Warrenton’s Miranda Nelson (40) sits next to Megan Gross’ uniform and shoes at Warrenton High School in Warrenton, Mo., on Oct. 2, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comChaminade enters the field before taking on De Smet at Chaminade College Preparatory School in Creve Coeur, Mo., on Sept. 28, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comKidney donor Scott Hopfinger hugs transplant recipient Beth Larsen after meeting in person for the first time while walking to throw the first pitch before the Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 1, 2018. Michael Gulledge/For the News-LeaderTroy’s band enters the field before the game at Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, Mo., on Sept. 21, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comat Kirkwood High School in Kirkwood, Mo., on Oct. 5, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comCBC celebrates after defeating Rockhurst for the Class 6 state football championship, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comHolt’s band enters the field before the game against Pattonville at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Aug. 31, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comA Battle and Fort Zumwalt North player talk on field after Battle defeated Fort Zumwalt North during the Class 5 state quarterfinals at Battle High School in Columbia, Mo., on Nov. 16, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Fans sit in the cold as light snow covers the field before Timberland played Battle at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Nov. 9, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Francis Howell honorary captain Carter Hinkle is shown the coin before the coin toss at Ft. Zumwalt North High School in O’Fallon, Mo., on Aug. 24, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
The ice is resurfaced between periods at the St. Peters Rec-Plex South in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 24, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Liberty’s Kale Catchings (25) is introduced before playing Timberland at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Nov. 21, 2017. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Ft. Zumwalt North enters the field before playing Francis Howell at Ft. Zumwalt North High School in O’Fallon, Mo., on Aug. 24, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Hannibal’s Will Whitaker (9) reacts after MICDS defeated the Pirates during the Class 4 state quarterfinals at Hannibal High School in Hannibal, Mo., on Nov. 17, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Jefferson City celebrates after winning the Class 5 District 7 Championship at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo., on March 1, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Kidney transplant recipient Beth Larsen takes a photo with her husband, Travis, and son, Mason, before Beth threw the first pitch and met her donor at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 1, 2018. Michael Gulledge/For the News-Leader
MICDS’ Graham Bundy Jr. (1) cuts down the net as teammates look on after winning the state championship at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., on May 26, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
MICDS’ Graham Bundy Jr. (5) takes a moment to reflect after MICDS defeated Hannibal during the Class 4 state quarterfinals at Hannibal High School in Hannibal, Mo., on Nov. 17, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Light snow covers the field before Timberland played Battle at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Nov. 9, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
MICDS’ Henry Carpenter (30) celebrates after defeating Hannibal during the Class 4 state quarterfinals at Hannibal High School in Hannibal, Mo., on Nov. 17, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Battle celebrates after winning the Class 5 District 7 championship against Holt at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo., on March 1, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
The sun sets at Kirkwood High School in Kirkwood, Mo., on Aug. 30, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
St. Dominic reacts after Ft. Zumwalt South’s victory at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, Mo., on Nov. 1, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
The chains are brought midfield for a measurement at McCluer South-Berkeley High School in Ferguson, Mo., on Aug. 25, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
MICDS celebrates winning the state championship against SLUH at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., on May 26, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Ft. Zumwalt South celebrates after defeating St. Dominic at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, Mo., on Nov. 1, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Webster Groves’ Carte’Are Gordon (23) dunks against Ft. Zumwalt South at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., on March 10 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comNerinx Hall’s Mia Fields swims the 100-yard butterfly at MICDS in Ladue, Mo., on Feb. 3, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFt. Zumwalt North’s Izaiah Hartrup (17) carries the ball against Francis Howell at Ft. Zumwalt North High School in O’Fallon, Mo., on Aug. 24, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comFt. Zumwalt East’s Isabella Henderson (1) dives for a save against Holt at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo., on April 21, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comO’Fallon Christian’s Kalin Black (23) reaches for a pass against Lutheran St. Charles at Lutheran St. Charles High School in St. Peters, Mo., on Sept. 7, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comParkway Central’s Devion Harris (40) dunks against MICDS, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, at MICDS in Ladue, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.comSt. Joseph’s Catey Roux (22) moves the ball under pressure from MICDS at MICDS in Ladue, Mo., on April 19, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Tolton’s Amber Wright (20) reaches for the ball against Notre Dame, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, at Duchesne High School in St. Charles, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Ft. Zumwalt South’s Devin Livingstone (16) heads the ball against Liberty at Liberty High School in Lake St. Louis, Mo., on Nov. 6, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Rockhurst’s Nicholas Smrt (16) carries the ball against CBC during the Class 6 state football championship, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
O’Fallon and Lindbergh follow the ball at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., on May 22, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
CBC’s Caleb Love (2) puts up a shot against Webster Groves, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Ft. Zumwalt South celebrates at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, Mo., on Nov. 1, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
St. Charles’ Isaiah McCrary-Patterson (52) puts up a shot against Sumner, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at St. Charles High School in St. Charles, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
