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HS Athlete of the Week: Easton Friesen
SPRINGFIELD–This week’s Athlete of the Week is Easton Friesen. Friesen, is a junior on the Glendale High School baseball team. Friesen’s played all three years for the Falcons, but this spring, has been one of the team’s go-to pitchers. Last month, Friesen shutdown the number three ranked team in Class 6, Rock Bridge. He threw […]
Why Eli Drinkwitz's roles outside of coaching have a 'bigger impact' on Mizzou athletics
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — When Missouri’s new athletics director went on one of his first fundraising visits in the St. Louis area, he brought a prized asset with him. Laird Veatch, the AD, walked into the room last Thursday. So did football coach Eli Drinkwitz.
Battlehawks clinch playoff spot with 26-21 win over DC
The Battlehawks beat the DC Defenders 26-21 at the Dome at America’s Center on Sundayand with the win clinched a playoff spot in the XFL conference championship game.Minus injured A.J. McCarron, Manny Wilkins got the start at quarterback.Most of the damage was done on the ground, with St. Louis picking up141 yards rushing. San Antonio […]
Alex Ellis by the numbers against St. Louis
St. Louis (6-2) defeated D.C. (3-5), 26-21, at The Dome at America’s Center during Week 8 of the inaugural UFL season. Former Vol and D.C. tight end Alex Ellis recorded four receptions, 58 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. He was targeted five times. Ellis played for the Vols from 2011-15 under head coaches Derek Dooley and Butch Jones. He played in 26 games at Tennessee, including one start, recording 14 receptions, 232 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. Ellis was not selected in the 2016 NFL draft. D.C. will next play on Sunday against Memphis at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. Kickoff between the Defenders and Showboats is slated for 2:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by Fox. READ: Former Vols on 2024 UFL rosters Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
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