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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…

Vashon set to make familiar trip to Columbia after hard-fought win over Orchard Farm in Class 4 quarterfinal

WARRENTON – When Vashon seniors Kain McCaskill and Armon Aaron return to the Show-Me Showdown at Mizzou Arena for the…

Clemens takes over late, wills MICDS over Holt in double OT to win Class 5 quarterfinal

ST. CHARLES – As the Class 5 quarterfinal entered its second overtime Saturday, MICDS senior Brandon Clemens recalled a conversation…

Deck’s blistering start, late steal deals Jackson into final four with win over Marquette in Class 6 quarterfinal

ARNOLD – It was fitting that the Jackson girls basketball team needed a defensive stop to earn their first trip…

Bolden enters attack mode, powers Clayton to victory over St. James in Class 4 Sectional

FENTON – Clayton junior Sabastian Bolden is one of the most prolific three-point shooters in Missouri, and it quickly became…

Owen scores 29, leads Marquette to district championship victory over Lafayette

CHESTERFIELD – Brody Owen knew the Marquette boys basketball team was primed to win a district championship this season, but…

Abernathy comes up clutch to propel Jackson over rival Cor Jesu for district championship

AFFTON – Freshman Adelyn Abernathy is not a main scoring option for the Jackson girls basketball team. But with the…

Going Long: Vianney brothers’ perfect shooting night leads Griffins over Westminster in high-powered district semifinal

FENTON – Vianney brothers Brock and Omar Long have a lot in common, from their dark, curly hair to their…