College Basketball Wrap-Up
1/13/2025
In college hoops action on Saturday, Lindenwood edged UT-Martin 82-81, Southeast Missouri State lost to Morehead State 67-56, Western Illinois was crushed by Tennessee State 72-52, Southern Illinois beat Missouri State 88-78, and SIU-Edwardsville took down Tennessee Tech 67-59.
Billikens Prepare For VCU
1/13/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens are gearing up for their game against VCU at Siegel Center tomorrow night. The Billikens are on a four-game winning streak after beating St. Bonaventure 73-68 on Wednesday. Saint Louis is 3-and-0 in A-10 play and 10-and-6 overall. Tomorrow's game tips off at 6:00PM.
Mizzou Pulls Away From Vanderbilt
1/13/2025
The Mizzou Tigers buckled down on defense during the final minutes of a 75-66 win over Vanderbilt at Mizzou Arena on Saturday. Vanderbilt got within two points with two minutes left in regulation, but the Tigers didn't allow a point the rest of the way. Mark Mitchell poured in 19 points in the victory. Mizzou improved to 2-and-1 in the SEC and 13-and-3 overall. The Tigers visit Florida tomorrow night.
Blues Lose To Blue Jackets
1/13/2025
The St. Louis Blues struggled to get the puck past Jet Greaves during a 2-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Enterprise Center on Saturday. The Blues gave up a goal apiece in the first and second periods, and they didn't get on the board until Colton Parayko scored with 12 seconds left in regulation. St. Louis is in fifth place in the Central Division with 44 points and a 20-20-and-4 record. The Blues host Calgary tomorrow night.
NFL Wild Card Round Recap
1/13/2025
Five teams have punched their tickets to the NFL Divisional Round. Wild Card round action began with the Texans crushing the Chargers 32-12 in an AFC contest in Houston. The Ravens then downed the rival Steelers 28-14 in a Saturday night AFC North matchup. On Sunday, the Bills trounced the Broncos 31-7 at home to setup a second-round showdown with the Ravens in Orchard Park. The Texans will face the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round. In the NFC, the Eagles toppled the Packers 22-10 and the Commanders won a thriller 23-20 over the Buccaneers. The Commanders will now square off against the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the next round. The Wild Card round concludes with the LA Rams facing the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night in Glendale, Arizona. The winner of that game will travel to play the Eagles on Sunday.
High School Sports-Monday, January 13th
1/13/2025
Boys Basketball Washington Tournament-First Round
FHC vs. St. Dominic-4:00
Pattonville vs. Priory-5:30
Borgia vs. Blue Knights-7:00-KLPW RADIO
Washington vs. St. Charles-8:30-KLPW RADIO
Osage at St. James
Warrenton at Sullivan
Fox at Pacific
Festus at St. Clair
New Haven at Vienna
Girls Basketball
Union Tournament-First Round
Washington vs. Principia-5:30
Borgia vs. Owensville-7:00
Warrenton Tournament-First Round-Warrenton vs. Timberland-4:00.
South Callaway Tournament-First Round-Hermann vs. South Callaway-6:00
Blues Blast Ducks To Snap Brief Skid
1/10/2025
The Blues snapped a brief losing streak after plucking the Ducks 6-2 from Enterprise Center. Robert Thomas scored a pair of goals while Tyler Tucker, Jordan Kyrou, and Dylan Holloway lit the lamp in the first. Pavel Buchnevich also scored, and Joel Hofer made 21-of-23 saves. St. Louis ended a two-game skid and improved to 20-19-and-4. The Blues host Columbus tomorrow night.
Cardinals Reach Deal With RP Helsley
1/10/2025
The St. Louis Cardinals locked down their All-Star closer before the arbitration deadline yesterday. The club agreed to an eight-point-two million dollar deal for the 2025 season with Ryan Helsley before the noon deadline. Helsley made his second All-Star team last year and led the National League with 49 saves. He also went 7-and-4 with a 2.04 ERA in 65 appearances. The team also agreed to terms with relievers JoJo Romero and John King, but they were not able to sign Brendan Donovan, Andre Pallante, or Lars Nootbaar.
College Basketball Round Up
1/10/2025
In college hoops action yesterday, Lindenwood beat Tennessee State 72-62, Southeast Missouri State took down Southern Indiana 77-66, Western Illinois lost to UT-Martin in overtime 85-83, and Eastern Illinois fell to Tennessee Tech 69-64. Tomorrow, Southern Illinois hosts Missouri State, Lindenwood welcomes UT-Martin, Southeast Missouri State is at home against Morehead State, Western Illinois has a home game against Tennessee State, and SIU-Edwardsville hosts Tennessee Tech. On Tuesday, Saint Louis returns to action with a road game against VCU.
