Opinion: The US Men’s National Team encountered adversity and chose to avoid it – a lesson in mediocrity
Prior to the FIFA World Cup, reporters posed the question, “What will success look like for the United States Men’s…
DiMaria named Gatorade National Player of the Year
While watching Maddie DiMaria play at the MSHSAA Soccer Championships earlier this month, a famous Brent Musburger quote kept entering…
Class 4: DiMaria dazzles, leads Cor Jesu to championship three-peat with win over St. Teresa’s Academy
FENTON – For 80 minutes on a Saturday night, nobody looked at a smart phone, there was no line at…
Class 3: Fort Zumwalt South erases late deficit, sour taste of last year to capture fourth state title in six seasons with victory over St. Michael the Archangel
FENTON – Fort Zumwalt South junior Ella Vaughn put the goal celebration in her rearview mirror and dribbled the ball…
Class 2: DiMarco scores five goals, leads Pleasant Hill to first state title with victory over Clayton
FENTON – Pleasant Hill senior Haley DiMarco replayed the moment in her mind for a year. State semifinal. Penalty kicks.…
Class 1: Brought brings goalie mentality to forward position, helps Pembroke Hill defeat Duchesne for first state title
FENTON – Pembroke Hill freshman Rowan Brought plays goalkeeper during her club season, but when the Raiders needed help at…
Sahaida delivers game-winning header, sends Duchesne into Class 1 title game with semifinal win over Cape Notre Dame
FENTON – Violet Sahaida felt the dread of another possible overtime. Recalling a district championship marathon that lasted multiple overtimes,…
Hardy scores twice, leads Parkway West past St. Dominic to earn improbable, inaugural, final four berth
BALLWIN – Parkway West senior Kate Hardy remembered it vividly. One win, 17 losses. A freshman season most would try…
Doherty scores twice as Cor Jesu defeats Nerinx Hall for district title in battle of top-ranked teams
WEBSTER GROVES – One year ago, on the same field against the same opponent, defending state champion Cor Jesu did…
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.…