Sports Coverage



Springfield Hosts Arkansas In Game Two
9/19/2024
The Springfield Cardinals go for the sweep when they host Arkansas for Game Two of the Texas League Division Series at Hammons Field tonight. The Cardinals earned a 4-1 win in Game One of the best-of-three series on Tuesday. Max Rajcic takes the mound for Springfield tonight. First pitch is at 6:35PM.



Blues Begin Training Camp
9/19/2024
The St. Louis Blues begin their quest for the 2024-25 Stanley Cup when they open up training camp at Centene Community Ice Center this morning. The Blues have their first practice at 10:00AM. St. Louis' roster currently consists of 64 players. The Blues also have their first preseason game this Saturday against Dallas.



Cardinals Place Lynn On Injured List
9/19/2024
The St. Louis Cardinals are shutting down one of their starting pitchers. The club placed Lance Lynn on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation yesterday. The injury will keep Lynn out for the rest of the 2024 season. Lynn earned a win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday. He finished his year with a 7-and-4 record and a 3.84 ERA in 23 starts.



Cardinals Rally Past Pirates
9/19/2024
The St. Louis Cardinals scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth during a 10-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals trailed by a run entering the inning, but Masyn Winn hit a solo home run to tie the game. Ivan Herrera knocked in the go-ahead run with a single later in the frame before the Cards poured it on. Brendan Donovan hit his 13th home run in the victory, and Michael McGreevy picked up his second win out of the pen. St. Louis is on a three-game winning streak. The 77-and-75 Cardinals send Erick Fedde to the mound against the Pirates tonight.



NFL Week Three Kicks Off With Jets-Patriots
9/19/2024
A pair of rivalry games and Monday Night Football's first doubleheader of the season decorate Week Three of the NFL slate. The bad blood kicks off on Thursday Night Football when the Jets and Patriots square off from MetLife Stadium. Both AFC East foes are 1-and-1. Sunday features a classic NFC West battle between the Rams and 49ers at SoFi Stadium. Elsewhere, two undefeated teams kick off from Minneapolis when the Vikings face off against the Texans.



High School Sports-Thursday, September 19th
9/19/2024
Soccer
Union at Sullivan
Timberland at Washington
Warrenton at St. Charles

Swim
Borgia at Westminster

Softball
Warrenton at Centralia
Borgia at Lutheran South
Owensville at Sullivan
St. James at Pacific

Volleyball
Borgia at St. Dominic
New Haven at Union
Washington at FZN
Orchard Farm at Warrenton
Owensville at St. James
Sullivan at St. Clair







High School Sports-Wednesday, September 18th
9/18/2024
Softball 
Averi Glosemeyer homered in the bottom of the eighth lifting Borgia to a 3-2 win over Westminster.  Valerie Gildehaus also homered and finished with 2 rbi for Borgia, now 8-8.  Elise Gildehaus pitched a complete game with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk. 

Union 12 Rolla 2


Golf
Union beat Pacific and St. James at Birch Creek.  Ashlyn Blankenship and Lily Koch lead the way with rounds of 46 and 48.


Volleyball
Union beat De Soto in 3

Fatima beat Owensville in 3



Mizzou K Craig Wins SEC Award
9/17/2024
Blake Craig is being recognized for his strong performance over the weekend. The Mizzou Tigers kicker was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week yesterday. Craig converted all four of his field goal attempts, including a career-long 56-yarder. He also converted his only point after attempt. Craig and the Tigers go up against Vanderbilt this weekend.



Falcons Storm Back To Shock Eagles On MNF
9/17/2024
The Falcons staged a game-winning drive to come back and beat the Eagles 22-21 on Monday Night Football from Philadelphia. Kirk Cousins and the offense marched 70 yards in just over a minute which ended with a seven-yard touchdown pass to Drake London to tie the game. Philly got the ball back with 34 seconds left, but Jalen Hurts threw an interception to Jessie Bates to end the game. Atlanta is now 1-and-1 on the season and will host the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. Philly shares the same record and visits the Saints on Sunday.



High School Sports-Tuesday, September 17th
9/17/2024
Soccer
Borgia 6 Union 0.  Hunter Reinberg led Borgia with 2 goals.

Orchard Farm 6 Warrenton 1


Softball
Sullivan 13 Hermann 3 in 5 innings.


Volleyball
Lafayette beat Borgia in 3

New Haven beat Linn in 3

St. Clair beat Kingston in 3

North Point beat Washington in 3


Golf
Borgia 214 St. Clair 228 at the Franklin County Country Club.  Ashley Meek shot a 51 to earn the medal.


Tennis
Washington beat Fort Zumwalt South
Varsity Gold 9-0
Varsity Silver 3-1







Former Cardinal Slugger Matt Adams To Retire a Cardinal
9/17/2024
Former Cardinal slugger Matt Adams has announced he's retiring and is signing a one-day contract with the club so he can retire a Cardinal. St. Louis drafted Adams -- also known by his popular nickname, Big City -- in 2009. He played 15 years in the majors -- seven of which were with the Cards. He helped lead the Cardinals to the National League pennant in 2013. The Cardinals will honor his retirement in ceremonies on the field during Wednesday's contest against the Pirates.



