DuQuoin couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 35-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chester Yellowjackets on Friday. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Chester's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kolton Jany led the charge by rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 48 receiving yards and a touchdown. Jany didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss). Another passer making a difference was Zain Al-Jassim, who threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DuQuoin will welcome Harrisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Chester, they will host Pinckneyville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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