Notre Dame Defeats Penn State To Advance To CFP Championship
1/10/2025
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff National Championship. Notre Dame defeated Penn State 27-24 in the CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl. The Irish will be looking to claim their 12th national title in school history and first since 1988 when they face the winner of the Cotton Bowl matchup between Ohio State and Texas on January 20th.
High School Sports-Friday, January 10th
1/10/2025
Boys BasketballMontgomery County at Borgia-Postponed
Washington at Fort Zumwalt South-Postponed
Sullivan at Salem-Postponed
Warrenton at St. Charles West-Boys/Girls-Postponed
Girls Basketball
Washington at Fort Zumwalt South-Postponed
Saturday-Union Girls-Lutheran South Tournament Championship Game-Postponed
Wrestling
Washington boys/Girls Dual-Postponed
NFL Wild Card Round Begins Saturday
1/10/2025
The NFL's Wild Card round begins with an AFC doubleheader on Saturday. C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans will play host to Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers before Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens take on Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC North clash. There is then three more matchups on Sunday. Josh Allen and the Bills host Bo Nix and the Broncos, Jordan Love and the Packers visit Saquon Barkley and the Eagles, and Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers entertain Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. The first round concludes with Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings facing Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in Glendale, Arizona. That game was moved due to the wildfires in Southern California.
Mizzou Hosts Vanderbilt
1/10/2025
The Mizzou Tigers will try to get a winning streak going when they host Vanderbilt at Mizzou Arena tomorrow. The Tigers beat the LSU Tigers 83-67 on Tuesday to earn their first SEC win since the 2022-23 season. Mizzou is 12-and-3 overall and 1-and-1 in conference play this season. Tomorrow's game tips off at 2:30PM.
High School Sports-Thursday, January 9th
1/9/2025
Boys BasketballOwensville Tournament-Cancelled
St. Clair at Hermann-Postponed
Bourbon Boys and Girls Tournaments-Cancelled
Girls Basketball
Union at New Haven-Postponed
Lutheran South outscored Borgia 22-10 in the final quarter and beat the Knights 56-43. Sydney Pfister filled the stat sheet for the Lancers with 18 points, 8 assists and 7 steals. Lutheran South improves to 9-3. Borgia was led by Clara Nowak with 17 points and Taylor Scheer with 13. Sydney Kessler chipped in 8 for the Knights, now 5-3.
Steelville at St. James-Postponed
Billikens Hold Off St. Bonaventure
1/9/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens are on a four-game winning streak after beating St. Bonaventure 73-68 at Chaifetz Arena. St. Bonaventure got within one possession when LaJae Jones hit a three with 11 seconds left, but Gibson Jimerson hit a pair of free throws to ice the game. Jimerson poured in 28 points in the victory, while Isaiah Swope added 16. Saint Louis improved to 10-and-6 overall and 3-and-0 in A-10 play. The Billikens are at VCU on Tuesday.
Sports Fallout From LA Wildfires
1/9/2025
The wildfires that continue to devastate numerous areas across Los Angeles are causing some changes in the sports world. Wednesday's NHL matchup between the LA Kings and Calgary Flames at Crypto-Dot-Com Arena was postponed. The Kings said in a statement that their "hearts are with our entire Los Angeles community." The Lakers are scheduled to host the Charlotte Hornets in the same arena tonight. In other local NBA news, ESPN is reporting that LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has left the team's current road trip to join his evacuated family. The NFL has said it is monitoring the situation's potential impact on Monday night's NFC Wild Card game between the LA Rams and Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium. If necessary, the league will relocate the game to Glendale, Arizona.
#6 Penn State Battles #7 Notre Dame In CFP Semis At The Orange Bowl On Thursday
1/9/2025
The next stop in the College Football Playoff is here. Number-6 Penn State battles seventh-ranked Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl on Thursday for the first Semifinal round matchup of the tournament. The Nittany Lions made easy work of Number-11 SMU in the first round and blew by third-ranked Boise State in the Quarters. Penn State is looking for its first shot at a National Championship since winning it all in 1982. Meanwhile, Notre Dame is coming off its toughest pair of games of the season. The Fighting Irish took down 10th ranked Indiana in the opening round and upset Number-2 Georgia last week to earn a spot in the final four. The Fighting Irish haven't won a national title since 1988. Number-5 Texas and eighth-ranked Ohio State kick off from the Cotton Bowl in the other Semifinal matchup on Friday.
