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Captain and Junior Eagle, Teagan James (Left) knocks down a 3-point shot from the top of the key showcasing his ability at the Iberia Invitational.
Eagles tested by pace at Iberia Invitational
VIENNA — The drive to Iberia this week came with a familiar mix of anticipation and uncertainty for the Vienna boys varsity basketball team. The 61st Invitational Tournament brought three games in … more
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Junior Lady Eagle and Co-Captain Ella Hollis drives through traffic for a clean right-handed layup helping Vienna win 71-63 against Stoutland.
Winning at its finest keeps Lady Eagles on hot streak
VIENNA — Winning has a way of pulling people in, and on Jan. 22, the atmosphere inside the Vienna gym reflected exactly that. The Vienna Lady Eagles entered the night riding momentum. After … more
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Belle Tiger basketball team members (above) gather for a team photograph following their 63-43 last Thursday night over St. Clair’s Bulldogs in the championship game of the 10th Annual Belle Boys Basketball Tournament played at Belle High School (BHS). Prior to their victory in the title game, Belle posted victories earlier in the week over Chamois’ Pirates and Newburg’s Wolves. Now winners of their last 11 games, Belle will hunt for more tournament championship hardware this week in Hermann beginning tonight (Wednesday) in first-round action against New Haven at 5:30 p.m.
Tigers capture first Belle Tournament title in two years
Defeating Chamois’ Pirates and Newburg’s Wolves during pool play in the 10th Annual Belle Boys Basketball Tournament earlier in the week, Jeff Schultz’s Belle Tigers earned a place in last … more
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VMS captain Drew Crum (top) elevates and knocks down a mid-range jumper as teammate Tanner Hallahan looks on. While Zachary Wansing (bottom left) finishes a smooth layup off a steal in transition at Iberia Winter Ball. Tanner Hallahan (bottom right) converts an and-1 shot over four defenders as he gets fouled, helping the Eagles to a 48–13 win over the VMS Dixon Bulldogs.
Middle school Eagles dominate in Iberia winter ball
VIENNA — The Vienna middle school basketball team traveled to Iberia last week for a winter ball, double header matchup, an offseason contest outside of league play, and returned with a resounding … more
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Eagles center Dylan Long shows off his athleticism and stretches out to secure the ball for Vienna during the South Callaway Tournament as teammates Talan Reeves, Jude Stricklan and Teagan James watch the hustle play unfold.
Eagles pushed to the edge at South Callaway tournament
VIENNA — The Vienna boys basketball team spent last week at the South Callaway Tournament facing three demanding tests in a short span. Coached by Chandler Harker, the Eagles finished the week at … more
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Anastyn Lansford (above, left) attacks the basket for two of her game-high 35 points during the third-place game of the Stoutland Lady Tiger Classic last Thursday along Interstate 44 at Stoutland High School.
Lansford’s perfect week from the free-throw line leads to third-place hardware from Stoutland
STOUTLAND — Making free throws generally win you more basketball games. Anastyn Lansford and Belle’s Lady Tigers found this out last week during the Stoutland Lady Tiger Classic last week … more
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Belle Lady Tiger defenders cutting off Cuba’s Leah Schmidt during Saturday’s GVC hoops tripleheader (above, from left) include Anastyn Lansford, Aubrey Rehmert, Saige Garner and Natalie Lansford.
Belle sweep GVC hoops tripleheader at Cuba
CUBA — Already seeing victories by Belle’s JV Tigers and varsity Lady Tigers, Jeff Schultz’s Belle Tigers looked to complete a Gasconade Valley Conference (GVC) tripleheader sweep Saturday … more
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Lady Eagle Macie Rowden, finishes strong in the paint over an outstretched defender during the South Callaway Tournament as teammate Aspyn Gorman watches on
Lady Eagles surge at South Callaway tournament
VIENNA — The Vienna Lady Eagles basketball team traveled to South Callaway last week and turned in one of its strongest weeks of the season. The Lady Eagles finished the tournament with a 2-1 … more
Vienna Lady Eagle Scarlett Weeks (top left) knocks down a three from right wing over the top of a defender. Guard Ella Hollis (top right) drives past defenders getting a good look at the basket. Vienna Cheer Squad (below) perfoming a routine with a couple high flying stunts for the crowd.
Tough opening week of 2026 VHS Lady Eagles
VIENNA — The week back from winter break has been a demanding one for the VHS Lady Eagles, marked by two losses that pushed the team into a brief skid while also revealing where growth is still … more
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VHS Eagles pose for a third-place victory photo at the annual Battle in Bourbon Tournament, as All-State Teagan James and senior Jude Stricklan hold the plaque. Head coach Chandler Harker stands at far left with assistant coach Tim Simmons at far right, while the Eagle Cheer Squad is pictured in front of the team.
Vienna Eagles win shootout, place 3rd at Bourbon Tournament
VIENNA — The VHS Eagles walked out of the Bourbon Tournament with a third-place finish after winning a shootout against Liberty Christian on Friday night, a game that swung wildly before Vienna … more
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Belle Lady Tiger defenders (above, from left) eying the basketball against Dixon’s Lady Bulldogs during the title game Saturday in the Battle in Bourbon Girls Tournament include Saige Garner, Anastyn Lansford and Ava Feeler. Belle is competing this week down in the Stoutland Tournament.
