High School Sports-Tuesday, December 16th
12/16/2025
Boys BasketballUnion at Pacific-7:00 tip on KLPW Radio
New Haven at St. James
St. Clair at Owensville
Washington at North Point
Hermann at Southern Boone
Girls Basketball
Sullivan Tournament
Borgia vs. Salem-5:30
St. James vs. Sullivan-7:00
Washington at North Point
St. Charles at Warrenton
College Basketball Round Up
12/16/2025
In college hoops action tonight, Missouri State hosts Oral Roberts.
City Close To Hiring New Head Coach
12/16/2025
St. Louis City SC might have their new head coach before the end of the week. The Athletic is reporting that City are closing in on a deal that would make Yoann Damet their head coach. Damet has been an assistant with Columbus since 2023. The 35-year-old was an interim head coach with FC Cincinnati in both 2019 and 2020.
Blues Place Holloway On Injured Reserve
12/16/2025
The St. Louis Blues will be without one of their top forwards for over a month. The team placed Dylan Holloway on injured reserve yesterday because of a right ankle injury. Holloway will be re-evaluated in six weeks. The 24-year-old has eight goals and nine assists in 33 games this season. Alexey Toropchenko was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move.
Blues Lose To Predators
12/16/2025
The St. Louis Blues surrendered three goals in the second period during a 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators at Enterprise Center. The game was tied at one before the Preds' rally. Dalibor Dvorsky scored twice in the losing effort. St. Louis is in seventh place in the Central Division with 31 points. The Blues host Winnipeg tomorrow night.
Steelers Crush Dolphins To Stay Atop AFC North
12/16/2025
The Steelers are still a sure bet at home on Monday Night Football. The team crushed the Dolphins 28-15 from Pittsburgh. Aaron Rodgers threw for more than 220 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Steelers haven't lost a Monday night game at home since the early 90s, and now lead the Ravens by one game for first place in the AFC North. Miami has been eliminated from playoff contention.
Chiefs' QB Patrick Mahomes Tears ACL
12/15/2025
The Chiefs' worst nightmare is just getting started. Franchise quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL during the final minutes of Kansas City's loss to the Chargers. The loss also officially eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention. Mahomes underwent an MRI after the game to confirm the injury. This is the first time in 10 years Kansas City will not make it to the postseason, which was the longest active streak of any team across the four major North American sports.
Division Races Tighten After Sunday's NFL Results
12/15/2025
The NFL playoff picture is getting a little clearer following Sunday's results. The Rams remain first in the NFC West after taking down the Lions while the Seahawks and 49ers scooped up wins to stay right behind their division rival. The Broncos now hold sole possession of the best record in the AFC following a win over the Packers coupled with a Patriots loss to the Bills. The Vikings dealt a blow to the Cowboys' slim playoff chances after a comfortable win on Sunday Night Football. Meanwhile, the Steelers will try to maintain their modest AFC North lead in a Monday night showdown against the Dolphins from Pittsburgh.
College Basketball Wrap-Up
12/15/2025
In college hoops action on Friday, Missouri State lost to Xavier 75-57. On Saturday, Western Illinois edged North Dakota 69-66 in overtime, and Southern Illinois fell to Richmond in OT 93-84. Yesterday, Southeast Missouri State crushed Saint Xavier 88-65, Eastern Illinois went down against number-four Iowa State 78-53, and SIU-Edwardsville destroyed Eureka 97-54.
Billikens Bring Down San Francisco
12/15/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens are on a three-game winning streak following an 85-75 win over San Francisco at Chaifetz Arena on Saturday. The Billikens led by just one at halftime before outscoring San Francisco 54-45 in the second half. Amari McCottry led the way with 18 points in the victory. Saint Louis improved to 9-and-1. The Billikens host Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday.
Mizzou Crushes Bethune-Cookman
12/15/2025
The Mizzou Tigers took care of business with an 82-60 rout over Bethune-Cookman at Mizzou Arena. Jacob Crews led the way with 20 points in the victory, while Mark Mitchell finished with 19. The Tigers improved to 10-and-2 with the win. Missouri takes on number-13 Illinois in St. Louis next Monday.
Cardinals Sign Dustin May
12/15/2025
The St. Louis Cardinals are adding to their starting rotation. The Cardinals signed right-handed pitcher Dustin May to a contract over the weekend. The contract includes a mutual option for the 2027 season. May spent last season with both Boston and the Dodgers. The 28-year-old went 7-and-11 with a 4.96 ERA in 23 starts and two relief appearances last season.
Blues Beat Blackhawks In OT
12/15/2025
The St. Louis Blues got back in the win column with a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Enterprise Center on Friday. Logan Mailloux, Matt Luff, and Justin Faulk all scored in the victory. St. Louis is still tied for sixth place in the Central Division with 31 points. The Blues host the Nashville Predators tonight.
High School Sports-Monday, December 15th
12/15/2025
Girls BasketballSullivan Tournament
Taylor Scheer drained 22 points leading Borgia to a 56-26 win over Steelville. Tatum Scheer added 11 and Sydney Kessler 8 for the 5-0 Knights.
