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Covering high school and college sports in the STL area. Owned/managed by @VessaBen. Photo galleries https://t.co/WZMLhUyZ8n Threads/Insta: metro_sports_stl.
Missouri, USA
Joined February 2023
GBB: Jackson turns up pressure to earn comeback victory over Francis Howell for Lindbergh Invitational championship @jacksonindians @Jackson_Indians @FHVikings @fhladyvikingbb Pics at
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Class 4 boys: @fznactivities freshman Cole Aguirre earns an 8-7 decision in his semifinal match and will wrestle for the 144-pound title later tonight.
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BSOC: Cole Chambers made two diving saves in PKs - @sluhvsoccer is the Class 4 state champion
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Wrestling: Girls Class 2 - @FZSwrestling sophomore Jena Gumahin pulls off the massive upset, pinning 2-time state champion Angelina Vargas of Park Hill to win the 125 championship.
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Wrestling: Class 2 Girls- @FZSwrestling sophomore Jena Gumahin advances to the 125 championship with an 18-4 maj. dec. in the semis. Gumahin (37-2) will face defending 115 champion Angelina Vargas (32-1) of @ParkHillWrestle later tonight.
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Wolf rallies Orchard Farm to OT victory over St. Charles West in district semifinal @OrchardFarmMBB @OFR5_Activities @OfhsSection @_bradywolf_ @JoshBartig
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Nett switches jersey, fortunes as Troy earns third-place trophy in Class 6 @TBHS_Boys_Hoops @TBHSTrojans
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Eureka honors fallen former teammate with inspired performance against Marquette @EurekaLacrosse_ @EHSActivityDir @MOLacrosse
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Smith, Miller connection helps Fort Zumwalt South earn three-peat with victory over Smithville in Class 3 title game @FZS_Soccer @FZSouthsoccer @WActivities
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Announcement: I’m excited to share that @MetroSportsSTL has joined with @PrepSportsSTL to provide team coverage of high school sports throughout the STL metro area. A lot of great stories can already be found on
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Duff nears perfection, leads De Smet to victory over Creighton Prep in Jesuit Classic @DeSmetJesuitHS @JHMerrittJr @DeSmet_ADBarker @CPFootball17
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Wrestling: Class 2 Girls- In a bit of an upset, @HowellWrestling freshman Kenadee McDowell defeats Lindbergh 3x state placer Audrey Scherer 3-0 to advance to the 115 championship. McDowell (42-4) will face Lebanon junior Jessa Joiner (47-0) for the state title later tonight.
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Wrestling: Girls Class 2 - @TBHSWrestling junior Zoey Haney wins the 100 championship. @TBHSTrojans.
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Troha dismissal raises concerns of parent board power
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Wrestling: Class 2 Girls- @fhnactivities junior Isabelle Apple wins a 7-2 decision to advance to the 110 championship match. Apple (41-3) will face Fort Osage senior Aroma Marrufo (46-1) later tonight.
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Wrestling: Class 2 Girls- @WASHMOWRESTLING senior Annelise Obermark advances to the 140 championship match with a 5-1 decision in the semis. Obermark (50-2), a state runner-up last year, will face 2x champion Sevreign Aumua (39-0) of Grain Valley later tonight.
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So humbled and honored that @MOLacrosse would think of me for this prestigious award. I’m at a loss for words. Thank you.
Congratulations to Ben Vessa of @MetroSportsSTL on being voted this year’s MSLA Man of the Year! . @VessaBen
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Hinnenkamp completes hat trick with OT golden goal to lift Liberty North over Nerinx Hall for Class 4 championship @LNEagleWSoccer @NerinxSoccer .
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Wrestling: Class 2 Girls- @WASHMOWRESTLING junior Maggie Ortmann (51-4) advances to the 155 championship match where she will face @NixaWrestling junior Calyese Dupree (39-2) for the title.
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Wrestling: Boys Class 4- @Eurekawrestlin1 senior Ryan Thornhill gets a takedown with 20 seconds remaining to earn a 3-1 decision in the semis. Thornhill (25-1) will face @LHSBlueJays junior Peyton Westpfahl (39-4) for the 175 title. @EurekaFootball @EHSActivityDir.