Springfield Takes On Arkansas In Playoffs
9/17/2024
The Springfield Cardinals begin the Texas League Division Series with Game One against the Arkansas Travelers from Dickey-Stephens Park tonight. Springfield will host the final two games of the best-of-three series later this week. Brandon Komar gets the start in tonight's contest. First pitch is at 6:35P



Mizzou K Craig Wins SEC Award
9/17/2024
Blake Craig is being recognized for his strong performance over the weekend. The Mizzou Tigers kicker was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week yesterday. Craig converted all four of his field goal attempts, including a career-long 56-yarder. He also converted his only point after attempt. Craig and the Tigers go up against Vanderbilt this weekend.



Cardinals Shut Out Pirates In Series Opener
9/17/2024
The Cardinals shut out the Pirates 4-0 in their series opener from St. Louis. Andre Pallante got the win after giving up four hits and one walk while striking out nine batters over seven innings. The bullpen didn't allow another hit or walk over the final two frames. Nolan Arenado went two-for-four with an RBI as St. Louis snapped a three-game skid to remain third in the NL Central at 75-and-75. St. Louis sends Lance Lynn to the mound against Pittsburgh tonight.



High School Sports-Monday, September 16th
9/16/2024
Soccer
Borgia 3 St. Pius 0.  Logan Bender, Brody O'Hanlon and Hunter Reinberg all found the back of the net for Borgia, now 3-3.

Rolla 2 Pacific 0.  The Indians slip to 4-1.  The Bulldogs improve to 5-4.  


Softball
Union 10 Washington 9.  Union improves to 9-4.  The Blue Jays drop to 10-7.

Fatima 13 Borgia 3.  The Knights are 7-8.  Stella Hancock was 2 for 2.  The Comets move to 11-2.  

Troy outscored Sullivan 13-9.  The Eagles drop to 6-7.  Troy is 7-3.

St. Dominic 10 Warrenton 7.  Crusaders move to 8-4.  Warriors 5-6.  


Volleyball
St. Clair beat Washington in 4.

Borgia beat Pacific in 5.









Johnnie Brock's Party Store Student/Athlete of the Week
9/16/2024
Grace Molitor-Senior Shortstop-Washington Softball.

#6 

Bats 2nd in the lineup. 

Grace is a 4 year varsity starter and has played a major role in 3 consecutive runs to state, 2 state titles and a 3rd place finish. 

GPA-3.6. 

Career Path-Law or Business.

Grace is undecided on a college.

Division 1 talent

Grace plays club softball for the Louisville, Kentucky Lady Sluggers.

BA-388,  OBP-492,  SLG-878 with 4 doubles, 1 triple and 6 home runs.  

27 rbi, 25 runs, 10 BB, 4 K,  14 SB, SB%-93.33. 
   



Cardinals Lose Late Against Toronto
9/16/2024
The St. Louis Cardinals are on a three-game losing streak following a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The game was tied at two heading into the bottom of the eighth before Nathan Lukes hit a go-ahead double for the Jays. Andrew Kittredge was charged with his fifth loss in relief, while Lars Nootbaar homered in the losing effort. St. Louis is now seven games out of the final NL Wild Card spot at 74-and-75. Andre Pallante starts for the Cardinals against Pittsburgh tonight.



Week Two NFL Roundup
9/16/2024
C.J. Stroud and the Texans capped off NFL Sunday with a 19-13 win over Caleb Williams and the Bears on Sunday Night Football. In the early slate, the Seahawks beat the Patriots 23-20 in overtime, the Raiders recorded a come-from-behind 26-23 victory over the Ravens, and the Saints crushed the Cowboys 44-19 in Arlington. In the afternoon, the Chiefs recorded a thrilling 26-25 takedown of the Bengals with a last-second field goal and the Cardinals had a dominant 41-10 win over the Rams. Week Two wraps up tonight with Jalen Hurts and the Eagles hosting Kirk Cousins and the Falcons.



Week Four College Football Coaches Poll
9/16/2024
There has been a slight shift in the top three of the latest college football coaches poll. Georgia is once again sitting atop the nation, but Texas rose one spot and is now ranked second, while Ohio State slipped a spot down to number three. Alabama, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee, Penn State, Missouri and Utah round out the remainder of the top 10. Texas A and M and UNLV are ranked 24th and 25th after not being included in last week's poll. Arizona and Washington were the only schools not included in this week's rankings.



Chiefs Sneak Past Bengals
9/16/2024
The Kansas City Chiefs benefited from a controversial call during a 26-25 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead. The Chiefs were down two with under a minute left when Patrick Mahomes threw an incompletion on fourth-and-16. However, the referees called pass interference, setting up Harrison Butker's 51-yard game-winning field goal. Mahomes passed for 151 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in the victory. The Chiefs improved to 2-and-0. Joe Burrow had 258 passing yards and a touchdown in the losing effort. The Bengals are 0-and-2 for the third season in a row.



High School Sports-Saturday, September 14th
9/16/2024
Soccer
Helias 3 Borgia 2.  Hunter Reinberg and Landon Apprill scored for the Knights, now 2-3.

