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.

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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 ...

Veteran St. Louis pitcher Adam Wainwright remains confident in his ability to still be effective on the mound for the Cardinals.

Miles Mikolas recently signed a four-year, $68 million contract extension with the Cardinals. The deal will cover the 2020-23 seasons.

A comment by the Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant calling St. Louis “boring” fired a shot across the bow of the St. Louis Cardinals. Catcher Yadier Molina took to social media.

Coming off a series of injuries, Andrew Miller ended 2018 by signing a two-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals following 2018 injuries.

The 23-year-old Flaherty has become friends with Cardinals Hall-of-Famer Bob Gibson. The two stay in contact through emails, texts and phone calls.