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The Francis Howell North volleyball team advanced to the Class 4 Tournament for the first time in school history last weekend.

Braden Hoisington, a sophomore from Fort Zumwalt West, medaled as he finished 12th in the tournament field with a two-day score of 151. Teammate, freshman Max Sigman, finished 33rd as he shot a two-day score of 158, finishing 14-over par.

The Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars ventured to Old Fort Golf Course in Troy on May 6, and thanks to solid efforts from sophomore Braden Hoisington and freshman Max Sigman, they turned in another decent postseason outing on the links.

The Francis Howell Vikings have been known as an elite Missouri wrestling program for the better part of three decades. Recently, the Vikings program captured national attention and is now being recognized as one of the better prep high school wrestling programs in the nation.

Danielle Robinson is a big play waiting to happen just about every time she gets the ball on her stick. When that happens, it's often good news for the Francis Howell girls lacrosse team.

After previously finishing in 11th place in the 800 at the Class 4 state meet last spring, North Howell senior Mackenzie Pugh is looking to finish at state in the top eight of the 800-meter run.

Lutheran St. Charles freshman forward Bradie Edelen has been productive with the ball around the goal this spring, thus helping the Cougars get off to an outstanding 8-2 start this spring.

Francis Howell Central's Brenden Cooper has started off red-hot at the plate as he enters this week hitting a robust .688 with five RBIs and six runs scored after six games, helping the Spartans get off to a sturdy 4-2 start.

Francis Howell was home for alum Danielle Rygelski. Even five years after graduation, the school has remained in her heart. On March 14, the district officially welcomed Rygelski back home by approving her as the Vikings new head varsity volleyball coach. For the 23-year old Rygelski, Howell was the only place where the former Viking wanted to be a head coach. “I am so excited, I can not wait,” Rygelski said. “I helped out, not last year but the year before last, as a volunteer assistant and I loved it.” During her days playing on the court, Rygelski set the Vikings ...

The Francis Howell basketball team made history on March 9 after defeating McCluer North in the Class 5 quarterfinals at Lindenwood University. The Vikings will play CBC in the semifinals of the Class 5 Tournament in Springfield, Mo. on Friday, March 15.