Henry Hurtgen

Junior Jayden Martin of the 2025 Chillicothe High School football Hornets makes a third-down tackle of St. Joseph: Benton’s Peyton Rich – one of three unassisted tackles he made – to force a first-period punt in last Friday’s 37-6 CHS victory. Additionally, Martin and his “O line” mates consistently overpowered Benton’s defensive front in the trenches, leading to the Hornets racking up 327 yards of rushing and a season-high 482 yards of total offense. (BUTCH SHAFFER/C-T PHOTO)

Football Hornets Hit Stride in Blowout of Benton

October 29, 2025

Dominance in 37-8 regular-season finale gains CHS desired district No. 3 seed By PAUL STURM C-T Sports Editor psturm@cherryroad.com It was almost Christmas in late… Login to continue reading Login…

Selected as queen and king of Chillicothe (Mo.) High SchoolÕs 2025 Homecoming celebration were seniors Haley Smith and Drake Swift, it was announced following CHSÕ 35-0 football victory over St. Joseph: Lafayette Friday night, Oct. 3. (JENNIFER SMITH/C-T PHOTO)Selected as queen and king of Chillicothe (Mo.) High SchoolÕs 2025 Homecoming celebration were seniors Haley Smith and Drake Swift, it was announced following CHSÕ 35-0 football victory over St. Joseph: Lafayette Friday night, Oct. 3. (JENNIFER SMITH/C-T PHOTO)

Chillicothe HS Football Hornets Gather Steam with 35-0 Homecoming Blowout

October 4, 2025

Defense’s second-straight stifling game, Hurtgen’s three TDs key Oct. 3 win over St. Joseph: Lafayette By PAUL STURM C-T Sports Editor psturm@cherryroad.com Evincing new-found confidence… Login to continue reading Login…

After an initial hit behind the line of scrimmage by Max Probasco (56), 2025 Chillicothe High School football Hornets defensive lineman Sam Wiebers (50) and end Drake Swift (6) finish off the tackle of Kansas City: Southeast ballcarrier Demarco Johnson for a 1-yard loss at the Knights’ 10-yard line during the second period of CHS’ 47-6 home win Friday (Sept. 26). Led by the linemen, the Hornets’ defense held the KC team to minus-1 yard of total offense, the first time ever, according to research by long-time local sports reporter Randy Dean, a CHS team has held an opponent to negative yardage for an entire game. (BUTCH SHAFFER/C-T PHOTO)

After Record-Breaking Defensive Performance, Chillicothe HS Football’s Homecoming Contest Will Be Pivotal Game

September 29, 2025

First win of season finally recorded, Hornets will host Lafayette Oct. 3 with district home game likely at stake By PAUL STURM C-T Sports Editor… Login to continue reading Login…

With the Cameron Dragons on the verge of boosting their lead to two scores early in the third quarter of last Friday’s game at Cameron, 2025 Chillicothe High School football Hornets defenders Max Probasco (56) and Drake Swift (6) pull down the quarterback for a 3-yards loss at the Cameron 16-yard line as teammate Tylin Smith closes in to make sure of the stop. Two plays later, an on-line 30-yards field goal attempt fell a couple of yards short of the crossbar, keeping the score 14-7, Cameron. The Dragons, however, went on to win, 28-7, keeping the Hornets winless. (BUTCH SHAFFER/C-T PHOTO)

CHS Gridders Likely to Taste Victory in Fifth Try

September 26, 2025

KC: Southeast visits tonight after Hornets faltered again in last half at Cameron By PAUL STURM C-T Sports Editor psturm@cherryroad.com Even with a likely temporary… Login to continue reading Login…

Third-Period Mistakes Lead to Chillicothe HS Football Collapse

September 16, 2025

After excellent first half, Hornets break down, fall 31-7 to Maryville Sept. 12 By PAUL STURM C-T Sports Editor psturm@cherryroad.com Halfway through their annual meeting… Login to continue reading Login…

Chillicothe Football Hornets Sustain Flashback Loss in 2025 Debut

August 31, 2025

Host Marshall again overcomes 7-0, 13-7 deficits to overhaul hobbled CHS in second half, wins 25-19 By PAUL STURM C-T Sports Editor psturm@cherryroad.com MARSHALL —… Login to continue reading Login…