New coach excites women’s soccer
Lindsey Bennett Print Editor When the women’s soccer team steps onto Selma Field for its first game, it will be … Continue reading New coach excites women’s soccer
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BattleHawks electrify downtown St. Louis
Emily Stisser Entertainment Columnist For the first time since 2016, a St. Louis football team played in The Dome at … Continue reading BattleHawks electrify downtown St. Louis
Fields from the Frontline: Webster Skatesmen thrive in rink
Following past seasons of hardships, the Webster Groves Skatesmen have come through with a more successful season. Continue reading Fields from the Frontline: Webster Skatesmen thrive in rink
Op-Ed: NHL All-Star Game entertains students, city
It seems that hockey in St. Louis couldn’t get any better. A Stanley Cup win and sitting atop the league in points are all part of what has made hockey so entertaining for St. Louis Blues fans and WGHS students.
However, another event that came to Enterprise Center allowed fans to celebrate not just the St. Louis Blues, but the whole National Hockey League (NHL) and its best players. Continue reading Op-Ed: NHL All-Star Game entertains students, city
Men’s basketball aims high
Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Starting off with a 12-8 record on the season, men’s basketball is looking to push harder later … Continue reading Men’s basketball aims high
Fields from the Frontline: Women’s basketball gives back to community
Jaden Fields Junior Editor Women’s basketball started its season with its first game on Thursday, Dec. 5, against Lutheran South. … Continue reading Fields from the Frontline: Women’s basketball gives back to community
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. Continue reading Numbers propel women’s swimming
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. Continue reading Men’s basketball kicks into action
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. … Continue reading Fields from the Frontlines: New coach continues soccer success
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. Continue reading Fields from the Frontline: Football continues 4-game winning streak
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 … Continue reading Women’s golf continues success past regular season
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 … Continue reading Women’s softball beats Marquette in sectionals
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 Continue reading Women’s tennis repeats last year’s success
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. Continue reading 4 Varsity teams feature freshmen players
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 … Continue reading Men’s cross country celebrates early success
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 … Continue reading New soccer coach enjoys season’s 1st win
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. Continue reading Athletics come with mental health consequences