Contributing writer Matthew Grace reports on the Nov. 18, Varsity basketball’s Preseason Jamboree in Roberts Gym.
Sports
Men’s soccer team recovers from playoff run
Men’s soccer team just capped off its season on Nov. 4. Its final record was 10-8-2 and ended with the District championship game against Ladue.
Webster looks to get 1st season win at Turkey Day Game
After a season of losses, Webster Groves High School Statesmen are looking to bounce back against the Kirkwood Pioneers in this year’s Turkey Day Game.
Voices of Webster: Former football coach resigns to focus on family
Editor-in-chief Jackson Parks and junior editor Lydia Urice interviewed Matt Buha about his recent resignation as head Varsity football coach.
Field hockey team reflects on end of season
Women’s field hockey played this year’s fall season as a very united team. Not just through the bonds or teamwork, women’s field hockey was united as one joint team, compared to separate Varsity and JV teams.
Tennis team has best season ever
Women’s Varsity tennis team has the best record in school history. It has broken the previous school record by going 12-1 this season.
Slideshow: Varsity softball prepares for Marquette game
Varsity softball team practices on Sept. 21, for the Marquette High School game on Sept. 22. All photos by Dakota Motley
Slideshow: Freshmen volleyball players prepare for season
Freshmen volleyball players bond and practice in Roberts Gym on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Photos by Ali Schulz
Slideshow: Volleyball players remember former teammate
Volleyball players dedicated their Sept. 30, game to honor of late team member Kara Wrice. Team members and spectators wore purple to the game in memory of Wrice, who would wear a purple mask to practice. Money was collected and donated to the Kara Lynn Wrice Foundation.
Policy allows for more spectators
With the start of fall and school sports on the rise, changes to the rulebook are not just for the players; parents might just want to pay attention.
Football season begins
Fall football season begins Aug. 27, and goes through Nov. 25, when the Statesmen play Kirkwood in the annual Turkey Day game.
Senior athletes commit to college teams
About 17 seniors have currently committed to playing their sports at their chosen colleges. The students were congratulated for their commitments to these schools recently.
Women’s soccer begins comeback season
Post brief hiatus with the entirety of its season getting cut last year due to the pandemic, women’s soccer has resumed and is back in full swing for this year.
Men’s Varsity track begins season
Men’s Varsity track team has 13 scheduled meets stretching from March 31 to May 27.
COVID-19 does not hinder baseball’s 2021 season
Baseball tryouts for the high school were on March 1.
Freshman baseball player Jackson Torbit said, “The weather was perfect all week for tryouts; I couldn’t have asked for better weather for my first year on the team.”
Stateswomen make history at State tournament
Women’s Varsity basketball played in the State championship tournament Friday, March 19, for the first time ever.
After taking home the District championship title, the team went on to win Sectionals, Quarterfinals and Semifinals.
After a long winning streak it lost to Incarnate Word Academy 37-58 in the final State championship.
Women’s basketball play State Semifinals for first time in school’s history
Women’s Varsity basketball will advance to the Missouri State Championship after its 45-41 win against Cor Jesu last Saturday, March 11. This will be the first time the team has played in the State Semifinals.
Webster Groves will face Kickapoo in the Semifinals on Friday, March 19, at 6 p.m. at Missouri State University in Springfield.
Women’s basketball proceeds to Quarterfinals
Women’s Varsity basketball took home the District championship title Friday, March 5, after defeating St. Joseph’s Academy 62-49. The team played Sectionals Wednesday, March 10, and came out with a 64-49 win against Marquette.
Wrestling team adapts to COVID restrictions
With the impact of COVID, the women’s and men’s wrestling teams have been impacted. According to Coach James LeMay, the team has a lot of adjustments with COVID.
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