St. James had three girls in double figures in a 54-15 win over Owensville. Payge Kemnitzer posted 18 points with Kaelyn Smith adding 15 and Avery Campbell 13 points and 5 rebounds. Brynlee Costopolous pulled down 8 rebounds. The Tigers are 4-4. Owensville was led by Cameron Ryerson with 10 points. The Dutchgirls drop to 1-5.
Savannah Miller logged 15 points and Zoe Duncan added 11 leading Warrenton to a 43-35 win over Hermann. The Warriors move to 2-2. Hermann, now 4-4, was led by Kimber Hale with 11 points and Kealie Lane with a double-double, 10-points and 11 rebounds.
Pacific beat Union 39-34 in overtime. Lili Douglas knocked down 17 points for the Indians, now 3-6. Union was led by Tyler Steel and Kylie King with 9 points each, Kyndal Brown added 8 and Ella Kliethermas 6. The Wildcats fall to 0-6.
Boys Basketball
St. Clair got back on track with a 57-35 win at Grandview. Landon Rulo drained 18 points and Kaden Calhoun added 11 for the 3-2 Bulldogs. Grandview drops to 2-4.
Taco Bell Athlete of the Week
12/15/2025
The Taco Bell Athlete of the Week is 5-9 Junior Guard-Taylor Scheer-St. Francis Borgia Basketball.
Stats
14.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.75 assists and 3.25 steals per game.
Taylor is shooting 49.0 percent from the floor. She is 5 of 13 on three pointers and 9 of 11 from the foul line.
She has started varsity since her Freshman year.
Taylor likes to play up tempo and pressure defense.
GPA: 3.9
Favorite Classes: Algebra/Business
Club: Phenom
Big fan of the game: College/NBA/WNBA
Taylor wants to play basketball in college.
Homefront Fitness Personal Strength and Conditioning Training three times per week.
Activities
Sophomore Year-All District, All Area, Borgia All Tournament Team.
Freshman Year-All Area, All District, All Conference, Sullivan All Tournament Team.
4H Swine
Track and Field-10th
Fellowship of Christian Athletes-9th, 10th, 11th.
Spirit Leaders-10th, 11th.
70 plus Community Service Hours
National Honor Society
Student Advancement Corps-11th.
College Bowl Preview
12/12/2025
College bowl season kicks off this weekend. Washington and Boise State will kick things off with the LA Bowl on Saturday. The Huskies are 4-and-2 all-time against the Broncos and 1-and-1 in postseason games. Also on Saturday, Army and Navy will renew their rivalry in Baltimore. The Midshipmen lead the all-time series 63-55-and-7 over the Black Knights. Bowl season will then continue Tuesday when Troy and Jacksonville State face off in the Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery.
College Basketball Round Up
12/12/2025
In college hoops action tonight, Missouri State is at Xavier. Tomorrow, Western Illinois visits North Dakota, and Southern Illinois is on the road against Richmond. On Sunday, Southeast Missouri State hosts Saint Xavier, Eastern Illinois travels to number-four Iowa State, and SIU-Edwardsville welcomes Eureka.
Billikens Host San Francisco
12/12/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens go for their third win in a row when they host San Francisco at Chaifetz Arena tomorrow night. The Billikens are coming off a 107-65 win over Central Michigan on Sunday. Saint Louis is 8-and-1 this season. Tomorrow's game gets underway at 7:00PM.
Mizzou Beats Alabama State
12/12/2025
The Mizzou Tigers got back in the win column with an 85-77 win over Alabama State at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers raced out to a 52-39 halftime lead and kept Alabama State at an arm's length the rest of the way. Jacob Crew poured in 20 points in the victory, while Anthony Robinson-the-second chipped in with 19. The Tigers improved to 9-and-2. They host Bethune-Cookman on Sunday.
Blues Lose To Nashville
12/12/2025
The St. Louis Blues surrendered four goals in the second period during a 7-2 loss to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. The Blues never led in the losing effort. Hugh McGing and Robert Thomas both scored for St. Louis. The Blues are tied for sixth place in the Central Division with 29 points. They host Chicago tonight.
Falcons Walk Off Bucs
12/12/2025
Zane Gonzalez hit a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give the Falcons a 29-28 road win over the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. Kirk Cousins completed 30 of 44 passes for 373 yards and three touchdowns in the Atlanta victory. Bijan Robinson rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown, while Kyle Pitts Sr. caught 11 passes for 166 yards and all three of Cousins' scores. The Falcons snapped a two-game skid to improve to 5-and-9. Baker Mayfield threw for 277 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Tampa Bay in the loss. Mike Evans caught six passes for 132 yards in his return from injury.
High School Sports-Friday, December 12th
12/12/2025
Boys BasketballSCW Tournament-3rd Place Game-Caden Cody-Jackson drained 18 points leading University City to a 67-57 win over Borgia. Jalen Cotton added 11 points off the bench for the 4-4 Lions. Emery Woehrmann scored 31 points for Borgia and surpassed one thousand points for his high school career. John Gildehaus chipped in 12. The Knights drop to 4-4.