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Karsten drains six 3’s, helps Vianney reach state semifinal for first time since 2013 @vianneygriffins @Vianneyhoops @coachkwalsh
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GSOC: What a day! Every @MSHSAAOrg championship game decided by one goal, two games decided in OT. I'll have a story and photo gallery from each game throughout the week. @Toltonsoccer @VDOHSchool @FZS_Soccer @WActivities @CHSGreyhounds @stpiusxhskc @LNEagleWSoccer @NerinxSoccer
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Video Podcast: Celebrating Black History - @Coach_Brownn of @HUWLacrosseClub and @CoachChrisL91 of @kwoodlacrosse sit down to discuss their trailblazing roles as high school lacrosse coaches. @MOLacrosse . Here's a snippet. Watch the entire interview at:
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Eureka makes state championship theirs in wire-to-wire victory over MICDS @GirlsMsla @EHSActivityDir @EHSwlax Pics at
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Erb goes ‘turbo mode’ to help Eureka outlast MICDS in thrilling state semifinal @EHSwlax @EHSActivityDir @MICDSAthletics @laxMICDSgirls @GirlsMsla @MaddieErb1 @b_pearson
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WLax: Here at @EHSActivityDir for a state semifinal rematch between @EHSwlax (11-1) and @RSHSLax (6-6). With 1 point today, Bailey Boulay (22) will surpass her coach Melissa Menchella as the all-time point-getter at Eureka. Both currently stand at 186 career points.
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Brown scores career-high 23, helps Orchard Farm defeat St. Charles West for second district title in three years. @OFHSLadyEagles @OFR5_Activities @scwgirlsbball @scwactivities
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Timberland late rally stuns top-seeded Howell Central in district semifinal @THSGirlsHoops @thsactivities
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FB: Kassebaum leads near-perfect offensive performance for Washington in victory over Liberty @bluejayfootball @WHSBlueJays @EaglesLibertyAD @CoachMattKlein
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BSOC: Class 1 championship: @VPHawksAD leads @MOmilitaryacad 4-0; 10:00 remaining. Will Geary (10) has 2 goals and an assist. His freshman brother Luke Geary (20) has a goal. Valley Park closing in on its first boys soccer state title.
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Girls Class 2: Marissa Sanabria of @HoltWrestling completes an undefeated 47-0 season with a 130-pound state title.
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Class 4: @FHCWrestling1 seniors Peyton Shepard (126) and Aidan Hernandez (165) will wrestle for state championships tonight. @FHCAD
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Final Score: C4D7 @OFHSLadyEagles defeats @scwgirlsbball 42-27. Addison Brown scores 23 pts and drains 6 threes to lead the way. Orchard Farm wins its 2nd district title in 3 years after not winning one since 1992, when Addison’s mother Betheny played on the district title team.
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Mark steadies ship, helps De Smet dethrone MICDS for first state title in 21 years @DeSmetLacrosse @DeSmet_ADBarker @MICDSLacrosse @MICDSAthletics @MOLacrosse
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Wrestling: Girls Class 2- @FHCAD junior Kailey Benson (45-0) completes an undefeated season and helps @FhcGwrestling win its first @MSHSAAOrg state team championship in any sport.
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Class 4 Missouri state champion at 165-pounds and 4-time state placer from @FHCWrestling1 headed to Tempe, AZ.
I’m excited to announce that I will continue my academic and athletic careers at Arizona State University!! Go Sun Devils🔴🟡.@ASUWrestling .@FHCWrestling1 .@FHCAD .@purlerwrestling .@missouriwrestle
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A Liberty captain suffered a head injury, the player who replaced him had his knee brace break, another captain suffered an ankle injury and they lost their all-state caliber goalkeeper to a red card - all in the first half. Still, they were tied with 15 remaining. Respect.
Quarterfinal soccer. LHS 1 JBS 2 final. This team will always be remembered. Heads up. Thank you to this special group of seniors!.