Blues Host Ducks
1/9/2025
The St. Louis Blues aim to avoid a third loss in a row when they host the Anaheim Ducks at Enterprise Center tonight. The Blues are coming off a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild on the road on Tuesday. St. Louis has 42 points and a 19-19-and-4 record this season. Tonight's game begins at 7:00PM.
College Basketball Round Up
1/9/2025
In other college hoops news, the Mizzou Tigers are preparing for their game against Vanderbilt on Saturday. Meanwhile, Southern Illinois suffered a 90-86 loss to Belmont yesterday. Tonight, Eastern Illinois hosts Tennessee Tech, Western Illinois welcomes UT-Martin, Southeast Missouri State is at home against Southern Indiana, and Lindenwood has a home game against Tennessee State.
Blues Sell Stake To City CEO
1/9/2025
St. Louis City SC are getting in on the St. Louis Blues. Club CEO Carolyn Kindle bought a minority stake from Enterprise Mobility chairman Andy Taylor yesterday. The team did not announce the size of Kindle's new share of the Blues.
Johnnie Brock's Party Store Athlete of the Week
1/8/2025
6-4 Senior Forward-Harry Mitchell-St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington.
Mitchell logged 20 points and 8 rebounds in Borgia's 65-51 win over Hillsboro Friday night.
Season Stats 9.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
Mitchell has tremendous leaping ability.
Early season highlight-Harry posted 7 points and 10 rebounds helping Borgia take the consolation game over the host Warriors in the St. Charles West Tournament. He pulled down 13 rebounds in a win over Ritenour in the same tournament.
He logged a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds against Confluence in the Borgia Tournament.
Three Sport Athlete-Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field
GPA-3.4
Favorite Subject-Business
Plans to run Track in College
Career Path-Business
Billikens Hosts St. Bonaventure
1/8/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens go for their fourth win in a row when they host St. Bonaventure at Chaifetz Arena tonight. The Billikens are coming off a 73-57 win over Saint Joseph's at home last Friday. Saint Louis is 9-and-6 overall and 2-and-0 in the A-10 conference this season. Tonight's game tips off at 7:00PM.
Blues Collapse In Third Period
1/8/2025
The St. Louis Blues fell apart in the third period of a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center. The Blues led by a goal entering the frame before surrendering three straight goals to end the game. Pavel Buchnevich, Jordan Kyrou, Jake Neighbours, and Robert Thomas all lit the lamp in the losing effort. St. Louis is in fifth place in the Central Division with 42 points and a 19-19-and-4 record. The Blues host the Ducks tomorrow night.
College Basketball Round Up
1/8/2025
In other college hoops action yesterday, Missouri State lost to UIC 80-63, and SIU-Edwardsville beat Eastern Illinois 60-57. Tonight, Southern Illinois visits Belmont.
Mizzou Propels Past LSU
1/8/2025
Mizzou won the battle of the Tigers with an 83-67 victory over LSU at Mizzou Arena. Missouri raced out to a 42-27 lead at halftime and never looked back. Tamar Bates poured in 20 points in the victory, while Anthony Robinson-the-second added 16. The Tigers improved to 12-and-3 overall and 1-and-1 in SEC play. Mizzou hosts Vanderbilt on Saturday.
High School Sports-Wednesday, January 8th
1/8/2025
Boys Basketball Bourbon Tournament-Consolation Semifinal-New Haven vs. Bourbon-Postponed.
Owensville Tournament
Pacific vs. Southern Boone-Postponed
Steelville vs. Dixon-Postponed
Girls Basketball
Union at New Haven-Postponed-Rescheduled-Thursday, January 9th
Bourbon Tournament-Pacific vs. Grandview-Postponed
College Basketball Round Up
1/7/2025
In other college hoops action tonight, Missouri State hosts UIC, and Eastern Illinois welcomes SIU-Edwardsville.
Billikens Get Ready For St. Bonaventure
1/7/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens are preparing for their home game against St. Bonaventure at Chaifetz Arena tomorrow night. Saint Louis is on a three-game winning streak after cruising to a 73-57 win over Saint Joseph's last Friday. The Billikens are 9-and-6 overall and 2-and-0 in the A-10 conference. Tomorrow's contest starts at 7:00PM.
Mizzou Hosts LSU
1/7/2025
The Mizzou Tigers go for their first conference win when they welcome the LSU Tigers to Mizzou Arena tonight. Missouri went down against number-two Auburn 84-68 over the weekend. Mizzou is off to an 11-and-3 start overall with an 0-and-1 mark in SEC play. Tonight's game tips off at 8:00PM.
