CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Savannah 4, Benton 2
THIRD-PLACE GAME
Cameron 5, Maryville 3
FIFTH-PLACE GAME
Bishop LeBlond 8, Lafayette 7
SEVENTH-PLACE GAME
Central 13, Chillicothe 1
Category: High School
Bishop LeBlond names Tim Wenkel as boys basketball coach
Bishop LeBlond High School Principal Solon Haynes introduced Tim Wenkel as the new boys basketball coach on Monday.
Wenkel comes to LeBlond after being head boys coach at Hermann (Mo.) High School for the past five years. He led the Hermann Bearcats to an 83-50 record, and captured the school’s first district championship in 31 years in 2010. He was named the 2010 Central District Coach of the Year. Six of his former players are now playing collegiate basketball including Jake Schannuth who signed last year to play at Benedictine College.
Under Wenkel’s guidance, the Bearcats earned two 2nd place finishes in the Four Rivers Conference although Hermann is the 2nd smallest school in the conference. Some 28 of his players earned Academic All-Conference honors and 10 earned Academic All-State Honors.
Haynes said the search committee was excited to find someone with Wenkel’s credentials. “We were really impressed with not only his knowledge of the game, but his emphasis on developing young men in all aspects of their lives,” Haynes said. “Everyone I talked with commented on how they would hate for Hermann to lose him, but that we would be getting a dedicated, hard-working coach who cares about his student-athletes.”
Prior to arriving at Hermann, Wenkel spent one year as an assistant coach at Steelville High School, and two years at Chamois High School. He also has been a track and field coach and helped design and equip a new 2000 square foot weight room at Hermann.
“I am very humbled and excited about being the next coach at Bishop LeBlond. There is a tradition of excellence here that we can only build upon. Everyone here is committed to winning in the classroom, on the court and in the community,” Wenkel said.
Wenkel attended Owensville (Mo.) High School, and earned his bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University. He took additional coursework in theology and philosophy at St. Louis University and earned a theology degree from Conception Seminary College. He is certified to teach Physical Education, Health and Social Studies.
Haynes said Wenkel will teach religion at Bishop LeBlond.
— Bishop LeBlond Press Release —
Pony Express Baseball Tournament Results
PONY EXPRESS TOURNAMENT – Monday
@ PHIL WELCH STADIUM
Cameron 4, Central 3
Savannah 8, Lafayette 7 (9 inn.)
@ MISSOURI WESTERN
Benton 9, Chillicothe 1
Maryville 6, Bishop LeBlond 3
All-State High School basketball teams announced
The all-state basketball teams and final polls as selected by the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association.
BOYS
CLASS 5
First Team
Nolan Berry, 6-8, jr., DeSmet
Jordon Granger, 6-8, sr., McCluer North
Ryan Rosburg, 6-10, sr., Marquette
Jalen Norman, 6-5, jr., Nixa
Shaquille Harrison, 6-3, sr., Lee’s Summit West
Ryan Rippee, 6-6, sr., Kickapoo
Tony Cochran, 5-10, sr., Vianney
