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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

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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Panther Playbook Ep.3: Tough Week All Around

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cJN395l9WUFbaq2QZLjdv?si=6cPzx5rrSFuijEPW-NUCNA In this episode, Gabe Newman breaks down Eastern Illinois football's 31-7 loss to Illinois State and Charleston High...

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.

Charleston football looks to make history against Mahomet-Seymour

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

After an intriguing first three weeks of the high school football season, only one team is still undefeated going into Apollo Conference play: Charleston High School. The Trojans (3-0) are currently...

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....

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Panther Playbook Ep.1: EIU football, Charleston football, and more

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 17, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VCGZ6DRBd64zaqQMA93p9?si=17qt6QwwQG-pZMTwdUSw8Q Welcome to the Panther Playbook Podcast. In this episode, Gabe Newman and Aidan Cusack talk about Eastern’s 27-20...

Charleston defeats Jersey after four-touchdown performance

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 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...

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...

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