Blues Visit Wild
1/7/2025
The St. Louis Blues look to get back in the win column when they visit the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center tonight. The Blues had a two-game winning streak snapped with a 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road on Saturday. St. Louis remains in fifth place in the Central Division with 42 points and a 19-18-and-1 record. Tonight's game begins at 7:00PM.
High School Sports-Tuesday, January 7th
1/7/2025
Boys BasketballTimberland at Washington-Postponed
Bourbon Tournament-Consolation Semifinal-New Haven vs. Bourbon-Rescheduled Wednesday, 1/8.
Osage at St. James-Postponed
Owensville Tournament-Postponed-Rescheduled Wednesday
Girls Basketball
Lutheran South at Borgia-Postponed-Rescheduled Thursday, January 9th
Hermann at Southern Boone-Postponed
Warrenton at Fort Zumwalt East-Postponed
Salem at Sullivan-Postponed
Union at New Haven-Postponed-Rescheduled Wednesday, January 8th.
Miller Leads North Dakota State Over Montana State in FCS Championship
1/7/2025
Cam Miller had a huge night as North Dakota State captured yet another FCS Championship. The Bison beat Montana State 35-32 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas to win their 10th national title since 2011. Miller went 19-for-22 with 199 yards and two touchdowns through the air. He ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns on 18 touchdowns. Bryce Lance caught nine passes for 107 yards and a TD as NDSU finished its season 14-and-2. Tommy Mellott was 13-for-24 with 195 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions for Montana State in the loss. He also ran for 135 yards and a score. The Bobcats finished their season 15-and-1.
Mizzou Football Brings In Safety Transfer
1/6/2025
The Mizzou Tigers are bolstering their strength in the defensive backfield. Former UNLV safety Jalen Catalon announced over the weekend that he is transferring to Missouri for the 2025 football season. Catalon had five interceptions, two sacks, and five tackles for loss with UNLV last season.
College Basketball Wrap-Up
1/6/2025
In college basketball action on Saturday, Missouri State lost to Bradley 69-60, SIU-Edwardsville beat Lindenwood 58-47, Southeast Missouri State was edged by UT-Martin 66-63, and Western Illinois took down Eastern Illinois 75-67. Yesterday, Southern Illinois was crushed by Illinois State 85-54.
Billikens Beat Saint Joseph's
1/6/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens remain undefeated in A-10 play following a 73-57 win over Saint Joseph's at Chaifetz Arena on Friday. Saint Joseph's got within two points in the second half before Saint Louis ended the game on a 24-10 run. Isaiah Swope poured in 26 points in the victory, while Robbie Avila finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Billikens improved to 9-and-6 overall and 2-and-0 in conference play. Saint Louis welcomes St. Bonaventure on Wednesday night.
Mizzou Goes Down Against Auburn
1/6/2025
The Mizzou Tigers dropped their SEC opener with an 84-68 loss to number-two Auburn at Neville Arena on Saturday. The Tigers were down 45-33 at halftime and trailed by as many as 26 points in the second half. Marques Warrick was the only Tigers player to finish in double-digits with 19 points off the bench. Mizzou is 11-and-3 overall and 0-and-1 in the SEC. The Tigers host LSU tomorrow night.
Blues Comeback Falls Short
1/6/2025
The Blues came up short during a 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. The Blues trailed by three in the middle of the third period before Colton Parayko and Brayden Schenn lit the lamp to get within one. However, Mathieu Olivier knocked in an empty-netter to seal the game for the Blue Jackets. Cam Fowler and Jordan Kyrou also scored in the losing effort. St. Louis is in fifth place in the Central Division with 42 points and a 19-18-and-4 record. The Blues visit the Wild tomorrow night.
High School Sports-Monday, January 6th
1/6/2025
Boys BasketballBorgia at Westminster-Postponed
Sullivan at Northwest-Postponed
Warrenton at St. Charles-Postponed
St. Clair at Windsor-Postponed
Girls Basketball
Veritas Christian at St. Clair-Postponed
Blair Oaks at Owensville-Postponed
Hermann at Southern Boone-Postponed
Fort Zumwalt East at Washington-Postponed
Bourbon Tournament-Pacific vs. Grandview-Postponed
Johnnie Brock's Party Store Athlete of the Week
1/6/2025
6-4 Senior Forward-Harry Mitchell-St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington.
