Springs Sports Winding Down for St. Peters High School Students

Baseball Districts

Last week District baseball champions were crowned after a weeklong tournament. Here's how the St. Peters schools fared. 

Lutheran High School: Class 3, District 6

• The Lutheran Cougars baseball team claimed the Class 3, District 6 title with a series of blowout wins. The Cougars jumped on McCluer South 11-1 in the opening round. After that, Lutheran took out Trinity 13-3. Finally, in the District finals, Lutheran blasted Christian 12-0 to claim the title. The Cougars (21-6) will take on Westminster (23-4-1) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 in the first round of sectional play. 

Fort Zumwalt East: Class 4, District 8

• The Lions placed second in the District Tournament. In the opening game, Fort Zumwalt East topped Fort Zumwalt West 5-4. In the semifinals, the Lions roared past Francis Howell 10-4 to advance to the District finals. Squaring off against Francis Howell, Zumwalt East lost 5-4.

Fort Zumwalt South: Class 4, District 8

• The Bulldogs lost 2-1 in the opening round of Districts. Fort Zumwalt North was the winner in extra innings.

Francis Howell Central: Class 4, District 8

• The Spartans powered past St. Charles West 11-1 in the District opener before falling to Zumwalt East 10-4 in the District semifinals.

Francis Howell North: Class 4, District 7

• The Knights of Francis Howell North weren’t able to top CBC in the finals of their District tourney. In the opener, the Knights were able to take down St. Charles 7-3. In round two, Howell North knocked off Pattonville 4-3 to advance to the Finals. There, the Knights lost 6-1 to Christian Brothers College.

Last week District girls champions were crowned as well. Here's how the St. Peters schools fared. 

Francis Howell North: Class 3, District 7

• The Francis Howell North Lady Knights are Class 3, District 7 Champions. Howell North had a first-round bye before squaring off with Francis Howell Central in Round 2. With a 3-0 score, the Lady Nights beat the Lady Spartans to advance to the finals. Francis Howell was waiting for the Lady Knights in the finals and the two teams were locked at 1-1 at the end of regulation and a first overtime period. In the second overtime Howell North would bury a goal and come away with a 2-1 win and a District title.
  
  The Lady Knights will take on Fort Zumwalt West at 7 p.m. on May 24 in St. Charles in the opening round of Sectionals.

Fort Zumwalt East: Class 3, District 7

• The Fort Zumwalt East Lady Lions fell in the District opener to Francis Howell Central. The Lady Spartans and Lady Lions needed two overtimes to decide a winner. Howell Central was able to finally net a goal and come out with a 1-0 win.

Fort Zumwalt South: Class 3, District 8

• Fort Zumwalt South beat Timberland 2-0 to open the Class 3, District 8 Tournament. In Round 2, the Lady Bulldogs took on Troy Buchanan. Zumwalt South lost 2-1.

Francis Howell Central: Class 3, District 7

• Howell Central was 1-1 in the District tournament. The Lady Spartans defeated Zumwalt East 1-0 in double overtime to win in Round 1. Round 2 was a different story. Howell Central lost to Howell North 3-0.

Lutheran High School: Class 1, District 7

• The Lutheran girls in the Class 1, District 7 finals.

Francis Howell North golfer Clint Toedtman placed 72nd at the Class 4 State Golf tournament. Toedtman carded an opening-round 88 and followed that up with an 81 for a two-day total of 169.

In the Class 2 tournament, Matthew Niewald and Justin Wrozier of Lutheran High School tied for 17th. Niewald shot an 80-83-163 while Wrozier went 82-82-163. Teammate Alexander McKay went 85-85-170 for a 33rd place finish. 

Francis Howell North beat Francis Howell 5-2 in the opening round of the boys tennis State team tournament. In Round 2, however, the Knights lost to Parkway Central 5-0.