STATE POLE VAULTER — Mason Miller prepares for his first attempt in the pole vault at the state meet in Jefferson City last spring. Kory Carpenter photo.

RECORD BREAKERS — The Wright City 400-meter relay team celebrates after breaking the school record at the Class 3 sectional at Montgomery County. The Wildcats finished third in 50.45 seconds. Pictured, from left, are Mercedes Wray, Kia Campbell, Emajahnai Hunter and Danielle Dyer. Derrick Forsythe photo.

SECOND IN STATE — Jacob Null holds his bracket after finishing second in the Class 3, 220-pound tournament in Feb. Derrick Forsythe photo.

TRANSITION GAME — Jake Pietzman grabs a defensive rebound and pushes the ball up court earlier this season. Derrick Forsythe photo.

LOOKING FOR GOALS — Camilo Rodriguez heads up field with a Pacific defender at his back last week in the Pacific Tournament. Warrenton lost, 5-1. Arron Hustead photo.

CLEARING HURDLES — Nina Noltkamper finishes the 100-meter hurdles during the Wright City Warm-Up Meet last month. Kory Carpenter photo.

LONG PUTT — Travis Toebben attempts a long putt during the Class 3, Sectional 2 tournament. Kory Carpenter photo.

GOOD SWING — Hope Roetemyer connects on a pitch earlier this season. Warrenton was eliminated from the district tournament by Mexico last week. The Warriors finished the season 14-12. Greg Cross photo.

SAVING A POINT — Reagan Charlesworth receives a serve during last month's match against Battle. Wright City heads to the Orchard Farm Tournament Saturday before traveling to Warrenton Tuesday night. Kory Carpenter photo.

FINAL TURN — Courtney Richardson, left, comes around the final corner during the 300-meter hurdles at the state meet in Jefferson City. Kory Carpenter photo.

FIRST LEG — Mercedes Wray runs out of the blocks in the 400-meter relay at the Class 3 state meet in Jefferson City. The Wildcats finished 10th in the race. Kory Carpenter photo.

ENDZONE BOUND — Warrenton quarterback Brenden Smith races toward the endzone Friday night at Orchard Farm. Warrenton captured a share of the GAC North title with its 53-27 win. Derrick Forysthe photo.

FIST BUMP — Warrenton Head Coach Greg Williams congratulates Allison Tonioli near the end of Warrenton's 49-41 win over Francis Howell Central Thursday night. Kory Carpenter photo.

WARRIORS WIN — Wright City and Warrenton players shake hands following Monday night's contest in Warrenton. The Warriors won in two sets. Kory Carpenter photo.

STILL GOING STRONG — Sue Wright directs a runner at the St. Dominic Crusader Invitational this season. Wright is retiring this spring after 40 years with the school. Kory Carpenter photo.

BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPS — The Warrenton girls basketball team celebrates after beating Francis Howell Central, 49-41, to capture their second straight Warrenton Winter Shootout championship. Kayla Nelson was named tournament MVP. Kory Carpenter photo.

BALL MOVEMENT — Kia Campbell look to pass out of the post last week against Community. Kory Carpenter photo.

MAKING THE PLAY — Nolan Chmiel makes a leaping catch Friday night against Orchard Farm. Warrenton won, 53-27. Kory Carpenter photo.

YARDS AFTER CATCH — Will Janowski looks to turn up field after catching a pass last week against Mark Twain. Wright City won, 41-21. Kory Carpenter photo.

SETTING IT UP — Ashtyn Dixon, left, sets a ball to Kayla Nelson Monday night. Warrenton beat Wright City in two sets. Kory Carpenter photo.

LOOKING FOR PAR — Andrew Bohler sinks a putt Thursday at the Warrenton Invitational. The Wildcats finished with a team score of 341. Kory Carpenter photo.

TEAMWORK — Johnny Wiltsch, right, blocks a defender to create a hole for Logan Dowd during last week's win over Washington. Warrenton hosts St. Charles Friday at 7 p.m. Derrick Forsythe photo.

ON THE GREEN — Wright City's Bear Lauber chips out of the bunker Thursday at the Warrenton Invitational. Kory Carpenter photo.

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SUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT — Trevon Holmes clears the bar in the high jump at Montgomery County last season. Derrick Forsythe photo.

MAKING THE PLAY — Warrenton third basemen Chris Garrett throws out a runner at first Saturday afternoon against St. Charles West. Kory Carpenter photo.

LOOSE BALL — Liberty Christian's Jenna Grow fights for a loose ball last season. Kory Carpenter photo.

GOOD FORM — Donnie Grueneberg tosses the discus Friday at St. Dominic. Grueneberg finished eighth overall. Kory Carpenter photo.

BASE HIT — Laura Hall connects on a pitch Thursday against St. Charles West. Warrenton won, 18-5. Greg Cross photo.

CLEARING HURDLES — Wright City's Sean McDonald finishes the 110-meter hurdles Thursday at Wright City. McDonald and the Wildcats competed at Bowling Green Tuesday afternoon. Kory Carpenter photo.

RECORD-HOLDER — Jenny Jansen drives past two Lutheran South defenders in last year's Washington Tournament. Jansen broke the Warrenton all-time scoring record during the game. Kory Carpenter photo.

STAYING ALIVE — Chase Holmes looks to drive a pitch during a recent game against Silex. Kory Carpenter photo.

OUT AT FIRST — Trent McGee throws out a St. Charles West base-runner last season. McGee and three Warrenton teammates earned spots on the Gateway Athletic Conference North postseason teams. Kory Carpenter photo.

HELP DEFENSE — Robert Benoist, middle, and Sean McDonald contest a Caleb Strauss shot during the November meeting between Wright City and Warrenton. The Warriors won the first meeting, 60-27. Kory Carpenter photo.

EYING HIS PUTT — Dillon Keeven prepares for a putt during the Warrenton Invitational April 13. Kory Carpenter photo.

TRIPLE JUMPING — Warrenton's Paul Lanigan makes his first attempt in the triple jump Friday at the St. Dominic Crusader Invitational. Kory Carpenter photo.

MAKING CONTACT — Braden Lawson connects on a pitch Saturday against St. Charles West. Kory Carpenter photo.

COUNTY RIVALS — Warrenton's JR Jones, left, and Wright City's Jayden Mahaney race in the 100-meters at Thursday's Wildcat Invitational. Mahaney finished second overall. Kory Carpenter photo.

DELIVERING STRIKES — Michael Holmes delivers a pitch Thursday against Silex. The Wildcats XX to Owensville Tuesday. Kory Carpenter photo.

TAKE DOWN — Drake Meine locks up Raytown's Ottis Peeler in the 170-pound championship match last Feb. in Mizzou Arena. Derrick Forsythe photo.