Mitchell logged 20 points and 8 rebounds in Borgia's 65-51 win over Hillsboro Friday night.
Season Stats
9.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
Mitchell has tremendous leaping ability.
Early season highlight-Harry posted 7 points and 10 rebounds helping Borgia take the consolation game over the host Warriors in the St. Charles West Tournament. He pulled down 13 rebounds in a win over Ritenour in the same tournament.
He logged a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds against Confluence in the Borgia Tournament.
High School Sports-Saturday, January 4th
1/4/2025
Boys Basketball Bourbon Tournament-First Round-Bismarck 54 New Haven 50
Girls Basketball
Lutheran South Tournament-Semifinal-Union 48 St. Pius X 37. Ava Sykes led the Wildcats with 21 points. Sophia Helling added 15.
Hermann 63 Warrenton 38. Warrenton was led by Sophia Benke with 10 points. Makayla Witthaus added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals.
College Basketball Round Up
1/3/2025
In college hoops action yesterday, Southeast Missouri State beat Tennessee State 67-65, Eastern Illinois took down Lindenwood 78-74, and SIU-Edwardsville earned a 77-66 win over Western Illinois. Tomorrow, Missouri State visits Bradley, Southeast Missouri State is at UT-Martin, Eastern Illinois hosts Western Illinois, and SIU-Edwardsville welcomes Lindenwood. Southern Illinois travels to Illinois State on Sunday.
Billikens Welcome Saint Joseph's
1/3/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens look for their third win in a row when they host Saint Joseph's at Chaifetz Arena tonight. The Billikens beat Fordham 88-63 in their conference opener on New Year's Eve. Saint Louis is 8-and-6 overall and 1-and-0 in the A-10 conference this season. Tonight's game tips off at 8:00PM.
Mizzou Visits Auburn
1/3/2025
The Mizzou Tigers go for a massive upset when they visit number-two Auburn at Neville Arena tomorrow afternoon. Mizzou just beat Alabama State 82-65 in their non-conference finale on Monday. The Tigers are 11-and-2 overall to begin the season. Tomorrow's contest gets underway at 3:00PM.
Blues Host Senators
1/3/2025
The St. Louis Blues will try to get a winning streak going when they host the Ottawa Senators at Enterprise Center tonight. The Blues are coming off a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. St. Louis has 40 points and an 18-17-and-4 record this season. Tonight's game starts at 7:00PM.
High School Sports-Friday, January 3rd
1/3/2025
Boys BasketballEmery Woehrmann filled the stat sheet with 23 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and Harry Mitchell logged 20 points and 8 rebounds leading Borgia to a 65-51 win over Hillsboro. John Gildehaus chipped in 9 for the Knights, who have won 5 straight and are now 7-4. Hillsboro was led by Greg Robinson with 20 points and Gunner Sutton with 19. The Hawks, now 6-5, have lost 3 straight.
Jaden Grosse pumped in 20 points leading Washington to an 81-33 win at New Haven. Demetrius Lockett added 9 for the 8-1 Blue Jays. Anthony Groner and Drew Gildehaus led the Shamrocks with 13 and 10, respectively. New Haven slips to 4-6.
Warrenton got back on the rails with a 65-41 win over St. Clair. Eli Peth drained 13, Deadrick Forest added 12 and Brodey Meier 11. The Warriors improve to 5-2. St. Clair, now 5-4, was led by Nate Short and Carson Roemer with 10 each and Tylor Thurman with 9.
Hermann had 5 players in double figures in a 79-44 win over South Callaway. Easton Stiers led the way with 18 points, followed by Coulter Schwartze with 16, Daeden Hopkins 12, Kohlt Witthaus 11 and John Hiatt 10. The Bearcats, winners of 5 straight, improve to 7-2. South Callaway falls to 3-4.
California 60 St. James 35. The Pintos improve to 6-3. The Tigers drop to 4-5.
Girls Basketball
Lutheran South Tournament-Sophia Helling pumped in 27 points leading the Union Wildcats past Parkway Central 62-36. Isabelle Gilbert added 15 and Ava Sykes chipped in 12 for the Wildcats, now 5-3. Union will go up against St. Pius X in the semifinal at 4:00 Saturday.
Girls Swim
Borgia
and Washington girls swim teams met up for the second time for a week, in the
annual cross-town meet at the Y.
The
Knights won 9 of the 11 events. Borgia senior Sophia Sullentrup took
first in the 50 free and the 100 breast. Brennan Pfeiffer won the 200
free and 100 fly. Addi Pfeiffer chipped in a pair of wins in the 200 and
500 free. Bella Richardson won the 100 free.
