Jaden Fields Junior Editor Women’s basketball started its season with its first game on Thursday, Dec. 5, against Lutheran South. The team is led by head coach Josh Spuhl, who’s coming in for his third year as head coach.Winning is… Read More ›
Sports
Numbers propel women’s swimming
“We knew it was going to be one of the hardest of the season,” senior co-captain Grace Lock said about the opening women’s swim meet.
The team lost 69-101 to Kirkwood on Dec. 3. Despite the outcome, it still has high hopes for the season.
Men’s basketball kicks into action
Men’s Varsity basketball is experiencing its first season that’s not under the guidance of coach Jay Blossom.
For the past 20 years, Blossom has been the head of the basketball department, building deep connections with the players and working as Varsity head coach.
Following Blossom’s retirement, former assistant coach Justin Mathes will step up as head coach.
Fields from the Frontlines: New coach continues soccer success
Jaden Fields Junior Editor Men’s Varsity soccer had an exceptional year under the guide of new head coach Tim Velton. Come the end of the regular season, the team was 16 in six, winning its last regular game against Ladue…. Read More ›
Fields from the Frontline: Football continues 4-game winning streak
Varsity football enters a sudden winning streak after a season of hardships.
Following a game a few weeks ago, Varsity football has seemingly lifted whatever “curse” had been on the team for the past seasons. The sudden success from the team may be credited to one crucial factor: unity.
Women’s golf continues success past regular season
Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Women’s Golf was 9-3 in the regular season, with several younger players leading the team. “I feel this team has a really special bond because we all get along well and we push ourselves to be the… Read More ›
Women’s softball beats Marquette in sectionals
Ethan Weihl Video Editor Coming off of its Districts win last year, the women’s softball team is set to do even better. The team was 21-9, and beat Marquette in their first Sectionals win. “Webster has never won a Sectionals… Read More ›
Women’s tennis repeats last year’s success
Women’s tennis has had a strong season. After breaking its 25 year losing streak last year, the team won its conference this year with a 9-4 record.
“We’ve done a great job of improving from last yea
4 Varsity teams feature freshmen players
As fall sports are coming into action, teams are finally breaking into Varsity and JV teams. It’s a rare occurrence to have a new freshman joining Varsity at the start of the season.
Of 10 fall sports with upper teams, only four Varsity teams have freshmen on them.
Traditionally, Varsity teams consist mainly of upperclassmen, so when freshmen make the cut it’s always something different.
Men’s cross country celebrates early success
Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Following last season’s success, senior Charlie Teeter and the men’s Cross Country Team are looking to push harder this season. Junior Brett Kreuger said, “So far it’s been a good start to the season. I think me… Read More ›
New soccer coach enjoys season’s 1st win
Elise Wilke-Grimm News/Opinion Editor Tim Velten, who was promoted to the Varsity soccer head coach after assistant coaching for Tim Cashel for five years, saw his players win their first game of the season 4-1 against Glendale at SLUH Field… Read More ›
Athletics come with mental health consequences
Starting in kindergarten Physical Education (P.E.) class, students learn that there are countless benefits from being physically active; however, the negatives are never mentioned.
Despite spring obstacles, team has 11-9 record
Isabella Ferrell Contributing Writer With five regular season games left, five postponed and three cancelled, the men’s baseball team has faced multiple obstacles along the way to a winning season. Since it is a spring sport, rain is a number… Read More ›
Golf teams freshmen make difference
Last year the team had three students including freshman Will Ireland go to the Sectional tournament. Ireland was accompanied by then-junior Drew Schwager and then-senior Charlie Scheipeter.A new season also means new players.
Men’s tennis is back in swing: Season begins 4-2 record
Tennis season began Feb. 25-March 1 with tryouts lasting the whole week with Coach Terry Verstrate.There were no cuts from the team. Challenge matches were played to find spot numbers on the team. Its first game is on March 26, v.s Rockwood Summit at their courts.
