Paul Halfacre
@phalfacre-stl.bsky.social
'09 Mizzou graduate working for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. My three biggest loves are sports, photography and gaming
St. Joseph's, John Burroughs advance to field hockey title game after winning thrillers www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
St. Joseph's, John Burroughs advance to field hockey title game after winning thrillers
Angels advance after shootout in first semifinals, and Bombers win in OT in nightcap.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:02 AM
St. Joseph's, John Burroughs advance to field hockey title game after winning thrillers www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Deegan Prater uses brother's memory to help put Dupo football back on the map www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Deegan Prater uses brother's memory to help put Dupo football back on the map
The Deegan Prater-led Tigers are off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 1993, when they won their first five games.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Deegan Prater uses brother's memory to help put Dupo football back on the map www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
St. Dominic senior Hayden Bollinger slams his way in for his third touchdown of the night
September 13, 2025 at 5:56 AM
St. Dominic senior Hayden Bollinger slams his way in for his third touchdown of the night
Hayden Bollinger gets big in 'Giant' formation to help St. Dominic beat Borgia www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
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September 13, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Hayden Bollinger gets big in 'Giant' formation to help St. Dominic beat Borgia www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Francis Howell North's Lexi Lohnes flexes muscles as three-way threat: Softball spotlight www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Francis Howell North's Lexi Lohnes flexes muscles as three-way threat: Softball spotlight
"It's so fun to watch her because there's always a good chance she's going to blast one over the wall," Howell North senior infielder Amari Jones said.
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September 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Francis Howell North's Lexi Lohnes flexes muscles as three-way threat: Softball spotlight www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Don't mind me, just injuring myself while trying to do a workout
a man lifting a barbell in a gym with a stack of weights on a bench
ALT: a man lifting a barbell in a gym with a stack of weights on a bench
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September 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Don't mind me, just injuring myself while trying to do a workout
St. Joseph's Savannah Amann ready to make triumphant return: Girls cross country spotlight www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
St. Joseph's Savannah Amann ready to make triumphant return: Girls cross country spotlight
"If we're in a race, she's like, 'I'm running for the win.' " St. Joseph's coach Scott House said.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
St. Joseph's Savannah Amann ready to make triumphant return: Girls cross country spotlight www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
East St. Louis football team's home game Saturday canceled by opponent from Florida www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
East St. Louis football team's home game Saturday canceled by opponent from Florida
The East St. Louis football team's home opener Saturday was canceled by its opponent, Gadsden County out of Havana, Fla.
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September 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
East St. Louis football team's home game Saturday canceled by opponent from Florida www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
First weekend of the 2025-26 season in the book. Definitely ready for the coming weeks
September 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
First weekend of the 2025-26 season in the book. Definitely ready for the coming weeks
Brandon Webb Jr. and Eureka grind out season-opening home win over Francis Howell www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Brandon Webb Jr. and Eureka grind out season-opening home win over Francis Howell
"You have to take risks and chances and our kids are built for those types of moments," Eureka coach Jake Sumner said.
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August 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Brandon Webb Jr. and Eureka grind out season-opening home win over Francis Howell www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Eureka senior quarterback Patrick Hutchcraft finds sophomore receiver Garrett Anders for a 60-yard pass completion
August 29, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Eureka senior quarterback Patrick Hutchcraft finds sophomore receiver Garrett Anders for a 60-yard pass completion
'Play the best you can.' East St. Louis takes on some of nation's best: No. 1 large school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
'Play the best you can.' East St. Louis takes on some of nation's best: No. 1 large school
"We're coming for everything, that's how I truly feel," East St. Louis senior offensive lineman Terrell Berryhill Jr. said.
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August 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
'Play the best you can.' East St. Louis takes on some of nation's best: No. 1 large school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Lutheran North has key pieces back for attempt at repeat state title: No. 1 small school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Lutheran North has key pieces back for attempt at repeat state title: No. 1 small school
"As long as we put in the work, we can go back to back," Lutheran North coach Jonathan Moore said.
