Sports

Football and Softball: The Week Ahead is Filled With Marquee Games

The week of Oct. 3 is filled with must-see games all around St. Charles County.

Welcome to the Sports Report. 

Every Monday on Patch sites throughout St. Charles County we're going to take a moment to spotlight some of the top prep sports games for the upcoming week. By no means is this a comprehensive list, but it's a good guide for games that you probably don't want to miss. 

Now, let's pick out some good games. 

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Football

 vs. Imagine College Prep Charter

  • 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7 at St. Charles West
  • Unbeaten St. Charles West (6-0, 5-0) has one more tuneup before District play. The Warriors will take on Imagine College Prep Charter as it tries to improve to 7-0 on the season. 

 vs. 

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  • 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8 at Zumwalt East
  • The Zumwalt East Lions (3-3, 3-1) will try to go 2-0 in Class 5, District 4 when it takes on the Zumwalt North Panthers (4-2, 3-0). The Panthers lost its District open 38-26 to Timberland in Week 6.  

 vs. 

  • 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7 at Zumwalt South
  • Holt (2-4, 2-3) was the odd team out on the first week of Class 5, District 4 play. The Indians will get its first crack at making the postseason when it takes on Zumwalt South (4-2, 3-2). The Bulldogs will try to recover from  on Saturday to Fort Zumwalt East.

 at Bishop DuBourg

  • 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7 at Bishop DuBourg
  • The unbeaten St. Dominic Crusaders (6-0, 5-0) will try to improve to 7-0 on the season. The Crusaders will take on Bishop DuBourg (2-4, 1-4) in a AAA matchup.

 vs. 

  • 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7 at Zumwalt West
  • The Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars (4-2, 4-0) will try to stay perfect in the GAC South on Friday. The Jaguars will face off against Timberland (1-5, 1-2). 

 vs. Ladue Horton Watkins

  • 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 at Duchesne
  • The Duchesne Pioneers (2-4, 1-2) will play a special Thursday game against Ladue. The Pioneers will try and right the ship against the 4-2 Ladue Rams.

Softball

District play starts this week and the Class 4, District 8 Tournament should be a good one. Holt, St. Dominic, Timberland, Zumwalt West and Zumwalt North will be battling for a chance to keep playing. Action starts Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Timberland. 

The Class 4, District 7 Tournament will all be jammed full of St. Charles County teams. Francis Howell North, Francis Howell Central, Fort Zumwalt East and Fort Zumwalt South will be fighting for a sectional playoff spot. Games start Oct. 5 and Zumwalt South will be the host school. 

Lindenwood University will be the host for the Class 3, District 6 Tournament. Duchesne, , Orchard Farm,  and St. Charles West will be among the teams in the field. Schedules have not been set. 


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