T.J. Tisdell, 6-6, sr., Cape Girardeau Central
Will Harrington, 6-3, Sr., Lee’s Summit North
Deron Hill, 6-4, sr., Ruskin
Second Team
Austin Ruder, 6-2, jr., Nixa
Travis Jorgenson, 6-0, jr., Rock Bridge
Rayshawn Simmons, 6-3, sr., Webster Groves
Cameron Johnson, 6-3, sr., Glendale
Derek Deters, 6-3, sr., Troy Buchanan
Shun Williams, 6-5, jr., St. Joseph Central
Desmond Buerge, 6-5, sr., Carthage
Darrell Johnson, 6-8, sr., Parkway North
Marvin Clark, 6-6, jr., Blue Springs
DJ Booker, 6-2, sr., Blue Springs South
Coach of the Year
Randy Reed, McCluer North
Final Rankings
1. McCluer North 28-1
2. Nixa 30-2
3. Vianney 27-2
4. McCluer 25-4
5. Lee’s Summit West 27-4
6. Rock Bridge 24-5
7. Rockhurst
8. Marquette 20-12
9. Hazelwood Central 19-7
10. St. Joseph Central 21-6
CLASS 4
First Team
Dorial Green-Beckham, 6-6, sr., Hillcrest
Joe Young, 6-4, sr., Logan-Rogersville
Paul McRoberts, 6-3, sr., Soldan
Jared White, 6-2, sr., De Soto
Nick Yocum, 5-10, sr., Republic
Deion Hughes, 6-3, sr., Helias
Tyler Peterson, 6-3, sr., Savannah
Kevin Baker, 6-1, jr., Imagine Prep
Travon Williams, 6-3, sr., University City
Terry Jamison, 5-9, sr., Sikeston
Second Team
Loomis Gerring, 6-5, sr., Grandview
Austin Reed, 6-2, sr., Mexico
Bryce Dolan, 6-0, sr., Borgia
Randy Holmes, 6-4, sr., Soldan
Cory Briggs, 6-3, sr., Moberly
Connor Fleming, 6-7, sr., Westminster Christian
Nathan Meystedt, 5-10, sr., Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau)
Garret Loew, 6-6, sr., Liberty North
Jared Greenlee, 6-4, sr., Marshfield
John Hall, 6-1, sr., Eldon
Coach of the Year
Justin Tatum, Soldan
Final Rankings
1. Soldan 25-5
2. Hillcrest 26-6
3. Liberty North 24-7
4. Imagine 23-9
5. Sikeston 23-5
6. Logan-Rogersville 21-8
7. Republic 21-6
8. Helias 20-9
9. Borgia 22-6
10. Marshfield 21-7
CLASS 3
First Team
Cameron Biedscheid, 6-8, sr., Cardinal Ritter
Greg Tucker, 6-2, sr., Charleston
Ben Denbow, 6-5, sr., Licking
Martez Harrison, 5-11, sr., University Academy
Cory Bower, 6-2, sr., East Buchanan
Broderick Newbill, 6-6, sr., Hogan Prep
Anthony Virdure, 5-11, jr., Lutheran North
Eli Sample, 6-3, sr., Crystal City
Eric Moles, 6-3, sr., Adrian
Shane Williams, 6-0, jr., Mount Vernon
Second Team
Maurice Mason, 6-2, sr., Hogan Prep
Tyrell Thirkield, 6-1, jr., Lafayette County
Darrell Monroe, 6-2, so., Caruthersville
Edin Mehmedovic, 6-4, so., Bayless
Scott Kroeger, 5-10, sr., Elsberry
Garrett McDowell, 6-2, jr., St. Pius X-Festus
Ryan Parham, 5-11, jr., Charleston
Nick Carlos, 6-7, jr., Southern Boone County
Jake Schannuth, 6-5, sr., Hermann
Zach Cotner, 6-0, sr., Scott City
Kody Ettinger, 5-8, jr., Cuba
Michael Fleshman, 6-0, sr., Cameron
Jerrod Harmon, 6-5, sr., Fair Grove
Skylar Knoll, 6-4, sr., Southwest (Washburn)
Derek Hutchins, 6-4, sr., Doniphan
Coach of the Year
Danny Farmer, Charleston
Final Rankings
1. Charleston 31-2
2. Hogan Prep 20-11
3. Lutheran North 25-8
4. Mount Vernon 25-6
5. Cardinal Ritter 21-6
6. Crystal City 25-6
7. California 20-10
8. Lafayette County 27-3
9. Elsberry 28-3
10. Cameron 22-7
CLASS 2
First Team
Jackson Conaway, 6-1, sr., Viburnum
Riley Jenkins, 6-1, sr., Norwood
