt Baker 9
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From 2A Regional at Thomas gym
Halftime
Panthers 42
Yellowjackets 19
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