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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.

CHS Trojan football ends season with loss against Salem Wildcats

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 26, 2024

Charleston was unable to score an offensive touchdown in its season finale, losing to Salem Community High School 35-10 Friday night in Salem. Penalties were once again an issue for the Trojans (3-6,...

Charleston High senior running back Marcellx Boling rushes the ball just short of the endzone during the first half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-17.

Charleston gets ready for last game of the year

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

“Finish strong” is the message being delivered to Charleston High School football players from head coach Brian Halsey as they prepare for their final game of the season on the road against Salem...

Charleston high senior defensive back Jayden Sikorski and senior defensive end Mason Redfern drag down Mattoon junior quarterback Shayden Neff during the second half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4th. Charleston lost 20-17.

Charleston loses 42-10 at homecoming

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter October 12, 2024

Charleston Trojan’s homecoming game was wrecked by the Mount Zion Braves 42-10 victory at Trojan Hill on Friday night. This 42-10 score was a score that would not be expected at halftime with Charleston...

Charleston High Trojan fans getting ready with body paint and posters for the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien Field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-10.

Charleston looks to break losing streak against Mount Zion

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Riding a three-game losing streak the Charleston Trojans have their backs up against the wall heading into this week’s matchup versus the Mount Zion Braves.  After starting the season 3-0, the...

Charleston High senior running back Marcellx Boling rushes the ball just short of the endzone during the first half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-17.

Takeaways from the Coles County Clash

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Sports Editor October 8, 2024

With the Coles County Clash now in the books, Charleston has a lot to look at for the next week. Charleston is now 3-3 with a 0-3 conference record after their 20-17 loss to Mattoon. Charleston has...

Charleston High Trojan fans getting ready with body paint and posters for the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien Field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-10.

Charleston loses 20-17 in Coles County Clash

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 4, 2024

Senior running back Trysten Sewell rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns, leading Mattoon to a 20-17 win over Charleston in the 2024 Coles County Clash Friday night at O’Brien Field.   The game,...

Football season starts in the spring.

What EIU takes away from Coles County Clash

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 4, 2024

The Coles County Clash, the annual football rivalry between Mattoon and Charleston played at O’Brien Field, is back today at 7 p.m. While this game is a big deal for both high schools, as they...

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.

Trojans, Greenwave to face off in 12th Coles County Clash

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

Luke Bonnstetter is prepared to play in his final Coles County Clash. The senior quarterback is currently in his second year of being the Trojan starting signal caller. Now, Bonnstetter is hoping...

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Panther Playbook Ep.5: Football in a hurricane, The Coles County Clash, EIU teams begin OVC play

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MgUeRYRXDnuO69k1UjIQ6?si=HbnrQjjjS9Wu6o_9Ty95Jw In this Episode, Gabe Newman talks about Charleston High School's 30-20 loss to Effingham and what it was like to watch...

The Coles County clash trophy on display on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in the Charleston High School Library. The winner of the football game between Mattoon and Charleston are presented with the trophy.

The history of the Coles County Clash

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

Not many Illinois High School Association football players get to say they played in a college football stadium. After all, that honor is typically reserved for late playoff rounds and the state finals. However,...

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...

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