Sports - Warren County Record

Wright City sophomore midfielder Makenzie Holloway makes the most of a chance, pouncing on a loose ball to score the first of two goals on Monday as the Wildcats ran past Hancock 5-0. The goals were her second and third of the season.

Holloway’s work supplements scorers in tournament-opening win for Wright City

Makenzie Holloway enjoys learning valuable lessons. As the season is winding down, the Wright City sophomore midfielder is seeing more time on the pitch and she’s putting that time to good use. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/13/26

Warrenton sophomore Lucas Payne goes airborne as he bumps the ball during the Warriors’ district semifinal win against Holt at St. Dominic on Friday, as Brayden Brown looks on. The win ensured Warrenton would finish with a .500 record in just the team’s second season of competition.

District-opening win ensures at least a .500 season for Warriors

The members of the 2026 Warrenton boys’ volleyball team have cemented a legacy. In just the second year of the program, Warrenton (11-10-1) ensured itself a .500 season after its district … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/13/26

Warrenton junior Ric Standley, pictured from a game earlier this season, had a big night on Tuesday. He not only went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in the team’s Senior Night win over Bowling Green, but he also earned the win in relief of Keeton Young

Warrenton baseball celebrates Senior Night with late-inning heroics

The Warrenton baseball team celebrated Senior Night in style on Tuesday. Hosting Bowling Green, Warrenton (13-13) earned the 5-3 victory. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/13/26

Warrenton seniors Brayden Brown and Teegan Williams signed last week to play volleyball at Missouri Baptist University.

Warrenton volleyball trio signs to play at Missouri Baptist

When the 2026-27 workouts for the Missouri Baptist men’s volleyball team begin, they will have a decidedly Warren County flavor. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/12/26

Warrenton senior Kalynn Henke recently signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo. Henke said she hopes to earn her Elementary Education degree and become a coach herself one day. (Jim Faasen photo)

Warrenton's Kalynn Henke hopes to continue learning at next level

During her senior season, Kalynn Henke recorded team highs in service aces (22) and serves received (262). She also recorded 149 digs. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/11/26

Warrenton football players Zander Rader and Mason Sanders dig a hole in the ground at Binkley Park on April 25 in preparation for planting one of the 35 trees that were cultivated that day.

Branching out: Warrenton football team goes green with tree planting

Members of the Warrenton football team spent the last Saturday morning in April giving back to their community. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/9/26

Warrenton pitcher Keeton Young, pictured in a game earlier this season, earned the win in the nightcap of a doubleheader the Warriors swept from GAC North rival St. Charles at home on Thursday. The wins brought the Warriors back above .500 heading into the final week of the regular season.

Warrenton sweeps doubleheader from conference foe

Due to storms earlier in the week, the Warrenton baseball team took on GAC North rival St. Charles in a doubleheader at home on Thursday. The Warriors swept both ends of the twin bill, by scores … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/8/26

Wright City junior defender Olivia Wilson first played the game of soccer when she entered high school. In just under three seasons, Wilson has become a top defender for the Wildcats.

Wright City's Olivia Wilson excels as relative newcomer to pitch

Three years ago, soccer wasn’t even on Olivia Wilson’s radar. Now, though, the sport has moved into the favored position for the Wright City junior over volleyball and basketball, her other two sports played. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/8/26

Wright City shortstop Tyler Martin slides in safely with the game’s first run as the Wildcats took a first-inning lead on Wednesday. Martin later added a grand slam, but Wright City fell to visiting Duchesne 13-5.

Rough inning spoils senior night for Wildcats

The game started well for the Wright City baseball team and sophomore shortstop Tyler Martin put a nice exclamation on it – it was just the middle part that was forgettable. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/7/26

Wright City senior Kaden Cross competes in the 100-meter dash at the Eastern Missouri Conference championship meet on May 1 at Montgomery County High School. He won the 100 and 200 at the EMO meet for the second year in a row.

Wright City sprinter repeats as EMO champ, Wildcats win four events

Kaden Cross competed in his final Eastern Missouri Conference meet on May 1. It turned out to be an outstanding one for the Wright City senior. Cross won titles in both the 100 and … more

By Theo Tate, Staff Writer | 5/7/26

Warrenton golfers, from left, Gavin Solari, Gavin Thompson and Luke Bolm each medaled at the GAC North Tournament on Tuesday at Country Lakes Golf Club. Based on the results, Thompson was named first-team all-conference, while Solari and Bolm made the second-team.

Warrenton trio medals, earns all-conference honors at GAC tourney

The top three golfers for Warrenton collected some nice hardware at the GAC North Conference tournament at Country Lake Golf Club on Tuesday. Juniors Gavin Thompson, Gavin Solari and sophomore … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/6/26

Wright City's Windmann medals for second straight year at EMO tourney

Like a fine wine, Jonathan Windmann just keeps getting better on the golf course as he ages. On Monday, Windmann medaled for the second straight year at the Eastern Missouri Conference golf … more

5/5/26

Warrenton senior Zoe Duncan recently signed her National Letter of Intent to play college basketball at William Woods University. The forward played a major role for the Warriors this season

Warrenton's Zoe Duncan finds college home at William Woods University

The Warrenton senior recently signed her National Letter of Intent to play college basketball this coming school year at William Woods University in Fulton. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/4/26

Wright City tabs Rickard as next athletic director

For Tyler Rickard, the Wright City School Board’s decision on April 21 fulfilled a long-term goal. That’s because Rickard, the head football coach at the school for the last five seasons, … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/4/26

Wright City junior Ada Ferrell has been riding since a very young age, and she loves the rush of adrenaline the sport of riding provides.

Chasing the rush: Ada Ferrell thrives inside the high school and riding arenas

While the Wright City junior is involved in cross country, basketball and soccer in high school, there’s just something about rodeo that appeals to her. more

5/2/26

Wright City junior Ada Ferrell knocks the ball into the St. Louis Patriots’ net with her left foot in overtime as the Wildcats earned the 1-0 win.

Ferrell finishes on right foot with her left for Wright City OT winner

Ada Ferrell’s game – and legend – just keep growing. On Thursday, that growth included a single foot – not a measurement, mind you – the growth came with her left foot. That’s … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/1/26

Warrenton sophomore golfer Luke Bolm has come a long way in less than two years of high school golf. His calm demeanor has helped him to card low scores after low scores in the hopes of making it to the Class 4 state tournament next month.

Quick study: Warrenton's Luke Bolm picks up game of golf in a hurry

The Warrenton sophomore golfer, who has been playing the sport competitively for just over a year, began varsity play for the Warriors as a freshman. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/1/26

Wright City freshman Fin Parra, shown above in a game from earlier this season, drove in a run as the Wildcats managed to get past Bowling Green in a home conference game on Wednesday. The win kept the Wildcats in a first-place tie in the conference race with three games left to play.

Wright City baseball ekes out win to remain atop EMO

Things didn’t start so well for the Wright City baseball team on Wednesday, but they sure ended that way. After giving up two runs to lose a lead against Eastern Missouri foe Bowling Green, … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/30/26

Warrenton senior Teegan Williams is not only the team leader in kills for the Warrenton boys’ volleyball team this season, but he is also No. 8 in the area.

Warriors’ volleyball aims to make mark as season winds down

As the season enters its final stretch, the members of the Warrenton boys’ volleyball team aren’t looking back at what they’ve done. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/30/26

Warrenton junior pitcher Jake Kirkpatrick has had a strong season on the mound and at the plate for the Warriors as he’s helped the team overcome the loss of junior all-state player Carter Martin. Without one of its top talents, Warrenton is off to a 10-8 start.

Warriors making most of difficult situation as players fill pitching void

The Warrenton baseball team has faced its share of challenges this season. With a 10-8 record headed into the last days of April and just two more weeks of regular-season play after this one, … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/29/26

Wright City junior Ada Ferrell continued her scorching scoring streak on Tuesday as she scored five times in the Wildcats' win at Valley Park.

Ferrell continues torrid pace, Wright City wins again

Both Ada Ferrell and the Wright City girls’ soccer team had big days on Tuesday. The Wildcats junior forward scored five times and added a pair of assists as she and her teammates rolled to … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/29/26

Wright City resident Emma Dietrich has transformed her love of the game of hockey into a ticket to her future. She recently signed to play hockey at the University of Arkansas.

Wright City's Dietrich plans to blaze hockey trail to Arkansas

Emma Dietrich is proud to be from Wright City and attend Wright City High School. Even though the sports she plays competitively – ice and roller hockey – aren’t programs in her hometown, … more

4/27/26

Bolm, Warrenton golf take top honors in tri-meet

Luke Bolm knows he left some shots out on the course Thursday. That being the case, he still played well enough to earn the medalist honors as host Warrenton got the better of Wright City and … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/24/26

Warrenton junior Ric Standley (20) is off to a solid start during his junior season for Warrenton. Standley not only hits leadoff for the Warriors, but he also plays third base and functions as the team’s closer.

Standley’s success evident all over field for Warrenton

There isn’t much that Ric Standley doesn’t do for the Warrenton baseball team. From third baseman and lead-off hitter to the team’s closer, the junior is at the center of it all for the … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/24/26

Wright City junior forward Ada Ferrell scored three times on Wednesday in leading the Wildcats to a win at Warrenton. Her 14 goals this season are tops on the team.

Ferrell’s hot streak continues as Wright City wins at Warrenton

For Ada Ferrell, the opposing goal must seem as so much less of an obstacle and something more of a welcome mat these days. That’s because she’s not only buzzing the penalty area of her … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/23/26