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The Kirkwood Call

Dwayne Robinson, freshman, waits to receive the ball.

Photo gallery: freshman boys’ basketball

Kara Rieger, photographer December 16, 2016

Freshman boys' basketball knocks Parkway South off their feet with a final score of 55-20 at 4:15 in the Denver Miller gym Dec. 12. The first quarter had everyone anxious as the score board sat at 6-4...

Daneen Burks, freshman, prepares to shoot the basketball.

Photo gallery: freshman girls’ basketball

Abby Lay, photographer November 28, 2016

The Pioneers practice for their first game Nov. 21. Courtnay Terry, freshman, is looking forward to being able to play in a game. "I am excited because I played last year and I want to improve my skills by...

The girls’ swim and dive team members line up on the blocks at tryouts. “I’ve learned a lot from swimming,” Maddie Clark, junior, said. “I learned how to be an individual in a group because swimming is a team sport.”

Photo gallery: girls’ swim and dive tryouts

Anna Poe, Photographer November 18, 2016

Ryan Tyrell and Preston Salazar, sophomores, weave in and out of cones working on their ball handling skills.

Photo gallery: JV boys’ basketball practice

Christian Baker, photographer November 16, 2016

The JV boys' basketball team practices for their upcoming season on Tuesday, Nov. 15. "I'm excited to get the season started off with these guys," TJ Kocher, sophomore, said. "Not everyone is back from...

Tabby Stowers, junior, is the first runner from Kirkwood at the end of the first loop in the varsity race and finished in 24th place.

Photo gallery: girls’ cross country conference meet

Mary Ralston, photographer November 2, 2016

Girls' cross country had its conference meet at McNair Park Oct. 8. Varsity placed 3rd overall and 1st in suburban 12, JV placed 7th in the JV - Gold race, and freshman placed 6th overall.  “My favorite...

Photo by Kara Rieger

Looking Forward

Lany Borella, features writer October 20, 2016

Growing up she participated in track, basketball and soccer; then, during her freshman year of high school, Meredith Openlander tried field hockey, and she is still involved with the sport today. Openlander...

Freshman boys watch on the sideline as Cameron Macon, freshman, runs the ball up the field.

Photo gallery: freshman football vs Rockwood Summit

Christian Baker, photographer October 12, 2016

Monday, Oct. 10, the freshman football team beat Rockwood Summit 26-20. "[Our team this year is] really good compared to previous seasons we've had on the feeder team," Connor Gibson, freshman, said. "The...

Lauren Hammett, junior, throws a ball to her teammate at first base.

Photo gallery: varsity softball vs. Parkway West

Lauryn Miller, photographer September 29, 2016

KHS's varsity softball team faced Parkway West Sept. 23. The Pioneers took a 2-1 victory over the Longhorns. "Some of the key factors that helped us win were communication and encouragement," Julia Church, senior...

     Sadie Wise, senior, ready to swing up at bat.

Photo gallery: girls’ varsity softball vs Rockwood Summit

Kara Rieger, photographer September 26, 2016

Monday, Sept. 16, Kirkwood varsity softball brought home a win 6-8 against Rockwood Summit. I looked for the focus and attention the girls had throughout the game, even in the dugout. "I have a team-first...

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