Brad Norman coaches Chester to championship

The Chester Yellowjackets high school boys’ basketball team captured its first regional title since 1975 on Friday, Feb. 22.

Chester defeated Trico 69-48 to win the championship game at the Class 2A Murphysboro regional.

There is a local connection to the Chester basketball team.

The head coach of the Yellowjackets is former Dongola High School player Brad Norman.

Chester, 21-8 this season, was scheduled to play 28-1 Harrisburg on Wednesday at the West Frankfort sectional.