Washington's
Brooke Schoonover took first in the 100 back.
Washington's
200 medley relay team of Schoonver, Ava Stone, Olivia Mahon and Dayton
Griesheimer took first in the race.
Borgia's
Sullentrup, Pfeiffer, Pfeiffer and Richardson swam to a win in the 200 free
relay.
Sullentrup, Faith Rufkahr, Brennan Pfeiffer and Grace Birkes
took first in the 400 free relay.
In
the end, it was a tie with a score of 78-78.
NFL Week 18 Preview
1/3/2025
The NFL regular season is coming to a close. Week 18 will kickoff on Saturday with a pair of AFC North matchups as the Ravens are set to host the Browns and the Bengals are set to pay a visit to the Steelers. If the Ravens beat the Browns, they will lock up the division along with the number-three seed in the playoffs. The Steelers have already clinched a playoff spot while the Bengals will need a win and losses by the Broncos and Dolphins to secure a spot in the postseason. On Sunday, the Buccaneers will play the Saints for a shot at the NFC South crown. The day will be capped off with the Vikings hosting the Lions in a battle for the top seed in the NFC playoffs.
Notre Dame, Ole Miss Claim Bowl Victories Thursday
1/3/2025
Notre Dame is moving on to the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Fighting Irish took down Georgia 23-10 in Thursday's Sugar Bowl to advance to take on Penn State in the Orange Bowl on January 9th. Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard ran for 80 yards and tossed a touchdown in the win. None of the teams that received byes in the playoff advanced to the semifinals. Elsewhere, Jaxson Dart threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns as Ole Miss throttled Duke 52-20 in the Gator Bowl. Two bowls go down Friday with Virginia Tech taking on Minnesota in the Mayo Bowl and North Texas facing Texas State in the First Responder Bowl.
High School Sports-Thursday, January 2nd
1/2/2025
Girls Basketball Tatum Scheer drained 17 points and Sydney Kessler added 13 leading Borgia to a 41-36 win at Hermann. Addison Carroll chipped in 5 for the Knights, now 5-2. Hermann drops to 5-5. Kennedie Witthaus led the Bearcats with 12 points, Kealie Lane added 11 and Ava Hughes 6.
Sugar Bowl Postponed Until 4 pm. ET Thursday
1/2/2025
Officials say the Sugar Bowl game between Georgia and Notre Dame in New Orleans will kick off Thursday at 3 P. M. The college football playoff game was postponed after at least 15 people were killed and dozens more injured when a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street early Wednesday morning. Georgia's president confirmed a student was injured in the attack. Democratic Representative Troy Carter from Louisiana said the decision to postpone the game was not done lightly. He added it was done with one single thing in mind -- public safety.
High School Sports
1/2/2025
Girls Basketball Valley Park Tournament
Championship-St. Clair 64 Valley Park 17. Emma Thompson posted 9 points, 8 rebounds and 8 steals. Lila Hinson hit 4 deep for 12 points. Lucy Moore chipped in 11 points and Emma Talleur pulled down 11 rebounds. St. Clair improves to 7-4.
Emma Thompson was named the MVP.
Boys Basketball
St. Paul Lutheran-Farmington Tournament
Championship-Kipp St. Louis 47 St. Clair 44.
Nathan Short and Carson Roemer were named to the All Tournament Team.
College Basketball Round Up
1/2/2025
In college hoops action yesterday, Missouri State was edged by Valparaiso 73-72, and Southern Illinois fell to Evansville 68-53. Tonight, Southeast Missouri State visits Tennessee State, Eastern Illinois hosts Lindenwood, and SIU-Edwardsville welcomes Western Illinois.
Billikens Prepare For Saint Joseph's
1/2/2025
The Saint Louis Billikens are getting ready for their game against Saint Joseph's at Chaifetz Arena tomorrow night. The Billikens are on a two-game winning streak after crushing Fordham 88-63 in their A-10 opener on New Year's Eve. Saint Louis is 8-and-6 overall and 1-and-0 in conference play. Tomorrow's game begins at 8:00PM.
Mizzou Gears Up For Auburn
1/2/2025
The Mizzou Tigers are spending the rest of the week preparing for their first SEC game of the season. The Tigers go up against number-two Auburn on Saturday. Mizzou went 11-and-2 in non-conference play, including an 82-65 win over Alabama State on Monday. Saturday's game tips off at 3:00PM.