Parkview Tournament
Kickapoo 5 Washington 0
Joplin 4 Washington 2


Tennis
Troy Tournament-Washington won the tournament at number 1 and number 3 doubles.  Washington won the team trophy on points 10-9 over Troy.


Softball
Seckman Tournament
St. Dominic 10 Washington 5
Union 6 Washington 2
Union 17 Pacific 2

Take the Lake Tournament at Ball Parks National
Borgia 3 Battle 1
Borgia 12 Oak Park 8.  The Knights finish 2-2 for the weekend.  
Southern Boone 3 Sullivan 1
Staley 3 Sullivan 0


Volleyball
Borgia beat Washington in 3

Dig for Life Challenge in Cape Girardeau-New Haven tied for 3rd out of 50 schools



Springfield Collapses Late
9/16/2024
The Springfield Cardinals blew a two-run lead during a 9-5 loss to the San Antonio Missions at Nelson Wolff Stadium. Chris Rotondo hit a three-run homer in the top of the sixth to put Springfield up 5-3, but the Cards surrendered four runs in the next half-inning. Edwin Nunez was charged with his ninth loss in relief. The 79-and-59 Cardinals take on Arkansas tomorrow.



City Fall To Minnesota
9/16/2024
St. Louis City SC gave up two second-half goals in a 3-1 loss to the Minnesota United at CityPark on Saturday. City took an early lead when Cedric Teuchert scored in the fourth minute, but Minnesota tied the match 20 minutes later. Jayden Reid scored an own goal to give the United the lead for good. St. Louis is in 13th place in the Western Conference with fie wins, 13 draws, and 11 losses for 28 points. City are at San Jose on Saturday.



Mizzou Takes Down Boston College
9/16/2024
The number-eight Mizzou Tigers remain undefeated following a 27-21 win over Boston College on Saturday. The Tigers trailed 14-3 early before going on a 24-0 run. Boston College got within one possession with less than four minutes left in regulation, but Mizzou was able to run out the clock on the ensuing possession. Brady Cook passed for 264 yards and a touchdown, and he added a score on the ground. Luther Burden caught six passes for 117 yards and a score, while Nate Noel had 121 yards on the ground. The 3-and-0 Tigers host Vanderbilt this Saturday.

 In other college football action over the weekend, Missouri State beat Lindenwood 28-14, Western Illinois fell to Illinois State 51-34, Eastern Illinois was crushed by Northwestern 31-7, and Southern Illinois took down Incarnate Word 35-28.



Pigskin Preview Friday September 13th
9/13/2024 6:59:00 AM

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High School Sports-Friday, September 13th
9/13/2024
Football
Sullivan 35 Union 14

Borgia 31 St. Dominic 10

Hillsboro 37 Washington 7
 
St. Clair 31 Pacific 21

Hermann 36 St. James 15

Eldon 28 Owensville 8

Warrenton 40 Liberty 35

Saturday-Cuba 27 Grandview 19

Records after 3 weeks
Borgia, Hermann and Warrenton 3-0
St. James and Cuba 2-1
Washington, Sullivan and St. Clair 1-2
Union, Owensville and Pacific 0-3


Soccer
Parkview Tournament-Branson 2 Washington 1 on PK's

Warrenton 5 Gateway 1


Boys Swim
St. Dominic and Washington vs. Borgia at the Four Rivers YMCA.


Softball
Sullivan and Borgia will play in the LOZ Tournament at Ball Parks National Friday and Saturday.
Friday-Sullivan 15 Crocker 0
Camdenton 3 Sullivan 0
Westminster 9 Borgia 0
Iberia 9 Borgia 6

Union, Pacific and Washington will play in the Seckman Tournament Friday and Saturday.
Howell North 9 Union 2
Seckman 13 Pacific 2
Washington 12 Festus 1
Washington 17 Farmington 0

Warrenton 9 Wright City 6

Hermann 17 Maplewood 11













Week Two Of The NFL Season Kicked Off Thursday Night
9/13/2024
Week Two of the NFL season kicked off with the Buffalo Bills putting together a dominant performance in a 31-10 takedown of the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. James Cook scored three TDs and the Buffalo defense had three interceptions as the Bills moved to 2-and-0. Miami QB Tua Tagovailoa exited the game in the second half with a concussion as the Phins slipped to 1-and-1. The action continues on Sunday with a few marquee matchups. The Cowboys will play host to the Saints, the Buccaneers pay a visit to the Lions, and the reigning champion Chiefs entertain the Bengals. C.J. Stroud and the Texans host Caleb Williams and the Bears on Sunday Night Football. The week wraps up with Jalen Hurts and the Eagles playing host to Kirk Cousins and the Falcons on Monday.



Rivalries Headline Week Three Of College Football
9/13/2024
Week Three of the college football season is off and running. The biggest game of the weekend takes place Friday night in Manhattan, Kansas. Number 15 Kansas State hosts Number 18 Arizona. Some notable rivalry games take place on Saturday. Oregon State hosts sixth-ranked Oregon. Number 22 Washington hosts Washington State in the "Apple Cup." "The Backyard Brawl" will go down with Pitt hosting West Virginia.



