THE REAL COST

Is the sport worth the cost? Athletes reveal their most expensive equipment purchase

“No because in the long run I’m not

going to play in the NBA or in college, so all that money could’ve gone somewhere else.” $250 shoes

KD Diaby, 12 Basketball

“For sure. I made the best memories of my life, so you can’t really put a price on that.” Jake Nelson, 12 Football $120 cleats

Cassie Owens, 12 Softball $425 bat “My family and I have put so much

time and effort into me getting better, so I can play at the college level. Since I have been offered a few scholarships to play, it has all been worth it.”

“Yes because swim has taught me many life lessons other than just swimming fast- discipline, time management and respecting coaches.” Paige Daws, 12 Swim $400 knee-skin

“Yes because I’m getting four years of free college at Maryville University for my basketball.” Ryan Campbell, 12 Basketball $200 shoes

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Competing For The Cup Ice hockey team advances to Semis in Challenge Cup

While playing Kirkwood on Jan. 6 at the Maryville Hockey Center, senior Jakub Matus focuses on the ice. Matus has scored two goals and has one assist on the season, but the hockey team lost to the Pioneers 2-1 on Jan. 6. The Lancers could potentially take on Kirkwood again in their quest for the Challenge Cup. The Lancers defeated Marquette 7-2 on Feb. 7 and clinched the Quarterfinal series win over the Mustangs 2-2 on Feb. 10, advancing to the Semifinals against Vianney for a two-game series on Feb. 22 and Feb. 29 at Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri.