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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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Charleston sophomore running back Treylin Couch bobble the ball before securing it and running for his fourth touchdown during the third quarter of Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on Sept 13, 2024, in Charleston Illinois.

Trojan football takeaways ahead of Coles County Clash

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

Charleston High School battled not only Effingham High School but the elements of weather Friday night at Washington Savings Bank Stadium.    The Trojans came up short, losing their second Apollo...

Charleston senior quarterback hands the ball off to senior running back Ben Coffey during Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on

Trojan football records second straight loss

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

Sometimes mother nature forces a football game to revert to its roots: smash mouth football and a strong ground game. With the weather conditions as extreme as they were, with wind gusts as high as...

Charleston senior quarterback hands the ball off to senior running back Ben Coffey during Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on

Two-way play has its risks

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2024

In small high schools, athletes must play more than one position for many sports. Charleston high school football is no different.  Sophomore standout Treylin Couch is even getting in on the action....

Football is back at O'Brien Stadium

Trojan football takeaways by the numbers

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 9, 2024

Charleston High School would not be denied victory in its home opener against Paris High School, winning 25-18 in week two of the Illinois High School Association football season.   The game was...

Senior wide receiver Chase Clough jumped to celebrate with senior quarterback after a second quarter touchdown. Head Coach Brian Halsey in the back. at Trojan Hill, Friday Sept, 6,2024, Charleston Ill. 25-18 Trojans won against the Paris Tigers.

Charleston beats Paris behind big defensive stop

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 6, 2024

Charleston High School held onto a seven-point lead to beat Paris High School 25-18 Friday evening at Trojan Hill.  In a game that was close throughout, with four lead changes between the two teams,...

The press box at Trojan Stadium on September 5th at Charleston High School in Charleston ILL.

Charleston High School gets ready for Paris High School

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

There will be football at Trojan Hill for the first time since Charleston High School's historic playoff overtime victory.   When then junior quarterback Luke Bonnstetter scored the walk off touchdown...

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