Springfield Falls To San Antonio
9/13/2024
The Springfield Cardinals gave up four runs in the bottom of the fourth during a 4-1 loss to the San Antonio Missions at Nelson Wolff Stadium. Leonardo Bernal homered in the seventh to give Springfield its only run, while Zane Mills was charged with his first loss after surrendering four runs on five hits in three innings out of the pen. The 78-and-57 Cardinals send Max Rajcic to the mound against San Antonio tonight.



City Welcome Minnesota
9/13/2024
St. Louis City SC will try to extend their point streak to five matches when they host the Minnesota United at CityPark tomorrow. City are coming off a 2-2 draw against New England last Saturday. St. Louis is in 13th place in the Western Conference with five wins, 13 draws, and ten losses for 28 points. Tomorrow's contest begins at 7:30PM.



College Football Round Up
9/13/2024
In other college football action this weekend, Missouri State hosts Lindenwood, Southern Illinois welcomes Incarnate Word, Eastern Illinois is at Northwestern, and Western Illinois visits Illinois State.



Mizzou Hosts Boston College
9/13/2024
The Mizzou Tigers will try to stay undefeated when they host Boston College at Memorial Stadium tomorrow. The Tigers are 2-and-0 after shutting out Buffalo 38-0 last weekend. Mizzou's defense has pitched shutouts in both of its games this season. Missouri and Boston College have met just once before, a 41-34 Tigers loss in 2021. Tomorrow's game kicks off at 11:45AM.



Cardinals Earn Series Victory With Finale Win Over Reds
9/13/2024
The Cardinals earned a series victory over the Reds following a 6-1 win in the finale from Busch Stadium. Brandon Donovan blasted a two-run homer and Masyn Winn slugged a solo shot. Sonny Gray got the win after giving up one run on two hits while striking out nine batters over six innings. St. Louis has won back-to-back games and is six games behind the Mets for the last NL Wild Card spot at 74-and-72. Erick Fedde starts for the Cards against Toronto tonight.



Dolphins Host Bills On Thursday Night Football
9/12/2024
Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins are set to host Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in an AFC East clash on Thursday Night Football at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins started out the year with a 20-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tagovailoa passed for 338 yards and a touchdown, while speedster wide receiver Tyreek Hill torched the Jacksonville defense with seven catches for 130 yards and a TD. Buffalo began the new season with a 34-28 takedown of the Arizona Cardinals. Allen threw for 232 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 39 yards and two more scores to help the Bills begin the year at 1-and-0. Rookie wideout Keon Coleman finished with four receptions for 51 yards in his NFL debut. The Bills have won four straight and 11 of the last 12 over the Dolphins.



City Prepare For Minnesota
9/12/2024
St. Louis City SC are gearing up for their match against the Minnesota United at CityPark on Saturday. St. Louis is coming off a 2-2 draw against New England last weekend. Simon Becher's late goal in the contest was named the MLS Goal of the Matchday yesterday. City are in 13th place in the Western Conference with five wins, 13 draws, and ten losses for 28 points. Saturday's match kicks off at 7:30PM.



Cardinals Sneak Past Reds
9/12/2024
The St. Louis Cardinals took the lead in the bottom of the eighth during a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. The game was tied at one before Paul Goldschmidt hit a go-ahead double in the frame. Nolan Arenado also homered in the victory. JoJo Romero picked up his seventh win in relief, while Ryan Helsley earned his 44th save. The Cardinals are still six-and-a-half games behind the Mets for the final NL Wild Card spot at 73-and-72. Sonny Gray takes the mound for St. Louis against the Reds this afternoon.



High School Sports-Thursday, September 12th
9/12/2024
Soccer
Parkway West 6 Union 1.  The Wildcats fall to 3-2.

Pacific 4 Lacuey 1.  The Indians move to 4-0

Borgia 8 Hillsboro 0.  Landon Apprill and Cooper Roberts with 2 goals each.  Harry Mitchell, Owen Bolzenius, Brennan Freese, Brody O'Hanlon with 1 each.  The Knights are 2-2.

North Point 2 Washington 1.  Isaac Eckelkamp scored for the Blue Jays, now 1-3.

Sullivan 2 North County 0.  Luke Herron and Josiah Tanner scored for the Eagles, 2-4.  Carson Dudley with 2 assists. 


Softball
Union 14 St. Clair 0.  Macy Hulsey with 2 doubles, 1 run and 3 rbi.  Allison Thwing with with a 3 run homer.  Fallyn Blankenship struck out 10 and walked 5.  

Washington 19 FZN 4.  The Jays have won 4 straight.

Borgia 8 Lutheran St. Charles 6.  Mia Baker 2 for 3 with 2 rbi.  Borgia used 4 pitchers.  Eve Schmelz was the winner and Stella Hancock got the save.  

Sullivan 11 Pacific 1 in 5 innings.  Dorie Richardson with a 2 run homer.  