Brent Bush, 6-1, sr., DeKalb
Austin Essick, 6-0, jr., Billings
Tim Looney, 6-0, sr., Greenwood
Brad Roberts, 6-3, so., Cairo
Jamie Massey, 6-7, jr., Holcomb
Bruce Marshall, 6-10, sr., Fayette
Zach Wyatt, 6-0, jr., Salisbury
Skylar Overlander, 6-0, sr., Lone Jack
Second Team
Milton Spaulding, 5-10, jr., Crossroads
Brady Chastain, 6-1, jr., Billings
Kaleb Harter, 6-0, sr., Billings
Austin Wyatt, 6-0, jr., Salisbury
Austin Francis, 6-6, jr., Salisbury
Dalton Mills, 6-1, jr., Polo
Jordan Pearson, 6-6, sr., Osceola
Jerome Thomas, 6-2, sr., Hayti
Adam Roe, 6-5, so., West Platte
Cody Rector, 6-4, sr., Van Buren
Coach of the Year
Kendall Tilley, Billings
Final Rankings
1. Billings 29-3
2. Salisbury 30-2
3. Norwood 27-3
4. Hayti 22-10
5. Sturgeon 25-3
6. Osceola 21-11
7. DeKalb 26-3
8. Holcomb 23-6
9. Cairo 20-10
10. Richland 21-8
CLASS 1
First Team
Dominique Porter, 5-11, sr., Scott County Central
CJ Bolton, 6-4, jr., Drexel
Forrest Hicks, 6-7, sr., St. Joseph Christian
Colton Hartley, 6-1, jr., Mercer
Jesse Utt, 6-4, jr., Braymer
LaMarcus Steward, 5-9, sr., Scott County Central
Alex Oserowsky, 6-3, sr., Thomas Jefferson Independent
Chris Pavy, 5-10, sr., Risco
Mike Buerge, 6-3, sr., Climax Springs
Dillon Yung, 6-3, sr., Glasgow
Second Team
Derek Smith, 6-0, jr., Meadville
James Macklin, 6-3, sr., North Pemiscot
Lucas Schawang, 6-1, jr., Mound City
Clayton Schieber, 5-11, sr., Jefferson
Blake Seba, 6-2, sr., Drexel
Adam Teague, 5-6, sr., Fair Play
Klayton Kuschel, 6-7, sr., Chamois
Ryan Loethen, 6-1, sr., St. Elizabeth
JJ Chatfield, 6-4, sr., Marion County
Peyton Swift, 6-0, sr., La Plata
Coach of the Year
Kenyon Wright, Scott County Central
Final Rankings
1. Scott County Central 22-10
2. Drexel 26-5
3. Glasgow 26-6
4. Eminence 23-7
5. Marion County 27-2
6. St. Joseph Christian 24-8
7. Meadville 29-1
8. Climax Springs 24-6
9. Jefferson 22-8
10. Fair Play 25-3
GIRLS
CLASS 5
First Team
Megan Deines, 6-0, sr., Glendale
Maddie Stock, 6-1, jr., St. Joseph’s Academy
Sophie Cunningham, 6-0, fr., Rock Bridge
Mikala McGhee, 5-11, sr., Pattonville
Taylor Manuel, 6-3, sr., Incarnate Word
Annie Armstrong, 5-8, sr., Kickapoo
Marina Laramie, 6-1, sr., Fort Zumwalt West
Lindsey Cunningham, 6-0, sr., Rock Bridge
Tyonna Snow, 5-9, sr., Blue Springs
Emiah Bingley, 5-7, sr., Lee’s Summit West
Second Team
Imani Johnson, 6-0, so., Lee’s Summit North
Napheesa Collier, 6-0, fr., Jefferson City
Andi Haney, 5-7, jr., West Plains
Hannah Cook, 5-11, so., Ozark
Aubrey Buckley, 6-1, so., Parkview
Dru Haertling, 5-8, sr., Jackson
Sydney Stipanovich, 6-3., jr, St. Joseph’s Academy
Jordynn Martin, 5-9, sr., Lafayette (Wildwood)
Karyla Middlebrook, 5-8, jr., Blue Springs
Sharese Jones, 5-8, sr., Francis Howell Central
Coach of the Year
Jill Nagel, Rock Bridge
Final Rankings
1. Rock Bridge 26-3
2. Blue Springs 26-5
3. Incarnate Word 26-7
4. St. Joseph’s Academy 25-5
5. Fort Zumwalt West 26-7
6. Ozark 25-5
7. Kirkwood 24-4
8. Glendale 22-4
9. Nixa 21-6
10. Carthage 21-8
CLASS 4
First Team
Shanity James, 6-0, sr., Miller Career
Kindred Wesemann, 5-7, jr., Pleasant Hill
Alice Heinzler, 5-6, jr., Republic
