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

The Daily Eastern News

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

The Daily Eastern News

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....

Paris high quarterback drew rogers gets sacked in the backfield after trying to scramble away from the Charleston defender at Trojan Hill Charleston

Charleston football prepares for Jersey

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 12, 2024

Charleston High School is preparing for its next home game against Jersey Community High. Junior kicker and punter Max Weber doesn’t play any other position for Charleston High School, but his...

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 7, 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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