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West Side Leader - June 11

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Smith named JCAA large-schools baseball MVP
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Smith named JCAA large-schools baseball MVP

  • By Russell Korando
  • Jun 11, 2026

Before he steps foot on the campus in August at the University of Michigan as a freshman, Jackson Smith already understands the meaning of tradition.

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EUREKA SPORTS UPDATE: Samuelson sets Class 5 state record at MSHSAA track and field championships
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EUREKA SPORTS UPDATE: Samuelson sets Class 5 state record at MSHSAA track and field championships

  • By Russell Korando and Cole Bailey
  • Jun 5, 2026

Storms forced Missouri State High School Activities Association officials to postpone day one of the two-day Class 4-5 track and field champio…

Smith pitches no-hitter, scores winning run
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Smith pitches no-hitter, scores winning run

  • By Russell Korando
  • May 29, 2026

Festus High’s Jackson Smith was double trouble against De Soto High in the Class 5 District 1 championship.

Davis homer 'Nuke that ignited the rally' in Jefferson's comeback victory
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Davis homer 'Nuke that ignited the rally' in Jefferson's comeback victory

  • By Russell Korando
  • May 27, 2026

Jefferson High scored four runs in the seventh inning for a 4-3 comeback victory Tuesday over Valley Park in a Class 3 sectional baseball game.

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Athlete of the Week (May 26, 2026) Lillie Coleman, Bo Davis, Jackson Smith
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Athlete of the Week (May 26, 2026) Lillie Coleman, Bo Davis, Jackson Smith

  • May 26, 2026

Lillie Coleman, Windsor soccer

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EUREKA SPORTS UPDATE: Wildcats pummel Colts on Senior Night
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EUREKA SPORTS UPDATE: Wildcats pummel Colts on Senior Night

  • By Russell Korando and Jonathan Duncan
  • May 7, 2026

It was Senior Night for the Eureka baseball team on Monday, but a junior swung the biggest stick.

THE COUNTY LINE: Hawks, Tigers lock JCAA horns
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THE COUNTY LINE: Hawks, Tigers lock JCAA horns

  • By Russell Korando
  • Apr 23, 2026

Get ready for two days of the best baseball the county has to offer when Festus and Hillsboro play each other today (April 23) and Friday.

THE COUNTY LINE: Pitching-rich teams from county right on target early on
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THE COUNTY LINE: Pitching-rich teams from county right on target early on

  • By Russell Korando
  • Apr 2, 2026

Using today’s vernacular, the pitching in Jefferson County is sick. So sick, it should be on life support.

Baseball season underway for Dragons, Hawks
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Baseball season underway for Dragons, Hawks

  • By Russell Korando
  • Mar 27, 2026

When a team finished the season with an overall record of 13-13 and a conference mark of 4-4, it’s easy to assume that it was average.

‘Competitive energy’ drives Festus district success
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‘Competitive energy’ drives Festus district success

  • By Russell Korando
  • Mar 26, 2026

Superb pitching is an obvious reason the Festus Tigers have won five consecutive Class 5 District 1 baseball championships, including shutouts…

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