The Missouri State Bears played the Oklahoma State Cowboys at JQH Arena on Dec. 7. Missouri State lost 72-67.Washington’s Mason Kauffeld swims the 200-yard IM at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2020. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMissouri State’s Tulio Da Silva (30) dunks against Indiana State at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Friday, March 6, 2020, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Parkway West’s Molly Glisson dives during the Class 1 girls state diving championship at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comArkasnas’ Ronnie Wingo Jr. (20) runs the ball defended by Missouri State’s Sybhrian Berry (25) at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Mascoutah celebrates defeating Triad for the Mississippi Valley Conference Bowl Championship, Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Mascoutah High School in Mascoutah, Ill. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Max Cottle swims the 500-yard freestyle at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2020. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comKickapoo receiver Mason Pack (15) intercepts a pass intended for CBC wide receiver Kamryn Babb (5) during the first half at CBC High School in Town and Country, Mo., on Nov. 13, 2015. Michael Gulledge/For the News-LeaderCor Jesu celebrates winning the 400-yard freestyle relay during the Class 1 state girls swimming championship at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Bryce Kazmaier competes in javelin throw at Holt High School on Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Wentzville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comWashington’s Todd Bieg (33) reacts to losing to Troy in the Class 6 state sectionals, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMissouri State’s Demarcus Sharp (0) reacts to losing to Drake during the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Fort Zumwalt West’s Cooper Robertson (5) catches a fly ball during a Class 6 state quarterfinal game, Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Francis Howell High School near Weldon Spring, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFox’s Chase Maxey (9) carries the ball against Timberland at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Aug. 28, 2020. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comThe sun sets over the Soby Field, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMissouri State’s Isiaih Mosley (11) puts up a shot against Indiana State at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Friday, March 6, 2020, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.St. Dominic’s Ashley Martinez (22) and Francis Howell’s Zoe Houston (22) go for the ball during a Class 4 state quarterfinal match, Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Francis Howell High School near Weldon Spring, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comVilla Duchesne’s Elizabeth Barlow competes in a state semifinal singles match at Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Mo., on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFort Zumwalt East’s Evie Kolb swims the 500-yard freestyle at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comEast St. Louis’ Kuron Parchmon (4) carries the ball against Edwardsville, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville, Ill. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMissouri State’s Isiaih Mosley (11) moves the ball against Valparaiso at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Kirkwood’s Nora Lee Brown swims the 500-yard freestyle at Kirkwood High School in Kirkwood, Mo., on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comSwimmers compete in a dance off during the Parkway South Invitational in Ballwin, Mo., on Jan. 16, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comNormandy’s Joseph Washington (1) carries the ball against Lutheran at Lutheran High School St. Charles in St. Peters, Mo., on Oct. 21, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comTimberland’s Izzy Ackley celebrates winning the 100-yard backstroke at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFt. Zumwalt East’s Ben Watson (2) carries the ball against Ft. Zumwalt South at Ft. Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters, Mo., on Sept. 16, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comSLUH’s Grant Schenk (5) moves the ball under pressure from MICDS during the Missouri lacrosse championship at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., on May 28, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comChaminade’s Jayson Tatum (22) puts up a shot over CBC during the first half at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., on Feb. 13, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMissouri State’s Isiaih Mosley (11) puts up a shot against Indiana State at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Friday, March 6, 2020, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Missouri State head coach Dana Ford directs his players against Valparaiso at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Fort Zumwalt South’s Keijuan Howard (24) dives into the end zone against Holt at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Sept. 11, 2020. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comTriad’s Sam Yager (26) carries the ball against Mascoutah during the Mississippi Valley Conference Bowl Championship, Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Mascoutah High School in Mascoutah, Ill. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Reid Weber (11) and Gus Hetzel (4) celebrate at Francis Howell High School in Weldon Spring, Mo., on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell North’s Devon Grapenthin (30) pitches during a game against CBC at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comHolt’s Sophie Meek swims the 100-yard freestyle at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFrancis Howell’s Alex Pipes (2) enters the field before a game against Troy at Francis Howell High School in Weldon Spring, Mo., on Sept. 25, 2020. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comMICDS reacts after losing to Helias for the Class 4 State Championship at Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City, Mo., on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comSt. Dominic’s Will Nicholson (1) and Drew Nicholson (11) celebrate defeating De Smet at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, Mo., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comHolt’s Zakhi Johnson (2) carries the ball against Fort Zumwalt South at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Sept. 11, 2020. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comduring a jamboree scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Academy in Frontenac, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFort Zumwalt West celebrates defeating Holt for the Class 6 District 4 baseball championship, Friday, May 21, 2021, at Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFreeburg’s Tucker Murphy (43) carries the ball defended by Carterville’s Nolan Hartford (5) in the second round of the playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Freeburg Community High School in Freeburg, Ill. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
