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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…

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…

Beckoning Comeback Win Eludes Chillicothe Football Hornets, 21-14

September 7, 2025

After erasing 14-0 deficit against guest Kirksville, CHS drops to 0-2 on TD in last two minutes By PAUL STURM C-T Sports Editor psturm@cherryroad.com After… Login to continue reading Login…