2019 NBA All-Star Predictions
Tom Mueller, sports editor
January 23, 2020
Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, John Wall and Kyrie Irving are just a handful of elite NBA players who will miss this year’s All-Star game due to injuries — but, in a sad paradox, their injuries might actually be good for the sport. This year’s game will showcase many first time All-St...
Photo Gallery: boys’ varsity basketball vs. Jennings High School Jan. 16
January 22, 2020
Kirkwood boys' varsity basketball played against Jennings High School Thursday, Jan. 16 as a part of the losers bracket in the Denver Miller tournament. They led throughout the first half, but eventually lost 48-55. "[Our players] played really hard," Coach Mark Decker said. "There were so many turnovers...
Photo Gallery: girls’ varsity basketball game vs Marquette High School Jan. 15th
Ella Davies, photographer
January 16, 2020
Girls varsity basketball won against Marquette on Wednesday Jan. 15 with a score of 59-47. “I was nervous going into the game because Marquette is always a tough opponent for us,” Tara Behnam, sophomore, said. "Once the game started I felt better. Our team found its rhythm in the third quarter...
From the court to the press booth: Gunn broadcasts on ESPN3
Maddie Meyers, editor in chief
December 11, 2019
Broadcasting high school basketball was a dream come true for Bill Gunn, social studies teacher and former basketball coach. The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) held The Norm Stewart Classic event, which is 48 straight hours of basketball, to honor the Missouri Basketball Coach Norm Stewart. ...
Photo Gallery: girls’ varsity basketball game vs. Rock Bridge Nov. 29
Julia Knoll, photo editor
December 2, 2019
The girls' varsity basketball team started their 2019 season with a tournament at St. Joseph's Academy on Fri., Nov. 29th. They game was close, but they eventually lost to Rock Bridge 45-35. "I'm really excited for this season, we only lost one senior last year so our team's chemistry is still strong,"...
Shooting the crystal ball: NBA awards predictions
Tom Mueller, features writer
March 15, 2019
From game-winning shots in double overtime to freakish displays of athleticism, the NBA’s best players routinely captivate crowds with their dazzling displays of basketball ability. This season is different from previous ones, as there is a refreshing feeling of diversity among the candidates competing ...
Denver Miller basketball tournament debrief
Jack Matousek, features writer
January 19, 2019
After three seniors graduated from the previous year The Kirkwood Boys Varsity Basketball Team brought back the majority of the varsity team from last year. Bringing in a host of juniors coupled with some sophomores and returning senior leadership the boys are hoping for a strong season according to Jo...
Photo gallery: varsity boys’ basketball vs Ladue Jan. 8
Christian Baker and Morgan Gindler
January 16, 2019
The Kirkwood varsity boys' basketball team played against Ladue Jan. 8. Kirkwood had the lead through the first half of the game, but Ladue clipped Kirkwood in the end to win with a score of 64-61. "We need to learn how to play with a lead," Jonah McDowell, senior, said. "The third quarter has been our...
Photo gallery: varsity boys’ basketball vs University City Jan. 10
Meg Murphy, photographer
January 14, 2019
Kirkwood varsity boys' basketball defeated University City 80-68 in the Denver Miller Tournament Jan. 10. “I did think the Pioneers were going to win," Samaya Trawick, junior cheerleader, said. "I think when they start playing, they really get into the game and it turns out to be a good game." ...
Your political tweets are toxic to democracy
Austin Cleveland, sports writer
December 11, 2018
If you back the second amendment, then you are a Republican. If you support proposition C, then you are a Democrat. If you just Google searched proposition C, or the second amendment, then you probably are the average American youth; one whose political informativeness never stretches outside the walls o...
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