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State’s Men: Webster wins State title with historic 23-game run
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State’s Men: Webster wins State title with historic 23-game run

Photos by Greg Frazier Bennett Durando Sports Columnist The second free throw didn’t even reach the basket. With .3 seconds left in … Continue reading State’s Men: Webster wins State title with historic 23-game run

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Webster gets its District championship in win over Vianney

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist Carte’Are Gordon knew the boos were coming. A 6 foot, 9 inch junior and five-star Saint … Continue reading Webster gets its District championship in win over Vianney

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Bennett from the Bleachers: October wouldn’t be same without Cardinals
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Bennett from the Bleachers: October wouldn’t be same without Cardinals

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist It’s about that time of the year again. That time of the year when the leaves … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: October wouldn’t be same without Cardinals

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Print Version: WG ECHO September 2016 Issue
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Print Version: WG ECHO September 2016 Issue

This is the first issue of the 102nd year of the ECHO. Contents include Willie’s Comic, Bennett from the Bleachers, … Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO September 2016 Issue

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Ladue defeats Webster 28-20

Ladue defeated Webster’s Varsity football team in Webster’s home game on Sept. 2, at Moss Field. Click here to read … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Ladue defeats Webster 28-20

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Bennett from the Bleachers: A season to remember for women’s basketball
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Bennett from the Bleachers: A season to remember for women’s basketball

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist When it was all over, it could only be looked back on with fondness. And ahead, … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: A season to remember for women’s basketball

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Young Stars lead women’s basketball

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist Women’s basketball knows it has quite a challenge ahead. It was inevitable; Rachel Sondag and the … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Young Stars lead women’s basketball

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Givens’ goal gives Webster second straight State title
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Bennett from the Bleachers: Givens’ goal gives Webster second straight State title

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Ritenour defeats Statesmen 41-14

Sports columnist Bennett Durando live Tweets the Ritenour-Statesmen Varsity football game on Sept. 25, at Moss Field. Click here to … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Ritenour defeats Statesmen 41-14

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Bennett from the Bleachers Live: Francis Howell defeats Statesmen 42-0 in season opener
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Bennett from the Bleachers Live: Francis Howell defeats Statesmen 42-0 in season opener

Sports Columnist Bennett Durando gives play by play coverage of Webster’s first home game against Francis Howell on Aug. 21, … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers Live: Francis Howell defeats Statesmen 42-0 in season opener

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