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Warriors continue to sport unbeaten mark in GAC North play

Warrenton entered the week sporting a 17-3 record overall and 8-0 mark in the GAC North. more

4/24/24

Wright City junior Jake Orf rips a double down the right-field line against Van-Far on Monday in Farber.

Wright City formula comes together, defeats Van-Far 8-1

The Wildcats won their fourth straight game on Monday at Eastern Missouri Conference foe Van-Far 8-1 after scoring six runs in the fifth inning and recording nine strikeouts on the mound. more

By Jeremy Jacob, Staff Writer | 4/18/24

Members of the Warrenton golf team pose for a picture after the Warriors placed third at the team’s home tournament April 10. They are, from left: Coach Mike Holt, Lucas Eskew, Gavin Solari, Owen Thompson, Ethan Leavitt, Gavin Thompson, and Head Coach Aaron Jinkerson.

Run of medals helps Warrenton to successful finish at home tourney

Owen Thompson and his Warrenton teammates tallied a score of 340 to place just behind St. Charles West (292) and Fort Zumwalt South (329). more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/18/24

‘Hungry’ Warriors aim to continue hot start

The Warriors are off with a bang – a 13-2 record as of press time – and have enjoyed good health to match the team’s successful run of play. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/18/24

Warriors, Wildcats capture medals at Crusader Invitational

Warrenton boys place first in four events, second in team standings The Warrenton boys track team put together a strong performance with a second-place finish at Friday’s Crusader … more

4/11/24

Warrenton defeats North Point in home dual match

Owen Thompson shot a 2-over par 37 to win medalist honors in a home dual match April 4 at Warrenton Golf Course. The Warriors shot a 176, six strokes better than North Point. Ethan … more

4/11/24

Warriors jump out to 10-2 start

Warriors jump out to 10-2 start The Warrenton baseball team is making opposing teams take notice in the first weeks of the spring season. The Warriors have started the year with a 10-2 … more

4/11/24

EMO Senior Showcase

Seniors from around the Eastern Missouri Conference gathered on Sunday at Van-Far High School in Vandalia to play in the EMO Senior Showcase. The girls EMO Senior All-Star game was held prior to the … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Staff Writer | 4/11/24

Warrenton senior Troy Anderson averaged 17.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists in his final high school season.

Warrenton’s Anderson earns Class 4 all-state basketball honor

While it will be his name, alone, that will adorn the Class 4 all-state basketball plaque, Troy Anderson said that he knows the award is far from a solo honor. For the first time since the … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/4/24

Athlete of the Month: Elizabeth Riggs

The Athlete of the Month for March is Wright City senior Elizabeth Riggs. more

The Record | 3/31/24

Wright City junior Paige Kirn holds off Mexico's Kenley Jones while handling the ball during a matchup between district opponents on Monday at Chris Hotop Field in Mexico. Kirn scored all four Lady Wildcat goals in the second half to lead Wright City to a 4-2 comeback victory.

Kirn’s four goals lead Wright City girls to 4-2 comeback at Mexico

Rain was hitting the Wright City girls all game on Monday in Mexico. The ball wasn’t hitting the back of the next for a little more than 40 minutes for the Lady Wildcats, but that changed … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Staff Writer | 3/28/24

Wright City senior Emma Staats recently signed a letter of intent to play softball at Culver-Stockton College.

Staats achieves lifelong dream to continue career in college

Emma Staats always knew she wanted to play collegiate softball, even when she started playing at five-years-old. Twelve years later, she finally made that dream come true. Staats, a senior at … more

By Kelly Bowen, Correspondent | 3/21/24

Hill named Player of Year in GAC North

Senior Nevaeh Hill was named the Gateway Athletic Conference North Division Player of the Year and senior Sophi Mueller was selected to the second team. more

3/21/24

Two Warriors named to GAC North team

Fresh off its first winning season in years, the Warrenton boys basketball team had multiple players earn postseason recognition. more

3/21/24

Carle’on Jones #13 Wright City Boys Basketball v Wellsville..

