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…
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…