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All-Metro girls soccer co-players of the year: Strong bond between Larson, Bindbeutel paves way to St. Dominic's first title in six years
Jess Larson and Grace Bindbeutel have been nearly inseparable from the time they first started playing soccer. → Read More
Howell Central boys take district title comfortably, while Francis Howell girls eke out victory
CHESTERFIELD • The Class 4 District 4 track meet at Parkway Central on Saturday was all about redemption. → Read More
Taylor's arm, Parkway North's bats pave way for victory in district opener
The Parkway North baseball team used a well-timed defensive play and a subsequent offensive explosion to get past Parkway West 6-0 in a Class 5 District 4 opening-round game at North Saturday. → Read More
Down five early, DuBourg marches back to win district opener
ST. LOUIS • Just 11 days ago, the DuBourg baseball team easily handled Bayless in shutting out the Bronchos. → Read More
Trio leads MICDS water polo team to quarterfinal win, Parkway West, Burroughs and SLUH also advance
Heading into Wednesday's quarterfinal round of the Missouri state water polo tournament at the Rec Plex in St. Peters, the MICDS trio of Tommy Stupp, Max Bernstein and Joe Buelter had combined for 125 of the Rams' 176 goals, or roughly 71 percent of th... → Read More
Streaking St. Dominic, Jefferson having strong seasons; District tournaments ready to commence
The St. Dominic baseball team was completely out of sync to open the season. → Read More
Muehling's tally seals GAC Central title for Zumwalt South
ST. PETERS • Fort Zumwalt South freshman Stacie Muehling wasn’t exactly sure how her 18-yard strike found the back of the net. → Read More
Henderson, Chaminade top the field at The Links at Dardenne
DARDENNE PRAIRIE • To a man, the members of the Chaminade golf team have been on a quest. → Read More
Katz returns as girls basketball coach at Parkway North
When the Parkway North girls basketball team makes its way back to the hardwood this winter, the Vikings will have a different, yet familiar, face leading the team. → Read More
Borgia salvages tough day with walk-off win
ST. LOUIS • The Borgia baseball team was actually in both games of its doubleheader at Maryville University Saturday, even though it may not have always looked like it. → Read More
Pattonville rebounds from first loss by outslugging Chaminade
ST. LOUIS • The Pattonville High baseball team didn't waste any time dwelling on its first loss of the season. → Read More
Brinkman, seven different pitchers, carry SLUH past Francis Howell
ST. LOUIS • St. Louis U. High and Francis Howell always seem to put on a good show on the baseball diamond. → Read More
Marquette's Scheibel stinging the ball; Parkway North playing like new team
Marquette senior Matt Scheibel feels the easiest way to excel in baseball is to take the simplest approach. → Read More
Patrick, Stroker lead way for Pattonville
Pattonville trounced Riverview Gardens 14-1 Wednesday at Riverview. → Read More
Collier, Dunbar among 28 finalists for Team USA U-18 squad
Incarnate Word junior guard Napheesa Collier and Edwardsville senior Kortney Dunbar are among 28 players invited to the United States Under-18 National Team trials later this month in advance of the 2014 FIBA Americas Tournament. → Read More
Vianney captures MCC crown by overtaking CBC
ST. LOUIS • Even though things didn’t look good, the Vianney baseball team just kept plugging away. → Read More
Timberland regains lofty team status, wins district
Don’t look now, but the Timberland golf team is looking dangerous again. → Read More
Parkway North's Warren wins district title, Chaminade and De Smet advance teams
Parkway North golfer Henry Warren didn’t start off on the right foot at the Class 4 District 3 tournament Monday at Normandie Golf Course. → Read More
Top-ranked Edwardsville comes through in seventh to edge No. 9 Parkway North
CREVE COEUR • Though they missed out on a myriad of chances, the Edwardsville Tigers did just enough to get past host Parkway North 3-2 in a non-conference baseball game Saturday. → Read More
Marquette offense takes flight, soars past Summit
BALLWIN • The Navy's Blue Angels flew over the Ballwin Athletic Association complex during the baseball game between Marquette and Summit. → Read More