Blues Get Ready For Senators
1/2/2025
The St. Louis Blues are gearing up for their game against the Ottawa Senators at Enterprise Center tomorrow. The Blues are coming off a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. St. Louis is in fifth place in the Central Division with 40 points and an 18-17-and-4 record. Tomorrow's game starts at 7:00PM.
College Football Bowl Game Roundup
1/2/2025
Two more programs punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year's Day. Texas held off Arizona State for a 39-31 double-overtime victory in the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Elsewhere, Ohio State put together a dominant showing in a 41-21 takedown of Oregon in the Rose Bowl. Texas and Ohio State will now square off in the Cotton Bowl Classic on January 10th. The action continues on Thursday with one playoff matchup and a bowl game. Notre Dame will challenge Georgia in the Sugar Bowl for a spot in the semifinals against Penn State. Later in the day, Number-14 Ole Miss takes on Duke in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.
Mizzou To Play In Music City Bowl
12/30/2024
The University of Missouri football team is looking for a bowl win. The Tigers are in Nashville where they will take on Iowa in the Music City Bowl today at 1:30 p.m. Mizzou is nine-and-three this season.
Blues Fall To Sabres
12/30/2024
The St. Louis Blues gave up a pair of late goals during a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Enterprise Center. Nathan Walker scored for St. Louis to tie the game at two in the sixth minute of the third period, but Jason Zucker and Jiri Kulich both had goals afterwards to give Buffalo the win. Brayden Schenn also lit the lamp during the losing effort. The Blues are tied for fifth place in the Central Division with 38 points and a 17-17-and-4 record. St. Louis is at Chicago tomorrow.
Mizzou To Receiver Larger Bowl Payout
12/30/2024
The University of Missouri is getting a larger bowl payout this year. KMOV reports that Missouri and the University of Iowa will share a combined payout of six-point-three-million dollars, but each team's exact share will depend on ticket sales. Mizzou and Iowa face each other in the Music City Bowl in Nashville today at 1:30 p.m.
College Basketball Wrap-Up
12/30/2024
In college hoops action on Saturday, Eastern Illinois destroyed Blackburn 99-55. Yesterday, Missouri State fell to Evansville 57-40, Southeast Missouri State crushed Westminster 88-39, and Southern Illinois lust to Northern Iowa 78-67.
Tigers Hoops Host Alabama State
12/30/2024
The Mizzou Tigers will try to get back in the win column when they host Alabama State at Mizzou Arena tonight. The Tigers are coming off an 80-77 loss to number-22 Illinois last Sunday. Missouri is off to a 10-and-2 start this season. Tonight's contest gets underway at 6:30PM.
Billikens Crush William Woods
12/30/2024
The Saint Louis Billikens snapped a three-game losing streak by beating William Woods 78-57 at Chaifetz Arena on Saturday. The Billikens led by ten at halftime and outscored William Woods 34-23 the rest of the way. Gibson Jimerson poured in 28 points in the victory, while Robbie Avila finished with 23. The 7-and-6 Billikens are at Fordham tomorrow.
Mizzou Takes On Iowa In Music City Bowl
12/30/2024
The number-19 Mizzou Tigers wrap up their 2024 campaign with a game against Iowa in the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium today. The Tigers beat Arkansas 28-21 in their most recent contest on November 30th. Mizzou is 9-and-3 overall and 5-and-3 in SEC play this season. Today's game kicks off at 1:30PM.
Johnnie Brock's Party Store Student/Athlete of the Week
12/30/2024
The Johnnie Brock's Party Store Athlete of the Week is Senior Forward-Emma Thompson-St. Clair Bulldogs.
In three games in the Valley Park Tournament, Emma scored 49 points, pulled down 25 rebounds and posted 17 steals leading the Bulldogs to the Championship.
Season Stats-Emma is averaging 12.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4 steals per game.
Three sport athlete-Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer.
Seahawks Hold Off Bears On Thursday Night Football
12/27/2024
The Seattle Seahawks outlasted the Chicago Bears 6-3 in a defensive slugfest on Thursday Night Football from Soldier Field. Tariq Woolen intercepted a pass in the final seconds to seal the win. Neither team went over 275 yards of total offense during the game. Geno Smith passed for 160 yards in the victory. The Seahawks improved to 9-and-7 after snapping a two-game losing streak. Caleb Williams had 122 passing yards and an interception. The Bears have dropped their last ten games and are 4-and-12.