St. James had four players in double figures in a 68-49 win over Salem. Tate Gruver led the way with 21 followed by Aiden Boone and Isaac Smith with 14 each and Nick Gleason with 13. The Tigers improve to 3-3. Salem drops to 3-3.
Eldon 58 Sullivan 51. Peyton Malady scored 16 for the Eagles, now 1-5. The Mustangs move to 3-2.
Potosi 77 St. Clair 69. The Bulldogs were down 20 early, rallied back and had a 5 point lead late in the fourth quarter, but the Trojans regained the lead and held on to improve to 5-0. Carson Roemer scored 24 and Landon Rulo added 17 for the Bulldogs, now 2-2.
California 57 Hermann 55. The Pintos improve to 3-3. The Bearcats fall to 4-3. Ryker Ash, Aiden Eikermann and Kruz Eldringhoff scored 15 each in the set-back.
Anthony Groner dropped in 23 points and Drew Gildehaus added 20 leading New Haven to a 60-53 win over Wright City. Weston Hecktor chipped in 14 for the 1-5 Shamrocks. The Wildcats fall to 2-3.
Girls Basketball
St. James held off New Haven 32-28 to improve to 3-4 on the season. New Haven, now 1-6, was led by Lydia Payne with 11 points and Maisy Hook with 9.
Herculaneum Tournament-Lutheran South 62 Pacific 30. Anna Wangia posted a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds for the 4-2 Lancers. The Indians fall to 2-6.
Sullivan pounded Fox 50-29 behind 17 points from Sydney Montee and 10 from Katie Miller. The Eagles have won 3 straight to improve to 4-2. Fox is 1-4.
NCAA Says Ex-San Francisco Player Shared Info With Bettor
12/11/2025
The NCAA is accusing a former University of San Francisco basketball player of participating in a sports gambling scheme. Marcus Williams is accused of knowingly sharing information about his statistics in upcoming games with former Fresno State player Mykell Robinson. Robinson was betting on Williams' stats on daily fantasy sites and was given information ahead of at least nine games during the 2024-25 season. Williams' agent said his client has never bet on a college basketball game or his own performance.
Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Detained After Firing
12/11/2025
Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore has been detained by police shortly after his firing Wednesday. That's according to ESPN, which reports Moore was turned over to authorities in Pittsfield Township "for investigation into potential charges." University officials say Moore was fired following an internal investigation that found he was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Biff Poggi has been named as the program's interim head coach.
Falcons Visit Bucs To Begin Week 15
12/11/2025
Week 15 of the NFL season kicks off with an NFC South clash. Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. The Bucs have dropped four of their last five games and are now tied with Carolina atop the division at 7-and-6. Sunday's action will see the Bills visit the Patriots, the Broncos entertain the Packers, and the Vikings at Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. The Dolphins and Steelers will battle on Monday Night Football to wrap up the week.
Mizzou Hosts Alabama State
12/11/2025
The Mizzou Tigers aim to avoid a third loss in a row when they host Alabama State at Mizzou Arena tonight. The Tigers were just crushed by number-19 Kansas 80-60 on Sunday. Mizzou is 8-and-2 this season. Tonight's game tips off at 7:00PM.
Cardinals Select Pushard In Rule Five Draft
12/11/2025
The St. Louis Cardinals are adding to their pitching staff. The team plucked right-handed pitcher Matt Pushard from the Miami Marlins farm system in the Rule Five Draft yesterday. The 28-year-old spent 2025 at Triple-A Jacksonville. He was 4-and-5 with a 3.61 ERA in 49 appearances last year.
Blues Visit Predators
12/11/2025
The St. Louis Blues will try to get back in the win column when they visit the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. The Blues were beaten by Boston 5-2 at home on Tuesday. St. Louis is tied for sixth place in the Central Division with 29 points. Tonight's game starts at 7:00PM.
High School Sports-Thursday, December 11th
12/11/2025
Boys BasketballUnion came back from a 26-18 half-time deficit to beat Warrenton 41-39. The Wildcats outscored the Warriors 23-13 in the second half to pull it out. Union improves to 4-2 while Warrenton drops to 1-5.
Girls Basketball
Fort Zumwalt North edged Washington 40-37. The Panthers remain unbeaten at 3-0. The Blue Jays drop to 3-3. Emily Schwoeppe scored 11 and Olivia Gruber 10 in the set-back.
Borgia improved to 4-0 with a 56-28 win at Orchard Farm. Taylor Scheer drained 14 with Clara Nowak adding 11 and Sydney Kessler 10. Orchard Farm falls to 2-5.
New Haven fell at Montgomery County 59-36. The Shamrocks fall to 1-5. Alivia Guehne scored 15 and Lydia Payne 13 in the loss.
Hermann got back in the win column 51-18 over South Callaway. The Bearcats move to 4-3. South Callaway drops to 2-3.
