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Shane shifts to perimeter, powers Ursuline to victory over resilient Cor Jesu in GISL showdown

OAKLAND – With her 6-foot-2 frame, Evelyn Shane does most of her work near the basket.  But with that area…

Massey reaches milestone, powers De Smet to hard-fought victory over Westminster in Lindbergh Flyer Classic championship

SAPPINGTON – De Smet senior Riley Massey suspected he might be approaching the 1,000-point milestone. Before he left for school…

Westminster excels in final minutes, outlasts Logan-Rogersville in Lindbergh Classic semis

SAPPINGTON- Close games had not been friendly to the Westminster boys basketball team. The Wildcats had lost their previous four…

Jones’ playmaking ability propels Cardinal Ritter over Hickman in Visitation Tourney quarterfinal

TOWN AND COUNTRY – Daijah Jones knew the third quarter was nearing its expiration when she received a pass along…

De Smet embraces big stage, bulldozes to Class 5 title

It was the logical conclusion to a period of sustained growth for the De Smet basketball team. After a magical…

Class 5: John Burroughs’ quest for redemption ends with state championship victory over Lutheran St. Charles

COLUMBIA, MO- John Burroughs junior BreAunna Ward was grateful to have a practice run. During a regular season matchup with…

Class 4: Lift for Life uses explosive third quarter to power past Central-Park Hills for state title

COLUMBIA, MO – Paige Fowler called it a “full circle moment.” The lone Lift for Life senior, who fouled out…

Class 5: Ghai dominates inside, leads Vianney to third-place victory over Winnetonka

COLUMBIA, MO – The growth of 7-foot-3 sophomore Symon Ghai involves more than height, and the Vianney big man used…

Class 4: Binion scores 25, leads Vashon to fifth consecutive state title in convincing victory over John Burroughs

COLUMBIA, MO – In Vashon’s state semifinal victory on Friday, senior Nassir Binion found himself stuck on the bench in…

Class 6: Rivers, Davis power Cardinal Ritter to victory over Chaminade, repeat state title

COLUMBIA, MO – Last season, Derrick Rivers II provided the offensive spark in Cardinal Ritter’s playoff run to a state…