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Trey Brakensiek bunts for a hit during last week’s district final against St. Charles West.

Despite trailing by two runs after six innings, the Wright City Wildcats came back to tie last week’s district final against St. Charles West before losing on a walkoff home run in extra … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 5/25/22

Joe Goldsmith swings at a pitch during a game earlier this season.

Goldsmith, Hibbs, Peth named to GAC North first team

Three Warrenton Warriors were named to the GAC North first team. Joe Goldsmith, Kannon Hibbs and Ben Peth were named to the GAC North first team. Goldsmith was named to the first team as an … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 5/25/22

Kyle Johnson (right) celebrates with Nick Moore after Johnson hit a home run in the seventh inning. The Wildcats tied the game before losing on a walkoff home run.

Wildcats mount late comeback, lose on walkoff home run in district final

The Wright City Wildcats scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to tie Thursday's district final against St. Charles West but lost on a walkoff home run later in the … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 5/20/22

Bryce Goulette attempts a putt at a match earlier this season.

Warrenton’s Goulette competes at state meet

Bryce Goulette represented Warrenton at the Missouri Class 4 state golf meet earlier this week. Goulette competed in the state golf meet Monday and Tuesday. He finished the two-day competition … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 5/18/22

Garneisha Love competes in a relay race at last weekend’s district meet at North Point High School.

Area athletes move on to track sectionals

Warrenton and Wright City track and field athletes will compete in this weekend’s sectional meets with a chance to advance to the state tournament. Warrenton competed in the Class 4, District 4 … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 5/18/22

Warrenton Soccer vs. Hannibal [Photo gallery]

Warrenton lost to Hannibal 6-0 in the first round of the district tournament. To purchase reprints, contact The Record at 636-456-6397. more

5/18/22

Ian Wolff (right) celebrates as he crosses the plate during the third inning of Wright City's win over Bowling Green. Wolff and Logan McCartney (left) scored on the play.

Waters' walkoff single pushes Wright City to district semifinals

Hayden Waters' walkoff single in the eighth inning propelled Wright City past Bowling Green in Friday's district quarterfinal. Waters singled to left field with the bases loaded and no outs … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 5/13/22

Paige Kirn scores the first of her two goals Thursday.

Lady Wildcats fall to Sullivan, to face St. Charles West in district quarterfinal

The Wright City Lady Wildcats dropped a 3-2 game to Sullivan Thursday in their final regular season game. After trailing 2-0 at halftime, the Lady Wildcats scored a pair of goals in … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 5/13/22

Alex Sutter (left) attempts to move the ball towards the goal as Ashlynn Reeves trails the play.

Warrenton beats Wright City in rivalry game

The Warrenton Lady Warrior soccer team used four first half goals to beat rival Wright City Wednesday. Warrenton beat Wright City 5-1. The Lady Warriors led 4-0 at halftime. more

5/4/22

Tyler Oliver hits a fly ball during the first inning of Warrenton’s win over Elsberry last week.

Strong first inning, Goldsmith’s home run pace Warriors in home win over Elsberry

The Warrenton Warriors used a strong first inning and Joe Goldsmith’s three-run home run in the fourth inning to beat Elsberry by 10 runs last week. Warrenton (13-8) beat Elsberry 15-5 in five … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 5/4/22

Wyatt Claiborne (right) leads a pack of runners at the North Point Grizzly Invitational last week.

Warrenton, Wright City track teams compete at events

Garrison Allen and Morgan Marschel each won an event at last week’s North Point Grizzly Invitational. Allen finished first place in the shot put competition. Allen’s threw the shot 10.94 … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 5/4/22

Kannon Hibbs has led the Warrenton Warriors to 11 wins so far this season.

Athlete of the Month: Kannon Hibbs

Kannon Hibbs and the Warrenton Warriors are off to a strong start this season. As a team, Warrenton has already matched their win total from last season. A junior, Hibbs is in his second … more

4/27/22

Owen Thompson prepares to hit a shot during the Warrenton Invitational earlier this season.

Three Warriors place in top-10 in competition

Sophomore Owen Thompson led all Warrior golfers with a top-five finish in a competition against Fort Zumwalt North and Washington last week. Thompson finished tied for fourth place. He shot a 42. … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 4/27/22

Wright City goalie Cassandra Reash stops a shot during a penalty shootout against Winfield Monday.

