Best of 2022 Posted byMichael GulledgeDecember 22, 2022December 23, 2022Posted inGeneral, Journalism, Photography, Recent Featured A member of Troy’s color guard performs at halftime, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comCBC celebrates defeating Lee’s Summit North to win the Class 6 Show-Me Bowl, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comParkway Central’s Brody Blatt swims the 500-yard freestyle during the Class 1 swimming championship, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comKirkwood rings the Frisco Bell after winning the annual Turkey Day game against Webster Groves, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at Moss Field in Webster Groves, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comTimberland’s Megan Zablonski (1) goes up to block a shot by St. Dominic’s Mary Kate Mulvaney (13) during the Class 5 District 4 championship, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Francis Howell High School near Weldon Spring, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFans watch a “W” burn during a game between Holt and Troy, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Brett Norfleet (88) reaches for a pass defended by Fort Osage’s Roman Tillmon (3)during the Class 5 Show-Me Bowl, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comA fan makes a silhouette in front a light during a game between Troy and Hannibal, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comLutheran St. Charles’ Michael Parr Jr. (6) talks with an official during the coin toss before a game against St. Dominic, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at Lutheran High School in St. Peters, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFort Zumwalt East celebrates defeating Fort Zumwalt South for the Class 3 District 4 championship, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at Fort Zumwalt South High School in St. Peters, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comParkway South celebrates winning the Class 2 swimming and diving championship, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell celebrates winning the Class 5 Show-Me Bowl against Fort Osage, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell fans cheer during the Class 5 Show-Me Bowl against Fort Osage, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comNorthern Iowa forward Noah Carter (35) puts up a shot defended by Saint Louis forward Marten Linssen (12) in the National Invitation Tournament, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.Francis Howell’s Brady Hultman (4) carries the ball into the end zone during the Class 5 Show-Me Bowl against Fort Osage, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comWhitfield’s Nolan Simon (5) moves the ball defended by CBC’s Anthony Gause (3), Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comKirkwood’s Deion Brown (3) carries the ball during the annual Turkey Day game against Webster Groves, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at Moss Field in Webster Groves, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Brady Hultman (4) carries the ball for a touchdown during the Class 5 Show-Me Bowl against Fort Osage, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMacie Otto hugs Fort Zumwalt East’s Carlos Pulido (1) after Pulido and the Loins defeated Fort Zumwalt South for the Class 3 District 4 championship, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at Fort Zumwalt South High School in St. Peters, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Adam Shipley (9) carries the ball during the Class 5 Show-Me Bowl against Fort Osage, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comKirkwood students deliver the Frisco Bell before the annual Turkey Day game against Webster Groves, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at Moss Field in Webster Groves, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comCBC’s Jeremiyah Love (4) carries the ball during the Class 6 Show-Me Bowl against Lee’s Summit North, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comKirkwood’s Kam Richardson (11) carries the ball during the annual Turkey Day game against Webster Groves, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at Moss Field in Webster Groves, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Charles Smith (31) carries the ball during the Class 5 Show-Me Bowl against Fort Osage, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comSt. Dominic’s Connor Beerman (15) tackles Parkway Central’s DJ Burgess (7) during a Class 4 state quarterfinal, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Adam Shipley (9) raises the Class 5 District 3 championship trophy after defeating Fort Zumwalt North, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Francis Howell High School near Weldon Spring, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Brady Hultman (4) carries the ball avoiding a tackle by Fort Zumwalt North’s Carter Madere (11) during the Class 5 District 3 championship game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Francis Howell High School near Weldon Spring, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comSLUH’s Jaden Yarbrough swims the 200-yard freestyle during the Class 2 state swimming preliminaries, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comScenes from a basketball game between Warrenton and North Point, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at Warrenton High School in Warrenton, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comLafayette’s Baylor Adamovsky (2) reaches for a pass defended by MICDS’ Willy Carpenter (30), Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School in Ladue, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comWebster Groves’ Jabari Booth (3) carries the ball during the annual Turkey Day game against Kirkwood, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at Moss Field in Webster Groves, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comPhotos from a football game between Missouri State and Western Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Plaster Stadium in Springfield, Mo.Kirkwood’s Deion Brown (3) carries the ball during the annual Turkey Day game against Webster Groves, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at Moss Field in Webster Groves, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comPhotos from a football game between Missouri State and Western Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Plaster Stadium in Springfield, Mo.during the Class 5 District 4 championship, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Francis Howell High School near Weldon Spring, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comCBC’s Nassir Binion (4) puts up a shot during a game against Whitfield, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comTimberland’s Megan Zablonski (1), Emily Koncki (23), Abby Chall (7) and Olivia Green (6), from left to right, celebrate during the Class 5 District 4 championship against St. Dominic, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Francis Howell High School near Weldon Spring, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMcCluer North’s Jordan Primm (9) carries the ball during a game against McCluer, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at McCluer High School in Florissant, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comHillsboro’s Preston Brown (1) carries the ball during a game against Cardinal Ritter, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell Central celebrates defeating Francis Howell, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at Francis Howell Central High School in Cottleville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comCardinal Ritter’s Marvin Burks (1) carries the ball during a game against Hillsboro, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comEast St. Louis’ Robert Battle (9) carries the ball during a game against O’Fallon, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at O’Fallon Township High School in O’Fallon, Ill. