O'Fallon-Native Helping Mizzou Wrestling Squad to Fantastic Season

Trevor Wiest, a graduate of Fort Zumwalt West High School, is 28-11 this season and has helped fueld the Tigers to a No. 6 NCNAA ranking heading into the final stretch of the season.

The University of Missouri wrestling team is among the nation's best in the 2012-13 season. And O'Fallon-native Trevor Wiest is a big part of that success.  Wiest, a graduate of Fort Zumwalt West, is 28-11 this season and has helped fueld the Tigers to a No. 6 NCNAA ranking heading into the final stretch of the season.  In his most recent match against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Wiest won via technical fall. While at Zumwalt West, Wiest twice placed third at state during his four-year high school career. He lost only nine matches in his high school career, including an undefeated senior season, and finished his high school years with 191 wins.  For more on Wiest, check out the Mizzou Tigers' athletic website.

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Zumwalt North Student Signs With Truman University

Nathan Helmig will wrestle at the university in the fall.

Fort Zumwalt North senior Nathan Helmig recently signed to wrestle at Truman University next year.  Earlier this month, North Assistant Principal Ed Nelson, Melissa Helmig and North Activities Director Ted Hickey joined Nathan for his signing.

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Sports Report

Five Games to Watch This Week in O'Fallon

Week 10 of the winter season is packed with big games around St. Charles County.

It may be hard to believe, but the winter sports season is already 10 weeks old. As the long season continues on, now is the time when teams begin to pull ahead. The conference races are already starting to shape up, and that will continue this week. It's not quite the playoffs, but they're getting closer. Here are some games to watch this week in O'Fallon:  Fort Zumwalt North Fort Zumwalt South Fort Zumwalt West St. Dominic Christian High School      

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State Wrestling Day Two

A few Fort Zumwalt North wrestlers remain after the second round in the championship.

Day two of the 2011 Missouri Wrestling State Championships has come and gone. Only 112 of the 896 wrestlers that survived day one still have a shot to win a state title. Here’s a recap of how some of the O'Fallon-area schools have done so far: Class Three: Fort Zumwalt North – In seventh place with 52 points. Zach Nelson advanced to the finals of the 112-pound weight class with his third win of the tournament. He will compete tomorrow for the state title against Jaret Singh from Kearney. Cole Reedy defeated Payne Hatter from Neosho to earn a spot in the 152-pound championship. He will face Tyler Loethen from Helias. Andrew Moore will battle for third place in the 152-pound tournament.   Ryan Roth also has a shot at third place in the 215-…

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PatchCast

Daily PatchCast: Upcoming University City School Board Member Talks Plans, Ladue Lady Rams Finish Regular Season Strong and More

A roundup of the region's major developments for Thursday.

Here are the top stories from Patch sites in your area: Wrestling: District Qualifiers Gearing up for State Meet University City's New Board Member-Elect Rick Salamon Your Weekend: Music, Theater, Dance Kid Power! 22-1 Lady Rams Face Nerinx in Districts

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This Week in O'Fallon Sports

O'Fallon Patch provides a look at your local sports schedules for the week of Feb. 14-19.

Fort Zumwalt South   Girls Basketball  Boys Basketball Wrestling Swimming   Fort Zumwalt North Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Wrestling Swimming   Fort Zumwalt West Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Wrestling Swimming   St. Dominic Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Barat Academy Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Swimming   Christian High School Girls Basketball Boys Basketball

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This Week in O'Fallon Sports

O'Fallon Patch provides a look at your local sports schedules for the week of Feb. 7-11.

Fort Zumwalt South   Girls Basketball  Boys Basketball Wrestling Swimming   Fort Zumwalt North Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Wrestling Swimming   Fort Zumwalt West Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Wrestling Swimming   St. Dominic Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Swimming   Barat Academy Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Wrestling   Christian High School Girls Basketball Boys Basketball

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Barat Junior Competes on One-Man Wrestling Team

Justin Habiger has compiled an 11-13 record so far this season, as the only wrestler on Barat Academy's team.

Editor's note: This story has been updated. Coach Jim Hill's name was previously incorrect.  Like thousands and thousands of high school athletes across the country, Barat Academy junior Justin Habiger spends the winter competing on a wrestling team. But what distinguishes Habiger’s team from just about any other is its size – one wrestler. “We wrestle each other,” Barat Academy coach Jim Hill said about practices. “We do a lot of situational wrestling, where we’ll start out in a particular position and we’ll drill on the correct thing to do in that situation." Both Hill and Habiger admit that practices are tough with few “live practices with other wrestlers.” The junior said it’s very important that he learns as much as possible in each …

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Jaguars Defeated 36-23 in Match Against Spartans

The Fort Zumwalt West wrestling team is currently ranked ninth in the state.

For Francis Howell Central senior wrestler Terrel Wilbourn, it's been nearly a month since he's last competed in a match. The two-time defending state champion had been nursing a knee injury that's kept him out of the lineup since Dec. 15, 2010. On Wednesday, he made his return to competition with a tough opponent in Fort Zumwalt West's Kyle Hussey, who recently won the GAC South championship at 145 pounds. “I've been anxious to get back going,” Wilbourn said. “I knew he (Hussey) was good and figured this would be a tough first match back.” Wilbourn, who is ranked No. 1 in the state despite his time missed due to injury, displayed a commanding performance over Hussey en route to a 6-1 victory. Wilbourn showcased a few explosive takedowns …

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