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After a strong freshman season at Kansas State, Warrenton native Jordan Speiser has transferred to the University of Oklahoma to play for Coach Jennie Baranczyk and the Sooners. Oklahoma is coming off its second straight Sweet 16 berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Jordan Speiser heads to powerhouse Oklahoma to continue basketball career

Finding a new home as a transfer from Kansas State after her freshman year, Speiser – who hails from Warrenton – said her choice to join Oklahoma, coached by Jennie Baranczyk, was easy. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 6/18/26

Wright City freshman Haley Elsenrath steps in front of a Sullivan defender to get a shot off during the teams’ Class 2 District 4 semifinal match. Elsenrath was one of three Wildcats to earn all-district honors for her play this season.

Ferrell, Elsenrath, Wilson earn all-district honors for Wright City

Not only did the Wildcats (18-6) make plenty of news as a team, but the trio – junior forward Ada Ferrell, junior defender Olivia Wilson and freshman midfielder Haley Elsenrath – earned Class 2 District 4 all-district honors for their play. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 6/15/26

Warrenton junior Jake Kirkpatrick (16) legs out an infield single against Wright City this spring. Kirkpatrick was one of three Warriors to earn all-conference and all-district honors this season.

Warrenton baseball trio earns postseason honors

Ric Standley, Jake Kirkpatrick and Keegan Lehmkuhl were each recently honored with Gateway Athletic Conference North honors and Class 5 District 4 recognition. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 6/12/26

Warrenton senior Teegan Williams played a key role for the Warriors as Warrenton finished at .500 in just the program’s second season. Williams earned all-conference and all-district honors for his play.

Four Warriors earn postseason volleyball honors

In just the program’s second year of existence, the Warriors finished at .500 – 11-11-1 – and had plenty of representation on the Gateway Athletic Conference’s all-conference teams, as well as the postseason all-district team. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 6/11/26

Warrenton senior Autumn Heard (right) pictured in a game against Wright City earlier this spring, played both on defense and in goal for the Warriors this season. Her efforts earned all-district recognition.

Warrenton girls soccer players earn all-conference, all-district honors

A pair of Warriors made the Gateway Athletic Conference (GAC) North all-conference second team and four were named as all-district players from Class 3 District 4. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 6/8/26

Wright City senior Logan Rose pitches to Fulton during the team’s Class 4 District 7 semifinal game on May 18 in Mexico. Rose allowed eight hits and struck out seven in six innings as Wright City’s season ended with a 1-0 loss that day.

Young Wright City aims to take a step forward after strong season

As a .500 season would suggest, the baseball season had its share of ups and downs as the Wright City baseball team finished with a 15-15 record. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 6/6/26

Wright City freshman Victoria Riggs competes in the 1,600 during the Class 3 state track championships at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City on May 22. She placed 15th with a time of 5:45.51.

Wright City track looks to the future following state appearance

For Sadie Sehnert and the Wright City girls' track team, the time to look ahead is now. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 6/4/26

Warrenton senior Deadrick Forrest recently signed his National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play basketball at William Woods University. With his basketball path set, the Warrenton senior aims to do the same with his professional future.

Deadrick Forrest hopes to continue lending helping hand at William Woods University

This last season, the 5-foot-11, 155-pound guard averaged 13.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/30/26

New Wright City football coach John Klekamp was approved last week by the Wright City R-II School Board to be hired as the school’s next football coach.

Klekamp aims to continue building character within Wright City football program

When John Klekamp takes over the Wright City football program and begins coaching games this fall, he will bring with him a lot of familiarity. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/29/26

Wright City sophomore Olivia Wilson goes airborne over a Sullivan forward to clear the ball with a header during the teams’ Class 2 District 4 semifinal at Borgia on Friday. Wright City dropped the 4-1 decision to end the season 18-6.

Historic season ends for Wright City girls’ soccer

In the immediate aftermath of the season-ending 4-1 loss for the Wright City girls’ soccer team to Sullivan at Borgia on Friday, two emotions came to the forefront. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/29/26

Warrenton junior third baseman Ric Standley applies the tag to earn an out against Holt in a game which the Warriors won earlier this season. Standley had one of the better individual seasons for Warrenton as he was the top hitter by average and also earned four saves on the mound.