Sadie Stipanovich, 6-3, jr., Westminster Christian
Brittany Harris, 6-0, jr., Dexter
Olivia Hackmann, 5-9, sr., Helias
Maddie Nelson, 5-7, jr., Smithville
Lauren Aldridge, 5-7, so., Marshfield
Brittany Atkins, 5-10, sr., Lincoln Prep
Sarah Magana, 5-6, sr., Bolivar
Second Team
Sarah Kreul, 5-6, jr., Republic
McKenzie Russell, 5-7, jr., Kirksville
Courtney Powell, 5-8, sr., Westminster Christian
McKenzie Haddox, 5-7, sr., Borgia
Liticia Allen, 5-5, sr., Moberly
Alex Rohlfing, 5-8, sr., Duchesne
Corri Hamilton, 5-10, sr., Fulton
Grace Keane, 5-9, jr., Notre Dame de Sion
Kati Davis, 5-11, sr., Owensville
Camilla Neumann, 5-11, sr., Van Horn
Coach of the Year
Kris Flood, Republic
Final Rankings
1. Republic 23-8
2. Smithville 26-6
3. Miller Career 23-6
4. Westminster Christian 26-5
5. Pleasant Hill 25-3
6. Dexter 24-5
7. Helias 21-8
8. Bolivar 20-7
9. Borgia 24-4
10. Kirksville 23-4
CLASS 3
First Team
Kara Johnson, 5-10, sr., Principia
Danielle Goodman, 5-10, sr., Mount Vernon
Lexie Oak, 5-11, sr., KC-St. Pius X
Rachel Gall, 6-4, sr., Hallsville
Elsie Greenwood, 5-9, jr., Hamilton
Garrett Burton, 5-6, sr., Stockton
Katie Gettinger, 5-7, sr., West County
Katie Hogan, 6-2, sr., Scott City
Ashli Burton, 5-6, sr., Stockton
Benesha Childress, 5-9, jr., New Madrid County Central
Second Team
Hunter Yoakum, 5-7, jr., Dixon
Bekah Bade, 5-7, sr., Springfield Catholic
Liz Gilman, 5-9, jr., Principia
Brittany Harris-Conway, 5-9, sr., St. James
LeeAnn Polowy, 5-7, so., Blair Oaks
Anna Curtis, 5-7, sr., Cameron
Kayla Glenn, 5-6, sr., Lawson
Tori Cole, 6-1, jr., Twin Rivers
Tamiaya Henderson, 5-11, jr., Mount Vernon
Leann Lansdown, 5-6, sr., Seymour
Amelia Bramer, 5-10, sr., Mount Vernon
Sydney Deeken, 6-0, so., California
Lexi Morris, 5-8, fr., Clearwater
Ashton Luttrull, 5-8, jr., Highland
Morgan Kensinger, 6-2, jr., Fair Grove
Coach of the Year
Doug Hepler, Mount Vernon
Final Rankings
1. Mount Vernon 26-7
2. Stockton 24-8
3. Hallsville 26-6
4. Seymour 30-2
5. Principia 26-4
6. California 21-8
7. Lawson 25-5
8. Hermann 26-2
9. Cameron 24-5
10. Crystal City 24-6
CLASS 2
First Team
Lauren Jaeger, 6-0, sr., Clopton
Chelsey Kroese, 5-11, sr., Harrisburg
Addy Roller, 5-7, sr., Purdy
Emilee Buckler, 5-9, sr., North Platte
Rachel Steinhoff, 5-6, so., New Haven
Erin Bollmann, 5-9, sr., Meadow Heights
Carrie Shephard, 5-8, so., South Pemiscot
Natalie Fleming, 5-9, jr., Silex
Josie Young, 5-8, fr., Marionville
Larra Kubinski, 6-2, sr., Crocker
Second Team
Meagan Claxton, 5-5, sr., Fordland
Taylor Cook, 5-10, sr., Lesterville
Hannah Yelton, 5-5, sr., Newburg
Cailyn Long, 5-11, fr., Sparta
Emily Case, 5-8, sr., Richland
Sammie Jo Copeland, 6-0, jr., Polo
Torri Blythe, 5-8, jr., Maysville
Kori Dodson, 5-7, sr., Liberal
Brittany Higgins, 5-9, sr., Sweet Springs
Whitney Welker, 5-9, sr., Meadow Heights
Coach of the Year
Dan Bachmeier, Harrisburg
Final Rankings
1. Harrisburg 29-2
2. New Haven 18-13
3. Marionville 22-11
4. North Platte 26-5
5. Meadow Heights 22-5
6. Clopton 24-5
7. Purdy 24-6
8. Crocker 24-6
9. Maysville 23-5
10. Fordland 24-6
CLASS 1
First Team
Tristan Carrasquillo, 5-9, sr., Verona
Kendall Hart, 5-10, sr., Montrose