Volleyball
Lindbergh beat Pacific in 4

New Haven beat Montgomery County in 3

Lutheran St. Charles beat Borgia in 3

Washington beat FZE in 5.  Final set 15-9

Owensville beat Salem in 5


Golf
Borgia 203 Duchesne 233.  Ryley Duffin earned the medal-44.


Tennis
Washington beat Fort Zumwalt East.
Varsity Gold 9-0
Varsity Silver 4-0
JV 9-2






Springfield Takes Down San Antonio
9/12/2024
The Springfield Cardinals scored a go-ahead run in the top of the sixth during a 2-1 win over the San Antonio Missions at Nelson Wolff Stadium. The game was tied at one until Jimmy Crooks scored on a fielder's choice in the frame. Benito Garcia earned his fourth win in relief, while Matt Svanson picked up his 26th save. The 78-and-56 Cardinals send Alex Cornwell to the mound against San Antonio tonight.



Cardinals Get Blanked By Reds
9/11/2024
The St. Louis Cardinals opened up their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a 3-0 loss at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left eight runners on base. Andre Pallante was charged with his eighth loss after allowing three runs on six hits in five innings. St. Louis is six-and-a-half games out of the final NL Wild Card spot at 72-and-72. Lance Lynn starts for the Cardinals against Cincinnati tonight.



High School Sports-Wednesday, September 11th
9/11/2024
Softball 
Washington 8 Troy 2.  The Blue Jays, now 7-4, have won 3 straight and 6 of 7.

Girls Golf
Washington 175 North Point 236 at Incline Village.  Abby Blackwell shot the low score-37 followed by Ella Martin-39.





Cardinals Demote OF Scott
9/11/2024
The St. Louis Cardinals are mixing up their roster. The Cards sent outfielder Victor Scott-the-second down to Triple-A Memphis yesterday. The 23-year-old was hitting just .164 with two home runs and nine RBI during his rookie season. St. Louis selected the contract of infielder Thomas Saggese to replace Scott on the active roster.



Springfield Takes Down San Antonio
9/11/2024
The Springfield Cardinals scored three runs in the top of the first and never looked back during a 7-3 win over San Antonio at Nelson Wolff Stadium. Leonardo Bernal went four-for-five with two RBI, while Matt Lloyd hit two doubles and drove in two. Brandon Komar earned his seventh win after allowing three runs on six hits in seven-and-two-thirds innings, and Nathanael Heredia picked up his first save. The 77-and-56 Cardinals send Tink Hence to the mound against San Antonio tonight.



Cardinals Demote OF Scott
9/11/2024
The St. Louis Cardinals are mixing up their roster. The Cards sent outfielder Victor Scott-the-second down to Triple-A Memphis yesterday. The 23-year-old was hitting just .164 with two home runs and nine RBI during his rookie season. St. Louis selected the contract of infielder Thomas Saggese to replace Scott on the active roster.



High School Sports-Tuesday, September 10th
9/10/2024
Soccer
Veritas Christian 2 Union 1.
 
Holt 4 Warrenton 1.  Jake Weiczorak with the hat-trick.  

Fort Zumwalt East 1 Washington 0


Softball
Northwest 10 Borgia 0

Winfield 5 Warrenton 1

Washington 13 North Point 6

Owensville 9 Pacific 8

Union 16 St. James 0.  Millie Koeningsfeld posted 2 hits 3 runs and 2 rbi.  Lucy Koeningsfeld with a double and 2 rbi.  Lilly Sullivan 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 rbi.  Alexa Lause with 3 stolen bases.  Fallyn Blankenship was in the circle.  She logged 5 strikeouts and 1 walk.  


Volleyball
Union beat Washington 3-0

Borgia beat New Haven 3-0

Owensville beat Belle in 4

St. Clair beat Dixon in 3


Girls Golf
Washington 182 FZE 209.  Abby Blackwell carded a 37 and Ella Martin 39.  Three straight wins for the Blue Jays.





Goldschmidt Earns Clemente Award Nod
9/10/2024
Paul Goldschmidt is being recognized for his efforts on and off the baseball diamond. The Cardinals slugger was named as the team's nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award yesterday. The award honors the player who contributes greatly to both his team and to his community. Goldschmidt has now been nominated for the award nine times throughout his career. He's hitting .244 with 21 home runs and 58 RBI this season.



Springfield Visits San Antonio
9/10/2024
The Springfield Cardinals hit the road to begin a six-game series against the San Antonio Missions at Nelson Wolff Stadium tonight. The Cardinals are in first place in the Texas League North Division with a 76-and-56 record, while San Antonio is in third place in the South at 59-and-71. Springfield hasn't announced its starting pitcher for tonight's contest. First pitch is at 7:05PM.



Cardinals Host Reds
9/10/2024
The St. Louis Cardinals continue their postseason chase when they begin a home series against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium tonight. The Cardinals dropped two of three against the Mariners over the weekend. St. Louis is six-and-a-half games behind the Mets for the final NL Wild Card spot with a 72-and-71 record. Andre Pallante mans the rubber for the Cards tonight. First pitch is at 6:45PM.



