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Monday, February 27, 2012

Sports Report

Lutheran Boys and Girls Begin District Title Chase

Francis Howell Central girls and Fort Zumwalt boys also still alive in the Class 5 playoffs.

Basketball season is winding down, which means it's the best time of the year. The playoffs are in full bloom—finally. All teams, big and small, are now just one loss away from packing up and waiting until next year. Last week Fort Zumwalt East, Zumwalt South and Francis Howell Central each sent the boys and girls teams into the District wood chipper. Only two teams came out as District champs.  The Howell Central girls and Zumwalt South boys have advanced to the Sectional rounds, starting Wednesday.  Francis Howell Central Girls Fort Zumwalt South Boys The big schools in St. Peters took part in Districts last week. Now? It's time for the smaller schools. Lutheran High School, and the rest of the Class 3 teams, will open up the District …

Monday, February 20, 2012

Swimming Champs Crowned, District Basketball Begins

The winter season rolls on with the start of basketball playoffs.

February is almost over but the winter sports season is still powering on, although the number of athletes still involved is dwindling by the day. This last weekend saw the end of the wrestling and swimming seasons. This week, for most of the basketball teams in St. Peters, the playoffs begin. One more loss, and the season is over. It's the best time of the year, it's playoff time.  It's District basketball time for most teams in Missouri—including three St. Peters high schools. Fort Zumwalt East, Fort Zumwalt South and Francis Howell Central are now in win-or-go-home mode. District tournaments open tonight and, all three St. Peters schools have been matched up in the same tourney. Boys Class 5, District 7 Bracket Girls Class 5, District 7…

Monday, February 13, 2012

Sports Report

Wrestling, Swimming Seasons Coming to an End at State Meets

Week 13 of the winter season is the end of the line for two sports, and the end of the basketball regular season.

The 13th week of the winter sports season is a big one.  Let's look at the big game taking place in St. Peters this week.  The Big One: Part One The Big One: Part Two Fort Zumwalt East Fort Zumwalt South Lutheran High School of St. Charles County Francis Howell Central

Monday, February 6, 2012

Sports Report

Conference Swimming, District Wrestling Highlight the Sports Week Ahead

Week 12 of the winter season is packed with important games around St. Peters.

As the winter sports season winds down, the games are taking on more importance. This week, the 12th week of the season, will feature some important action in the pool, on the mat and in the gym. Let's see what games are on the schedule around St. Peters.  The Big One Fort Zumwalt East Fort Zumwalt South Lutheran High School of St. Charles County Francis Howell Central

Monday, January 30, 2012

Sports Report

Rivalry Games Highlight Week 11 Winter Sports Schedule

Week 11 of the winter season is packed with rivalry games around St. Charles County.

Week 11 of the winter season is here and it brings plenty of rivalry games.  February begins this week and that means playoff season is right around the corner. State swimming and state wrestling are just a few short weeks away, but they aren't here yet. Before the playoffs can happen, the regular season has to wind down and that means rivalry games are popping up.  This week features city, county and school district matchups. It should be an exciting week around St. Charles County.  Let's see what games are on the schedule.  Fort Zumwalt East Fort Zumwalt South Lutheran High School of St. Charles County Francis Howell Central Francis Howell North Duchesne Orchard Farm St. Charles High School St. Charles West Fort Zumwalt North Fort …

Monday, January 23, 2012

Sports Report

Winter Sports Season Marches on With Marquee Matchups

Week 10 of the winter season is packed with big games around St. Charles County.

It may be hard to believe, but the winter sports season is already 10 weeks old. As the long season continues on, now is the time when teams begin to pull ahead. The conference races are already starting to shape up, and that will continue this week. It's not quite the playoffs, but they're getting closer. Here are some games to watch this week around St. Charles County.  Fort Zumwalt East Fort Zumwalt South Lutheran High School of St. Charles County Francis Howell Central Francis Howell North Duchesne Orchard Farm St. Charles High School St. Charles West Fort Zumwalt North Fort Zumwalt West St. Dominic Christian High School Timberland Holt

Monday, January 16, 2012

Sports Report

Conference Games Taking On Increased Importance

Week 9 of the winter season is packed with big games around St. Charles County.

The time off period is just about officially over for sports teams around St. Charles County. The holiday season comes to a close on Monday with the observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. After that day—a day some teams actually aren't taking off—school is back in session and the conference races are really beginning to heat up. Non-conference games still dot the schedule, but the conference games bring the most drama. While some good teams are starting to pull ahead of the pack, the GAC North and GAC South standings for both the boys and girls are still murky. The only way to clear things up? More conference plays, which is what we will get this week.  Here are some games to watch this week around St. Charles County.  Fort Zumwalt…

Monday, January 9, 2012

Sports Report

Sports Report: Winter Sports Get Back to Business

Week 8 of the winter season is packed with big games around St. Charles County.

The second week of January and the eighth week of the winter sports season is actually a return to normalcy. For the first time in many weeks, schedules don't have to worry about holidays. The result? A jam-packed week full of games. Here are some games to watch this week around St. Charles County.  Fort Zumwalt South Fort Zumwalt East Lutheran High School of St. Charles County Francis Howell Central Francis Howell North Duchesne Orchard Farm St. Charles High School St. Charles West Fort Zumwalt North Fort Zumwalt West St. Dominic Christian High School Timberland Holt

Monday, January 2, 2012

Sports Report

Sports Report: Conference Play Heats Up in 2012

Week 7 of the winter season means an increase of games—and important ones at that—around St. Charles County.

The holiday season is over and that means it's time for the winter season to pick up. The first week of 2012 is jam packed with games and, more importantly, conference games. The season of tournaments is nearly over, now it's time to determine conference crowns.  Here are some games to watch this week around St. Charles County.  Fort Zumwalt South Fort Zumwalt East Lutheran High School of St. Charles County Francis Howell Central Francis Howell North Duchesne Orchard Farm St. Charles High School St. Charles West Fort Zumwalt North Fort Zumwalt West St. Dominic Christian High School Timberland Holt

Monday, December 26, 2011

Sports Report: Basketball Gears Up For More Tournaments

Week 6 of the winter sports season is full of post-Christmas tournaments.

While the rest of the student body is enjoying the winter break, many basketball teams across St. Charles County are ready to hit the gym. Post-Christmas tournaments are popping up all across the St. Louis region. Let's take a look at some of the ones involving local teams.

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