St. Louis Native Is Heisman Trophy Finalist
12/10/2025
A St. Louis native is one of four finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Jeremiyah Love is a running back for Notre Dame. He was born and raised in St. Louis, and attended Christian Brothers College High School. The other three nominees are Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin. The winner will be announced Saturday in New York City.
College Basketball Round Up
12/10/2025
In college hoops action yesterday, Lindenwood crushed Culver-Stockton 110-44. Tonight, Eastern Illinois hosts Eastern Kentucky, and Southern Illinois welcomes UT-Martin.
Mizzou Lands Six On All-SEC Team
12/10/2025
Six Mizzou Tigers football players are earning recognition from coaches around the SEC. Four players were named to the coach's all-conference first team, while two more made it to the second team. Running back Ahmad Hardy and defensive lineman Zion Young led the group after putting up elite numbers in 2025. The pair are joined by offensive linemen Keagen Trost and Cayden Green, as well as defensive lineman Damon Wilson-the-third and linebacker Josiah Trotter.
Cardinals Drop In MLB Draft Lottery
12/10/2025
The St. Louis Cardinals have dropped in the MLB Draft lottery for the second time in three years. The Cardinals will have the 13th overall pick in the 2026 draft. St. Louis had the eighth best odds to land the top pick in the draft heading into yesterday's lottery. The 2026 MLB Draft will be held this July.
Blues Falter Down The Stretch
12/10/2025
The St. Louis Blues allowed three goals in the third period of a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins at Enterprise Center. Robert Thomas tied the game at two early in the period before Boston's Mark Kastelic responded with a go-ahead goal with 12 minutes left in regulation. Thomas scored twice in the losing effort. The Blues are tied for sixth place in the Central Division with 29 points. They visit the Predators tomorrow night.
Philip Rivers Comes Out Of Retirement To Sign With Colts
12/10/2025
Quarterback Philip Rivers is coming out of retirement to sign with the Indianapolis Colts. Multiple reports say the 44-year-old grandfather has signed to the Colts' practice squad as the team deals with injuries to all three of its quarterbacks. Rivers played his last game with the Colts in 2020. He is on the ballot for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, but will be removed once he is officially added to the Colts' active roster.
White Sox Win MLB Draft Lottery
12/10/2025
The Chicago White Sox took home the top prize at the Major League Baseball draft lottery and will select first overall this summer. This is the first time the team has held the top pick since selecting Hall of Fame outfielder Harold Baines in 1977, and just the third time ever. The Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals round out the lottery. The draft will be held July 11th and 12th in Philadelphia as part of the All-Star Game festivities.
High School Sports-Wednesday, December 10th
12/10/2025
Boys BasketballSt. Charles West Tournament-Semifinal-Freshman guard Rylan Gardner drained 21 points leading Fort Zumwalt South to a 67-56 win over Borgia. Cam Rollins added 19 points and Mason Brown 16 for the Bulldogs, now 2-0. Emery Woehrmann and John Gildehaus paced Borgia with 21 and 16 points, respectively. Bryce Collins chipped in 6 points and 6 rebounds. Tal Coleman had 5 points and 4 rebounds off the bench. Borgia drops to 4-3 and will go up against University City in the 3rd Place game Friday at 5:30.
Chase Crosby pumped in 18 points leading Owensville to 39-36 win at Fatima. The Dutchmen improve to 2-4.
Girls Basketball
Battle beat Union 48-29. The Spartans improve to 2-4. Kylie King led Union with 9 points, Kyndal Brown with 7 and Ali Thwing with 6. The Wildcats fall to 0-5.
St. Clair had four girls in double figures in a 60-13 win over Grandview. Lila Hinson logged a double-double with 16 points and 11 assists. Emma Talleur 14 points and 9 rebounds, Charlie Coello 14 points and 9 rebounds. The Bulldogs improve to 3-0.
Herculaneum Tournament-Farmington 58 Pacific 15. The Indians drop to 2-5. Morgan Howard scored 4 points in in the loss.
Week Six Men's College Basketball Coaches Poll
12/9/2025
There has been a change atop the latest men's college basketball coaches poll. Michigan is the new number one team in the nation, and is followed by Arizona, Duke, Iowa State and UConn. Tennessee suffered the biggest fall after dropping seven spots to number 20. Arkansas climbed six spots to number 17. Nebraska is 22nd and Virginia is 25th after not being included in last week's poll. Kentucky and Indiana are the two schools that dropped out of the top 25.
Heisman Trophy Finalists Revealed
12/9/2025
The Heisman Trophy finalists have been revealed. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love are up for the award. The winner will be announced Saturday in New York. The Heisman Trophy is given each year to the nation's most outstanding college football player.
MLB Lottery Preview
12/9/2025
Major League Baseball's Draft Lottery will be held tonight. The White Sox have the best odds of landing the number one overall pick at 27.73 percent. The Colorado Rockies, Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels are not eligible to win the lottery this season. For the Rockies, it is due to picking in each of the past two lotteries while receiving revenue sharing, while the Nationals and Angels pay into revenue sharing and picked in the lottery last season.