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comTroy’s Charos Sutton (2) carries the ball defended by Francis Howell’s Taj Gurley (11), Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comTroy’s Nick Bova (3) carries the ball into the end zone during a game against Hannibal, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comLift For Life’s Kishon Hill (15) passes during a game against St. Dominic, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comA fan watches a game between St. Dominic and Lift For Life, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comA Francis Howell North drum major conducts the halftime performance, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Francis Howell Central High School in Cottleville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comSt. Dominic’s Kelly Welby (13) signals to the crowd during a game against Lift For Life, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comA Francis Howell North cheerleader carries a flag during a game against St. Charles West, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Francis Howell Central High School in Cottleville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFort Zumwalt South’s Ashley Miller (10) and Webster Groves’ Sophia Wilson (4) move for the ball in a Class 3 state quarterfinal, Friday, May 27, 2022, at Fort Zumwalt South High School in O’Fallon, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comSt. Charles West’s Kyle Cotton (8) reaches for a pass during a game against Francis Howell North, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Francis Howell Central High School in Cottleville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comHolt’s Owen Merrell (4) carries the ball during a game against Troy, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comTroy’s Charos Sutton (2) carries the ball during a game against Holt, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comat XYZ on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in XXXXX, Mo. XXXX is a 2022 Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete for XXXX High School. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comHolt’s Conrad King (7) carries the ball during a game against Troy, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comSt. Mary’s Jamal Roberts (20) carries the ball during a game against Lutheran St. Charles, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Lutheran High School in St. Peters, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comat XYZ on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in XXXXX, Mo. XXXX is a 2022 Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete for XXXX High School. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMissouri State guard Isiaih Mosley (1) puts up a shot defended by Drake guard Roman Penn (1) in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Troy’s Charos Sutton (2) carries the ball during a game against Holt, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comat XYZ on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in XXXXX, Mo. XXXX is a 2022 Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete for XXXX High School. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Thomas Kramer (12), left, Tytus Cissell (1), center, and Brysen Nepute (15), right, celebrate defeating Francis Howell Central in Class 6 state quarterfinal game as Francis Howell’s Ayden Rogers (13), far right, looks on, Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Francis Howell High School near Weldon Spring, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comJesse Hahs works with Minerva, an owl, during a demonstration at World Bird Sanctuary on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Valley Park, Mo. Hahs is De Smet’s 2022 Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Brysen Nepute (15) pitches during a Class 6 state quarterfinal game against Francis Howell Central, Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Francis Howell High School near Weldon Spring, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comNorthern Iowa guard Trae Berhow (11) puts up a shot defended by Saint Louis guard Gibson Jimerson (24) in the National Invitation Tournament, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.Northern Iowa guard AJ Green (4) moves the ball defended by Saint Louis guard Jordan Nesbitt (15) in the National Invitation Tournament, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.North Point’s Gia Zerface (9) and Winfield’s Renzlee Davidson (4) fight for the ball, Saturday, May 14, 2022, at St. Charles High School in St. Charles, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comat XYZ on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in XXXXX, Mo. XXXX is a 2022 Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete for XXXX High School. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMissouri State guard Lu’Cye Patterson (25) drives the ball defended by Drake guard Garrett Sturtz (3) in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Northern Iowa guard Nate Heise (0) dunks during a game against Saint Louis in the National Invitation Tournament, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.North Point’s Aubrey Coe (10) and Winfield’s Jessi Rudar (13) move for the ball, Saturday, May 14, 2022, at St. Charles High School in St. Charles, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comNorthern Iowa forward Tytan Anderson (32) reacts on the bench during a game against Saint Louis in the National Invitation Tournament, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.CBC’s Robert Martin (1) puts up a shot defended by SLUH’s Charlie Isom-McCall (3) in the Class 6 state quarterfinals, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comSt. Joseph’s Academy celebrates defeating Jackson in the Class 6 state quarterfinals, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMissouri State guard Lu’Cye Patterson (25), left, walks off the court with Missouri State center Dawson Carper (33), right, after losing to Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Missouri State guard Donovan Clay (5) dunks during a semifinal game against Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Missouri State guard Isiaih Mosley (1) puts up a shot defended by Drake forward Tremell Murphy (2) in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Missouri State guard Isiaih Mosley (1) moves the ball defended by Valparaiso guard Sheldon Edwards (13) at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Friday, March 4, 2022, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Francis Howell’s Bailey Bridges wrestles Timberland’s Ariana Finn during the District 2 wrestling championship, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at North Point High School in Wentzville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMissouri State center Dawson Carper (33) dunks during a game against Valparaiso at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Friday, March 4, 2022, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Missouri State forward Gaige Prim (44) puts up a shot during a game against Valparaiso at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Friday, March 4, 2022, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Missouri State guard Isiaih Mosley (1) puts up a shot defended by Valparaiso forward Ben Krikke (23) at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Friday, March 4, 2022, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comTimberland’s Megan Zablonski (1) reaches to block a hit by St. Dominic’s Ava Giesmann (10) during the Class 5 District 4 championship, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Francis Howell High School near Weldon Spring, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comCor Jesu’s Eva Morie counts laps and cheers during the Class 2 swimming championship’s 500-yard freestyle, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comParkway South’s Lucy Price swims the 500-yard freestyle during the Class 2 swimming championship, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFort Zumwalt North’s Bryce Hall (0) puts up a shot during a game against McCluer North, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Fort Zumwalt North High School in O’Fallon, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comEast St. Louis’ Macaleab Rich (23) dunks during a game against CBC, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Christian Brothers College High School in Town and Country, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comTroy’s Ava Meyers (15) drives the ball around Francis Howell Central’s Kendall Webster (24), Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at Francis Howell Central High School in Cottleville Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell Central’s Kendall Webster (24) is introduced before a game against Troy, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at Francis Howell Central High School in Cottleville Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com Published by Michael Gulledge Software developer and freelance photojournalist based in St. Louis. View more posts