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Tag: Football

Senior celebrates District win
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Senior celebrates District win

Senior George Hendricks dumps water on Head Coach Conner White after winning the Districts game against Miller Career Academy. The game was Thursday, Oct. 30, at Moss Field, and ended in a 41-14 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior celebrates District win

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Webster football defeats Parkway South 51-13
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Webster football defeats Parkway South 51-13

In a week three matchup between Webster Groves and Parkway South, Webster took home a 38-point win at home field on Sept. 12, bringing its record to 2-to-1. Continue reading Webster football defeats Parkway South 51-13

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Football captains lineup for coin toss
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Football captains lineup for coin toss

Varsity football captains line up with the captains of Northwest High School for the coin toss before the game on Friday, Sept. 19. The game was held on Moss Field and ended in a 35-42 loss for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Football captains lineup for coin toss

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Sophomore carries ball against Parkway South
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Sophomore carries ball against Parkway South

Sophomore Henry Rycenga carries the ball down the field during the varsity football game against Parkway South High School on Friday, Sept 12. The game ended in a 51-13 victory for the statesmen.
Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Sophomore carries ball against Parkway South

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Football Players prepare for Turkey Day on new field
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Football Players prepare for Turkey Day on new field

Webster Groves football will host the Turkey Day game this year on Thanksgiving. The last Turkey Day game at Webster was in 2022, and this year’s game will be the first on the new field. Continue reading Football Players prepare for Turkey Day on new field

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Ritenour defeats Webster
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Ritenour defeats Webster

Statesmen took on Ritenour High School on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. at Moss Field. The Statesmen lost the game 0-43 and fell to 2-4 on the season. Continue reading Ritenour defeats Webster

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Football team wins 1st game on Moss Field after renovations
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Football team wins 1st game on Moss Field after renovations

Webster’s football team played its first home game on Moss Field, after the renovations were completed, on Friday, Sept. 6. Webster defeated Hazelwood West High School with a score of 15-13. Continue reading Football team wins 1st game on Moss Field after renovations

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Students, staff discuss: Is football dying?
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Students, staff discuss: Is football dying?

Clayton High School and Brentwood High School made the choice to merge their football teams for the 2023 football season due to low numbers according to KSDK, showing that small school districts are struggling to put together football teams. Continue reading Students, staff discuss: Is football dying?

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Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field
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Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field

No home games, competitions, or practices will be held at Moss Field this school year because of construction at the site. As a result, fall and spring sports have seen major changes to their seasons. Continue reading Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field

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Students, staff debate Super Bowl results
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Students, staff debate Super Bowl results

Super Bowl Sunday is one of America’s biggest sporting events. Last year it raked in $485 million. This year it had the third largest viewing in history according to Variety. Continue reading Students, staff debate Super Bowl results

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Argentina wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Argentina wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m. Central Time, at Lusail Stadium in Lusail City, Qatar. Continue reading Argentina wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

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News Brief: Munir Prince named new head football coach
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News Brief: Munir Prince named new head football coach

Munir Prince has been named WGHS new head Varsity football coach, following the resignation of Matt Buha and Prince’s brief role as interim head coach for the Turkey Day football game. Continue reading News Brief: Munir Prince named new head football coach

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Photo of the Week: Senior prepares for play
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Photo of the Week: Senior prepares for play

Senior Joel Lazarow snaps the ball to the quarterback during the Webster Groves and Kirkwood Turkey Day Game, Thursday, Nov. 25. The final score was 65-0 Kirkwood. Photo by Ava Musgraves Continue reading Photo of the Week: Senior prepares for play

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Voices of Webster: Former football coach resigns to focus on family
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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.  Continue reading Voices of Webster: Former football coach resigns to focus on family

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Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach
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Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach

Head football coach and physical education teacher Matt Buha has resigned from his position as head football coach effective immediately. Continue reading Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach

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