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Two previous trips to the Class 3 state boys soccer tournament ended in disappointment for the Fort Zumwalt South Bulldogs.

On Wednesday, Nov. 14, dozens of St. Charles County prep athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their educational and athletic endeavors at the college and junior college level.

Last fall, Ben Watson and his Fort Zumwalt East teammates had their postseason ended by Riverview Gardens in the Class 4, District 3 semifinals. they lost by a point, 42-41. This time around, Watson and the Lions are roaring and ready to move further in the playoffs.

It was the first sectional win in program history and with it the Eagles gained a quarterfinal date with St. Charles West, scheduled for this weekend [Saturday, Nov. 3].

The Jaguars will have two individuals – senior Cameron Sakuma and sophomore Bennett Boatman – in this weekend’s Class 4 sectional meet in Jefferson City.

Luke McNeil has had an impressive senior season with the Eagles. Now, he and his teammates will look to get a win in the Class 2, District 7 tournament and advance on Oct. 23.

Francis Howell sophomore golfer Kylie Hormuth felt that her team could be special all season long. On Monday, Oct. 8 at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton, Missouri, Hormuth and her Vikings teammates showed why.

It has been a senior season to savor and celebrate for Francis Howell Central outfielder Claudia King.

Jack Meuse, a junior forward for Fort Zumwalt West, has been on the scoreboard regularly with his scoring touch in the early part of the 2018 season.

"I feel great and my team feels great and I think we are going to be able to get on a roll," Fort Zumwalt North senior linebacker Jaylin Vaughn said.