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The Daily Eastern News

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 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 5, 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...

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,...

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