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Former Warrenton boys basketball Coach Mark Thomas learned after the April R-III school board meeting that his contract to coach basketball would not be renewed for the 2026-27 season. Thomas will remain with the district in the capacities of a physical education teacher and track coach.

Warren County R-III school board opts not to renew Thomas’ basketball contract

Though saddened by the situation, Mark Thomas has gained a new perspective after his ouster as Warrenton boys’ basketball coach, he said. At the April meeting of the R-III School Board, … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/23/26

Warrenton junior Marcus Greene, pictured throwing the shot put last week at the Wright City Invitational, recently broke the Warrenton school record in the event. Greene said that, while the record does plenty for his personal legacy, winning a state championship would do even more.

Greene breaks Warrenton shot put record, but has eyes on bigger prize

Even though he’s just a junior, Marcus Greene is already thinking about his legacy. The Warrenton thrower, who placed 12 th at the MSHSAA Class 4 state meet last season, has taken a step … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/23/26

Sophomore Lucas Payne (8) led the Warrenton boys volleyball team in kills as the Warriors earned a win over Holt on Tuesday. The win was not only the second over Holt this season, but it also earned the Warriors a sixth win, eclipsing the team’s total from last year.

Warrenton boys’ volleyball sets program win record

In just its second season, the Warrenton boys volleyball team has reached uncharted waters. With the team’s 25-22, 25-22, 25-16 win over Holt on Tuesday at home, Warrenton (6-9-1) has already … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/22/26

Ferrell’s finishes lead Wright City past Owensville

Ada Ferrell was the star of the show on Monday, and she made her time in the spotlight count. The Wright City junior scored a quartet of goals in leading the Wildcats to the 4-0 win at … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/21/26

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Carleigh Steinhoff

Name: Carleigh Steinhoff School: Warrenton Class: Junior Sport: Warrenton Stunt Favorite athlete/team: Alabama Pregame music: Hype worship and praise Favorite … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/21/26

Liberty Christian senior basketball player Tommy Meyer signs his National Letter of Intent to play at Hannibal-LaGrange University. Meyer heads off to college having helped Liberty win the MCSAA state championship.

Liberty Christian's Tommy Meyer finds college home

Tommy Meyer has always known he wanted to play college basketball. Recently, exactly what that looked like has come into focus for the 6-foot-5 Liberty Christian guard/forward. Meyer signed … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/20/26

Wright City sophomore Kaveon Schulte clears a hurdle during the 110-meter race at the Wright City Invitational on Thursday. Schulte swept the boys’ hurdles races, winning the 110 and the 300.

Schulte’s sweep highlights big meet for Warren County schools at Wright City Invitational

Like the Wright City track teams as a whole, sophomore Kaveon Schulte represented himself well on Thursday. Schulte swept the hurdles races as he won the 110-meter race (16.33 seconds) and 300 … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/19/26

The Warrenton stunt team, in its second year of existence, is off to a strong start this season. The sport of stunt combines cheerleading and tumbling to score points during a four-quarter game.

Warrenton Stunt program continues to grow

Though she’s just in her second year with the program, Warrenton senior Addison Beaird will carry her effort to be a pioneer in Warrenton athletics for a lifetime, she said. Beaird, who has … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/17/26

Warrenton pitcher Keeton Young throws a pitch during the first inning of the Warriors’ 5-1 win over Holt in a GAC Baseball Classic game played Wednesday at CarShield Field. Young not only earned the win, but he also had the game-winning RBI with a two-run, first-inning single.

Young’s spot start helps carry Warrenton to victory

Keeton Young had himself a day on Wednesday – after the game’s first batter, that's it. Young, the junior who started for Warrenton against Holt as Warriors junior Carter Martin was … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/16/26

Wright City freshman Makiya Harris won the long jump at the St. Dominic track meet on April 10. Harris was one of three individual champions for the team.

Warren County schools bring home nice wins at St. Dominic meet

By his own admission, Mason Sanders didn’t have the best day on Friday. If only most athletes could have the sort of bad day Sanders had. The Warrenton freshman high jumper won the title at … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/16/26

Wright City sophomore pitcher Cameron Moyer delivers a pitch in the Wildcats’ win over rival Warrenton on Saturday at Fort Zumwalt East. Moyer, who had pitched exclusively in relief prior to the game, tossed a complete-game four-hitter as Wright City earned the 9-1 win.

Moyer twirls gem as Wright City ends skid against Warrenton

Relief pitcher Cameron Moyer is happy to take the ball whenever Wright City Coach Cody Bair asks him. The switch for Moyer came on Saturday when Bair handed him the ball to start against rival … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/16/26

Warrenton senior Marcus Greene, shown here throwing the shot put at the St. Dominic Invitational last week, broke the school record on Tuesday as he won the title at the Don Olszowka Relays at Union.

Warrenton's Greene breaks school shot record; Wright City soccer wins shootout thriller

Tuesday was a memorable day for Marcus Greene and the Warrenton track program. The senior, throwing the shot put at the Don Olszowka Relays at Union, broke the school record with a heave of 53 … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/15/26

Warrenton soccer earns first victory; Bolm earns birthday medal

The Warrenton girls' soccer team turned in a dominant performance on Monday. Playing at home, Warrenton rolled to a 6-0 win over Mexico. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/14/26

Liberty Christian sophomore track and field athlete Sam Chemin has taken on a new role for the Eagles’ track team this season. In addition to continuing to run, where he medaled at state as a freshman, Chemin has now also taken up the javelin.

