State Tournament

[Chester86]

Chester Yellowjackets v. Ira Bulldogs 1A UIL State Baseball Semi-Finals at Dell Diamond in Round Rock on Wednesday, June 5th @ 0900

Ira Bulldogs 

Coach: Toby Goodwin (9 Years As Head Coach, 116 Career Wins)

Assistant Coaches: Brock Barbee

2023 Record:21-3-1 / 8-0 / Regional Quarterfinalist

Returning Starters

Jaren Pena, Jr, C/P (.576 BA, 42 RBI, TSWA 1st Team All State)

Previous Games

Date	Game	Opponent	Score	Record
02/29/2024	Tournament	Borden County Coyotes	3-9(W)	1-0-0
02/29/2024	Tournament	Hollis	7-0(W)	2-0-0
03/02/2024	Tournament	Hamlin Pied Pipers	5-7(W)	3-0-0
03/07/2024	Tournament	O'Donnell Eagles	1-8(W)	4-0-0
03/08/2024	Tournament	Bluff Dale Bobcats	12-0(W)	5-0-0
03/08/2024	Tournament	Munday Moguls	16-1(W)	6-0-0
03/14/2024	Regular	Nazareth Swifts	15-0(W)	7-0-0
03/21/2024	District	Hermleigh Cardinals	13-0(W)	8-0-0
03/26/2024	District	Hermleigh Cardinals	15-3(W)	9-0-0
03/29/2024	District	Westbrook Wildcats	11-2(W)	10-0-0
04/02/2024	District	Westbrook Wildcats	11-5(W)	11-0-0
04/09/2024	Regular	Holy Cross	22-1(W)	12-0-0
04/17/2024	District	Rotan Yellowhammers	18-1(W)	13-0-0
04/17/2024	District	Rotan Yellowhammers	23-5(W)	14-0-0
04/23/2024	District	Roby Lions	3-0(W)	15-0-0
04/26/2024	District	Roby Lions	20-5(W)	16-0-0
04/29/2024	Regular	SA Saints	9-0(W)	17-0-0
05/10/2024	Playoff	Cross Plains Buffalos	24-4(W)	18-0-0
05/10/2024	Playoff	Cross Plains Buffalos	13-5(W)	19-0-0
05/16/2024	Playoff	May Tigers	10-0(W)	20-0-0
05/16/2024	Playoff	May Tigers	18-2(W)	21-0-0
05/24/2024	Playoff	Morton Indians	11-1(W)	22-0-0

[Chester86]

Chester Yellowjackets:

Chester Yellowjackets 

Coach: Coleman Butter (3 Years As Head Coach, 81 Career Wins)

Assistant Coaches: Marty Thompson, James Tonnies, Evan Stewart

2023 Record:16-10 / 12-1 / Regional Quarterfinalist

Returning Starters

Cole Clark, Sr, INF (District DH of the Year) Brad Davison, Sr, Util (2nd Team All District)Waylon Sturrock, Jr, Util (2nd Team All District) Trayce Knox, Jr, Util (District Utility Player of the Year)Cutter Lowe, Jr, INF (1st Team All District) Will Thomason, Jr, INF (District MVP)Jaxon Gay, So, INF (District Offensive MVP) Jesse Bittick, So, C/P (District Catcher of the Year)

Previous Games

Date	Game	Opponent	Score	Record
02/19/2024	Regular	Groveton Centerville Bulldogs	10-0(W)	1-0-0
02/22/2024	Tournament	Douglass Indians	6-1(L)	1-1-0
02/22/2024	Tournament	Gary Bobcats	12-4(L)	1-2-0
02/24/2024	Tournament	San Augustine Wolves	11-5(W)	2-2-0
02/26/2024	Regular	Deweyville Pirates	14-4(W)	3-2-0
02/29/2024	Tournament	Dawson Bulldogs	6-2(L)	3-3-0
02/29/2024	Tournament	Neches Tigers	7-12(L)	3-4-0
03/02/2024	Tournament	Latexo Tigers	8-5(W)	4-4-0
03/02/2024	Tournament	Apple Springs Eagles	10-4(W)	5-4-0
03/05/2024	District	San Augustine Wolves	15-4(W)	6-4-0
03/07/2024	Tournament	Neches Tigers	5-3(L)	6-5-0
03/07/2024	Tournament	Spurger Pirates	18-2(W)	7-5-0
03/08/2024	Tournament	Slocum Mustangs	13-3(W)	8-5-0
03/09/2024	Tournament	Kennard Tigers	8-4(W)	9-5-0
03/09/2024	Tournament	Martinsville Pirates	5-3(L)	9-6-0
03/12/2024	District	Broaddus Bulldogs	4-3(W)	10-6-0
03/15/2024	District	West Sabine Tigers	8-4(L)	10-7-0
03/19/2024	District	Colmesneil Bulldogs	10-0(W)	11-7-0
03/22/2024	District	Chireno Owls	17-7(L)	11-8-0
03/26/2024	District	Leggett Pirates	15-0(W)	12-8-0
03/26/2024	District	Leggett Pirates	19-1(W)	13-8-0
04/02/2024	District	Burkeville Mustangs	13-0(W)	14-8-0
04/09/2024	District	Brookeland Wildcats	5-2(L)	14-9-0
04/12/2024	District	Zavalla Eagles	19-4(W)	15-9-0
04/13/2024	Regular	Good Samaritan Home School	13-9(W)	16-9-0
04/18/2024	District	Burkeville Mustangs	20-1(W)	17-9-0
04/23/2024	District	Zavalla Eagles	13-2(W)	18-9-0
04/26/2024	District	Brookeland Wildcats	7-1(L)	18-10-0
05/01/2024	Playoff	Martinsville Pirates	10-2(W)	19-10-0
05/10/2024	Playoff	Oakwood Panthers	9-2(W)	20-10-0
05/10/2024	Playoff	Oakwood Panthers	18-5(W)	21-10-0
05/17/2024	Playoff	Brookeland Wildcats	13-11(W)	22-10-0
05/25/2024	Playoff	Neches Tigers	3-1(W)	23-10-0
05/28/2024	Playoff	Neches Tigers	7-4(W)	24-10-0

