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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 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,...

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....

Charleston defeats Jersey after four-touchdown performance

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2024

The Charleston Trojans beat the Jersey Panthers 45-34 at home Friday. Running back Treylin Couch exploded on the ground as he had four total touchdowns. Jersey high could do nothing to stop Couch...

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