49ers Cruise Past Jets On Monday Night Football
9/10/2024
The San Francisco 49ers cruised to a win over the New York Jets on Monday Night Football to cap off Week One of the NFL season. The reigning NFC champions defeated New York 32-19 at Levi's Stadium. Jordan Mason started at running back in place of an injured Christian McCaffrey and went on to total 147 rushing yards and a touchdowns on 28 carries. Deebo Samuel Sr. also scored a rushing touchdown, while also making five catches for 54 yards. Brock Purdy completed 19-of-29 passes for 231 yards as the Niners moved to 1-and-0. Aaron Rodgers was 13-for-21 for 167 yards, one touchdown and an interception in his first game action since suffering a torn Achilles in the 2023 season opener. Breece Hall had 54 yards and a TD on the ground, while Allen Lazard totaled six receptions for 89 yards and two scores. The Jets have lost their season opener for the fifth time in the last six seasons.



City Draws New England
9/9/2024
St. Louis City SC scored a late goal to poach a point in a 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on Saturday. Simon Becher scored the equalizing goal in the 73rd minute of the match. Henry Kessler also scored in the draw. St. Louis is in 13th place in the Western Conference with five wins, 13 draws, and ten losses for 28 points. The club hosts Minnesota this Saturday.



Cardinals Lose To Mariners
9/9/2024
The St. Louis Cardinals dropped the rubber match of their weekend series against the Seattle Mariners 10-4 at Busch Stadium. St. Louis surrendered five runs in the first inning and trailed the rest of the way. Jordan Walker and Freddy Fermin both drove in a pair of runs in the losing effort, while Miles Mikolas was charged with his 11th loss after giving up six earned runs and one unearned run on nine hits in two innings. The Cardinals are six games back of the Mets and Braves for the final NL Wild Card spot with a 72-and-71 record. The Cardinals host the Reds tomorrow night.



NFL Week One Recap
9/9/2024
The NFL season is off to a thrilling start with the Detroit Lions topping the Los Angeles Rams in overtime on Sunday Night Football. Elsewhere around the league, the Caleb Williams era began in the Windy City as the Chicago Bears took down the Tennessee Titans. Jason Sanders nailed a 52-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Miami Dolphins to a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Dallas Cowboys dominated the Cleveland Browns with the newly paid Dak Prescott throwing for 179 yards and a touchdown. Week One wraps up with the San Francisco 49ers hosting the New York Jets on Monday Night Football.



High School Sports-Monday, September 9th
9/9/2024
Soccer
Pacific 4 Winfield 1

Summit 3 Borgia 1.  Landon Apprill scored for Borgia.  

Osage 3 Sullivan 0

Softball
Borgia 6 Festus 4.  Annabelle Roellig with a 2 run walk-off homer.   Paige Vogelgesang was the winning pitcher.  3 strikeouts and 2 walks. 

St. Clair 14 Bayless 12

Northwest beat Pacific

Sullivan 4  Lutheran South 3

Hermann 15 Maplewood 1

Elsberry 15 Warrenton 0

Girls Golf
Washington Tournament at Wolf Hollow
Washington won the title with a team score of 342.  Borgia was 8th-416.  St. Clair 9th-429.  Union 10th-433.  Sullivan 13th-490.  Pacific 14th-552.  Top Individual-Abby Blackwell of Washington with a 1 over 72.  Ella Martin of Washington tied for 2nd with 3 over 74.  

Volleyball
Pacific beat Washington in 3

Sullivan beat Waynesville in 3

Rolla beat Owensville in 3

Tennis
Varsity Gold-Washington 5 Fort Zumwalt North 4.
Varsity Silver-2-2.

Boys Swim
Lutheran St. Charles 132 Fort Zumwalt South 104 Washington 63.




Mizzou Defeats Buffalo
9/9/2024
The University of Missouri football team is celebrating its second win of the season. Quarterback Brady Cook threw for 228 yards as the Tigers defeated Buffalo 38-to-nothing on Saturday in Columbia. The Tigers return to the field on Saturday when they host Boston College.



Springfield Rallies Past Northwest Arkansas
9/9/2024
The Springfield Cardinals scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth during a 4-3 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Hammons Field. Chris Rotondo hit a game-tying single in the frame, and the go-ahead run scored on a groundout from Carlos Linarez. Zane Mills earned his fourth win in relief, while Matt Svanson picked up his 25th save. The 76-and-56 Cardinals visit San Antonio tomorrow night.



College Football Wrap-Up
9/9/2024
In other college football action over the weekend, Lindenwood lost to Central Arkansas 34-13, Southeast Missouri State beat UT-Martin in overtime 45-42, Western Illinois was crushed by Indiana 77-3, Eastern Illinois took down Indiana State 27-20, and Southern Illinois earned a 31-17 win over Austin Peay.



Mizzou Blanks Buffalo
9/9/2024
The number-eight Mizzou Tigers shut out their opponent for a second consecutive game. The Tigers beat Buffalo 38-0 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Mizzou scored 21 points in the second quarter and coasted to victory in the second half. Brady Cook passed for 228 yards and ran for two scores, while Theo Wease caught 13 passes for 149 yards. Johnny Walker had two sacks on defense, and Marvin Burks added an interception. The 2-and-0 Tigers go up against Boston College this Saturday.



