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Confidence guiding a cohesive Notre Dame soccer team [1] 04/12/2018 The Notre Dame High School soccer program is off to one of its best starts ever, thanks to a mix of talented players, from freshmen to seniors. "We have an interesting blend of young and old," Notre Dame coach Dave Robben said. Several talented freshmen are making an impact, he said, with seniors providing leadership while sophomores and juniors are making contributions to the winning formula. "It's just a very cohesive group rig... Read more » [1]	Positive energy [2] 04/05/2018 The St. Mary's High School varsity volleyball team went cold after taking a big lead against Bishop DuBourg High School March 29. Michael Berra helped put the Dragons back on track, jumping high at the net and spiking the ball into the corner. Later, he used a soft touch to put the volleyball out of the reach of an opposing player, and St. Mary's won the game. Berra is one of the senior leaders on a team that went to the state champions... Read more » [2]
Incarnate Word, Chaminade basketball programs soar [3] 03/22/2018 The defending state champions ruled in two state basketball finals involving Catholic schools from the archdiocese. Incarnate Word Academy earned its second consecutive championship in the Class 4 girls game, while Chaminade College Prep fought hard in the boys Class 5 game but lost to defending champion Webster Groves High School. Incarnate Word's win Incarnate Word defended the Class 4 girls championship with a... Read more » [3]	Incarnate Word wins 7th state title in the last 10 years; Chaminade falls in championship game [4] 03/17/2018 The defending state champions ruled in two state basketball finals involving Catholic schools from the archdiocese. Incarnate Word Academy earned its second consecutive championship in the Class 4 girls game, while Chaminade College Prep fought hard in the boys Class 5 game but lost to defending champion Webster Groves High School. ... Read more » [4]
SLUH’s patience pays off with Mid-States hockey title [5] 03/15/2018 After winning the Mid-States High School Hockey Challenge Cup Championship, the St. Louis University High team didn't want their on-ice celebration to end. So the driver of the Zamboni ice resurfacer waited patiently. But he needed to go to work. As a compromise, the Junior Billikens moved the jubilation to the hallway and locker room under the stands at Scottrade Center, where they had defeated De Smet Jesuit High School 4-0 on March 1... Read more » [5]	Incarnate’s Wehrmann is accomplished yet humble [6] 03/08/2018 If she wanted to show off, Ellie Wehrmann could walk around with some of her hard-fought-for medals around her neck. But that's not the style of the ever-smiling Incarnate Word Academy sophomore. She barely mentions the hard work it's taken to become one of the elite swimmers in the state. Wehrmann won the 200 freestyle and 100 freestyle meets at Class 2 Missouri State High School Girls Swimming Championship last month at the St. Peters... Read more » [6]
Duchesne guard plays for teammates, promotes a cause [7] 02/22/2018 Ben Norwine displayed pinpoint passing and quick defense in Duchesne High School's 49-36 win against St. Charles West on Feb. 16. Twice in the first half, he grabbed an opponent's errant pass, dashed down the court and bounced a quick pass to teammates for easy layups. His parents, Mark and Lisa Norwine, applauded from the stands at the home game. The last game of the regular season was Senior Night, and before the game his parents esco... Read more » [7]	St. Joseph’s volleyball star begins Penn State career [8] 02/01/2018 Friends, family and fans of Gabby Blossom already knew of the St. Joseph's Academy volleyball star's athletic achievements, academic excellence and exemplary character, but it's public knowledge now. The qualities are part of the selection of the Gatorade Player of the Year award, established in 1985 to recognize the nation's most elite high school student-athletes. Blossom was chosen the Missouri Volleyball Player of the Year, in addit... Read more » [8]
Balanced Incarnate Word team enjoying its season [9] 01/18/2018 “Whatever it takes” — speed, quickness, tough defense and rebounding — could be the slogan for the Incarnate Word basketball team this season. The Catholic high school in north St. Louis County has a state-record eight state basketball championships, including last season. Current University of Connecticut star Napheesa Collier leads a long list of former star players. A loyal following packs the gym for home games. “What’s speci... Read more » [9]	De Smet’s Thorpe refined leadership through hockey [10] 01/11/2018 Nick Thorpe's leadership skills on skates also apply elsewhere in his life as well. Thorpe, a team captain of the De Smet Jesuit High School hockey team and his school class president, takes both roles seriously. Hockey, he said, "has been a big part of my leadership skills and the team-building aspects of my life." Thorpe has helped lead the team to a 12-3-3 record after a 5-1 win against Chaminade Jan. 8. All three of the team'... Read more » [10]

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