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The Mehlville boys swimming and diving team has just five swimmers this year, but first-year head coach Mark Hromnak is taking it one day at a time. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

MHS swim ready to take on ‘tough’ season

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 2, 2023

While swimming may be considered an individual sport by many, the Mehlville boys swimming and diving team is struggling to form a team this season with a total of just five swimmers, though first-year...

After one of their best seasons in decades, the Mehlville High School softball team is eager to keep improving. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

MHS softball looking to improve on 17-7 season after graduating six seniors

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 2, 2023

Imagine coming off your best season in decades, having six seniors graduate, yet your star pitcher returns for her junior season. That’s the makeup of the Mehlville girls softball team as they look to...

One of the OHS girls tennis team’s biggest strengths this year is the team’s consistency in singles. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

OHS tennis has five returning players this year

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 2, 2023

As the girls tennis season begins, the Oakville Tigers are hoping that five returning players to the varsity squad will spell success for 2023. “We’re looking really good,” Oakville head coach Connor...

The MHS girls tennis team is optimistic about this season, with several all-conference selections returning to play another year. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

MHS tennis is ‘quietly’ optimistic for 2023

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 2, 2023

With several all-conference selections returning for the 2023 season, the Mehlville girls tennis team is quietly optimistic about how successful they’ll be. “I think that we’ll be able to be competitive...

Oakville head coach Brad Oestrich said the team has a genuine feeling of excitement for the upcoming 2023 season. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

OHS soccer ready for 2023 with experienced defense, fresh offfense

By Stpehen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

With five returning starters from a squad that went 13-8-1 last season, the Oakville boys soccer team enters the 2023 campaign with a genuine sense of excitement. “We feel like it’s going to be an...

Despite being Mehlville High School’s new boys soccer head coach this year, Todd Lauer is no stranger to the program. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

Former Oakville soccer player takes over as MHS boys soccer head coach

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

A new, yet familiar face takes over as head coach for the Mehlville boys soccer team as Todd Lauer looks to put together a plan to help the Panthers recover from last season’s record of 5-12-1. “I’ve...

The MHS boys cross country team is committed and driven in 2023, with runners ready to achieve personal records and hit times. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

Mehlville High School boys cross country is ‘committed’ and driven this season

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

Two words that may define the 2023 Mehlville boys cross country are “committed” and “driven.” “It’s been exciting to see the whole team get into the routine of running together,” Mehlville...

Under new head coach Stephanie Guilano, the MHS girls cross country team is looking to make strides this season. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

MHS girls cross country has strong runners returning from previous season

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

With a new head coach, a solid group of returning upperclassmen and a growing roster, the Mehlville girls cross country team is looking to make strides in 2023 “Things are going great,” said first...

The OHS girls cross country team has a few returning runners this season, as well as a new teammate all the way from Italy. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

Oakville High girls cross country team is already off to a good start this season

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

With the 2023 season underway, the Oakville girls cross country team has a few returning faces, as well as a new teammate all the way from the European Union. “We are off to a good start,” Tigers...

Despite record temperatures the first few weeks of the 2023 season, the OHS boys cross country continues to give a great effort. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

OHS boys cross country ready for a competitive season

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

Despite temperatures soaring into the 100s for the first few weeks of the 2023 season, the Oakville boys cross country team is focused on being a competitive squad this year. “The guys show up every...

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