
JaQuail Townser Takes the Helm of Alton High Boys Basketball
After Dylan Dudley’s departure, Alton High taps alum JaQuail Townser as its new head coach, promising a blend of championship culture and classroom rigor.
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After Dylan Dudley’s departure, Alton High taps alum JaQuail Townser as its new head coach, promising a blend of championship culture and classroom rigor.

The Explorers posted a 10-0-1 streak, fell to Litchfield in the sectional final, and saw head coach Brian Hoener named Small-Schools Coach of the Year.

Heavy rain forced organizers to reshuffle the lineup, but the Rick Reinhart 7‑on‑7 Classic delivered a full slate of games, culminating in Highland’s championship victory.

Dylan Dudley leaves Alton High after a successful tenure, accepting a coaching position at his alma mater Illinois College, while the school begins a search for his successor.

The Illinois High School Association has shortened the girls flag football regular season to accommodate a larger playoff format, prompting a wait‑and‑see stance from Edwardsville and Alton, a new bill aimed at greater oversight, and a push from coaches to grow the sport.

Coach Phil Sayers announced the completion of the 2026‑27 roster, adding ten players — six guards and four forwards — who bring a range of experiences from college to high school, setting the stage for a competitive campaign.

Alton’s new boys soccer coach Toby Henesey, steeped in the town’s soccer tradition, outlines his vision for player development, strategic play, and community engagement.