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.
Sports
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.
Women’s swim team places 3rd overall
Women’s swim went to State for the second year in a row and finished third overall, scoring 188 points, the highest score ever from WGHS.
Fishing club begins spring competitions
On Sundays in the spring, a group of Webster Groves High School students meet around lakes in St. Louis for competition and sharing the activity that unites them. This group is fishing club.
McClure reflects on high school lacrosse career, looks toward future
Gretchen Skoglund Contributing Writer Senior lacrosse player Kelly McClure is optimistic about what’s to come. The Varsity women’s goalkeeper, who signed to play at Quincy University, looks forward to leading the Webster team in her final Statesman…. Read More ›
Wrestling finishes season at State
Ethan Ryan and Elise Wilke-Grimm Contributing Writers “No matter what the outcome is, you know you put everything on the line, and we love you for it. Never give up,” senior Edward Suber said. His words epitomized this season for… Read More ›
Frazier from the Field: Men’s Basketball approaches 3rd consecutive State title
Men’s basketball is on it’s way to winning it’s third consecutive State championship. Who might stop the Statesmen?
Women’s lacrosse hits fields with tryouts
Women’s lacrosse has just ended preseason and has tryouts this week after school from 3:15-5:30 p.m. It is a no cut team sport and will have tryouts to see who will qualify for a Varsity spot.
Women’s basketball head to District championship game
Women’s basketball will play against Nerinx Hall on Mar. 1, at 6 p.m. for the District 5 tournament championship, hosted by Webster at Robert’s Gym. On Monday, Webster beat McCluer North, 42-36. McCluer North has the highest winning regular season… Read More ›
Frazier from the Field: Jay Blossom hangs up whistle after 20 years
Men’s head Varsity coach, three-time State champion and owning a ridiculous career mark of 486 wins 189 losses. Can you guess who? Jay Blossom. It’s easy to understand why hearing “Coach Blossom” anytime during a basketball game compels the fans… Read More ›
Varsity basketball remains strong
Varsity basketball has had massive success (i.e. winning back-to-back State Championships) in the past years, but after losing star players: Courtney Ramey and Carte’are Gordon, the success of the teams been doubted by some. Last season, the team won State… Read More ›
Frazier from the Field: Women’s basketball offers young team
While many are awaiting the men’s basketball season, the women’s season is well underway with a total of five games played. The Stateswomen played against Lutheran South to start off the season. The game ended with a one-point deficiency by… Read More ›
Slideshow: Women’s Basketball play Parkway South on Dec. 10
Webster Groves plays Parkway South on Dec. 10 in the Roberts gym. Parkway South won 46-38.
Photos by Greg Frazier
Soccer persists despite season losses
After losing six consecutive games prior to Districts, it may come as surprise to some that men’s soccer was not only able to win its next five games but also compete for a State title. According to players, this turnaround… Read More ›
Senior football players, coach express feelings of assuredness going in to Turkey Day
With the celebration of Turkey Day comes the last game for football players of the Class of 2019. This was the last time the senior players played in the same place at the same time in this fashion. Some will… Read More ›
Frazier from the Field: Football flops this season
Let’s talk about stats for one second, specifically the ratio of 318:59. This heavy ratio represents the number of points scored on Webster (318) and the 59 of points Webster has scored the entire season. We, Webster Groves High School-… Read More ›
Underclassmen move to women’s golf Sectionals
Three underclassmen competed in the women’s golf District tournament: sophomore Anna Hauser and freshmen Jenna Clark and Sarah Ewing.
Women’s tennis celebrates winning season
For the first time in 25 years, women’s tennis has a winning season.
Slideshow: Ladue defeats Varsity football 38-7
Ladue Rams defeated the Statesmen in Varsity football 38-7 on Sept. 6, at Moss Field.
Softball head coach emphasizes community
Coaching softball was not alum Bryan Gibson’s original plan. Graduating in 1993, Gibson pursued an education degree following high school. Gibson’s motive to return to the district was, “Teaching, at first.” After college, he came back in hopes of teaching… Read More ›