Chargers Beat Eagles In OT On Monday Night Football
12/9/2025
The Los Angeles Chargers pulled off a thrilling 22-19 overtime win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football at SoFi Stadium. Justin Herbert rushed for a team-high 66 yards and passed for 139 yards, one touchdown and an interception while playing just one week after undergoing surgery on his left hand. Omarion Hampton scored the team's lone TD on a four-yard reception in the first quarter and Cameron Dicker made all five of his field goal attempts, including the 54-yard game-winner in OT. The Chargers are second in the AFC West at 9-and-4. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts passed for 240 yards and four interceptions. Saquon Barkley rushed for 122 yards and a score as the Eagles dropped to 8-and-5.
Binnington Wins Award
12/9/2025
Jordan Binnington is bringing home some hardware. The Blues goaltender was named the Sports Personality of the Year at the Jack Buck Awards yesterday. The award is given to the best sports figure in St. Louis each year. Binnington is the first Blues player or coach to win the award since Craig Berube did so in 2019. The 32-year-old has a career-worst .875 save percentage this year.
Blues Host Bruins
12/9/2025
The St. Louis Blues go for their third win in a row when they host the Boston Bruins at Enterprise Center tonight. The Blues are coming off a 4-3 win over Montreal on the road on Sunday. St. Louis is tied for sixth place in the Central Division with 29 points. Tonight's game starts at 7:00PM.
High School Sports-Tuesday, December 9th
12/9/2025
Boys BasketballSt. Charles West Tournament-First Round-Emery Woehrmann erupted with 7 three pointers and 41 points leading Borgia to a 69-53 win over Bayless. The Knights outscored the Bronchos 20-9 in the final quarter to put the game away. John Gildehaus added 13 and Parker Reinberg chipped in 9. Borgia improves to 4-2 and Bayless drops to 2-3. Brandon Wiley and Cameron Aikens scored 13 each for Bayless.
Nakai Scott, Demetrius Lockett and Kolby Steiger all hit double figures leading Washington to a 62-48 win at Warrenton. The Blue Jays move to 3-3 on the season. The Warriors drop to 1-4. Taylor Anderson led Warrenton with 13 points. Brodey Meier and Deadrick Forrest added 11 each.
St. James battled but came up short in a 59-47 loss to Rolla. Tate Gruver logged 15 points with Isaac Smith adding 13 and Nick Gleason 12. The Tigers slip to 2-3. The Bulldogs are 3-0.
Gage Clark pumped in 14 points leading Pacific to a 63-56 win over the Blue Knights. Gavin Haddox added 11 points, Cole Mohesky 8 and Logan Hoffman 7. The Indians improve to 2-4.
Steelville over Sullivan 62-41. Peyton Malady paced the Eagles with 13 points. Jared Toews chipped in 8. Sullivan drops to 1-4.
New Haven came up short in a 65-61 loss to Silex. Ben Gilbert dropped in 21 points. Drew Gildehaus, Easton Bailey and Anthony Groner added 10 each for the 0-5 Shamrocks. The Owls improve to 2-1.
Linn 46 Hermann 31. The Bearcats, 4-2, were led by Aiden Eikermann with 15 points. Linn is 1-4.
Girls Basketball
Taylor Scheer scored 14 points and Tatum Scheer added 13 leading Borgia to a 61-20 win over Owensville. Borgia remains unbeaten at 3-0. Owensville falls to 1-3.
North Point beat Washington 41-36 in overtime. The Grizzlies were by Olivia Christopher and Morgan Robinson with 10 points each. North Point move to 5-0 Keyanna Litrell scored 9 and Emily Schwoeppe 8 for the Blue Jays, now 3-2.
Cuba jumped out to a big lead and held off St. James 41-35. Cuba stays undefeated at 5-0. St. James slips to 2-4. Avery Campbell led the Tigers with 12 points and Adalee Richardson added 10.
Drinkwitz Contract Details Revealed
12/9/2025
The details of Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz's contract are being revealed. Drinkwitz is set to receive a pay raise each year over the course of his six-year, 64-point-five-million-dollar contract extension. He is also eligible for up to two million dollars in incentives each season based on team performance.
Mizzou Football Earns Spot In Gator Bowl
12/8/2025
The Mizzou Tigers football team will wrap up their 2025 season in Jacksonville. The Tigers were selected to play against number-19 Virginia in the Gator Bowl from EverBank Stadium on December 27th. Mizzou went 4-and-4 in SEC play and 8-and-4 overall during the regular season. Meanwhile, Missouri State will take on Arkansas State in the Xbox Bowl on December 18th.
College Basketball Wrap-Up
12/8/2025
In college hoops action on Saturday, Missouri State was crushed by Tulsa 98-74, Lindenwood beat Eastern Illinois 82-74, Southeast Missouri State edged Chattanooga 74-70, Western Illinois destroyed Hannibal-LaGrange 78-47, and SIU-Edwardsville lost to Western Michigan 83-73.