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Schellhardt becomes facilitator, helps guide CBC over Lindbergh for fifth consecutive win @CbcLacrosseFans @cbccadets @Coachliebs18 @FlyerLax @golhsflyers @MOLacrosse
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Seckman’s Ruble, Troy’s Smith win back-to-back Class 4 titles; Howell Central crowns two champions @Jag_Wrestling @JaguarAthletics @TBHSTrojans @TBHSWrestling @FHCAD @FHCWrestling1
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Vianney’s Ramsey makes 24 saves, creates new memory in win against Summit @VianneyLacrosse @vianneygriffins @RSHSLax @RSHSsports @MOLacrosse
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FB: De Smet defense suffocates Nixa ground attack in second half to power Spartans to Class 6 title @DeSmetJesuitHS @DeSmet_ADBarker @JaydenMcCaster3 @JHMerrittJr
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BBB: Massey reaches milestone, powers De Smet to hard-fought victory over Westminster in Flyer Classic championship @DeSmetJesuitHS @DeSmet_ADBarker @KentWilliams33 @WCAstlhoops @AthleticsWCA. @golhsflyers @RileyMassey1511 Pics at
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GBB: Class 6- Incarnate Word honors hospitalized coach with championship performance @iwa_hoops @Athletics_IWA.
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De Smet just ran the ol’ Statue of Liberty for a TD. Duff with the behind-the-back handoff to Jayden McCaster for a 3-yd TD. @DeSmetJesuitHS leads 21-14; 7:11 3Q.
FB: Class 6 championship - Halftime: @DeSmetJesuitHS and @nixaathletics tied 14-14. Dillon Duff tied the game on this 38-yd TD run in the 2nd quarter. Duff has also thrown for a TD to Nathan Hatcher. Nixa RB Dylan Rebura has 27 carries for 117 yards and a TD.
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Wrestling: Class 3 Boys - @NP_Grizzlies_AD junior Kaden Purler will attempt to become a repeat champion after his 7-0 semifinal victory. Purler (35-2) will face Hannibal senior Tristen Essig (48-1) for the 132 title. Essig placed third the previous two seasons (120, 126)
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Dynamic point guard and @FHCgirlsbball alum led the GLVC in assists and assist-to-turnover ratio last season.
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BSOC: Chambers comes up big in PKs, leads SLUH to upset over De Smet in Class 4 state title game @sluhvsoccer @SLUHAthletics @sluhjrbills @DeSmetSoccer @DeSmetJesuitHS @SoccerDadPod @MOSoccerCoach @Msccamp Pics:
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Class 4 championship: Seppi delivers PK game-winner to power Nerinx Hall to elusive state title @NerinxSoccer @NerinxAthletics @NerinxHall @LaurenSeppi @EurekaSoccerG @STL_Best_XI @girls_indep_sch @SoccerDadPod .Pics at
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WLax: Eureka locks up No. 1 seed in state tourney with victory over Summit @EHSwlax @RSHSLadiesLax @EHSActivityDir @RSHSsports.
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BSOC: Handlan scores twice to lead Liberty over Vianney in Champions League opener @STLchampsleague @Msccamp @CoachLuda @VianneySoccer @SoccerSTL @STL_Soccer_News @CoachPangan . Photo Gallery:
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WLax: Here at @LadueActivities West Campus for a battle of two of the great surprises this season. Francis Howell North (8-0) finished with only 2 wins in 2021. Ladue (6-1) lost its first 12 games last season. Kendra Swope (15) of @fhnactivities leads the area in scoring. 4pm CT
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FB: 'Ball-hawking' De Smet turns up heat in shutout victory over SLUH to capture district championship @DeSmetFB @DeSmetJesuitHS @DeSmet_ADBarker @JHMerrittJr @SLUHfootball @GSV_STL . Pics:
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Wrestling: Truly a privilege to cover the Missouri and Illinois wrestling state championships. Such a thrill to see so many student-athletes reach the pinnacle of their sport. Relive some of the great stories that emerged over the past two weeks in the thread below: . A thread:.
