Women’s Lacrosse team recently started its spring season. The team is currently 1-8 and looks to build upon a foundation of unity and having fun despite their record.
Sports
Men’s volleyball gets off to rapid start
Once again, the men’s volleyball team is off to a rapid start to the season, starting the year off with a 11-2-1 record. The team finished second in the State tournament in the previous season.
Women’s Varsity soccer kicks off season
Tryouts for spring sports have ended, and the players are looking forward to making an impact during this year and improving on their past.
Baseball team kicks off new season
Varsity baseball looks to build off of last season and improve in 2022. The team’s season ended last year at Districts. Its final record was 12-18.
Tennis team supports community
People have enjoyed playing sports for not only the competition, but for the sense of comradery that being a part of a team is all about.
Statesmen men’s basketball win 2022 Show-Me Showdown
Statesmen men’s basketball won the 2022 Show-Me Showdown, the State championship tournament for Missouri. This is the team’s third State title in six years.
WGHS women’s basketball takes third
After a difficult 55-42 loss to the unbeatable communication, defensive power and drive of Whitfield, the WGHS women’s basketball team made a comeback, defeating Smithville 54-33 and securing third place in the 2022 Show-Me Showdown.
Students notice lack of support in women’s sports
Students have noticed a difference in crowd size and support between men’s and women’s sports.
Freshmen play Varsity women’s basketball
Varsity women’s basketball welcomed six freshmen to its roster this year – Chloe Forsee, Emery McReynolds, Ava Marsh, Addison Simpson, Jayla Hawkins and Ainsley Kniker.
Statesmen advance to Final Four
Varsity women’s and men’s basketball will advance to Final Four in the Missouri Class Five State Championship on Friday, March 18, at Missouri State University.
Varsity basketball competes for State championship
Varsity basketball will compete in the State Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 12, at St. Louis Community College – Meramec.
Women’s basketball aims to make history…again
“The goal is to win state,” Senior Jenna Clark said. Clark is one of 5 seniors on the women’s basketball team this year, and she has ambitions for another record-shattering season.
Women’s swim prepares for state
Women’s swim and dive team recently placed second at the 2022 Suburban Red Swimming and Diving championship meet. They continue to prepare for the State meet on Feb. 18 and 19, in St. Peters.
Student athletes advocate for mental health
Student athletes get put under a lot of pressure when it comes to juggling their school work and their sports.
Women’s golf team reflects on season
Women’s golf ended its season undefeated and first in its District. Five members went to State and placed second by one stroke.
News Brief: Admission to basketball games change
Tickets to basketball games will not be available to the general public due to rising COVID cases for at least the rest of this week and the next.
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