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August 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Lutheran North has key pieces back for attempt at repeat state title: No. 1 small school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Cardinal Ritter took lumps last year, ready to show what it learned: No. 2 small school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Cardinal Ritter took lumps last year, ready to show what it learned: No. 2 small school
Cardinal Ritter senior running back Manny Ellis said: "We learned always to push, always push, always be competitive in practice."
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August 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Cardinal Ritter took lumps last year, ready to show what it learned: No. 2 small school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
'Strong, fast, big and smart.' De Smet's Titan Davis is the total package: No. 1 www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
'Strong, fast, big and smart.' De Smet's Titan Davis is the total package: No. 1
"I knew right from the start that he was going to be a special, special defensive lineman," Spartans coach John Merritt said.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
'Strong, fast, big and smart.' De Smet's Titan Davis is the total package: No. 1 www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
De Smet reloads for defense of Class 6 state championship: No. 2 large school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
De Smet reloads for defense of Class 6 state championship: No. 2 large school
"He's already established himself as the leader of our team," John Merritt said of new quarterback Gabe Rodriguez.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
De Smet reloads for defense of Class 6 state championship: No. 2 large school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Something (???) is coming to the future video recaps, as well as all my blooper reels
August 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Something (???) is coming to the future video recaps, as well as all my blooper reels
SLUH's Keenan Harris set to display two-way skills before heading to Mizzou: No. 2 www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
SLUH's Keenan Harris set to display two-way skills before heading to Mizzou: No. 2
"There are days when there's just no stopping him," SLUH coach Adam Cruz said.
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August 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
SLUH's Keenan Harris set to display two-way skills before heading to Mizzou: No. 2 www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
CBC looking to bounce back after early playoff exit last season: No. 3 large school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
CBC looking to bounce back after early playoff exit last season: No. 3 large school
"These kids are hungry and they're motivated," CBC coach Scott Pingel said.
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August 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
CBC looking to bounce back after early playoff exit last season: No. 3 large school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Althoff turns the page, seeks repeat state title: No. 3 small school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Althoff turns the page, seeks repeat state title: No. 3 small school
"Of course, we're proud of all of those accomplishments," Austin Frazier said. "But that story is over, that book has been closed."
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August 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Althoff turns the page, seeks repeat state title: No. 3 small school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Doug Smith on 'final tour' of legendary St. Joseph's career: Girls tennis spotlight www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Doug Smith on 'final tour' of legendary St. Joseph's career: Girls tennis spotlight
“I’ll forever be grateful for his influence,” Kiki Stastny, a four-time state singles champion from 1998-2001, said of St. Joseph's tennis coach Doug Smith.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Doug Smith on 'final tour' of legendary St. Joseph's career: Girls tennis spotlight www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Eberhart's 'Jacob plays' are filling up highlight reels for Kirkwood: No. 3 www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Eberhart's 'Jacob plays' are filling up highlight reels for Kirkwood: No. 3
"He's a versatile athlete and a guy who I believe is going to be able to do so many different things," Kirkwood coach Jeremy Maclin said.
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August 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Eberhart's 'Jacob plays' are filling up highlight reels for Kirkwood: No. 3 www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
'Where we need to be.' MICDS motivated by state semifinal setback: No. 4 small school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
'Where we need to be.' MICDS motivated by state semifinal setback: No. 4 small school
"It's been good getting to reconnect and work with kids at this level and be back around the game of football," MICDS coach Matt Irvin said.
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August 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
'Where we need to be.' MICDS motivated by state semifinal setback: No. 4 small school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Lafayette reloads under new coach after state semifinal season: No. 4 large school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Lafayette reloads under new coach after state semifinal season: No. 4 large school
"We want to outwork everybody and do what it takes to win," first-year Lafayette coach Curt Mueller said.
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August 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Lafayette reloads under new coach after state semifinal season: No. 4 large school www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Mason Marden 'does so many things so well' to lead Ladue's defense: No. 4 www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...
Mason Marden 'does so many things so well' to lead Ladue's defense: No. 4
"I just love everything about them," Ladue linebacker Mason Marden said about committing to Arizona State.
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August 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Mason Marden 'does so many things so well' to lead Ladue's defense: No. 4 www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...