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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 2002
Page
18
Ennis Roth reflects on Chester High School football once dismissed in the SIRR Mississippi Division. After six losing seasons, Chester rose to 5-4 in 1995 and 7-2 the next year, earning its first postseason berth despite a 49-8 defeat to Tuscola. Roth, now in his 14th season, recalls the hard lessons.
The 1997 8-3 season included a 35 21 upset of Breese Mater Dei, marking the school’s first playoff win. Coach Roth credits stability and a strong underclass program for continued success as they face Du Quoin in the first round. The team seeks to advance beyond the second round, building pride amid high expectations and community hunger.
Seniors Ryan Marchetti and Joe Kretz contend for quarterbacking, with Marchetti moving to wide receiver and safety after losing the job to Kretz. Marchetti has 20 receptions for 419 yards and helps Bearcats prepare for a 3A playoff opener against Marshall. He emphasizes team success and school pride as the team pursues a postseason run.
Area standout Prince, a top tackler for the Lions, is known for his speed, cuts, and quickness off the ball. Carterville visits Anna-Jonesboro in a first round playoff after limiting Prince to 28 yards on 11 carries in a prior meeting, motivating a hard fought rematch.
Creighton coach Dana Altman says balance will shape the MVC race as teams like Drake Illinois State Bradley Indiana State Northern Iowa Evansville and others look to prove much in a league where last season’s title fell to Drake. Weber also cautions against reading too much into the poll amid roster changes and surprises.
West Frankfort improved to 9-0 behind a stout defense allowing 16.4 points and 256 yards per game. Seniors Yordy Newlin Browning lead a mixed squad of four seniors seven juniors and sophomores on defense as they prepare for a first round home playoff against Benton.
SIU faces a sudden shift as Curtis Jones, a 5-11 210-pound senior, inherits the running chores after Abdulgaadir breaks his left thumb on the first play at Southwest Missouri State. Jones shocked by 88 yards on 21 carries, with teammates and coach Bill Kil calling for careful use as the Salukis adjust plans for Youngstown State.
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