Billikens Destroy Central Michigan
12/8/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens dominated from wire to wire during a 107-65 rout of Central Michigan at Chaifetz Arena. The Billikens outscored Central Michigan by at least 20 points in each half. Quentin Jones had 19 points in the win, while Kellen Thames chipped in with 17 off the bench. Saint Louis improved to 8-and-1. The Billikens host San Francisco this Saturday.
Mizzou Basketball Get Crushed By Kansas
12/8/2025
The Mizzou Tigers are on a two-game losing streak following an 80-60 loss to number-21 Kansas at T-Mobile Center yesterday. The Tigers were outscored 47-35 in the second half. Mark Mitchell had 21 points in the losing effort as Mizzou dropped to 8-and-2. The Tigers host Alabama State this Thursday.
Blues Hold Off Canadiens
12/8/2025
The St. Louis Blues picked up their second straight win with a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Dylan Holloway tied the game with a goal in the first minute of the second period before Pavel Buchnevich knocked in a go-ahead score less than 40 seconds later. Brayden Schenn added a pair of goals and an assist in the win. St. Louis is tied for sixth place in the Central Division with 29 points. They host the Bruins tomorrow night.
College Football Playoff Rankings Recap
12/8/2025
The 12-team College Football Playoff has been announced. After winning the Big Ten Championship Indiana has jumped Ohio State for the top spot in the rankings. The Buckeyes slipped to second and are followed by Georgia and Texas Tech. The top four teams receive a bye in the first round, which begins Friday, December 19th when Oklahoma hosts Alabama. The opening round concludes the following day when Texas A and M hosts Miami, Ole Miss hosts Tulane, and Oregon hosts James Madison.
Jeff Kent Elected To Baseball HOF By Era Committee
12/8/2025
Major League Baseball's all-time home run leader for second basemen is heading to the Hall of Fame. Jeff Kent will be inducted into the Hall next year after being named on 14 of 16 ballots by the contemporary baseball era committee. The 57-year-old is a former MVP, five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger that played 17 years in the majors. Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy and Gary Sheffield did not receive enough votes for induction.
High School Sports-Monday, December 8th
12/8/2025
Boys BasketballNakai Scott drained 16 points and Ben Gelinas added 13 leading Washington to a 55-43 home win over Owensville. The Blue Jays improve to 2-3. The Dutchmen, now 1-4, were led by Chase Crosby by 25.
Belle beat Sullivan 68-50. The Tigers move to 4-0. Sullivan drops to 1-3.
Girls Basketball
Herculaneum Black and Red Tournament-Pacific improves to 2-4 with a 57-47 win over De Soto.
St. Clair tipped off conference play with a 42-30 win over Owensville. Emma Talleur posted 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 steals. Lila Hinson added 12 points for the 2-0 Bulldogs. Owensville drops to 1-2.
St. James logged a 37-24 win at Steelville. A pair of juniors, Adalee Richardson and Jolie Roark scored 9 points each for the Tigers.
Liv Barton drained 13 points leading Sullivan past Warrenton 64-38. Karlee Head added 10 and Avery Merkel chipped in 9 for the 3-2 Eagles. The Warriors slip to 1-2.
Salem 50 Union 29. The Wildcats, 0-4, were led by Kyndal Brown with 14 points. She was 6 for 8 from the line. Kylie King and Tyler Steele chipped 5 each. Salem is 1-1.
Aaliyah Williams and Emily Schwoeppe scored 10 points each leading Washington to a 36-27 win at New Haven. The Blue Jays, 3-1, have won 3 straight. New Haven drops to 1-4. The Shamrocks were led by Payne and Hook with 14 and 13, respectively.
Blair Oaks 54 Hermann 44. Kealie Lane led the Bearcats with 14 points. Hermann slips to 3-3 and the Falcons improve to 3-1.
Taco Bell Athlete of the Week
12/8/2025
The Taco Bell Athlete of the Week is 6-0 Sophomore Guard-Carson Roemer-St. Clair Bulldogs.
#12
Carson scored 66 points in three games in the Crystal City Tournament last week.
27 against Grandview
30 against St. Vincent
9 against Jefferson.
He led St. Clair to the championship game.
Carson is currently averaging 22 points, 2.3 rebounds per game and he has hit 19 of 22 free throws-84.6 percent.
He started varsity as a Freshman and was selected to the Four Rivers All Conference Team.
Other Freshman highlights. All Tournament Teams at Hermann and Belle.
Carson plays AAU Basketball during the summer
Favorite NBA Team/Player: Golden State Warriors/Stephen Curry.
Carson is a two sport student/athlete. He runs track in the spring and competes in the 4X100 and 4X200 relays and 100 and 200 sprints.
High School Sports-Saturday, December 6th
12/6/2025
Boys BasketballCrystal City Tournament-Championship-Jefferson 51 St. Clair 40.
