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Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois

CHS baseball ends losing skid against Robinson

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor April 29, 2025

The Charleston High School baseball team snapped its four-game losing streak with a 2-1 win against Robinson on Monday at Baker Field.  The Trojans (6-11, 0-4) opened the scoring in the first inning....

Eastern's men's baseball team practices in the Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse on Thursday evening. The team's first game will be against the Florida A&M Rattlers on Feb. 16 in Tallahassee at Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida A&M's campus.

Panthers of the Week: Bryce Riggs, Kenyetietta Quinn

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 28, 2025

The male Panther of the Week is going to go to Bryce Riggs from the baseball team. The sophomore right-handed pitcher from Cicero, Indiana recorded two wins throughout Eastern’s five games over...

Charleston High School sophomore Russell Applegate stepping into the batter's box during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.

Trojan baseball loses 7-4 to St. Anthony

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor April 24, 2025

The Charleston High School baseball team lost 7-4 to St. Anthony at Baker Field on Wednesday, marking the third loss for the Trojans in the past two days. Charleston (5-10, 0-4) got ahead early on with...

Catcher Redshirt Sophomore Luke Melton throws his bat to the side while he runs to first base,, during  the Baseball game at Coaches Stadium against Illinois Wesleyan Eastern Illinois University won the game with 11-1. April 23,2025 on the EIU campus, Charleston ILL

Panther baseball stretches winning streak to six games

Bryce Parker, Multimedia reporter April 23, 2025

Eastern extended its win streak to six games with a 11-1 win over Division 3 opponent Illinois Wesleyan University that ended in seven innings due to the run rule.  “I just think they’re playing...

The Charleston High School baseball team has a mound meeting during game one of its doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.

CHS baseball gets swept by Mahomet-Seymour

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor April 23, 2025

Charleston High School baseball was swept in an Apollo conference doubleheader against Mahomet-Seymour at Baker Field on Tuesday, losing game one 1-0 and surrendering a late lead in game two to lose...

Eastern Illinois University softball team celebrating sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick’s home run hit in the third inning during its annual care game and Eastern softball’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.

EIU baseball, softball sweep weekend OVC series

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor April 21, 2025

Eastern baseball and softball both swept their weekend series, with the baseball team beating Tennessee Tech and the softball team doing the same at Tennessee State. The sweeps strengthened both team’s...

Number 18 infield senior Chris Worcester running to slides into home base during the Eastern Illinois University baseball game 
 against the Saint Xavier cougars at Coaches Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU on 13-03

Panther of the Week: Chris Worcester, Mya Mirocha

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 21, 2025

The male Panther of the Week is going to Chris Worcester from the baseball team. The senior infielder from Bloomingdale recorded eight hits and four runs in a span of four games throughout the week. Eastern's...

Utility senior Tyler Castro steps off the box as he batts the ball up into the air, at Coaches Stadium against Tennessee Tech on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. April 17, 2025.

EIU baseball completes series sweep over Tennessee Tech

Drew Farrell, Sports Reporter April 19, 2025

The Eastern baseball team used a three-run third inning to complete their series sweep over Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles with a 6-1 win at Coaches Stadium Friday afternoon. The Panthers (19-17,...

Number 18 infield senior Chris Worcester slides into home base during the Eastern Illinois University baseball game against the Saint Xavier cougars at Coaches Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU on 13-03

EIU baseball dominates St. Xavier in eight innings

Drew Farrell, Sports Reporter April 16, 2025

The Eastern baseball team used a five run second inning to pick up a big 13-3 win over St. Xavier at Coaches Stadium Tuesday afternoon in a game that ended after eight innings. The Panthers (16-17,...

Charleston High School sophomore pitcher Wyatt Gordon looking at the catcher before pitching the ball as he pitched six hitless innings in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.

CHS baseball throws no-hitter vs Shelbyville

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor April 12, 2025

The Charleston High School baseball team threw a combined no-hitter in a 9-1 win over Shelbyville on Friday at Baker Field.   Sophomore Wyatt Gordon threw 101 pitches in six innings, and only...

(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.

EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor April 8, 2025

Eastern softball and baseball both had their Ohio Valley Conference series this past weekend scheduled around the inclement weather, with softball shifting its series up a day, and baseball playing two...

Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois

CHS baseball loses both games to Mattoon

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor April 8, 2025

The Charleston High school baseball team was swept in an Apollo Conference doubleheader at Mattoon High School on Monday, losing game one 12-8 and losing game two 5-4.  The Trojans (1-5, 0-2) only...

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