Paul Halfacre

St. Joseph's, John Burroughs advance to field hockey title game after winning thrillers Angels advance after shootout in first semifinals, and Bombers win in OT in nightcap.

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Deegan Prater uses brother's memory to help put Dupo football back on the map The Deegan Prater-led Tigers are off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 1993, when they won their first five games.

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St. Dominic senior Hayden Bollinger slams his way in for his third touchdown of the night

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Francis Howell North's Lexi Lohnes flexes muscles as three-way threat: Softball spotlight "It's so fun to watch her because there's always a good chance she's going to blast one over the wall," Howell North senior infielder Amari Jones said.

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a man lifting a barbell in a gym with a stack of weights on a bench ALT: a man lifting a barbell in a gym with a stack of weights on a bench

Don't mind me, just injuring myself while trying to do a workout

St. Joseph's Savannah Amann ready to make triumphant return: Girls cross country spotlight "If we're in a race, she's like, 'I'm running for the win.' " St. Joseph's coach Scott House said.

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East St. Louis football team's home game Saturday canceled by opponent from Florida The East St. Louis football team's home opener Saturday was canceled by its opponent, Gadsden County out of Havana, Fla.

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First weekend of the 2025-26 season in the book. Definitely ready for the coming weeks

Brandon Webb Jr. and Eureka grind out season-opening home win over Francis Howell "You have to take risks and chances and our kids are built for those types of moments," Eureka coach Jake Sumner said.

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Eureka senior quarterback Patrick Hutchcraft finds sophomore receiver Garrett Anders for a 60-yard pass completion

'Play the best you can.' East St. Louis takes on some of nation's best: No. 1 large school "We're coming for everything, that's how I truly feel," East St. Louis senior offensive lineman Terrell Berryhill Jr. said.

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Lutheran North has key pieces back for attempt at repeat state title: No. 1 small school "As long as we put in the work, we can go back to back," Lutheran North coach Jonathan Moore said.

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Cardinal Ritter took lumps last year, ready to show what it learned: No. 2 small school Cardinal Ritter senior running back Manny Ellis said: "We learned always to push, always push, always be competitive in practice."

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'Strong, fast, big and smart.' De Smet's Titan Davis is the total package: No. 1 "I knew right from the start that he was going to be a special, special defensive lineman," Spartans coach John Merritt said.

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De Smet reloads for defense of Class 6 state championship: No. 2 large school "He's already established himself as the leader of our team," John Merritt said of new quarterback Gabe Rodriguez.

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Something (???) is coming to the future video recaps, as well as all my blooper reels

SLUH's Keenan Harris set to display two-way skills before heading to Mizzou: No. 2 "There are days when there's just no stopping him," SLUH coach Adam Cruz said.

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CBC looking to bounce back after early playoff exit last season: No. 3 large school "These kids are hungry and they're motivated," CBC coach Scott Pingel said.

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Althoff turns the page, seeks repeat state title: No. 3 small school "Of course, we're proud of all of those accomplishments," Austin Frazier said. "But that story is over, that book has been closed."

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Doug Smith on 'final tour' of legendary St. Joseph's career: Girls tennis spotlight “I’ll forever be grateful for his influence,” Kiki Stastny, a four-time state singles champion from 1998-2001, said of St. Joseph's tennis coach Doug Smith.

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Eberhart's 'Jacob plays' are filling up highlight reels for Kirkwood: No. 3 "He's a versatile athlete and a guy who I believe is going to be able to do so many different things," Kirkwood coach Jeremy Maclin said.

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'Where we need to be.' MICDS motivated by state semifinal setback: No. 4 small school "It's been good getting to reconnect and work with kids at this level and be back around the game of football," MICDS coach Matt Irvin said.

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Lafayette reloads under new coach after state semifinal season: No. 4 large school "We want to outwork everybody and do what it takes to win," first-year Lafayette coach Curt Mueller said.

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Mason Marden 'does so many things so well' to lead Ladue's defense: No. 4 "I just love everything about them," Ladue linebacker Mason Marden said about committing to Arizona State.

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Edwardsville takes aim on 14th consecutive playoff appearance: No. 5 large school "There's a standard to this stuff," Edwardsville senior defensive lineman James McAdams said.

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Breese Central seeks breakthrough after 3rd quarterfinal in 4 years: No. 5 small school "They want people to know that we're here to extend this thing," Breese Central coach Brian Short said.

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Belleville East's Jonathan Rulo dominates in two sports with 'intrinsic motivation': No. 5 "He has that intrinsic motivation that he pushes himself and keeps striving to be the best," Lancers coach Michael Harrison said.

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Maclin says Kirkwood 'hungry' after reaching semifinals last season: No. 6 large school "We want to play for the state championships. That’s the goal here," Kirkwood coach Jeremy Maclin said.

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Lift for Life soaks in lessons after program's best postseason run: No. 6 small school Hawks running back Jay'Veon Scott said: "Everyone looked at us as the underdog. Now, everyone knows who we are and we're coming for state."

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