Montgomery County Tournament
7th Place-Fatima 62 New Haven 39
Consolation-Hermann 37 Clopton 22
Boonville 61 Warrenton 53 at Mizzou Arena. Brodey Meier with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Deadrick Forest added 14 points
Girls Basketball
Marquette Tournament-7th Place-St. James 43 Orchard Farm 32
De Soto Tournament
3rd Place-Sullivan 67 Jefferson 31
Montgomery County Tournament
7th Place-New Haven 30 Bowling Green 21
3rd Place-Hermann 75 Mexico 57
Mizzou Football Nabs 2027 Quarterback
12/5/2025
The Mizzou Tigers might have found their quarterback of the future. Three-star recruit Braylen Warren committed to the football program yesterday. The 2027 recruit chose Missouri over the likes of Kansas and Mississippi State, among others. Warren is the first recruit to commit to Mizzou from the 2027 class.
Basketball Round Up
12/5/2025
In college hoops action tomorrow, Missouri State visits Tulsa, Eastern Illinois welcomes Lindenwood, Southeast Missouri State is at Chattanooga, Western Illinois hosts Hannibal-LaGrange, SIU-Edwardsville is at home against Western Michigan.
Billikens Host Central Michigan
12/5/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens will try to get on a winning streak when they host Central Michigan at Chaifetz Arena on Sunday. The Billikens crushed Loyola Marymount 91-70 on the road on Tuesday. Saint Louis is 7-and-1 this year. Sunday's contest gets underway at 2:00PM.
Mizzou Takes On Kansas
12/5/2025
The Mizzou Tigers look to get back in the win column when they take on the number-21 Kansas Jayhawks at T-Mobile Center on Sunday. The Tigers are coming off a 76-71 loss to Notre Dame on the road on Tuesday night. Missouri is off to an 8-and-1 start this season. Sunday's game tips off at noon.
Blues Lose To Bruins
12/5/2025
The St. Louis Blues surrendered three goals in the second period of a 5-2 loss against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. The Blues were within a goal before giving up three straight scores. Pavel Buchnevich and Pius Suter both lit the lamp in the losing effort. St. Louis is in seventh place in the Central Division with 25 points. The Blues visit Ottawa tomorrow night.
Lions Throttle Cowboys To Begin Week 14
12/5/2025
The Lions took down the Cowboys 44-30 at home to begin the NFL week. Jared Goff threw for 309 yards and a touchdown in the victory. David Montgomery rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown, while Jahmyr Gibbs carried the ball 12 times for 43 yards and three scores. The Lions improved to 8-and-5 with the win. Dak Prescott completed 31 of 47 passes for 376 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the Dallas setback. CeeDee Lamb caught six passes for 121 yards before leaving with a concussion and Ryan Flournoy added nine catches for 115 yards and a score. The Cowboys had their three-game winning streak snapped to fall to 6-6-and-1 on the year.
College Football Conference Championship Preview
12/5/2025
College football's Championship Week has arrived. The action kicks off Friday with four conference title games across the country. The day will be headlined by Number-20 Tulane hosts 24th-ranked North Texas in the American Championship in New Orleans. The winner of that game is expected to lock up a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Elsewhere, Number-25 James Madison plays host to Troy in the Sun Belt Championship. There will then be a handful of games Saturday between several high-profile programs. Top-ranked Ohio State will face second-ranked Indiana in the Big Ten title game, third-ranked Georgia faces ninth-ranked Alabama in the SEC Championship, fourth-ranked Texas Tech challenges Number-11 BYU in the Big 12 Championship, and Number-17 Virginia plays Duke in the ACC Championship.
High School Sports-Friday, December 5th
12/5/2025
Boys Basketball
Eureka had three players in double figures in a 59-50 season opening win at Borgia. John Haberkorn drained 19. Joe Rauls added 15 and Jaxson Joggerst 10. The Wildcats are 1-0. Borgia, 3-2, was led by John Gildehaus and Emery Woehrmann Borgia with 21 and 12 points, respectively. Bryce Collins pulled down 8 rebounds.
Granite City 49 Union 45 at Mizzou Arena. Cam Servais led Union with 15 points. Cannon Brown added 11. The Wildcats fall to 3-2. The Warriors improve to 4-2.
Owensville improved to 1-3 with a 40-29 win over Linn at Mizzou Arena.
Crystal City Tournament-Semifinal-Carson Roemer pumped in 30 points leading the St. Clair Bulldogs to a 60-55 win over St. Vincent. Gaege McCuskey added 14 points for the 2-0 Bulldogs.
Sullivan Tournament
7th Place-Peyton Malady drained 36 points leading Sullivan to a 65-57 win over Cuba. The Eagles move to 1-2.
Consolation-St. Louis Patriots 49 Steelville 40
3rd Place-Salem 55 Warrenton 40. The Warriors slip to 1-2. Salem is 3-1.
Championship-Potosi 63 St. James 61. The Trojans remain unbeaten at 3-0. The Tigers are 2-2.
Girls Basketball
Marquette Tournament-Consolation Semi-Lafayette outscored St. James 16-7 in the 4th quarter and beat the Tigers 34-28. Maria Golfo and Isabelle Hrdlicka scored 6 each for the balanced Lancers, now 2-1. St. James was led by Payge Kemnitzer with 16 points. The Tigers drop to 0-3.
De Soto Tournament
Semifinal-Potosi 54 Sullivan 40. The Eagles drop to 1-2.
