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Warriors advance to sectionals in four events

Three Warrenton athletes will be competing in this Saturday’s Class 4 sectional met. more

5/16/24

Wildcats fight back in district loss to Lutheran

The fourth-seeded Wildcats fell 7-6 to No. 5 Lutheran St. Charles in the Class 4, District 6 Tournament opener held at St. Charles West. more

5/16/24

Members of the Wright City girls 4x400 relay team consisting of Elizabeth Riggs, Ada Ferrell, Lindsay Pettus and Lydia Clubb pose after qualifying for the Class 3 state meet.

Riggs, 4x400 relay team headed to state

The Wright City track team had one individual and one relay team qualify for this weekend’s state meet. Senior Elizabeth Riggs will be aiming to become a three-time state medalist in the … more

5/16/24

Wright City junior Paige Kirn has been a major factor for the Wildcats’ offense this season. Having already broken the school’s single-season goal-scoring record, she now sets her sights on the career goal-scoring record, which she said she hopes to break early in her senior season.

Kirn, Wildcats make strides toward uncharted territory

Wright City junior Paige Kirn has been a major factor for the Wildcats’ offense this season. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/16/24

Warriors complete home slate with perfect record

Ben Peth, a senior right-hander, threw a complete game while striking out 10 and walking five in the 10-0 triumph over Chaminade. more

5/16/24

Owen and Gavin Thompson have played important roles for the Warrenton golf team this season. Both accumulated enough points to earn GAC North all-conference second-team honors for their play.

Thompsons cap season of growth with all-conference honors

It’s been a spring of learning for Gavin Thompson. The Warrenton freshman golfer took well to the game of high school golf and, for that, got high marks. Those high marks come in the … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/10/24

Wildcats, Warriors compete at district golf meet

The Wright City golf team competed at the Class 3, District 2 Tournament at Innsbrook Resort Golf Course. Kye Schnarre led the team by shooting a 98 to place 51st overall. Dustyn Bailey followed … more

5/9/24

Warriors enter final stretch run with postseason on horizon

The Class 5, District 4 Tournament kicks off Thursday, May 16, with Warrenton receiving the fourth seed and opening against No. 5 Hannibal. more

5/9/24

Districts up next for Wright City baseball

The victory over Bowling Green lifted the Wildcats’ record to 8-7 on the season, their seventh win in a row with the postseason beginning later this week. more

5/8/24

Lydia Clubb of Wright City, middle, competes in the 100-meter dash at the Eastern Missouri Conference championship meet on April 25 at Montgomery County High School. Clubb won the event with a time of 12.82 seconds. She also helped the 4x200 and 4x400 teams pick up victories. Theo Tate photo

Relay teams lead the way for Wildcats at EMO Meet

Two of the girls’ relay teams placed first and all four of the boys’ relays finished in the top four as the Wildcats’ depth was on display. more

5/2/24

Claiborne sets school record, Shaw adds two more firsts at conference meet

One school record was broken and the Warrenton track team captured three individual titles during the Gateway Athletic Conference North Division Meet held April 25 at St. Charles West. more

5/2/24

Warrenton captures GAC North baseball title with perfect finish

The title is the 11th district championship in program history. Previously, Warrenton won titles in 1952, 1961, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2015, 2018, and 2019. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 5/2/24

Record-breaking performance highlights strong start for Warrenton junior

At the Fort Zumwalt North Invitational on April 19, Avery Shaw collected gold in the discus (34.6 meters), shot put (11.72 meters), and javelin (33.58 meters). The triple golden feat was a first in school history for a single meet. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/25/24

Warriors continue to sport unbeaten mark in GAC North play

Warrenton entered the week sporting a 17-3 record overall and 8-0 mark in the GAC North. more

4/24/24

Wright City junior Jake Orf rips a double down the right-field line against Van-Far on Monday in Farber.

Wright City formula comes together, defeats Van-Far 8-1

The Wildcats won their fourth straight game on Monday at Eastern Missouri Conference foe Van-Far 8-1 after scoring six runs in the fifth inning and recording nine strikeouts on the mound. more

By Jeremy Jacob, Staff Writer | 4/18/24

Members of the Warrenton golf team pose for a picture after the Warriors placed third at the team’s home tournament April 10. They are, from left: Coach Mike Holt, Lucas Eskew, Gavin Solari, Owen Thompson, Ethan Leavitt, Gavin Thompson, and Head Coach Aaron Jinkerson.

Run of medals helps Warrenton to successful finish at home tourney

Owen Thompson and his Warrenton teammates tallied a score of 340 to place just behind St. Charles West (292) and Fort Zumwalt South (329). more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/18/24

‘Hungry’ Warriors aim to continue hot start

The Warriors are off with a bang – a 13-2 record as of press time – and have enjoyed good health to match the team’s successful run of play. more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/18/24

Warriors, Wildcats capture medals at Crusader Invitational

Warrenton boys place first in four events, second in team standings The Warrenton boys track team put together a strong performance with a second-place finish at Friday’s Crusader … more

4/11/24

Warrenton defeats North Point in home dual match

Owen Thompson shot a 2-over par 37 to win medalist honors in a home dual match April 4 at Warrenton Golf Course. The Warriors shot a 176, six strokes better than North Point. Ethan … more

4/11/24

Warriors jump out to 10-2 start

Warriors jump out to 10-2 start The Warrenton baseball team is making opposing teams take notice in the first weeks of the spring season. The Warriors have started the year with a 10-2 … more

4/11/24

EMO Senior Showcase

Seniors from around the Eastern Missouri Conference gathered on Sunday at Van-Far High School in Vandalia to play in the EMO Senior Showcase. The girls EMO Senior All-Star game was held prior to the … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Staff Writer | 4/11/24

Warrenton senior Troy Anderson averaged 17.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists in his final high school season.

Warrenton’s Anderson earns Class 4 all-state basketball honor

While it will be his name, alone, that will adorn the Class 4 all-state basketball plaque, Troy Anderson said that he knows the award is far from a solo honor. For the first time since the … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 4/4/24

Athlete of the Month: Elizabeth Riggs

The Athlete of the Month for March is Wright City senior Elizabeth Riggs. more

The Record | 3/31/24

Wright City junior Paige Kirn holds off Mexico's Kenley Jones while handling the ball during a matchup between district opponents on Monday at Chris Hotop Field in Mexico. Kirn scored all four Lady Wildcat goals in the second half to lead Wright City to a 4-2 comeback victory.

Kirn’s four goals lead Wright City girls to 4-2 comeback at Mexico

Rain was hitting the Wright City girls all game on Monday in Mexico. The ball wasn’t hitting the back of the next for a little more than 40 minutes for the Lady Wildcats, but that changed … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Staff Writer | 3/28/24

Warrenton girls on track for success while boys aim to build

Even though there may be a large group of freshmen and, conversely, not an overabundance of upper-class leaders for the Warrenton girls' track team this season, there is plenty of depth and a … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 3/28/24