Column: Fox, Wentzville inclusion in girls lacrosse playoffs is overdue

As a 21-year-old college senior, Olivia Sardina sat in the Maryville University locker room, laced up her cleats and mentally…

Freshmen provide spark as Cor Jesu defeats Fort Zumwalt South to earn back-to-back STL Champions League titles

TOWN AND COUNTRY – Joining a team striving for a third consecutive state championship can be intimidating for any freshman.…

Steinbach converts in crunch time, helps Ladue defeat Visitation for ninth consecutive win

FRONTENAC – Ladue sophomore Sadie Steinbach took the ball to the 8-meter spot, took a breath and took stock of…

Chaminade embraces ‘chaos,’ defeats De Smet to seize control of MCC race

CREVE COEUR – After an early season victory, Chaminade head coach received a congratulatory handshake from former CBC coach Eddie…

Class 4: Larsen sisters provide inspiration, points to lead Strafford to state title over Doniphan

COLUMBIA, MO – In full uniform and with one knee intact, Stafford senior Elsie Larsen stood in the front court,…

Class 5: MICDS goes ’12’ to upend Sikeston, capture first state title since 2002

COLUMBIA, MO – As time ticked away and the outcome of the Class 5 state championship was no longer in…

Class 5: Lift for Life overcomes odds, earns state championship three-peat with win over MICDS

COLUMBIA, MO – Lift for Life all-state guard Amaya Manuel suffered a season-ending injury in the Hawks’ first game. Fellow…

Class 6: Incarnate Word excels in crunch time, secures ninth consecutive state title with hard-fought victory over Staley

COLUMBIA, MO – Constant motion. That is the signature of an Incarnate Word offense that dazzles opponents with speedy dribble…

Class 6: De Smet mercilessly attacks paint to earn second state title in three seasons with win over Blue Springs South

COLUMBIA, MO – Many of the same De Smet players who won a state title two years earlier walked onto…

Class 4: ‘Resilient’ Cardinal Ritter overcomes injury-plagued season to earn third-place at Show-Me Showdown

COLUMBIA, MO – Cardinal Ritter senior Alanah Howard cherished the opportunity to play one more game. The Lions, which lost…