Festus Weekly Update 10/19/26

The JV team lost to Hannibal 40-13 on Monday. The Varsity team traveled to Poplar Bluff on Friday and won 41-6. This is the 6th win in a row for the team. Kam Yates rushed for 224 yards and 4 TDS. Quinn O'Brien threw for 105 yards and a TD to TE Braydon Wilkes. The Tigers are now the number 1 seed in their district with one regular season game remaining. The team will travel to Kirksville on Saturday for a 1 PM kickoff.

The Varsity Tigers went 3-0 last week. They defeated Fox in the last regular season game. The JV won also to conclude their season. The varsity went on to win two district games over Farmington and Windsor. The team advances to the district final which will be played tomorrow at Windsor at 430 PM against Cor Jesu.

This week the Tigers participated in the Team District Tournament. They gained the #2 seed going into the week, which guaranteed them a home match to start off, and with continued wins, they would have home matches.

On Monday 10/12, the Tigers hosted Mehlville in the Quarterfinal round. The Tigers came away with a 5-0 win over the Panthers.

In Doubles: Clara Lincoln/Grace Vogel won 8-2, Sofie Griffin/Audri Sauer won 8-3, And Ava Karr/Madison Pippin had an 8-2 win.

In Singles: Maddie Pippin won 6-0, 6-1, and Audri Sauer won 6-3, 6-3, clinching the match for the Tigers!

On Tuesday 10/13, the Tigers hosted Sikeston for the Semifinal round. The Tigers posted a 5-2 win over the Bulldogs.

In Doubles: Sofie Griffin/Audri Sauer had an 8-4 win, and Ava Karr/Madison Pippin had an 8-0 win.

In Singles: Ava Karr won 6-1, 6-1, Madison Pippin won 6-0, 6-2, and Sofie Griffin won 6-4, 6-2 clinching the match for the Tigers!

On Wednesday 10/14, the Tigers hosted Nerinx Hall in the District Final match. The Tigers defeated the Markers 5-3.

In Doubles: Sofie Griffin/Audri Sauers defeated their opponents 8-1, and Ava Karr/Madison Pippin had an 8-6 win.

In Singles: Sofie Griffin won 6-3, 6-1, Audri Sauer won 6-4, 7-5, and Grace Vogel clinched the match with a 6-2, 6-1 win!

The Tigers are District Champions!!

The Tigers are in the final 8 teams of Class 2, District 1.

They will travel to Parkway West to take on the Longhorns in the Quarterfinal round of the State Tournament on Tuesday 10/20.

Go Tigers!!

The boys lost their only game against Maplewood 8-0 last week. They will take on Hillsboro and North County this week.

The volleyball team traveled to Perryville on Thursday. The freshman won 2-0, JV lost 2-0 and Varsity won 3-0. The varsity team completed an undefeated conference season earning the JCAA title for this season. The team will travel to Hillsboro to take on Affton at 5 PM Wednesday in the first round of district play If they win the following district games will be at Desoto. Congrats to both our middle school teams on winning the conference tournament!

The varsity girls' finished 2nd in conference. Lucy Boyer was the overall champion with a time of 19:32. We had 6 girls earn all conference including Lucy, Kyndall Gildea, Marisa Peter, Nora Madden, Caroline Beard, and Elsie Nelson. The JV girls won 1st place. Molly Holmes was the overall winner.

MS boys finished 2nd and Quinn O'Neil was the overall winner. MS girls finished 2nd as well.

Tiger of the Week - William Roberson - Junior - Chess Club - " Will always comes to chess club ready to play. He is a great opponent." - Lisa Spindler, Chess Club Sponsor

Athlete of the Week - Aubrey Doyle - Senior - Softball - It has been so rewarding to watch her grow up in a softball program. Aubrey has always demonstrated a very positive attitude and competed well through the highs and lows of a season." - Jeff Montgomery, Head Softball Coach

Artist of the Week - Michael Berezowski - Junior - Choir - "Michael has been a member of Concert Choir since his freshman year. He is talented, dedicated, and has become a leader in his section. Michael has regularly performed solos and participated in auditions for All-District Choir. This year, Michael was selected for the East Central All-District Choir. Through his hard work and determination, Michael is setting a perfect example for all other choir members! Thank you, Michael!" - Michael Sellman, Choir Director