Sierra Michaelis, 5-10, jr., Mercer
Jessica Redd, 6-1, sr., Marion County
Heather Harman, 5-9, so., Walnut Grove
Megan Rosenbohm, 5-8, so., Nodaway-Holt
Miranda Brandt, 5-10, jr., Chamois
Kelsey Williams, 5-6, sr., Eminence
Jamie Hale, 5-10, sr., Chadwick
Kendle Schieber, 5-7, sr., Jefferson
Second Team
Randi Lee Plunkett, 5-10, sr., Marion County
Michaela Daniels, 5-6, sr., Hale
Courtney Owens, 5-11, jr., Mercer
Alexa Taff, 5-4, sr., St. Joseph Christian
Cheyenne Baxter, 6-1, jr., Norborne
Courtney Coulter, 5-6, sr., Eminence
Amy Oleynik, 6-0, sr., Otterville
Machela VanGennip, 5-8, jr., Delta
Cortney Roberts, 5-7, sr., Southwest Livingston
Nikki Fuemmeler, 6-0, so., Glasgow
Coach of the Year
Jeff Williams, Eminence
Final Rankings
1. Eminence 29-1
2. Walnut Grove 26-6
3. Marion County 30-1
4. Montrose 27-1
5. Jefferson 28-4
6. Mercer 28-1
7. Chamois 23-5
8. Chadwick 23-6
9. St. Joseph Christian 22-7
10. Glasgow 23-5
Christian boys lose Class 1 third-place game to Glasgow, 56-45
The St. Joseph Christian boys’ basketball team finished its season Friday night at Mizzou Arena in Columbia as they lost the third-place game in Class 1 to Glasgow, 56-45.
The Lions end their historic season 23-8 as they made their first ever appearance in the Class 1 Final Four.
The game was tied 8-8 after the first quarter, but Glasgow used a 10-0 run in the second and never trailed again.
Christian fell behind 22-17 at halftime and struggled in the third as the Yellow Jackets outscored the Lions 19-8 to break the game wide open.
SJCS pulled to within eight points a couple different times in the fourth quarter, but that was as close as they’d get.
Forrest Hicks led St. Joe Christian with 22 points, while Alex Maudlin added six points and JOrdan Morrison chipped in four point and nine rebounds.
St. Joseph Christian falls to Drexel in Class 1 Final Four
The St. Joseph Christian boys’ basketball team made it’s first appearance in the Class 1 semifinals Tuesday afternoon at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, but the Lions struggled against Drexel and fell to the Bobcats 61-36.
Christian never led in the game and fell behind 28-19 at halftime. It’s was a 12-point game, 46-34, with four minutes to go in the fourth quarter and then Drexel used a 13-0 run to put the game out of reach.
The Lions committed 23 turnovers in the game and were outrebounded 28-18. SJCS also shot just 35 percent (14-40), while Drexel finished the game 58.7 percent (27-46).
Forrest Hicks led St. Joe Christian with 12 points and eight rebounds, while Robbie Kaufman and David Beard added six points each.
Christian falls to 23-7 and they’ll close out their season in the Class 1 third-place game as the Lions will play Glasgow (25-6) at 5:00 p.m. Friday inside Mizzou Arena. You can listen to the game on 680 KFEQ.
Christian boys defeat Jefferson on buzzer-beater to advance to Final Four
The St. Joseph Christian boys are headed to the Final Four in Columbia for the first time in school history after defeating Jefferson, 64-61, in overtime Saturday in the Class 1 Quarterfinals at Bishop LeBlond High School.