Seahawks Hold Off Bears On Thursday Night Football
12/27/2024
The Seattle Seahawks outlasted the Chicago Bears 6-3 in a defensive slugfest on Thursday Night Football from Soldier Field. Tariq Woolen intercepted a pass in the final seconds to seal the win. Neither team went over 275 yards of total offense during the game. Geno Smith passed for 160 yards in the victory. The Seahawks improved to 9-and-7 after snapping a two-game losing streak. Caleb Williams had 122 passing yards and an interception. The Bears have dropped their last ten games and are 4-and-12.
High School Sports
12/27/2024
Girls BasketballValley Park Tournament-First Round
Thursday-Emma Thompson filled the stat sheet with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 steals leading St. Clair to a 78-24 win over Bourbon. Thompson also connected on 8 of 12 free throws. Emma Talleur added 16 points and 9 rebounds and Rylea Black chipped in 16 points for the 5-4 Bulldogs.
Friday-Semifinal-St. Clair 70 Jennings 28. Emma Thompson logged 19 Points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals. Rylea Black added 14 points and 5 rebounds. Lila Hinson filled the stat
sheet with 11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals.
Saturday-Championship-St. Clair 64 Valley Park 17. Emma Thompson posted 9 points, 8 rebounds and 8 steals. Lila Hinson hit 4 deep for 12 points. Lucy Moore chipped in 11 points and Emma Talleur pulled down 11 rebounds. St. Clair improves to 7-4.
Boys Basketball-Thursday
St. Paul Lutheran Tournament in Farmington.
Friday-First Round-St. Clair 40 Sumner 39
Friday-Semifinal-St. Clair 51 St. Paul Lutheran 45
Monday-Championship-Kipp St. Louis 47 St. Clair 44
Elsewhere
Friday-Kearney 62 Warrenton 40 at Hy-Vee Arena. Eli Peth scored 9 for Warrenton followed by Mason Thompson and Deadrick Forest with 7 each.
Saturday-Boys-Lee’s Summit West 48 Warrenton 43 at Hy-Vee Arena. Deadrick Forest led Warrenton with 12 points. Taylor Anderson added 8
NFL
12/26/2024
The AFC playoffs will once again head through Kansas City. The Chiefs clinched the top seed in the conference following a 29-10, Christmas Day win over the Steelers from Pittsburgh. Patrick Mahomes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns. Travis Kelce caught a TD and became the team's all-time leader in receiving touchdowns with 77. KC clinched the Number-1 seed with a 15-and-1 record. Pittsburgh has lost three straight and fell to second in the AFC North at 10-and-6, but has already clinched a playoff spot.
The Ravens destroyed the Texans on Christmas. Baltimore beat Houston 31-2 at NRG Stadium. Derrick Henry had 27 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown. Henry's touchdown was his 16th total TD of the season, which is a new team record. Lamar Jackson had four carries for 87 yards and a touchdown. He broke Michael Vick's record for career rushing yards by a quarterback in the game. He also tossed for 168 yards and two TDs. The Ravens have won three straight and are 11-and-5. Baltimore clinched a playoff spot with the win. Houston has lost back-to-back games but remains first in the weak AFC South at 9-and-7.
The Seahawks will try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive on Thursday Night Football. The team squares off against the Bears from Soldier Field. Seattle is riding a two-game losing streak after falling to the Vikings in Week 16. The Seahawks are just outside of an NFC Wild Card spot at 8-and-7. Seattle also sits one game behind the Rams for first place in the NFC West. Chicago lost its ninth straight game following a blowout defeat to the Lions last weekend. The Bears are 4-and-11.
Billikens Welcome William Woods
12/26/2024
The Saint Louis Billikens aim to avoid their fourth loss in a row when they host William Woods at Chaifetz Arena on Saturday. The Billikens are coming off a 73-72 loss to Grand Canyon on the road last Sunday. Saint Louis is 6-and-6 this season. Saturday's game tips off at 7:00PM.
Mizzou To Finish Non-Conference Schedule Monday
12/26/2024
The Mizzou Tigers wrap-up non-conference play when they host Alabama State at Mizzou Arena next Monday. The Tigers just lost to number-22 Illinois 80-77 last Sunday. The loss ended Mizzou's ten-game winning streak. The Tigers are 10-and-2 this season. Monday's game tips off at 6:30PM.
Blues Host Predators Tomorrow
12/26/2024
The St. Louis Blues look to get a winning streak going when they host the Nashville Predators at Enterprise Center tomorrow night. The Blues are coming off a 4-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. St. Louis is in sixth place in the Central Division with 36 points and a 16-16-and-4 record. Tomorrow's game starts at 7:00PM.