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Warrenton senior guard Brodey Meier drives to the basket during the Warriors’ Class 5 District 4 quarterfinal loss to Parkway Central. Meier was a key part of the team’s senior class.

Warrenton boys basketball seniors leave lasting mark

One by one, as the seniors on the Warrenton boys basketball team left the locker room after the team’s Class 5 District 4 quarterfinal loss on March 3, there wasn’t the slightest air of sadness. … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/13/26

Liberty Christian aims to return to top of MCSAA

For the past two seasons, the word “close” would be best used to describe the Liberty Christian girls' soccer team. That’s because each of those seasons, the Eagles have been “close” … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/13/26

Warrenton girls’ basketball senior Zoe Duncan (4) hits a running jump shot during the Warriors’ Class 5 District 4 win at Fort Zumwalt South. Duncan was one of four seniors who played important roles for the team this season.

Senior core sets standard for Warrenton under four-year coach

The seniors on the 2025-26 Warrenton girls basketball team hold both a special place with each other, but within the program itself. That’s because Zoe Duncan, Savannah Miller, Natalie … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/12/26

Warrenton sophomore Melanie Guerrero gets the upper hand on her opponent, Nevada’s Brooklynn Hoag, during the fifth-place match at 125 pounds as part of the girls' Class 1 state tournament at Mizzou Arena on February 26. Guerrero won by fall in 51 seconds to capture her final match and the fifth-place medal.

Warrenton's Guerrero, Wright City's Sehnert find important finishes, medals at state tournament

Warrenton sophomore Melanie Guerrero admits that she wasn’t always the best student. … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/6/26

Warrenton senior Max Teson lifts his opponent, Poplar Bluff’s Zekey Camden, onto his shoulder during their third-place match at 157 pounds as part of the MSHSAA wrestling championship on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. Teson earned the win and third place.

Warrenton duo take third, sixth at state wrestling championship

After going 1-2 at state as a junior, current Warrenton senior Max Teson put in a lot of … more

3/6/26

Members of the Liberty Christian boys basketball team pose for a team photo after the team won the Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association (MCSAA) state championship on Saturday. The team members are, front row from left, Luke Meyer, Van Carlisle, Asher Lyons, manager Laila Barron, and manager Cooper Dickson. Back row, assistant coach Larkee Obermann, Cruze Meyer, Tucker Wainscott, Tommy Meyer, Phoenix Obermann, Willy Mueller, Ryder Carlisle, Ben Greening, Cole Nelsen and head coach Butch Clark.

Liberty Christian boys win fifth MCSAA state title

The Liberty Christian boys basketball team had to fend off an extra opponent Saturday – history. Facing Metro Athletic Conference foe Westwood Baptist of Cape Girardeau in the Missouri … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/5/26

Warrenton junior Zayden Teson puts his opponent, Pacific’s Brock Webb, in a half nelson during the Class 3 state championship at 152 pounds as part of the MSHSAA wrestling championship on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. Teson defeated Webb to become the second wrestling champion in school history, joining assistant coach JJ Filipek, who won a championship in 2013.

Warrenton's Zayden Teson leans on coach, community in state title quest

After the final whistle of his state championship victory at 152 pounds on Saturday, Warrenton junior Zayden Teson did two things. First, he gave those in attendance a celebratory flex, and … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/5/26

Warrenton senior guard Brodey Meier (15) slices his way to the Parkway Central basket early in the teams’ Class 5 District 4 quarterfinal at Central on Tuesday. Meier led the Warriors in scoring in the season-ending defeat.

Strong effort falls short as Warrenton’s season ends

The Warrenton boys’ basketball team was in firm control of its Class 5 District 4 quarterfinal on Tuesday – until it wasn’t. The Warriors, playing as the No. 6 seed, led third-seeded and … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/4/26

Warrenton senior Savannah Miller led the Warriors to a Class 5 District 4 win over Holt in a game played at Fort Zumwalt South on Monday. The victory may well have been the most complete team effort by Warrenton this season, as the team never trailed.

Complete game helps Warrenton take district opener

As it turned out, the Warrenton girls' basketball team saved its best for what wouldn’t be its last on Monday. In perhaps the team’s most complete game of the season, Warrenton led from the … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/3/26

Warrenton finishes meet with state championship, trio of medals

Through all of the collective noise at Mizzou Arena on Saturday, 10 fateful seconds of unified glee cut through everything else. Amidst all the chants and cheers, a countdown slowly built. … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/1/26

Warrenton junior guard Carter Martin (2) not only excels on the basketball court, but on the baseball diamond as well. Martin has committed to pitch for the University of Missouri.

Carter Martin proves to be true competitor for Warrenton

Simply put, Carter Martin is an athlete. The six-foot, 170-pound Martin juggles athletics these days between the baseball diamond and the basketball court. Martin, a right-handed pitcher … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 2/28/26

Liberty Christian’s Ryder Carlisle (3) played an important role in the team’s win at the MCSAA state semifinal in Joplin on Friday. He was one of four players to score in double figures for the Eagles.

Liberty Christian wins MCSAA state semifinal, advances to state title game

The Liberty Christian boys basketball team will get a third, and final, chance against the team that has turned into its arch nemesis this season. That’s because, after the Eagles defeated … more