Michael Bigogno, a Drury University baseball player from Eureka, is recovering post-surgery from head trauma received in a skateboarding accident Saturday evening in Springfield. Coach Mark Stratton keeps us in touch.
A Drury University baseball player from Eureka was in critical condition at a Springfield hospital Sunday night, 24 hours after suffering serious head trauma in a skateboarding accident, as reported by the News-Leader.
We're following local products who have made it to the big leagues. Check out what Scott Van Slyke and Max Scherzer did Sunday!
Patriots erase memories of nightmare loss in last year’s semifinals to claim their second district title in the last three years.
Jenny Weiss was a very important part of our team not only because she had a great statistical season, but also because of her desire and will to be successful as an individual and as a team, said Coach Mark Mosley.
Lafayette High School striker Danielle Tolmais is a maestro on the field, according to an ESPN(HS) video blog posted Wednesday.
When David Freese helped Six Flags St. Louis inaugurate the renovated roller coaster "Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast" on Thursday, Patch also asked him about lessons learned from baseball at Lafayette High School.
Look who is Rookie of the Year. The University of Alabama hockey player was selected for the SEC All-Star team and may be heading to Europe this summer.
Ballpark officials say Eureka senior's blast over the 335-foot sign in right field is the first home run ever hit over the fence at new Busch by a high school player.
Lancers and Wildcats renew their baseball rivalry on Sunday, at home of the World Series champions.
World renowned basketball team partners with 24 Hour Fitness staffers to host basketball clinics for youth. Closest location is Arnold. Sign up by April 30 to get a discount of $49.
At a recent board meeting, Eureka board of aldermen discussed a request regarding fields needed for Eureka lacrosse players. Availability is challenging.
Mizzou will receive a new track member from Eureka High School.
All-star first baseman will answer questions, post exclusive videos and share advice for young athletes in new, regular feature on Patch.
Everyone's Irish this week, so plan ahead for fun weekend activities. Old Town Eureka merchants planned their first-ever Pot Of Gold Celebration.
While Kelsey Shea Weinrich did not make the final nine in the Major League Baseball Fan Cave competition as of Thursday, she says to stay tuned to her next up-to-bat in life. She made it from 22,000 applicants to 30 contestants!
Kelsey Weinrich from Wildwood needs votes to make the cut from 50 to 30 finalists in contest for Major League Baseball's biggest fans, per an announcement from Fox 2. Vote for her via this link.
Local high school coaches, parents, students and soccer fans are urged to share opinions Thursday afternoon about a proposed national plan that would prevent club soccer players from being able to play for their high school teams.
Remember Maddie Marshall's blogs on Eureka-Wildwood Patch? Now she's a finalist vying to win a trip to Jupiter, FL, to do some sports broadcasting about the St. Louis Cardinals. Vote for her before noon on Feb. 21.
At just 25 years of age, Kate O’Connell led the Lafayette Lancers from Wildwood to state championship last year. She also now is the youngest NFHCA National Coach of the Year winner ever—and the first from the Midwest.
Saturday evening, the U.S. Youth Olympics Boys' Ice Hockey team lost to the Canadian team, however a player from Wildwood at least put Team USA on the score board, reports Boxscore World Sportswire.
Mr. Freeze roller coaster lovers at Six Flags St. Louis soon can experience it in a new way: going backward at 70 mph. And look which St. Louis Cardinal player will be among the first to try it (hint: same sounding name)! Register to ride with him.
Fans can take photos with the trophy at no cost. The closest it physically comes to Eureka and Wildwood is Fenton, Ellisville, Washington or High Ridge.
Both Eureka and Lafayette High school girls' basketball teams will be pounding the courts Saturday. Follow the Prepcasts' audio streaming if you can't attend the game in-person.
Lafayette High grad David Freese, who helped lead the Cards to their 11th World Series championship in October, joined University City-based Operation Food Search on Wednesday to distribute donations.
Relive the thrill of the Cardinals' 2011 World Series win through the tweets of fans throughout the season.
The 2nd annual 5-mile race held at the Wyman Center enables athletes to enjoy the beauty of Eureka's woodsy charm.
David Marshall goes from “punk” to pro in 12 months. But how does one do a marathon with no prior training or preparation?
Eureka and Lafayette high schools both are well represented on this year's all-conference squads.
Setting a new school record on Friday wasn't exciting enough -- a Lafayette High School boys' varsity team had to break their own new record in a 24-hour span on Saturday.
Big River Running Company releases results from Marquette High School Mustang 5K Run for Renaissance held last Sunday at Babler State Park in Wildwood.
Tristan DeGrand of Eureka scored top honors at the 15th Annual Skip Barber Scholarship Shootout at Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca, CA. The Karting Shootout pits some of the best young karters from around the world against each other on and off the course.
Helen Boyle of Eureka and Louisiana State University outside hitter came away with Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week honors Monday. For Boyle, it's her first career weekly award from the SEC.
The Lancers defeated Lee's Summit West 25-23, 24-26, 25-16 Saturday in the Class 4 championship game Saturday in Cape Girardeau.
Brad Kinnear of Eureka posts tips online for marathon runners and spectators as a featured runner for the ING New York City Marathon.
INCLUDES VIDEO: Lafayette High School field hockey team becomes first public school ever to go to a final game, blanking MICDS 4-0.
Hundreds of St. Louis Cardinals and Albert Pujols fans turned out to see the unveiling of the Harry Weber sculpture at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights; new statue emphasizes all-star's devotion to God.
A great boys' varsity swimming and diving team at Lafayette High School will forever have the memory of an undefeated season.
An anonymously commissioned Pujols sculpture captures the Cardinals first baseman's caring side, not as an intimidating ballplayer, sculptor Harry Weber says. The statue will be unveiled in Westport Plaza Wednesday.
Just days after winning the World Series, Tony La Russa announces he is leaving the Cardinals. Will Ozzie Smith take the baseball reins?