 

[Chester86]

This will be both team’s first trip to the state tournament.

[Chester86]

Game is at noon on the 5th.

[RETIREDFAN1]

Go Jackets!!!!!

[Chester86]

Game day is 1 day closer!!!  Let’s go ‘Jackets.

[Separation Scientist]

Win it!!!

[Chester86]

Game day is 1 day closer!  Let’s go ‘Jackets!!!!

[Chester86]

Game day is 1 day closer.  Let’s go Yellowjackets!!!

 

[Chester86]

There will be a community send-off and impromptu parade through town on Tuesday at 1:30 to send the boys off.  All are welcome to attend and cheer the Yellowjackets on to Round Rock.  

[Chester86]

How to watch / listen:

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[Chester86]

Chester, a small town in NE Tyler County.  A town that is seeing growth with the addition of a national chain store and a new school being built.  If you travel 287 toward Dallas from the Golden Triangle you have probably passed through Chester.  Things tend to stay pretty consistent and it is your typical small town.  
A trip to state is the buzz around town, and the talk before church services begin on Sunday.  This year’s graduating class will number 11.  We don’t have a radio station that covers the Yellowjackets.  We are never a lead story on any of the news stations that broadcast to our community.

With all that said, there is a closeness and sense of pride in our community.  Every community rallies behind their kids as they progress into the playoffs.  We are proud of our boys as they have represented our community well and with class.

We invite you to follow our boys as they go to state.  We welcome the greater SETX communities as honorary Yellowjackets.  Tune in, watch live or come to Round Rock personally and join us in supporting the Chester Yellowjackets.  Go ‘Jackets!!!

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[navydawg31]

Good luck Chester! Pulling for y’all 

[Chester86]

Game day tomorrow!!!!!  Let’s go ‘Jackets!!!!

[bp141103]

Good Luck Chester..I remember yall used to woop up on us in football, but we got them back come basketball, lol

[rupert3]

Yep whupped us in baseball and we took care of them in basketball.

Go Jackets.  Bring it home.

[Chester86]

43 minutes ago, bp141103 said:

Good Luck Chester..I remember yall used to woop up on us in football, but we got them back come basketball, lol

Man - we were horrible my HS years.  Had 2 guys I worked with that played at Burkeville.  They said they loved playing us to pad their stats.  We had fun, but competing was not there.  It’s funny - you look in the stands and there are some hosses, but only happens after we graduate.  I never broke 135 pounds until I was like 22 and in the military.  Thanks for the encouragement for the boys - we are proud of them.

[Chester86]

11 minutes ago, rupert3 said:

Yep whupped us in baseball and we took care of them in basketball.

Go Jackets.  Bring it home.

Legget has always been tough!!!

[Chester86]

Pretty cool article on Ira:

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[bp141103]

1 hour ago, Chester86 said:

Man - we were horrible my HS years.  Had 2 guys I worked with that played at Burkeville.  They said they loved playing us to pad their stats.  We had fun, but competing was not there.  It’s funny - you look in the stands and there are some hosses, but only happens after we graduate.  I never broke 135 pounds until I was like 22 and in the military.  Thanks for the encouragement for the boys - we are proud of them.

Yea, we didn't play in a district because we were so small..it was just fun to play  even though we averaged 2-3 wins a season. Our 5 biggest guys were on the line, everyone else averaged 140-150lbs. We played could only play burkeville jv...but we did win, lol. I remember yalls mascot and ours got into a fist fight..pretty funny to see. Bring one home for us small town boys

[Chester86]

It is officially game day!!!!  Let’s go ‘Jackets!!!  I’ll be starting a game thread when I get to the field and provide updates.  It helps keep my mind focused.  This is a big day for our small community.  I was gone for about 30 years (military, career - working in Bmt) and fought hard to get back.  Still reconnecting and getting plugged back in to the community.  Let’s go ‘Jackets!!

[wo-s#1]

It appears to likely be an uphill battle for y’all,but it’s baseball and anything can happen…good luck Jackets!

[Chester86]

It has been frustrating seeing the lack of coverage from virtually EVERY media outlet.  We (Chester) are in the SE Texas coverage area.  There are no radio broadcast from our area, and Ch 12 is the only one that has even mentioned it.   I know I could have gotten donations to cover a SETX Sports broadcast.  Oh well, water under the bridge - we aren’t as big as Silsbee, WO-S or PN-G.

[longball24]

Good luck and safe travels. Bring it home.

[Chester86]

Looks like delays in game times due to weather.  
First game will start at 11 am. Chester will be playing at 3pm now.