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The Spartans basketball team celebrates with the Class 5 Basketball State Championship trophy after beating Jeff City 75-56 March 14 at Mizzou Arena.
Basketball team wins 6th state title in commanding fashion
Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor • March 18, 2024

The basketball team came out on top this past Thursday at Mizzou Arena, taking down Jefferson City High School 75-56, to be crowned the champions...

The team poses with the fans to celebrate their second-straight Challenge Cup Championship. It was the Spartans 16th title.
Hockey teams wins second straight state title
Luke Koenig, Editor-in-Chief • March 5, 2024

For the second season in a row, the hockey team has won the Challenge Cup marking the 16th win in the program’s 53-year history and their first...

The hockey team plays Marquette for the 2024 Challenge Cup  title tonight at 8:30 at Centene Center.
Hockey set to defend their Challenge Cup title tonight
Luke Koenig, Editor-in-Chief • March 1, 2024

It is Groundhog Day for the De Smet Jesuit Spartans as they are playing in their third straight Challenge Cup Final game tonight at 8:30 at Centene...

Riley Massey 25 drives past a Vianney defender Jan. 19 at De Smet.
Junior juggles two sports at once
Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Entertainment Editor • February 15, 2024

He shows up early to get a workout. After a long day of school, he’s got basketball practice. He gets a little break at home, time for homework,...

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are redefining the relationship between the NFL and pop culture. But is that a good thing?
NFL is losing focus with Swiftmania
Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor • January 13, 2024

Is this whole Swift thing real? I have not once opened a social media app and not seen something about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's supposed...

The baseball field will have full artificial turf, additional spectator seating, new batting cages, and new restrooms and concessions. The turf on the infield is scheduled to be completed by the start of the baseball season. Photo courtesy of Hastings + Chivetta Architects, Inc.
Turf's Up
Hank Hardage, Staff Writer • November 21, 2023

It's official, construction is underway on the new synthetic turf infield for the baseball field. Preliminary work began Monday and is scheduled...

Danny Swallow 24 will compete inThe Bass Federation (TBF) District 7 National Semi-Finals in Kansas Sept. 30-Oct.1. He qualified for the tournament by winning the TBF SAF State Championship last April.
Senior finishes 7th in national semi-final fishing tournament
Andrew Dolan, Staff Writer • September 28, 2023

Update: Senior Danny Swallow sat in 5th place after Day 1 of The Bass Federation (TBF) District 7 National Semi-Finals at Wilson Lake in Russell,...

Will Poelker battles for position towards the finish line at the Missouri Class 4 State Championship Nov. 4, 2022. Poelker, who finished 24th, returns for his junior year.
Cross Country kicks off season in Arnold
Hank Hardage, Staff Writer • August 29, 2023

The boys cross country team looks to win districts and finish on the podium at state this season. The top six returning runners include Will...

Michael Pina competes in the 100 breast stroke against Chaminade Aug. 30, 2022. Pinas current breast stroke time is on pace to qualify for state.
Swimming opens season against Chaminade
Andrew Dolan, Staff Writer • August 28, 2023

De Smet’s Swim team is looking promising with two returning state swimmers. Senior Oliver Nichols qualified for state in both the 50 and 200...

Senior midfielder Jake Panagos scores on a penalty kick against Webster Groves at the De Smet Jamboree Aug. 17. Panagos led the team in goals and assists last year.
Soccer opens season at home against Francis Howell
Luke Koenig, Staff Writer • August 25, 2023

The soccer Spartans come into the 2023 season following a loss in the district championship last year to CBC. The team will be led by last...

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