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WLax: @LUwomensLax has taken the field. 1st D-I game in program history vs @CalWLax is moments away.
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BSOC: Keyes stellar goalkeeping locks up De Smet victory over Liberty, trip to Champions League final @DeSmetSoccer @CoachLuda @STLchampsleague @STL_Best_XI @SoccerDadPod @DeSmetJesuitHS @Mo_futbol @MOSoccerGuy @MOSoccerCoach.
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FB: From Omaha Steaks to the Statue of Liberty, the @DeSmetJesuitFB season had many impactful moments. Here's a thread 🧵 @DeSmetJesuitHS @DeSmet_ADBarker @JHMerrittJr. Duff nears perfection, leads De Smet to victory over Creighton Prep in Jesuit Classic
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VIDEO: Tied at 57 in the closing seconds, @pnvikingshoops senior Henry Mohrmann hit this game-winner to propel @PNVikings10 to victory over St. Dominic at the @FZNbasketball Invitational.
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Wrestling: Class 3 Boys- @OwlsActivities junior Brice Henry will wrestle for a state title tonight after winning a tough 4-3 decision in his semifinal. Henry (47-1) will face @KMOWrestle freshman Carter Temple (36-4) for the 175 championship. @WHS_TheHoot @WindsorStrength.
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FB: Class 6 championship - Halftime: @DeSmetJesuitHS and @nixaathletics tied 14-14. Dillon Duff tied the game on this 38-yd TD run in the 2nd quarter. Duff has also thrown for a TD to Nathan Hatcher. Nixa RB Dylan Rebura has 27 carries for 117 yards and a TD.
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Liberty’s Brown uses agonizing moment as fuel for senior season @CoachLuda @EaglesLibertyAD @STL_Best_XI @STLchampsleague
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Webster Groves goes above and beyond to defeat Ladue in district quarterfinal thriller @wgsoccergirls @LadueSoccer @statesmensports
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Boulay surpasses lacrosse royalty to become Eureka’s all-time leading scorer in win over Summit @EHSwlax @wildcatwmnhoops @EHSActivityDir @BaileyBoulay @GirlsMsla
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A big-time thanks to all who followed along and visited the site to read lacrosse and soccer stories this spring. Now, to fish these little black pellets out of my shoes.
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Class 3: Have a weekend Benwell family. Chad Benwell of @NPGrizzlyWREST will wrestle for a boys Class 3 title two days after his sister Cassidy won a girls Class 1 state title. He'll meet @HHS_Wrestlers sophomore Jackson Tucker for the 132-pound championship later tonight.
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BSOC: Class 4 championship: @sluhvsoccer defeats @DeSmetSoccer - wins 3-2 in PKs. Sophomore keeper Cole Chambers was magnificent in PKs.
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FB: @DeSmetJesuitHS defeated @CPFootball17 in the inaugural Jesuit Classic on Sat. Photo gallery at:
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Really excited about our first video podcast. In celebration of Black History Month, an important conversation with two outstanding lacrosse coaches @CoachChrisL91 of @kwoodlacrosse and @Coach_Brownn of @HUWLacrosseClub. Coming soon at
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Taylor hopes thrill of Clayton title journey helps validate value of high school soccer
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Ruder ends stellar week with pivotal goal to lead De Smet over John Burroughs @DeSmetLacrosse @JBSLax @DesmetJesuitHS @Desmet_ADBarker @tommyruder8
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Mudd, Toebben spark Francis Howell to doubleheader victory against rivals @FHHSLacrosse @FHVikings
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Wrestling: Class 1 girls- @FestusWrestling junior Mya Hairston wins the 100-pound state title with a second period pin. @FESTUSAthletics.
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BSOC: Geary scores record-tying five goals, powers Valley Park into Class 1 title match with victory over New Heights Christian Academy @VPHawksAD @MOSoccerGuy @MOSoccerCoach @MSHSAAOrg @STL_Best_XI @Msccamp .Pics at:
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Girls Lacrosse Postseason Preview: Eureka’s Pickens elevates game during record-setting season @EHSwlax @EHSActivityDir. @GirlsMsla. @KyleePickens.