High School Sports-Saturday, September 7th
9/8/2024
Volleyball
Borgia Tournament
Championship-Union beat Parkway West in 2.

3rd-Westminster beat Timberland in 2.


Soccer
Cape Notre Dame Soccerfest
Championship-Jackson beat Borgia 4-0.  Christopher Hasting and Hunter Reinberg made the All Tournament Team.


Cross Country
New Haven Meet
Girls
Union
Fatima
St. Dominic
Owensville
Hermann
Calvary Lutheran
Pacific
New Bloomfield

Boys
Pacific
Hermann
Fatima
New Bloomfield
Union
Owensville
St. Dominic
Vienna
Chamois
South Callaway
Winfield


Boys Swim

The Borgia and Washington boys swim teams were in action Saturday at the Ft. Zumwalt West Swim & Dive invitational on Saturday at the Rec Plex.  

Borgia senior captain Ian Pfeiffer led the way for area swimmers, winning a gold medal in the 200 IM as event champ, and a silver in the 100 butterfly.  The Borgia relay squad of Pfeiffer, Lukas Etter, Lincoln Schaefer and Sam Durnal earned a silver in the 400 free relay and a bronze in the 200 medley relay.

Other top 8 finishers for the Knights were Durnal, 4th in the 50 free & 100 back; Etter, 4th in the 500 free, 8th in 200 IM; Schaefer, 4th in the 100 breast, and Braydon Weggemann, 8th in the 200 free.  

Washington's top 8 finishers were Ben Loesing, 7th in 50 free, 8th in 100 free; Luke Mauchenheimer, 6th in 100 breast; and Chase McKenzie, 8th in the 500 free.

Borgia finished 3rd out of 14 teams in the swimming competition and 4th overall.  Washington was 10th in swimming and 11th overall.  Frances Howell won the meet. 

The two teams will face each other again on Friday for the cross town dual meet at the Four Rivers Family YMCA.

 






No. 9 Mizzou Posts Second Straight Shutout
9/8/2024
Brady Cook rolled up 290 yards of total offense and scored two touchdowns, Theo Wease Jr. had career receiving highs and the Missouri defense pitched its second consecutive shutout as the No. 9 Tigers (2-0) downed the Buffalo Bulls (1-1) 38-0 Saturday night before the seventh straight sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium. 

It was Mizzou's 18th consecutive win over a non-conference opponent at home dating back to Oct. 21, 2017, tying the school record set previously from Sept. 17, 2005, to Nov. 17, 2012. 

The Mizzou defense forced Buffalo into four three-and-outs and stopped the Bulls (1-1) twice on fourth downs and limited the visitors to 169 total yards, just 55 of which came through the air. Tigers' linebacker Corey Flagg Jr. was the leading tackler with six. MU sacked Buffalo quarterback C.J. Ogbonna three times, had five tackles for loss, including two by Johnny Walker Jr., and Marvin Burks Jr. had his first career pass interception in the first quarter. 

Cook completed 28 of 36 passes for 228 yards and rushed five times for 62 yards and two TDs. He upped his career passing total to 6,701 yards and moved past Blaine Gabbert for sixth place on the Mizzou career passing chart. Wease Jr. established career highs for catches and receiving yardage with 13 receptions – nine came in the first half – for 149 yards.



College Football Week Two Preview
9/6/2024
The second week of the college football season kicks off with three games on Friday. Indiana is hosting Western Illinois, SMU hosts BYU and Northwestern will be hosting Duke. The action continues on Saturday with a number of high stakes games. A pair of top 10 teams, including the defending national champs, are squaring off to start the day with number three Texas visiting number nine Michigan. NC State and Tennessee are taking center stage in prime time. The 23rd-ranked Wolfpack will host the 12th-ranked Volunteers.



High School Sports-Friday, September 6th
9/6/2024
Football
Friday
Vianney 38 Union 13

Farmington 28 St. Clair 22

Orchard Farm 28 Pacific 21

Jefferson City 35 Sullivan 22

Hermann 36 South Callaway 6

St. James 68 Linn 0

Clever 29 Cuba 28

Thursday
Borgia 46 Owensville 0

Warrenton 28 Washington 7


Records after 2 weeks

Borgia, Warrenton, Hermann and St. James 2-0

Washington and Cuba 1-1

Union, St. Clair, Sullivan, Owensville, Pacific,




Volleyball
New Haven beat Fatima in 4



Mizzou Welcomes Buffalo
9/6/2024
The number-ten Mizzou Tigers look to stay undefeated when they host Buffalo at Memorial Stadium tomorrow night. The Tigers opened up their season with a 51-0 beatdown of Murray State on August 29th to begin the season 1-and-0. Tomorrow night's game gets underway at 6:00PM.

In college football action tonight, Western Illinois visits Indiana.  Tomorrow, Lindenwood hosts Central Arkansas, Southeast Missouri State welcomes UT-Martin, Eastern Illinois is at home against Indiana State, and Southern Illinois travels to Austin Peay.



