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Sophomore sensation
from November 2018
Fall sports recap Catch up on the highlights from some of Ladue’s fall sports
GIRLS TENNISJunior Jenna Gold prepares for a backhand return in a match against MICDS Sept. 17. (Photo by Jordan Ganzer)
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10-6 record
BOYS SOCCERSenior captain Grant Powell attempts a bicycle kick in the district championship game against Clayton Oct. 31. Ladue was losing to Clayton 1-0 for most of the game until senior CJ Taylor rocketed a ball into the top right corner of the goal with seven minutes left. The game went to overtime and then double overtime when Ladue came through for the win o a goal from freshman Grayson Francis. (Photo by Zach Weller)
FIELD HOCKEY The varsity field hockey team high-fives Kirkwood after losing 2-0 Sept. 20. The Rams ended up making the sweet 16 of state championship, where they lost to MICDS. The team attributes their recent success to the new coaching sta . (Photo by Rose Hauser)
12-10 record 36 total goals 27 total goals allowed
VOLLEYBALL Freshman Joelle Alexander sets the ball for senior Kaili Smith in a match against Parkway South Sept. 20. The volleyball team finished the season strong and made it into the postseason. They lost to Nerinx Hall Oct. 22 in the first round of the district tournament. (Photo by Jordan Ganzer)
14-15-1 record District quarterfinalists
BOYS CROSS-COUNTRYJunior Nick Fiacco and freshman Ryan Nichols run together at the Eureka invitational Sept. 19. Ladue placed second overall in the meet, their highest team place all season. (Photo by Lou Ritter)