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Weckherlin’s mad dash helps Eureka upend John Burroughs in State Cup opener @EurekaLacrosse_ @EHSActivityDir @EHSwlax @JBSLax @JBSAthletics @MOLacrosse
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St. Louis High School Champions League set to kickoff with game-changing hopes @Msccamp @STLchampsleague @STL_Best_XI
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Smith leads ferocious second half charge to help Lindenwood earn first ASUN conference win @LindenwoodLax @ASUNLacrosse @LU_Lions
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John Burroughs embodies ’46’ mentality to defeat Eureka, capture first state title since 2012 @JbsGirlsLax @JBSAthletics @GirlsMsla
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GBB: Shane beats buzzer, sends Ursuline to first state quarterfinal with win over St. James @UASTL_Athletics @UrsulineSTL. @girls_indep_sch @STJ_Activities.
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BBB: Class 5 championship- @DeSmetJesuitHS defeats @JeffCityHoops 75-56. Riley Massey led the way with 21, Dillon Duff had 17, Will Foulk 12; Jordan Martin had 23 to lead Jeff City.
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Smith, Hollis develop offensive formula to lead Parkway North over Marquette @ParkwayNorthFB @pnhsvikings @PNVikings10 @MarquetteFootbl @MarquetteStangs. Photo Gallery at: .
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Sineff’s walk-off goal propels MICDS over St. Joseph’s, into 11th consecutive state semifinal @MICDSAthletics @laxMICDSgirls @StJoeAngels @MOLacrosse
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BSOC: Class 4 semifinal: @DeSmetSoccer defeats three-time defending champion @HAWKLETSOCCER 3-1. The Spartans were prepared, hungry and outstanding.
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BSOC: Final Score: @DeSmetSoccer defeats Liberty 4-3 (3-2 on PKs) to advance to the @STLchampsleague final. De Smet senior goalkeeper Jackson Keyes made three incredible, diving saves during PKs. Story and photos in the AM at
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BSOC: St. Dominic captures inaugural STL Champions League title with hard-fought win over De Smet @SDsoccerFC @sdhsathletics @DeSmetSoccer @DeSmet_ADBarker @Msccamp @STLchampsleague @Mo_futbol @MOSoccerGuy @SoccerDadPod . Pics at: .
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Special thank you to @pierre_desir @stugfb @CoachBethany & @LindenwoodFB for a wonderful football camp today. These two had a blast and learned several skills that should blend nicely with their already extensive repertoire of TD celebrations.
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MLax: Final score - @DeSmetLacrosse defeats @MICDSLacrosse 11-9. First boys lax title since 2002.
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BSOC: Final Score- @CoachLuda defeats @Vianney_Soccer 2-0. Both goals by Dylan Handlan. Third consecutive clean sheet for Liberty keeper Aidan Brown. @STL_Soccer_News @STLchampsleague.
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BBB: Class 4 quarterfinal - Here at @LU_Lions for a battle between @vashon_bball (21-7) and @CougarHighHoops (15-15). @VashonAthletics has not lost to an in-state team this season. Eight of @LuHiActivities opponents this season are state quarterfinalists. Tip at 4 pm CT
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Lindenwood roars into second year of Division 1 with convincing victory over San Diego State @LUwomensLax @LU_Lions @SSN_LindenwoodU
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BSOC: Class 1 semifinal: Final Score - @VPHawksAD defeats New Heights Christian Academy 6-3. Will Geary, Missouri’s all-time leading scorer, puts in a career-high 5 goals to tie a @MSHSAAOrg state semifinal record. Story at coming soon.
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Chaminade displays offensive chemistry in win over Guerin Catholic @CCP_Lacrosse @CCPAthletics.@MOLacrosse
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North Point’s Benwell downshifts to earn back-to-back state titles at Class 1 tourney @NPGrizzlyWREST @NP_Grizzlies_AD
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