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Coaches Jonnie Parker and Nelson Taylor show signs of interest in competing players during basketball tryouts.

Photo gallery: basketball tryouts Nov. 6th

Finn LeGrand, photographer November 16, 2024

On November 6th, the KHS basketball tryouts took place. When asked about tryouts, Thierry Dubisson, junior, expresses that it was "exciting and nerve racking", but that he felt "more relaxed by the third...

Kirkwood starter Christian Hughes, senior,  points at a player before the district semi-final against Poplar Bluff.

Kirkwood advances to district finals, bounces back from late season struggles

Mason Heller, breaking news editor March 5, 2023

After a regular season record of 22 wins and two loses, Coach Sam Briscoe’s Pioneers won their district semi-final matchup against the Poplar Bluff Mules on March 3. The Pioneers defeated the Mules 66-38,...

Anna Newland, junior, dribbles up the court in the David Holley Gymnasium.

KHS girls basketball team wins district game

Mason Heller, breaking news editor March 4, 2023

After a season record of eight wins and 18 losses, the Kirkwood Girls Varsity Basketball team fought their way to a District win over the four-seed Waynesville on Thursday, Mar. 2. Up 12 at the start of...

Evan Simon, sophomore, holds on the ball, looking for an open pass.

Photo Gallery: Kirkwood boys basketball brings home another trophy

Tess Hubbard, photo editor January 31, 2023

On Friday, Jan. 27, the Kirkwood boys basketball team won the Parkway West Circle 7 Ranch tournament against De Smet High School. This victory continued the teams undefeated season, whose record stands...

The KHS varsity boys’ basketball season will begin with three road games, starting with the season opener against Mehville.

KHS varsity basketball schedule for the 2021-22 season

Henry Chappell, sports editor December 6, 2021

The KHS varsity boys’ basketball season will begin with three road games, starting with the season opener against Mehlville on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The Pioneers’ first home game will take place...

Nesslage, senior, driving to the basket for a contested layup.

Feb. 27 basketball game recap: Ladue 58 Kirkwood 48

Henry Joiner and Henry Chappell March 3, 2021

Districts games are a big deal in the high school sports world, as they can be a school’s prime chance to punch their ticket to a state championship game and become the best team in the state of Missouri....

Kirkwood players walk onto the floor at the start of the second half.

Photo Gallery: Kirkwood varsity basketball vs Ritenour Feb. 18

Henry Chappell, sports editor February 23, 2021

KHS boys varsity basketball played their final home regular season matchup vs Ritenour on Feb. 18 at Holley Assembly Hall. KHS won the game in blowout fashion defeating Ritenour by a score of 73-36. On...

Damien Loyd doing a crossover pose with a basketball.

Hoop dreams

Tom Mueller, features writer May 1, 2019

It was judgement day and he was an hour late. With only 30 minutes left in tryouts, he hurried into the densely packed gym full of sweaty sixth graders. Damien Loyd, now senior, knew that he would have...

Which Pioneers basketball player are you?

Which Pioneers basketball player are you?

Hayden Davidson, sports writer February 22, 2019

The varsity boys' and varsity girls' MSHSAA district basketball tournaments are coming up. Both teams square off against Parkway West in the first round, with the boys' team (16-9) playing Saturday, Feb....

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