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‘Last resort’ Rodriguez makes decisive play to power De Smet over CBC to earn first-round playoff bye

CREVE COEUR – Faceoffs are normally taken by short stick midfielders with exceptional body control and quick hands. But clinging…

Schmidt delivers robotic car, game-winning goal as Edwardsville defeats Kirkwood in OT thriller

EDWARDSVILLE, IL – Edwardsville junior Cohen Schmidt felt butterflies prior to his lacrosse game Friday, but not due to performance…

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…

Metro Sports STL awarded national Top-10 ranking by APSE for high school sports beat reporting

Metro Sports STL won Top-10 distinction for high school beat reporting in the 2025 Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) Contest…

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…