John Burroughs’ Malachi Chunn (4) looks at the ball at John Burroughs School in Ladue, Mo., on Sept. 22, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Liberty’s Jarrin McKeithen (21) reaches for a rebound against Timberland at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Nov. 21, 2017. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Webster Groves’ Steven Wright (21) puts up a shot against CBC, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Holt’s Emmanuel McLemore (35) puts up a shot guarded by Timberland’s Jackson Lamb (2), Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
MICDS’ Reagan Andrew (3) carries the ball against John Burroughs at John Burroughs School in Ladue, Mo., on Sept. 22, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
De Smet’s Ra’shod Smith-Harvey (7) goes up for a pass against Chaminade at Chaminade College Preparatory School in Creve Coeur, Mo., on Sept. 28, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Rock Bridge’s Nathaniel Peat (2) carries the ball against Francis Howell at Francis Howell High School in Weldon Spring, Mo., on Oct. 19, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Maplewood Richmond Heights’ Patrick Booker (12) moves the ball against Lutheran South, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at St. Charles High School in St. Charles, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Kirkwood’s Tara Bedell (11) and Summit’s Sara Battelle (6) battle for the ball at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo., on Sept. 8, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Duchesne’s Alexis Schultehenrich (20) puts up a shot against Battle, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, at Duchesne High School in St. Charles, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Parkway West’s William Bonnett swims the 200-yard IM at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Nov. 10, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Kirkwood’s Jayla Everett (4) puts up a shot against Francis Howell Central at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., on March 10 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Lindbergh’s Pete Grebe (24) looks to pass under pressure from O’Fallon at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., on May 22, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Parkway Central’s Arther Green (24) puts up a shot against John Burroughs at MICDS in Ladue, Mo., on March 2, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Lutheran St. Charles’ Arcullous Heard (22) reaches after being brought down by O’Fallon Christian at Lutheran St. Charles High School in St. Peters, Mo., on Sept. 7, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Washington’s Caitlyn Vodnansky (2) reaches for the ball as Holt’s Tatum Green (6) slides into second at Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Sept. 24, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
MICDS’ Tyler Purdy (10) carries the ball against McCluer South-Berkeley at McCluer South-Berkeley High School in Ferguson, Mo., on Aug. 25, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
CBC’s Caleb Love (2) goes up for a shot against Webster Groves, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Holt’s Kelly Rydberg swims the 100-yard backstroke in the Ft. Zumwalt North Swimming and Diving Invitational at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Jan. 6, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Westminster’s Zion Thompson (31) carries the ball against Parkway Central at Westminster Christian Academy in Town and Country, Mo., on Oct. 27, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Liberty’s Jaden Betton (10) puts up a shot against Whitfield, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, at MICDS in Ladue, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Francis Howell Central’s Gracie Stugart (11) moves the ball against Troy, Friday, Dec. 20, 2018, at Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
MICDS’ Tyler Purdy (10) carries the ball against Hannibal during the Class 4 state quarterfinals at Hannibal High School in Hannibal, Mo., on Nov. 17, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Battle’s Darren Jordon (28) carries the ball against Timberland at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Nov. 9, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Washington’s Josie Kleinheider (10) blocks against Timberland at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Aug. 28, 2018. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
I’m catching up after a crazy month of getting married and going on a honeymoon, so I’m going to roll game photos from Arch Madness at Scottrade Center in St. Louis into one post.
Jennings’ Terran Jackson (5) puts up a shot under pressure from Liberty at Francis Howell Central High School in Cottleville, Mo., on March 7, 2017. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Hazelwood West’s Lakeita Chappel (25) looks for a shot under pressure from McCluer North’s Eriyanna Simmons (11) at McCluer North High School in Florissant, Mo., on March 2, 2017. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Kickapoo’s Krystal Caylor hugs her coach after swimming the 200-yard IM during the MSHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 18, 2017. Michael Gulledge/For the News-Leader
Kirkwood’s Claire Lin swims the first leg of the 200-yard medley relay during the MSHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 18, 2017. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Lafayette celebrates during the 400-yard freestyle relay during the MSHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 18, 2017. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Kirkwood’s Allie Hickenbotham swims the butterfly in the third leg of the 200-yard medley relay during the MSHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 18, 2017. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Kickapoo’s Krystal Caylor hugs her coach after swimming the 200-yard IM during the MSHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 18, 2017. Michael Gulledge/For the News-Leader
Ladue’s Paige Mitchell swims the 500-yard freestyle during the MSHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 18, 2017. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Francis Howell’s Alyssa Juris swims the 100-yard backstroke during the MSHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 18, 2017. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Webster Groves’ Kendra Howard swims the 200-yard IM during the MSHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 18, 2017. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Webster Groves’ Kendra Howard swims the 200-yard IM during the MSHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 18, 2017. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Kickapoo’s Krystal Caylor swims the 200-yard IM during the MSHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 18, 2017. Michael Gulledge/For the News-Leader
Summit Prep’s Claire McCune swims the 200-yard freestyle during the MSHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo., on Feb. 18, 2017. Michael Gulledge/For the News-Leader
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