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Author Archives: Jake Bernstein
Aug
24
2011
Moving forward, looking back
Moving forward after a loss is never easy. Even more difficult is when there is little time to grieve and only time to continue on. This was the case with the CHS football team this past summer after the district relieved former head coach Sam Horrell of his duties. Introduced to the players as head [...]
May
28
2011
Boys’ tennis takes third
The CHS boys’ tennis team took third place in the state this past Thursday, losing in the state semifinals before beating Warrensburg 6-0. “We came back after the loss to win the second match without losing a set,” senior captain Sagar Yadama said. In the state singles tournament, freshman Mac Rechan lost in the state [...]
Caleb Hoover drove up from Joplin. Drew Keefer from Kansas City. Daniel Everett from down the road. Three state champions and the top athletes from around the region met at Gay Field from April 29 to May 1 for the 77th annual Marion Freeman Invitational. Despite the regional acclaim and packed house for the Marion [...]
Apr
20
2011
Returning after strong seasons, area basketball teams fail to live up to fans’ expectations
Last April I published a story about college basketball. I heavily recommend going back and reading it online, for it is very humorous to look back at it today. Last year Saint Louis University (SLU) played Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in a smaller postseason tournament final. Both were in similar situations, SLU was the youngest [...]
Apr
4
2011
Tennis starts with win over rival Burroughs
GLOBE RACKETREPORT The CHS boys’ tennis team has high expectations for this year and started on a path to fulfilling their state aspirations this past Friday with a convincing win over rival John Burroughs. The Hounds won nine of 11 matches over Burroughs, traditionally a very strong team. Junior Dylan Schultz rejoined the tennis team [...]
The Globe’s Jake Bernstein recently searched St. Louis for the best pretzel rolls. After multiple tastings and input from the Globe staff, he determined the following ranking: 1. Nadoz Cafe 2. Companion 3. Whole Foods
Mar
16
2011
Ground broken at Wydown Middle School
The Wydown Middle School Groundbreaking Ceremony was held earlier this evening, providing an official groundbreaking after years of planning and discussion. Below are pictures of the event, which was open to the public.
The Hounds had great success this past fall sports season, with boys’ cross country, football and soccer teams advancing to the state playoffs. The girls’ tennis and boys’ swim teams were much improved as well. However, these accomplishments paled in comparison to the academic achievement of the fall teams. This past fall season, nine of [...]
Feb
22
2011
Parking plans threaten church-resident relations
Central Presbyterian Church and the Davis Place subdivision have coexisted for over 75 years. With neighborhood residents complaining about growing parking problems and the church proposing to demolish three houses to solve the problem, a conflict has arisen.