Wright City’s Jones named to All-EMO first team

Three Wright City basketball players earned postseason recognition for their play on the court this season. Senior Carle'on Jones was selected to the Eastern Missouri Conference first … more

3/21/24

Warrenton's Zoe Duncan looks to make a pass against St. Charles West.

Early district loss doesn’t diminish strong year for Warrenton girls

Despite falling in the first round of district play, the Warrenton girls basketball team had an overall successful season, finishing the year with a record of 19-8 and winning the Gateway Athletic … more

By Jeff Stahlhut, Correspondent | 3/15/24

Warrenton’s Taylor Anderson (31) and Deadrick Forrest guard Fort Zumwalt South’s Cameron Rollins as he takes a jump shot during the teams’ Class 5 District 4 championship game Tuesday at St. Charles. (Submitted photo courtesy Marcus Paddack)

Sour ending does little to tarnish Warriors’ sweet season

What Warrenton (16-13), the district’s sixth seed, accomplished was the program’s first winning season since 2017-18. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/14/24

Warrenton senior Charlie Blondin recently signed a letter of intent to play football at McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill. Blondin set numerous school records in his time leading the Warriors at quarterback. Pictured with Blondin are his parents, Stacey and Chad Blondin.

Warrenton quarterback headed to McKendree University

Warrenton senior quarterback Charlie Blondin, who lit up the scoreboard and stat sheet in his time with the Warriors, has signed with McKendree University to play football. It was an easy … more

By Jeff Stahlhut, Correspondent | 3/8/24

Members of the Liberty Christian boys basketball team celebrate their fifth-place showing at the Missouri Christian School Athletic Association Tournament.

Liberty Christian boys place fifth at state

Liberty Christian boys basketball team wraps up 17-11 season with fifth-place finish at state tournament. more

By Jeff Stahlhut, Correspondent | 3/8/24

The Liberty Christian girls basketball team poses together after competing in the Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association. The Eagles won their opening game at the state tourney, before losing their final two games.

LCA girls drop final two games in state tourney

Liberty Christian girls basketball wins one of three games at Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association Tournament. more

By Jeff Stahlhut, Correspondent | 3/8/24

Senior Troy Anderson goes up for a dunk during Warrenton's district-opening win over Parkway North. The Warriors extended their playoff run iwht a victory Saturday over Holt.

Sense of community carries Warriors to district title game

As Warrenton ran out the clock on the team’s 45-42 upset win over Holt Saturday in a Class 5 District 4 semifinal, Warriors coach Mark Thomas turned to the vast sea of red-clad supporters in … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/3/24

Wright City sophomore Shiriah McRoberts dribbles around Mexico's Jordyn Thurman on Monday in the Class 4 District 8 tournament in Fulton. The Wildcats’ season ended in a 64-61 loss.

Wright City Wildcats girl's basketball team falls in district game

The Wright City Wildcats lost to Mexico in a girls high school basketball MSHSAA district tournament game in Fulton MO. more

By Jeremy Jacob, Staff Writer | 3/2/24

Elizabeth Riggs capped her Wright City wrestling career with a third-place finish at the state tournament.

Wright City wrestler caps her wrestling career with a medal at state tournament

Elizabeth Riggs, a Wright City senior, placed third in her weight class at the MSHSAA Missouri state wrestling championships. more

By Tim Schmidt, Publisher | 3/1/24

Warrenton’s Jeremiah Kassing wrestles Hillsboro’s Jordan Penick in the Class 3 third-place match at 126 pounds. Kassing was pinned in the second period. He was one of five state medalists for the Warriors.

Warrenton wrestling brings home five medals from state tournament

The Warrenton Warriors had five individual state medalists and finished seventh as a team at the MSHAA Missouri state wrestling championship. more

By Tim Schmidt, Publisher | 2/29/24

Warrenton’s Zoe Duncan looks to make a pass in last week’s home game against St. Charles West. The Lady Warriors are the fourth seed in the Class 5, District 4 Tournament and face fifth seed Hannibal on Feb. 28.

Warrenton girls receive fourth seed for districts; boys are sixth seed

The Warrenton Warriors girls basketball team received a top 4 seed in the MSHSAA district tournament while the high school boys team is seeded sixth. more

The Record | 2/26/24