Lady Tigers settle for second place at Battle in Bourbon
BOURBON — Dispatching Bourbon (60-24) and Steelville (46-32) during the first two rounds of the annual Battle in Bourbon Girls Basketball Tournament earlier last week at Bourbon High School, Biance … more
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Jeff Schultz’s Belle Tigers (above) capped a four-win week with a victory Friday night over South Callaway in Mokane.
Schultz’s Tigers open 2026 with four wins in four gyms
Last week proved to be a very productive one for Jeff Schultz’s Belle Tigers. Opening 2026 with a 73-40 win at New Bloomfield last Monday night, Belle went on to dispatch Iberia 71-46 in a … more
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Vienna students focus intently as they line up to take their shots at the bullseye targets, showing precision and control during the first tournament of the season. Each archer gets to shoot 5 arrows with 3 rounds.
Vienna Archery has season opener
VIENNA — The Vienna Archery Club opened its season at Lewis & Clark Middle School in Jefferson City, showing early promise in both bullseye and 3D target shooting. Coaches Tim Simmons and Ethan … more
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Aubrey Rehmert (above) jumps for Belle’s Lady Tigers Monday night during first-round action at the Battle in Bourbon Girls Basketball Tournament.
Second-half surge helps Lady Tigers open 2026 victorious
Down 35-26 midway through the third quarter, Biance Stocks’ Belle Lady Tiger basketball team woke up from their offensive slumber during Gasconade Valley Conference (GVC) basketball action Friday … more
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VHS Eagle Teagan James (top left) elevates to catch a pass that was thrown to him in the post as Vienna defeats Grandview of Hillsboro. James also scored 20-points which sparked the Eagles’ scoring and was key to securing the team’s 48-30 win over Grandview. Also pictured (top right) is guard Hunter Schwartze rising up to shoot a 3-pointer from the top of the key over two defenders. Schwartze finished with 10 points on the night.
Vienna opens new year with composed win at Bourbon Tournament
VIENNA — The Vienna boys basketball team eased into the new year with a steady and disciplined performance, defeating Grandview of Hillsboro 48–30 in the opening round of the Bourbon Tournament … more
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Natalie Lansford (top, center) plays defense for Belle’s Lady Tigers earlier this month during home Gasconade Valley Conference (GVC) basketball action at Belle High School. Anastyn Lansford (above, center) goes up for a shot against the Lady Warhawks. They will face off against on Monday, Jan. 5 in first-round tournament action at Bourbon.
Lady Tigers eye familiar foes to start 2026
Ending the 2025 portion of their season at 4-3 following a victory in their Gasconade Valley Conference (GVC) opener the week before Christmas over Bourbon, Biance Stocks’ Belle Lady Tiger … more
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Lady Eagle captain Aubrey Schwartze makes a putback layup after pulling down an offensive rebound as teammates Aspyn Gorman and Macie Rowden watch the play develop, with her sister and teammate Delaney Schwartze looking on from the left. Schwartze finished with 14 points and a double double in rebounds, her lowest scoring night of the season, and helped secure the win for Vienna, now 5-4, over Chamois.
VHS sports take shape this winter
VIENNA — The winter season of 2025 in Vienna unfolded as a stretch of steady gains, tough lessons, standout performances and the kind of quiet determination that tends to shape the school year’s … more
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Garrett Gehlert (above, right) handles the basketball for Belle’s Tigers during the Legends Bank Holiday Classic held earlier this month at Linn High School. Jeff Schultz’s Belle Tigers (below) will open the 2026 portion of their season on the road in Callaway County against New Bloomfield’s Wildcats on Monday, Jan. 5 with a 5:30 p.m., tip time for junior-varsity action.
Tigers enter 2026 looking to enjoy home cooking
Closing 2025 with third-place hardware from the Legends Bank Holiday Classic at Linn High School following a victory over Tipton, Jeff Schultz’s Belle Tigers will enter 2026 with a 6-2 record. … more
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Vienna Eagle’s captain Teagan James records a highlight play and rises up to deny a shot off the backboard during their 55-18 win over Chamois. James’ athletic play on defense energized the team and helped swing momentum in the Eagles favor. James also led all scorers with 19.
VHS Eagles bounce back with win at Chamois
VIENNA — The Vienna Eagles boys basketball team returned to the win column Dec. 19   with a 55-18 victory over Chamois, finishing the first half of the season at 3-4. After a rough stretch … more
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Aubrey Rehmert (left) and Natalie Lansford (above) handle the basketball for Belle’s Lady Tigers against Bourbon.
Lady Tigers win GVC opener over Bourbon
Welcoming Bourbon’s Lady Warhawks to Belle High School (BHS) for their Gasconade Valley Conference (GVC) opener last Thursday night, Biance Stocks’ Belle Lady Tigers looked to end the 2025 … more
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