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South St. Louis County News

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All content by Sebastian Rosas
Mehlville's #4 swings at the nearing ball.

[Photo] Oakville baseball defeats Mehlville 3-2

April 17, 2025
Mehlville's pitcher winds up.

An Oakville player slides to safety.

An Oakville player dives, attempting to make it on base before the Mehlville player catches the ball.

Mehlville pitches fiercely.

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A Mehlville batter swings at a pitch.

Throughout the 36-hour Musicthon, Lindbergh students updated a poster indicating funds raised.

[Photo] LHS students raise over $8,000 for childhood cancer research

April 23, 2025
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Lindbergh center Shawn Gill (8) shoots up, ball in hand, during Lindbergh’s match against Sycamore. Ready to throw, he looks for an open teammate.

Lindbergh water polo hosts multi-state match

By Sebastian Rosas, For the Call
April 10, 2025
An Affton High School student high-fives a supporter of Steve Davila outside of Affton High School. Davila successfully ran for the open Affton Fire Protection District Board of Directors seat, winning by a vote of 55.6% to 44.4% against incumbent Chris Volz.

[Photo] April 8 general municipal election results

April 8, 2025
A vendor starts to clear out her station as the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club's spring 2025 “Arts and Crafts Fair” comes to a close.

A vendor surveys his station at the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club's spring 2025 “Arts and Crafts Fair."

A vendor uses a 3D printer to create a dragon at the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club's spring 2025 “Arts and Crafts Fair."

Handmade crocheted turtle plushes are stacked for sale at the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club's spring 2025 “Arts and Crafts Fair."

A woman running a stand at the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club's spring 2025 “Arts and Crafts Fair” communicates to buyers about her crochet plushes.

[Photo] Rotary Club hosts annual craft fair

April 8, 2025
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A Sycamore player gets possession from a teammate.

A Lindbergh player with possession tries to escape a Sycamore defender.

Flags outside of St. Simon the Apostle School.

St. Simon the Apostle School.

[Photo] St. Simon the Apostle School to close after 2024-25 school year

April 2, 2025
St. Simon the Apostle School.

St. Simon the Apostle School.

An introduction was given before the Bosnian dance performance.

A young performer balances on one foot.

As part of the folk dance, the Bosnian performers jump.

The performers survey the audience.

[Photo] Affton, Bayless communities celebrate Bosnian Independence Day

March 5, 2025
A performer jumps and smiles, linked in a circle with others on stage.

The young performers are led off stage holding hands.

A Lindbergh student takes Korean candy to sample.

Two Lindbergh students try dharwad peda, an Indian sweet.

The Filipino table showcases two Filipino Christmas lanterns known as parols.

The Egyptian table showcases cultural garments.

A student reaches for the Indian sweets on display to sample.

Hasan looks at Korean candy with a smile.

Lindbergh High School students Lindsey Pham and Jaelyn Pham set up their Vietnamese table. Jaelyn is wearing an Ao Dai, a traditional Vietnamese dress.

Representing India – specifically the Telugu language – Lindbergh High School senior Vidur Kother teaches the Five Pillars of Islam to attendees.

Lindbergh High School senior and International Week Organizer Safiya Hasan smiles at the camera over her shoulder.

[Photo] Lindbergh High School senior hosts district’s first-ever International Week

February 27, 2025
5600 S Lindbergh Blvd., the site of a future CODES Dispensary.

[Photo] Green Park approves new marijuana dispensary

March 6, 2025
5600 S Lindbergh Blvd., the site of a future CODES Dispensary.

[Photo] Green Park approves new marijuana dispensary

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
March 6, 2025
Cor Jesu spirit leaders lift the "funderwear" trophy following their win. The trophy resembles a laundry bag and is filled with cotton balls.

$111,930 total was raised by the two schools.

Cor Jesu dancers take the court and perform.

Cor Jesu students hold balloon numbers reading "1,000" to celebrate junior Lauren Ortwerth's 1,000th career point.

St. Joseph's students compete against Cor Jesu in tug of war.

A student dressed as Moses parts the Cor Jesu student section.

A Cor Jesu fans cheer as they win the game of tug of war against St. Joseph's Academy.

A Cor Jesu student prepares for a game of tug of way against St. Joseph's Academy.

The Cor Jesu student section holds signs celebrating junior Lauren Ortwerth's 1,000th career point.

Cor Jesu students rush the court after junior Lauren Ortwerth's 1,000th career point.

[Photo] Cor Jesu, St. Joseph’s Academy collect undergarments, money for local charity

January 22, 2025
Cor Jesu junior Lauren Ortwerth moments before earning her 1,000th career point.

A "Night to Shine" attendee begins to dance.

A crowned "Night to Shine" attendee smiles.