Young Warrenton learns valuable lessons on diamond

The 2025 baseball season had its share of twists and turns for Warrenton. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/28/26

Wright City trio runs at state; Witthaus finishes Warrenton athletics career with near miss

Makayla Witthaus ended her high school track with a few tears, but also a smile on Saturday. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/28/26

Warrenton's Luke Bolm appreciates first state golf experience

Competing at the weather-shortened MSHSAA Class 4 state golf tournament on May 19 at the Columbia Country Club, the Warrenton sophomore carded an 11-over-par 82 to finish tied for 54th place. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/27/26

Athlete of the Month: Laila Barron

Liberty Christian junior Laila Barron is the May Student of the Month. more

5/26/26

Jake Brown shares excitement in taking over Warrenton boys’ soccer program

This fall, the Warrenton boys’ soccer team will have a new leader. The good news for the program, which finished the 2025-26 season with a 14-9 record, is that Jake Brown has been hired to lead the Warriors. more

5/25/26

Warrenton senior Makenna Faubion signs her National Letter of Intent (NLI) on March 12 to run cross country and track for Crowder College. Faubion made the state cross country meet last fall after just taking up the sport.

Makenna Faubion proves to be quick learner as she heads off to college

Makenna Faubion has come a long way in a short time. The Warrenton senior has not-so-fond memories of last summer when she first started running. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/25/26

Warrenton senior Allison Vacek recently signed her National Letter of Intent (NLI) to wrestle collegiately for Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. Vacek was a four-time state qualifier in high school and finished second at 155 pounds as a junior.

Allison Vacek plans to continue to enjoy wrestling in college

During her time in high school, wrestling has served as a motivating factor for Allison Vacek. That motivation will continue after her days at Warrenton, as Vacek signed her National Letter of Intent (NLI) on May 12 to wrestle and study at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/24/26

The Warren County R-III school board last week approved the hire of Kevin Carr to guide the Warrenton boys basketball program. Carr comes to the district from California, Mo.

Warrenton hires Kevin Carr to guide Warrenton boys basketball

During the closed session of the May school board meeting, the Warren County R-III School Board voted to hire Kevin Carr as the next boys basketball coach at Warrenton High School. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/22/26

Jordan Lopez hands off to Antevion Pierce during the Warriors’ run during the district final of the 4x400 relay at Capital City High School last weekend. The relay, along with the 4x200 team, both qualified for the sectional meet this coming Saturday at Orchard Farm High School.

Witthaus, Warriors’ relays move to sectionals; Wright City trio heads to state

Makayla Witthaus figured she would face an uphill battle. When the district seedings came out, the Warrenton senior thrower figured she had a chance to make it out of the Class 4 District 4 meet, which took place at Capital City High School last Saturday, but she’d do so having earned her spot. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/21/26

The Wright City girls’ soccer team poses with SPENSA members after volunteering with the group in early May.

SPENSA helps Wright City girls find connections on pitch

SPENSA is a St. Louis-based, not-for-profit soccer program for young people with disabilities. SPENSA is a member club of the Missouri Youth Soccer Association, which is a member of USYS, the national youth soccer organization. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/19/26

The Liberty Christian girls and boys track teams both won the first MCSAA state tournament championships in the short histories of their programs in Joplin on Saturday.

Doubly golden: Liberty Christian track teams win first titles

Two years ago, the Liberty Christian girls’ and boys’ track programs didn’t exist. In just their second seasons, however, both programs have gone from anonymity to prominence, winning Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association (MCSAA) Division I state championships, which took place last Friday and Saturday in Joplin. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/18/26

Wright City senior Quinn Schnarre, right, pictured with Wildcats Head Coach Tyler Rickard, was recently recognized by the Tom Lombardo Chapter of the National Football Foundation as one of the “Elite-Eleven” honorees for his work on the field, in the classroom and in the community.

National Football Foundation names Wright City's Quinn Schnarre to ‘Elite-Eleven’ squad

For the second straight season, a member of the Wright City football program was honored by the Tom Lombardo Chapter of the National Football Foundation. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/18/26

Warrenton sophomore golfer Luke Bolm finished ninth at last week’s Class 4 District 2 tournament at the Falls Golf Course in O’Fallon. His five-over-par 76 was good enough to qualify him for the state tournament next week.

After near miss, Warrenton's Luke Bolm makes state golf tournament

Luke Bolm did a lot to move past a less-than-desirable memory on Friday. The Warrenton sophomore, who missed the state cut by two strokes as a freshman, didn’t miss this time. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/15/26

Warrenton’s Gavin Thompson, pictured here from an earlier event, teamed with Eli Peth to card the second-lowest score at the Trot Scramble, which was played at Woods Fort Golf Course in Troy on Wednesday.

Peth, Thompson take second at Troy scramble

Eli Peth and Gavin Thompson had themselves a solid round of golf on Thursday. Playing as one of three twosomes for the Warrenton golf team, the pair carded the second-lowest score in the Tory … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/14/26

Wright City track athletes Kaveon Schulte and Kaden Cross were both recently honored by the Eastern Missouri Conference for their work this season. Both also had strong district meets and qualified for sectionals.

Wright City makes strong showing in district track

There will be a nice-sized contingent of Wright City track athletes headed to Centralia High School this weekend for the Class 3 Sectional 2 meet. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/14/26