Sports Update
February 4, 2013
Last Friday, February 1, the U. City Lions boys basketball team played an away game against Summit, losing 40-77. Top scorers for the game were Rashod Richards, with 10 points; Montreal Andrews, with 9 points; Ricky Robinson and Darian Brown, with 5 points. Their season record is 7 wins, 13 losses and... Read more »
Cook takes wrestling seriously
December 18, 2012
As a third grader, Gianni Cook ran across a flyer at school advertising a wrestling league and decided to give it a try. He went to practice, joined the league and has been a committed wrestler ever since. Now a junior, Cook is looking forward to his high school season. “He has a great work ethic,”... Read more »
Influx in injuries requires MSHSAA to reassess rules
December 18, 2012
The start of a new season brings much anticipation and excitement for many high school athletes. Hours are poured into pre-season training and the extra work on perfecting specific skills in order to prepare for the upcoming season. But what happens when an unexpected accident causes an injury that threatens... Read more »
Fall sports banquet celebrates accomplishments of athletes
December 18, 2012
The U. City fall sports banquet held at the end of October in the gym was a first-time event and, according to Athletic Director Coach Oligschaeger, “It was a complete success and worked out great.” This year, Coach O. wanted to recognize the student athletes, their parents and the coaches in a bigger... Read more »
Sports Update
Carl Sechrist, Web Editor
November 8, 2012
FOOTBALL The varsity football team played against Clayton at Gay Field on Monday, November 5, losing 27-20. The game was hard fought, with a missed opportunity to tie the game in the fourth quarter. This could have been a potential game changer, however the Lions never recovered. CROSS COUNTRY The cross... Read more »
Sports Update
Carl Sechrist, Web Editor
October 29, 2012
FOOTBALL Last Friday, October 26, the U. City football team beat Normandy 28-24 at Gay Field during the first game of the District playoffs. They will face St. Charles West on Wednesday, October 31 in game two. VOLLEYBALL The Lady Lions volleyball team defeated Sumner, Soldan, and Roosevelt high schools... Read more »
Girls Volleyball Wins Districts
Carl Sechrist, Web Editor
October 26, 2012
Athletic director Pat Oligschlaeger reported on Thursday, October 25 that the girls volleyball team had won the Class 3, District 4 tournament on Wednesday night. “The Lady Lions took care of Sumner on Tuesday, and then swept past Soldan and Roosevelt to take the championship,” Oligschlaeger... Read more »
Select Senior Athletes Stick to Junior Varsity
Adriana Smith, Staff Writer
October 26, 2012
One would think seniors dominate varsity teams, but at U. City, there are several cases where seniors play on JV teams. Field hockey and girls volleyball are two fall teams with rosters that include seniors on JV. Athletes in other sports don’t believe it actually happens. “I didn’t think it was... Read more »
Seniors take lead in field hockey
Andrew White, Copy Editor
October 26, 2012
The field hockey team, unlike many clubs and groups, is far from obscure or unknown. Their Homecoming float dominates the parade every year, thanks to the help of handyman Derrick Coley, father of a former field hockey player. Several different field hockey T-shirts can be seen around the school, most... Read more »
Rugby Finishes 6th in State
Carl Sechrist, Web Editor
May 9, 2012
Following victories overPrioryHigh Schooland St. Louis University High, the U. City rugby team made it to the state tournament last weekend. After losing to Park Hill, U. City beat SLUH 22-14. According to senior Adrian Ming, SLUH had been undefeated this season. Next up, Parkway United Club. The day... Read more »