Cardinals Host Mariners
9/6/2024
The St. Louis Cardinals continue their playoff push when they begin a series against the Seattle Mariners at Busch Stadium tonight. The Cardinals just took two of three from Milwaukee earlier this week. St. Louis is five games back of Atlanta and New York for the final NL Wild Card spot with a 71-and-69 record. Erick Fedde starts for the Cardinals tonight. First pitch is at 7:15PM.



Chiefs Begin Title Defense With Close Win Over Ravens On TNF
9/6/2024
The Chiefs are starting their quest for a third-straight Super Bowl on the right foot. The team took down the Ravens 27-20 from Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday Night Football. Patrick Mahomes completed 20-of-28 passes for 291 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Week One continues into the league's first regular season game on a Friday night since 1970 when the Eagles and Packers square off in the NFL's first-ever game from Brazil.



City Visits New England
9/6/2024
St. Louis City SC will try to get a winning streak going when they visit the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium tomorrow night. City are coming off a 2-1 win over the L.A. Galaxy last Sunday. St. Louis is in 13th place in the Western Conference with five wins, 12 draws, and ten losses for 27 points. Tomorrow's match begins at 6:30PM.



Springfield Falls To Northwest Arkansas
9/6/2024
The Springfield Cardinals left ten runners on base during a 4-3 loss to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Hammons Field. Springfield went just three-for-12 with runners in scoring position in the losing effort. Alex Cornwell was charged with his third loss after surrendering four runs on seven hits in six-and-a-third innings. The 74-and-55 Cardinals send Wilfredo Pereira to the mound against Northwest Arkansas tonight.



Springfield Beats Northwest Arkansas
9/5/2024
The Springfield Cardinals rattled off 11 hits during a 10-5 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Hammons Field. Matt Lloyd and Dakota Harris each launched three-run home runs in the victory, while Noah Mendlinger added three more RBI. Zane Mills earned his third win in relief as the Cardinals improved to 74-and-54. Springfield sends Alex Cornwell to the mound against Northwest Arkansas tonight.



City Prepare For New England
9/5/2024
St. Louis City SC are gearing up for their match against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium this Saturday evening. City are coming off a 2-1 win over the L.A. Galaxy last weekend. St. Louis is in 13th place in the Western Conference with five wins, 12 draws, and ten losses for 27 points. Saturday's match kicks off at 6:30PM.



Cardinals Down Brewers In Ten Innings
9/5/2024
The St. Louis Cardinals took the rubber match of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 3-2 ten-inning win at American Family Field. St. Louis scored a pair of runs in the first, but Milwaukee tied the game at two in the bottom of the eighth. Luken Baker drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the tenth, and Ryan Fernandez shut the door to record his second save. Andrew Kittredge earned his third win in relief. St. Louis has won four of five and is in third place in the NL Central at 71-and-69. St. Louis hosts Seattle tomorrow night.



NFL Regular Season Kicks Off Tonight
9/5/2024
Week One of the NFL season is finally here. The action kicks off on Thursday Night Football when the defending champion Chiefs begin their quest for a three-peat when Lamar Jackson and the Ravens visit Arrowhead Stadium. The fun rolls into the league's first regular season game on a Friday night since 1970 when the Eagles and Packers square off in the NFL's first-ever game from Brazil. The traditional Sunday slate features Steelers-Falcons, Jaguars-Dolphins and Cowboys-Browns with the nightcap showcasing a battle between the Rams and Lions in Detroit. The week wraps up with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets facing the reigning NFC Champion 49ers at Levi's Stadium.



High School Sports-Thursday, September 5th
9/5/2024
Football
Borgia 46 Owensville 0.  Win number 297 for Coach Dale Gildehaus.  Hayden Wolfe with 3 touchdowns.  Lucas Hardin and Sebastian Filla with 1 score each.  Borgia improves to 2-0.  Owensville is 0-2.

Warrenton 28 Washington 7.  Austin Haas carried the ball 16 times for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Warriors, now 2-0.  Haas broke the career rushing record at Warrenton.  Washington 1-1.  Eric Metcalf completed 10 or 15 passes for 86 yards and 1 touchdown for the Blue Jays and Alec Pecka posted 22 carries for 22 yards.  Wyatt Bobo logged 6 receptions for 59 yards and Jacob Bina 4 catches for 34 yards and a TD.  


Soccer
Fort Zumwalt South 4 Washington 1.  Jackson Baum with 2 goals for the Bulldogs, now 3-1.  Washington slips to 1-1. 

Pacific beat Festus to claim the Festus Tournament championship for the second straight year.  


Softball
Borgia 9 St. Pius 4.  Annabelle Roellig with 4 hits and 2 runs for Borgia, now 3-4.  Stella Hancock struck out 3 and walked 2.

Washington 12 Fort Zumwalt East 1

Sullivan 4 Windsor 3.  Dorie Richardson with a 2 run homer for the Eagles. 


Girls Golf
Washington beat Fort Zumwalt South 183-190.  Ella Martin shot the low round for Washington-41.  


Volleyball
New Haven beat Belle in 3

Fort Zumwalt South beat Washington in 4

Sullivan beat Salem in 3






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