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Kirkwood High School student newspaper

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Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

KHS athletics had many memorable achievements across all programs

Top five KHS athletic moments of 2023

Brennan Rea, Sports writer January 29, 2024

In 2023, KHS athletics had many memorable achievements. From individual and team state championships, to dominant seasons and unforgettable games, here are the top five KHS athletic moments.   Honorable...

Many different KHS sports experienced heartbreaking ends to their seasons and regular season games.

Top five heartbreaking KHS sports moments

Nicholas Copeland, sports editor January 25, 2024

KHS sports have had a lot of ups and downs this year, from close finishes, stunning losses or a little bit of both. Here are the top five most heartbreaking moments for a Pioneer sports fan of 2023   ...

Senior football players stand as captains before their game.

Top five KHS athletic moments from 2023

Brennan Rea, sports editor January 20, 2024

In 2023, KHS athletics had many memorable achievements. From individual and team state championships, to dominant seasons and unforgettable games, here are the top five KHS athletic moments.   Honorable...

Macon stares down the pitcher while getting ready for his next at-bat.

Tyler Macon

Brennan Rea, sports writer May 10, 2023

University of Memphis Computer Science When opposing football and baseball teams arrive at KHS, there is one player who is always circled on their scouting reports: Tyler Macon. According to KHS...

Baseball gears up alongside all other springs sports in preparation for their seasons

Spring sports preview

Nicholas Copeland and Brennan Rea March 7, 2023

As the snow on KHS baseball and lacrosse fields melts, spring sport athletes and coaches get ready for their upcoming seasons. They share their eagerness and goals for the new season as all of the programs...

The Redbird Rookies are a youth baseball and softball program for underprivileged children

Charity Issue: From rookie to veteran

Brennan Rea, sports writer December 2, 2022

St. Louis’ rich tradition of baseball gives every kid a baseball fever. However, some of these kids cannot afford to play travel baseball. Redbird Rookies, a youth baseball and softball program sponsored...

Albert Pujols has had a legendary MLB career that will be remember forever.

Revival of a redbird legend

Owen Backer, sports editor October 7, 2022

We are witnessing one of the most remarkable career revivals in modern sports history. Albert Pujols is known to fans over the years  as “The Machine.” He is currently tearing his way through major...

The new 12 team format that is replacing the 10 team format.

Postseason predictions

Brennan Rea, sports writer October 6, 2022

September is coming to an end and the pennant race is heating up which means every game matters. Due to the expanded playoffs, 12 teams now make it to the playoffs instead of ten. This new format means...

The Cubs organization doesnt get nearly as much respect as they deserve.

Confessions of a cubs fan

Maddie Hickman, social media editor October 3, 2022

Cubs fans are everywhere. Just by reading this, you’re probably thinking of one of us. I think of it as the type of fans who can never get out of everyone’s heads because they always have something...

The current grass baseball field, this is where the turf field would go.

A new turf monster

Brennan Rea, sports writer October 3, 2022

As a dark storm rumbles across KHS, baseball and softball players look out of their classroom windows with faces of disappointment, realizing their games after-school will most likely be postponed or canceled....

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