The Lions improve to 23-6 on the season and they’ll play Thursday at 1:40 PM inside the Hearnes Center against Drexel.
Christian and Jefferson went back and forth the entire first half as the Lions led 32-29 at halftime, but they took control in the third quarter.
Christian extended its lead to 10 points, 46-36, late in the third quarter and led 46-39 after three. Jefferson then rallied and used a 14-2 run to take their first lead in the second half, 50-48 before Christian answered back with five straight points.
The two teams went back and forth again late in the fourth quarter and they went to overtime tied at 57.
The Lions let a four-point lead in OT disappear as the game was tied 61-61 with under a minute to play.
Both teams missed potential go-ahead shots but with four second left, Christian’s Brandon Shank grabbed a defensive rebound and dribbled into the front court and made a 30-foot shot off the glass at the buzzer to send SJCS into the Final Four.
Forrest Hicks led St. Joseph Christian with 33 points, while Shank added 12 and Jordan Morrison scored eight.
The Final Four game in Columbia against Drexel will air live on ESPN 1550.
Earlier Saturday, the St. Joseph Christian girls led a 16-point lead slip away as the fell to Jefferson in triple overtime, 61-58.
Alexa Taff led the Lions with 19 points, while Courtlin Osborn added 11 and Emylee King scored 10.
Christian ends its season 22-7.
Savannah expected to hire Chad Smith as new football coach
Savannah High School will likely have a new head football coach next week as Savage defensive coordinator Chad Smith is expected to be named the new man in charge of Savannah’s program Tuesday.
The search committee in charge of hiring the next football coach will recommend Smith’s name to the school board and they will vote on it during a meeting Tuesday.
Smith has been Savannah’s defensive coordinator the past five years after holding the same position at Benton for three seasons.
This will be his first head coaching position and he takes over for Mark Cole, who resigned in January after the most successful season in Savage history.
Savannah finished 12-2 and lost to eventual state champion Webb City in the state semifinals.
Christian’s basketball teams advance to Class 1 Quarterfinals
The St. Joseph Christian basketball teams each won their Class 1 sectional game at the MWSU Fieldhouse to advance to the quarterfinals Saturday afternoon.
The Christian girls rallied to defeat Southwest Livingston, 44-38, while the Lions won the boys game over Braymer, 53-36.
Both teams will play Jefferson in their quarterfinal matchups that is hosted by Bishop LeBlond Saturday.
In the girls game, St. Joe Christian used an 8-0 run to end the third quarter to tie the game at 32 and they outscored Southwest Livingston 12-6 in the fourth to win the game.
Danielle Beard led the Lions with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Courtlin Osborn added 11 points.
In the boys game, Christian fell behind 7-3 after the first quarter, but they ended the first half on a 16-4 run and led 24-20 at halftime.
Braymer never got closer than three points the rest of the way and the Lions outscored the Bobcats 14-3 in the fourth to pull away.
Forrest Hicks had 26 points and eight rebounds for Christian, while Jordan Morrison added 10 points.
Both St. Joseph Christian teams improved to 22-6 this season.
The Christian/Jefferson quarterfinal doubleheader will take place at Bishop LeBlond Saturday as the girls tip off at 1:00 p.m. and the boys will start around 2:45 p.m.
Bishop LeBlond relieves Vertin of basketball coaching duties
Bishop LeBlond High School announced Tuesday that Steve Vertin will not return next year as boys’ basketball coach of the Eagles.
Vertin just finished his 13th season at LeBlond as they finished 9-15.
He had a career record of 198-126 and led the Eagles to three district championships, a Class 3 quarterfinal appearance in 2008 and a fourth-place finish in 2002.
Bishop LeBlond principal Solon Haynes released a statement Tuesday. Haynes said, “We greatly appreciate coach Vertin’s commitment and dedication to the basketball program at Bishop LeBlond.”
Vertin missed 10 games this winter after having heart surgery in October, but came back after the first of the year and finished the season on the bench.
Vertin never had a team that finished below .500 until they went 5-19 during the 2009-2010 campaign, but now they’ve been under .500 for three consecutive seasons.