A first responder poses with a "Night to Shine" attendee after they chat.

Two attendees dance together at South County Baptist Church's "Night to Shine."

"Night to Shine" attendees, some holding blow-up swords, dance and socialize.

A "Night to Shine" attendee jumps and dances to the music.

[Photo] South County residents ‘Shine’

February 12, 2025
A young Winterfest attendee goes down the obstacle course slide.

Lindbergh Schools students take a selfie with Elsa and Anna from Disney's "Frozen." The 2013 film was one of two movies shown at the event.

A young Winterfest attendee plays chess with the Lindbergh High School chess club.

Two Winterfest attendees participate in a winter-themed activity.

Lindbergh High School students volunteer to set up a handpainted banner reading "Winterfest 2025."

A young Winterfest attendee climbs up an inflatable playset.

[Photo] Lindbergh Student Council hosts first-ever Winterfest

February 5, 2025
5600 S Lindbergh Blvd.

[Photo] Green Park approves preliminary development plan for marijuana dispensary on Lindbergh

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
January 29, 2025
A young girl cuts paper to create an adoption poster for a shelter dog.

A young boy stuffs fish-shaped fabric to make a toy for the shelter dogs.

A resue dog enjoys "The First Dog."

[Photo] Community members read to shelter pets

January 29, 2025
A young girl is licked by a rescue dog while reading.

A rescue dog is cuddled and held by an attendant.

A small white rescue dog looks at community members as they arrive at the library.

A Lindbergh wrestler hand fights with an Oakville wrestler.

The headgear of Lindbergh's Elizabeth Williams slips as she goes for a single leg takedown of an Oakville wrestler.

A Lindbergh wrestler keeps dominance, holding her Oakville opponent around the torso.

[Photo] South County girls wrestling teams compete

January 22, 2025
An Oakville wrestler takes control, placing the Lindbergh wrestler at a disadvantage.

Lindbergh Forward Brodie Rybar (13) congratulates goalie Colin Gerrein (6) post-victory with a hug.

[Photo] Lindbergh hockey defeats Seckman 6-0

January 23, 2025
Lindbergh's Andrew Lind (21) skates down the rink with possession as a Seckman player follows behind.

Lindbergh forward Emma Gnade (3) takes the puck and moves up rink.

Lindbergh Forward Emma Gnade (3) chases the puck, passing Seckman defender Lucas Fieseler (14).

Lindbergh Forward Chase Knopf (18) practices shooting with the LHS team before the match against Seckman.

Lindbergh goalie Colin Gerrein (6) catches the puck, practicing saves.

Lindbergh Forward Miles Matejcic (14) does practice shots before the game.

Timothy Smith with the Affton boys and girls basketball teams, as well as the Bayless boys basketball team, on Dec. 13.

[Photo] Affton alum, Army veteran honored at Dec. 13 Affton boys basketball game

December 19, 2024
A young girl with face paint wraps her present to give to her foster parent.

[Photo] Foster families celebrate Christmas at Faith Oakville Church with crafts, gifts wrapping

December 19, 2024
Oakville guard Jack O'Connell with the ball moves down the court looking for someone open as Mehlville player Preston Lawrence covers him.

Oakville Guard Cameron Gibbs (21) leaps for a layup as Mehlville players follow behind.

Oakville guard DJ McDonald hypes his teammates up on the Oakville bench.

Mehlville player Jordan Hannam-Lewis passes the ball with one arm to his teammate before an Oakville player can block.

[Photo] Mehlville High School basketball squads reflect on regular season

March 6, 2025
Covered by two Oakville players, Mehlville’s Marcus Jacobs (5) attempts to shake off the one behind him.

Mehlville's Marcus Jacobs (5) rushes aggressively down court, shrugging off an Oakville player with an arm bar.

[Photo] Mehlville boys basketball ‘has work to do’

December 19, 2024
Mehlville player Brady Sights (10) clutches the ball close to him as Oakville Max Simokaitis (2) blocks him.

Oakville Guard Jack Storck (13) faces off against Mehlville’s Jordan Hannam-Lewis who blocks his route downcourt.

[Photo] Oakville boys basketball starts season with 3-2 record, ‘unsure of identity’

December 19, 2024
Mehlville player Josh Williams (10) attempts to stop Oakville forward Elijah McDaniel from a layup.

Mehlville player Allen Kujundzic (25) goes for the layup surrounded by teammates and opponents as they all reach and watch.

Oakville guard DJ McDonald (15) attempts to run past the defending Mehlville player.

[Photo] Oakville beats Mehlville in first round of annual Southside Classic basketball tournament

December 10, 2024
Lindbergh guard MJ Abercrombie (3), a junior at LHS, takes possession of the ball, defending it from a Marquette player with an arm bar.

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