Swarming defense powers Jackson over Cor Jesu for third consecutive district title

ARNOLD – Kaitlyn Waller knows the territory. The Jackson High senior has played in her share of important games, and…

Freeman’s game-winner lifts Ladue over De Smet in district championship thriller

LADUE – Jackson Freeman felt reluctant to shoot Monday, which was not a problem, since his Ladue teammates were scoring…

Timberland late rally stuns top-seeded Howell Central in district semifinal

WELDON SPRING –Madison Baird sometimes needs a gentle reminder to shoot. The Timberland senior guard is an unselfish distributor of…

Clemens announces arrival, propels MICDS to district title over John Burroughs

LADUE – It did not take long for freshman Brandon Clemens to impress MICDS coach Travis Wallace. “Day one,” Wallace…

Phillips, Holloway pace well-rested Lutheran St. Charles in district tournament opener

ST. CHARLES – There are schedule “quirks,” and then there is the case of Lutheran St. Charles. The Cougars boys…

Wolf rallies Orchard Farm to OT victory over St. Charles West in district semifinal

ST. CHARLES – As the all-time leading scorer in program history, Orchard Farm senior Brady Wolf has accomplished almost everything…

Seckman’s Ruble, Troy’s Smith win back-to-back Class 4 titles; Howell Central crowns two champions

COLUMBIA, Mo – Those who say sequels are never as good as the original have not watched the epic matchups…

Whitfield’s Rallo becomes 4-time champion; Matecki wins third title

COLUMBIA, Mo – AJ Rallo was already a three-time state champion when he bought into changing his wrestling style. As…

Ray finds redemption, helps Hillsboro unseat Whitfield as Class 3 champion

COLUMBIA, Mo – Griffin Ray had 365 days to think, to grow, to mature. The Hillsboro senior found trouble last…

Washington’s Bliss finds tranquility in capturing Class 2 girls state championship

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Kendra Bliss needed proof. The Washington junior knew she was a talented wrestler, but a signature victory…