Consolation-De Soto 55 Pacific 51. The Indians slip to 1-4.
Montgomery County Tournament
Montgomery 43 New Haven 25. Maisy Hook scored 13 for the Shamrocks.
Fatima 52 Hermann 49. Kealie Lane led all scorers with 25 points for Hermann. Brynlee Ash chipped in 10 for the 2-2 Bearcats.
St. Clair had four girls in double figures in a 72-25 season opening win over Herculaneum. Lila Hinson drained 28 points, Charlie Coello added 11 and Emma Talleur and Haylee Hartsook chipped in 10 each. Coello pulled down 8 rebounds and Talleur 7.
NFL Week 14 Preview
12/4/2025
A classic NFC matchup kicks off Week 14 of the regular season when the Lions host the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. Both teams are on the outside of the current playoff picture. On Sunday, the division lead is up for grabs in the AFC South and AFC North with the Jaguars hosting the Colts and the Ravens hosting the Steelers. Elsewhere, the Packers battle the Bears for the lead in the NFC North. Sunday Night Football features the Chiefs hosting the Texans. The week wraps up on Monday night when the Chargers host the Eagles.
Billikens Get Ready For Central Michigan
12/4/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens are preparing for their game against Central Michigan at Chaifetz Arena this Sunday. The Billikens just earned a 91-70 road win against Loyola Marymount on Tuesday. Saint Louis is 7-and-1 this season. Sunday's game tips off at 2:00PM.
Mizzou Prepares For Kansas
12/4/2025
The Mizzou Tigers are spending the rest of the week gearing up for their game against number-21 Kansas at T-Mobile Center on Sunday. The Tigers are off to an 8-and-1 start this season after losing to Notre Dame on the road on Tuesday. Sunday's game tips off at noon.
Blues Visit Bruins
12/4/2025
The St. Louis Blues will try to get back in the win column when they visit the Boston Bruins at TD Garden tonight. The Blues are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks at home on Monday. St. Louis is in seventh place in the Central Division with 25 points. Tonight's game starts at 6:00PM.
High School Sports-Thursday, December 4th
12/4/2025
Boys Basketball
Montgomery County Tournament
Clopton 54 New Haven 39. The Shamrocks were led by Drew Gildehaus with 15 points. New Haven falls to 0-3.
Hermann clipped Fatima 46-45 in double overtime. Ryker Ash hit a three at the buzzer to win it. Ash finished with 18 points. Kohlt Witthaus added 10. The Bearcats advance the title game Saturday with a 3-1 record.
Girls Basketball
De Soto Tournament
Consolation Semi-Pacific bounced back to beat St. Genevieve 48-18. The Indians improve to 1-3.
New Haven JV Boys Tournament
Union 44 Hermann 25
St. James 68 Owensville 33
High School Sports-Wednesday, December 3rd
12/3/2025
Boys Basketball Crystal City Tournament-St. Clair 56 Grandview 31. The Bulldogs were led by Carson Roemer with 27 points and Clayton Ingram with 10.
Sullivan Bank It Tournament
Steelville 53 Sullivan 37. The Eagles drop to 0-2.
Cuba drops to 0-4 with a 62-53 loss to the St. Louis Patriots.
Potosi 64 Warrenton 53. The Warriors were led by Deadrick Forrest and Brodey Meier with 18 points apiece. Warrenton is 1-1. The Trojans are 2-0.
Tate Gruver poured in 23 points leading St. James to a 66-63 win over Salem. Aiden Boone chipped in 15 for the 2-1 Tigers. St. James advances to the title game against Potosi Friday.
Montgomery County Tournament
Mexico 72 New Haven 35. The Shamrocks, 0-2, were led by Drew Gildehaus with 18 points and Anthony Groner with 13.
Fulton 68 Hermann 44. The Bearcats fall to 2-1.
Girls Basketball
Taylor Scheer dropped in 19 points leading Borgia to a 60-to-9 win at Notre Dame. Sydney Kessler added 11 for the 2-0 Knights. The Rebels drop to 0-2.
Montgomery County Tournament
Hermann slipped past Montgomery County 46-43 to improve to 2-1.
Fatima 60 New Haven 28. Alivia Guehne scored 10 for the Shamrocks, now 0-2.
Marquette Tournament-Evelyn Shane posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds leading Ursuline Academy to a 53-24 win over St. James. The Bears move to 2-0. The Tigers drop to 0-2.
De Soto Tournament-Sullivan 55 Pacific 34. Sullivan advances to the semifinal against Potosi Friday. Sullivan is 1-1. Pacific 0-3.
New Haven JV Boys Tournament
Owensville 57 Union 44
Washington 41 Sullivan 32
Cuba 39 New Haven 28
College Basketball Round Up
12/3/2025
In other college hoops action yesterday, Lindenwood crushed Northern Illinois 99-64, Southeast Missouri State destroyed Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 88-57, Western Illinois lost to Drake 108-57, and SIU-Edwardsville beat North Florida 72-63. Southern Illinois is at High Point tonight.