Wright City beats Winfield in shootout

eated Winfield in a penalty shootout Monday to win their third consecutive game. Wright City (9-3) defeated Winfield 3-2 in the penalty shootout. Winfield attempted five shots in the shootout. Wright … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 4/27/22

Joe Goldsmith swings at a pitch during Saturday’s game against Winfield. Warrenton won the game 11-5.

Warrenton tops conference foe Winfield

The Warrenton Warriors bounced back from a pair of losses Friday to beat conference foe Winfield last weekend at the Fort Zumwalt North baseball tournament.Warrenton defeated Winfield 11-5 Saturday. … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 4/27/22

Kyle Johnson delivers a pitch during Thursday's win over Hallsville. Johnson pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed one run.

Wildcats extend winning streak to six games

The Wright City Wildcats defeated Hallsville Thursday to push their season-best winning streak to six games. Wright City (10-8) defeated Hallsville 7-1. Wright City has won 10 of their … more

4/21/22

Warrenton senior Emma Lange kicks the ball during the first half of Thursday's loss to St. Charles.

Lady Warriors fall to St. Charles

The Warrenton Lady Warriors dropped an 8-0 decision to St. Charles Thursday. St. Charles scored six goals in the first half. They added two goals in the first two minutes of the second half … more

4/21/22

Keagan Loeffler jumps over a hurdle during last week’s Wright City Invitational track meet.

Local athletes win events at Wright City Invitational

Warrenton and Wright City both competed last week in the Wright City Invitational. Warrenton won six different competitions during the meet. Wyatt Claiborne won the 1,600-meter race. Claiborne ran … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 4/20/22

Bryce Goulette putts during last week’s Warrenton Invitational. Goulette finished second among Warrenton golfers and sixth in the compeitiion.

Warriors place fourth

Gabe Frederick and Bryce Goulette’s top-six finishes helped Warrenton to a fourth place finish at the Warrenton Invitational.Frederick finished one stroke off the leaderboard. He shot an 80, … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 4/20/22

Caleb Clark throws the ball to first base during Tuesday’s win over Winfield. Warrenton won the game 6-3.

Warriors even season series with Wright City

Two weeks after losing by 13 runs to Wright City, the Warrenton Warriors defeated Wright City to even the season series among the rival schools. Warrenton (9-5) defeated Wright City 8-2 Saturday. … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 4/13/22

Ian Wolff crosses home plate after hitting a game-tying home run in the seventh inning. Wolff hit the home run with two outs.

Wolff’s game-tying home run, Mitts’ walk-off single key Wright City’s comeback win

Senior Ian Wolff’s solo home run erased a one-run deficit with two outs in the seventh inning and Jake Mitts delivered a walk-off single one inning later in Wright City’s 7-6 win over … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 4/13/22

Abigail Unterreiner (right) battles for possession of the ball during last week’s loss.

Wright City wins games over Principia, Owensville

After losing to the St. Louis Patriots by four goals, the Wright City Lady Wildcat soccer team responded with wins over Principia and Owensville. Wright City (5-2) defeated Principia High School 3-2 … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 4/13/22

Troy Anderson throws the ball to first base during Monday’s win over Montgomery County.

Warrenton beats Montgomery County, St. Charles to push winning streak to four games

The Warrenton Warriors used a six-run fourth inning Monday to win their third straight game. Warrenton (6-4) defeated Montgomery County 8-5 Monday to earn their fifth win of the season. The win … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 4/6/22

Wright City senior Stephanie Nunez-Cruz (left) prepares to kick the ball during the first half of Friday’s win over Fulton.

Sutter’s goal helps Wright City bounce back, top Fulton

After suffering their first loss of the season, the Wright City Lady Wildcats responded with a win over Fulton High School last week. Wright City (3-1) defeated Fulton High School 1-0. Junior Alex … more

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor | 4/6/22

Wright City soccer player Lynnsey Grunzinger (left) tries to outrun a Fulton defender during the first half of Friday's game. Wright City won 1-0.

Lady Wildcats beat Fulton

The Wright City Lady Wildcats defeated Fulton Friday to improve to 3-1 on the season. Wright City beat Fulton 1-0. Junior Alex Sutter scored the lone goal of the game. She scored in … more

4/1/22