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Junior Alex Nozka dives for the ball after a fumble. Over the past eight years, the water polo team has advanced to the state semifinals six times. “We all work really hard to get where we are,” Nozka said. “We all push each other in practice and we all find pride in our work.”

Water Polo competes at state

Ridwan Oyebamiji, Features Section Editor May 23, 2018

With a 28-10 record, the varsity water polo team advanced to the championship game to face rivals St. Louis University High School (SLUH) after defeating Ladue May 12th in the semifinals. “It is...

With her eye on the ball, freshman and midfielder Megan Leahy competes for the ball in a game against Marquette. This is Leahy’s first year to play competitively. “I like that the game is really fast paced, but I also really like that in lacrosse, you have to rely on other people to make everything happen,” Leahy said.

Varsity girls lacrosse prepares for playoffs

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR May 1, 2018

With a 6-3 record, the varsity girls lacrosse team now has their sights set on making it to the semi-final round of playoffs, which begin May 14. “Since there are a lot of underclassmen on the team,...

Junior Bella Hatzigeorgiou glides into a pass. The game against Nerinx Hall took place on the opposing team's home turf. "It was probably the hardest game of the season so far," Hatzigeorgiou said. "They're the number two team in the state right now."

Girls soccer team poised for successful season

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR April 18, 2018

With a varsity record of 7-1 and a junior varsity record of 5-1, both girls soccer teams have high expectations for the rest of the season. “We really want to be undefeated for the season,” freshman...

Clearing the hurdle, Williams-Harkins competes in a meet at Parkway Central. Williams-Harkins raced the 100 meter hurdles.“When the gun goes off, it is complete silence. I can’t hear anything. It is just a straight shot,” Williams-Harkins said.

Senior Nature Williams-Harkins looks forward to track season

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR March 12, 2018

State champion, state runner-up, district champion and all-conference are just a few of the titles senior Nature Williams-Harkins has earned in her high school track career so far. It all started for...

Atajio Ivy reflects on four years as a varsity wrestler

Chris Bass, STAFF WRITER February 16, 2018

Pathfinder: When did you find the passion for wrestling? Ivy: It’s a funny story. So, when I first got into wrestling, I didn’t think I was going to stay with it. I knew that my dad had wrestled...

About to release the ball, Wunderlich pitches in a varsity home game. Wunderlich also played shortstop this season. “When I am playing all I am thinking about is the game, and that’s why I love it. Its an escape where I can forget about all the things going on in my life,” Wunderlich said.

Softball closes out successful season

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR October 19, 2017

Girls' cross country captain Charlie Cutelli styles his iconic Ray-Ban sunglasses on the bus on the way to the Stan Nelson Invitational Sept. 9.

The quirky coach diaries

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR September 29, 2017

Pathfinder: What quirks or sayings does your coach have that make them unique? “He has this fisherman’s hat that he wears sometimes and makes some funny faces. The main thing I can think of is that...

Running down the street, freshman Emma Caplinger trains for upcoming cross country summer camps.

Track and cross country girls face catcalling

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2017

Catcalling, commenting or yelling at women passing by, is a widespread problem among the girls who run track and cross country.   “They tell me and my teammates to run faster, they comment on our...

Looking for someone to pass to, sophomore Zaide Johnson prepares to throw the ball.

Varsity water polo team heads to state

Carly Anderson and Sabrina Bohn May 5, 2017

With a 26-5 record, the varsity water polo team will be heading to state beginning on May 5. “I feel like this group really puts the team ahead of themselves this season,” head coach Charles Cutelli...