Baseball tryouts started this Monday, February 26. This picture was taken on day two of tryouts while they were playing catch. Tryouts last for four days. The guys are working towards a district title this season, so every game and every practice is to work towards a larger team goal. Can’t wait to see what
Senior, Madalyn Bone, signed a commitment to play softball for Missouri Baptist University on Monday, February 26th 2018. Bone is a four year varsity starter for the DHS softball team. She was an Academic All-State Team Member in 2015, 2016, 2017. Bone was also the 1st Team All-Conference and All-District Infielder in 2017, and the 2nd
Last week Landon Porter (10) wrestled for the state championship at Mizzou University. He ended up taking second in his weight class. Congratulations Landon on your huge accomplishment! Can’t wait to see what your future holds. Student Journalist, Madalyn Bone
Districts for both the boys and girls basketball team are coming up this weekend. The whole season both teams are working towards a district championship. Every practice and every game helps our athletes prepare for districts. For both the boys and girls the district games are held at Farmington. The boys play at 12
This season the varsity wrestling team had 5 wrestlers go onto state: Devin Francis (11), Connor Zimmermann (10), Logan Zimmerman (11), Cole Watson (11), and Landon Porter (10). Landon Porter took 2nd place at the State Championships this past weekend. I got the chance to speak to Coach Brown before they left for state and
This photo is of Senior, Amber Lemons, flying during a basketball game. The basketball cheerleaders had their senior night last Monday, February 12. They currently one have one more home game to cheer at, which is Monday, February 19. Good luck to all of the seniors on your
This photo is of Meagan Blanchard (12) at a home basketball game vs. Seckman at the beginning of this season in the Fountain City Classic Tournament. In this photo Blanchard is going up for a jump shot with two defenders on her. Student Journalist, Madalyn Bone
On January 30, 2018 Austin West (12) reached his high school career 1000 points against Hillsboro at home. This is a huge accomplishment for a high school basketball player. The photo above is of Austin West and his brother Brenden West. Brenden also played basketball at DeSoto a couple of years ago. I got the
The DHS Wrestling Team had an impressive showing at the District Championship this past weekend. Coach Brown will be sending five wrestlers to state this season. Congratulations to Cole Watson, Devin Francis, Landon Porter, Conner Zimmerman, and Logan Zimmerman. The high school will have an all-school send off for our state qualifiers at 2:30 this
Mr. Deaton, who is our Athletic Director and Assistant Principal here at DeSoto High School, has many responsibilities to make sure all athletics go smoothly. I got the chance to speak to Mr. Deaton about being the A.D. and some of the challenges he faces. Q: How do you manage to keep everything