Liberty Christian's Sam Chemin throws his hat into ring with javelin

After making it to running events at state as a freshman, Sam Chemin is tackling a new challenge. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/11/26

Warrenton setter Matthew Faubion is among area leaders in assists. His work in setting up the Warriors’ attack has helped lead to Warrenton’s current four-game win streak.

Warrenton boys’ volleyball continues hot streak

It’s been quite a week for the Warrenton boys’ volleyball team. The Warriors – a team that won five games all of last season – won its fourth straight in defeating Fort Zumwalt East in … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/10/26

Warrenton senior runner Makenna Faubion has been involved in athletics and with school organizations throughout her time in high school. Even though she is new to track, she will attend Crowder College next fall to run both cross country and track.

Makenna Faubion works to improve herself, school community

Makenna Faubion has been around sports for most of her life. From volleyball at a very young age to running in high school, Faubion has always loved to compete. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/10/26

Wright City freshman Haley Elsenrath has been the main outlet for the Wildcats’ offense in the early part of the season. So far, Elsenrath has tallied five goals and three assists.

Teamwork, togetherness fuel Wright City's Haley Elsenrath’s hot start

Haley Elsenrath isn’t your typical freshman. A midfielder on the Wright City girls soccer team, Elsenrath has begun her high school soccer career with a bang. more

4/10/26

Wright City senior Kaitlyn Mikus (3) settles the ball during the team’s game on Wednesday with Liberty Christian. Wright City rolled to the 7-0 victory. (Jim Faasen photo)

Uncomplicated approach carries Wright City soccer to win; Warrenton volleyball keeps win streak going

Wright City girls soccer coach Tori Harris has boiled everything she wants to see from her team down to two words – simple and smart. On Wednesday, that’s exactly how the Wildcats played – … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/9/26

Deadrick Forrest, the youngest of the three Forrest brothers, grew up around the Warrenton boys basketball program as his older brothers played high school basketball.

End of an era: A decade of Forrest boys in a Warrenton uniform coming to a close

The 2025-26 school year marks the end of an era at Warrenton High School. That’s because with it comes the graduation of the final Forrest brother. For nearly a decade, the name Forrest has … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/9/26

Warrenton senior Teegan Williams continued his torrid pace, once again leading the Warriors in kills as the team won its second straight match. Warrenton went on the road and defeated Fort Zumwalt South on Tuesday in four games.

Warrenton volleyball earns back-to-back victories while Warrenton golf, Wright City baseball roll

After earning the team’s first win of the season on April 2, the Warriors (2-3) traveled to Fort Zumwalt South and earned the 21-25, 25-17, 25-23, 25-19 win. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/8/26

Wright City freshman catcher Fin Parra has played an invaluable role in the Wildcats’ early-season successes. Parra has played important roles both behind the plate and at it, helping spark the team’s offense.

Freshman catcher makes early impact for Wright City

Fin Parra isn’t what you’d expect from a typical freshman. The Wright City catcher has played a key role in everything from calling pitches for the Wildcats to swinging a mean stick at the … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/4/26

Warrenton senior Kaleb Lauck led the Warriors with several key blocks in the team’s win at Holt on Thursday. He recorded half of his team-high six blocks in an important second-game rally as the Warriors beat Holt in three games.

Faubion’s return, Lauck’s work guide Warrenton to first victory

To say that Matthew Faubion is the glue that binds the Warrenton boys’ volleyball team would not be an overstatement. Faubion, a junior setter, sat out the Warriors’ three-game loss to North … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/3/26

Warrenton senior outside hitter Teegan Williams has been an important part of the formation of the Warriors’ boys volleyball program. Williams has lofty personal and team goals for the remainder of the season before he graduates and goes to Missouri Baptist in the fall to study and play volleyball.

College-bound Teegan Williams provides spark for Warrenton boys’ volleyball

Teegan Williams doesn’t consider himself or his Warrenton volleyball teammates to be any sort of pioneers or trailblazers; they’re just Warriors. While a good portion of the members of this … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/3/26

Warrenton freshman Mason Sanders hit a mark in the high jump on Friday at the North Point meet that only nine other freshmen have hit in state history, clearing 6 feet, 5.75 inches to win the event. Sanders said he fought off nerves to reach the height.

Warrenton freshman Mason Sanders joins exclusive high jump club

Mason Sanders’ track career is taking off – literally. The Warrenton freshman jumper had quite the week last week and it culminated with him winning the high jump competition at the North … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/3/26

Warrenton base runner Kale Lehmkuhl steals second base as he slides in under Wright City second baseman Easton Feise during the teams’ game on Saturday. Lehmkuhl stole three bases in the game.

Kirkpatrick, Warrenton roll to pair of wins

Jake Kirkpatrick didn’t have the most comfortable of starts on the mound for the Warrenton baseball team on Saturday. He allowed three straight singles to allow Wright City to score a run in … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/2/26