Sports

By Calvin Silvers High school winter sports are in full swing, and Tuesday night marked a big moment as Bishop LeBlond hosted the St. Joseph Christian Lions in a basketball doubleheader. Both teams were stepping outside of tournament play for the first time this season. The girls’ matchup tipped off with the Golden Eagles establishing

By Jacob Meikel The St. Joseph Christian boys basketball team haven’t won a district title since 2012, but its core of experienced seniors this season could end that drought. The Lions are off the heels of a third-place finish last week in the Platte Valley Invitational, with still plenty of basketball to be played and

By Jacob Meikel A perfect season by Platte County football is accompanied by a Class 5 State title after the Pirates took down Helias Catholic 49-14 on Saturday. Met with little resistance all season long, Platte County left Helias with zero hope of capturing a state championship by jumping out to a 35-0 lead before

By Calvin Silvers The walls of Central High School have witnessed generations of standout athletes, each leaving their mark on the playing field. Yet, in recent memory, few have commanded as much attention as one relentless running back with game-changing speed and a punishing style that embodies “bully ball.” For the past four years, Gabe

By Jacob Meikel Savannah boys basketball is off to a 1-0 start after defeating Hogan Prep 62-50 in the first round of the 96th Annual Savannah Boys Basketball Invitational. Wins had not been easy to come by in the regular season opener for Savannah. Monday’s victory marked the first win in a regular season opener

By Calvin Silvers It was a frigid afternoon at Eagle Stadium on the campus of Bishop LeBlond, as the 8-man state semifinals showcased a rematch between the Golden Eagles and the visiting Archie Whirlwinds. The Whirlwinds bested LeBlond earlier this season with a decisive 38-14 victory, and while the Golden Eagles stayed competitive through the

By Calvin Silvers Bishop LeBlond High School returned an interception for a touchdown on the last play of the game Friday night for a 60-54 victory over Rock Port in the state eight-man football quarterfinals. The contest featured several lead changes and seemed to be heading to overtime until the Eagles intercepted Rock Port’s hail

By Leah Rainwater Six area teams competed in the state quarterfinals for high school football on Friday night.  LeBlond won against Rockport 60 to 54- 8 man Rockport ends its season 10-2, while LeBlond advances 10-1. These records include district play. Other area schools played in the state quarter finals Friday night.  Penney won against

By Calvin Silvers The 2024 St. Joseph Boys’ Basketball Jamboree kicks off Thursday night at Missouri Western State University, with the tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m. Four high school teams will compete tonight- Bishop LeBlond, Benton, Lafayette and Central. The jamboree will have two, eight-minute quarters with one time-out per half. Additionally, there will be

By Calvin Silvers Two seasons ago, the Lafayette boys’ basketball team capped an impressive run with a third-place finish in Class 4, but that success left a big question mark heading into last season, as the Irish faced the challenge of replacing an abundance of experienced talent lost to graduation. Despite the uncertainty, Lafayette found

By NewsPress Now Central High School is looking to add some last-minute nominees to its 2024 Hall of Fame Class. “The Hall of Fame was created to recognize and honor outstanding individuals or teams who have accomplished and distinguished him/herself/themselves through extraordinary athletic achievements and contributions that command respect and admiration for both themselves and

By Jacob Meikel Check out the final scores for the third week of district play in high school football on Friday night. LeBlond defeats Plattsburg 76-22- Golden Eagles win 8-Man Class 5 Championship   Platte County defeats Pius X 45-23 – Pirates win Class 5 District 8 Championship   Cameron falls to Maryville 49-42 –