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Blackcats outscore Eagles on senior night
Alan Kopitsky, Democrat News The Fredericktown High School football team celebrated the careers of its seven seniors prior to Friday night’s game against East Prairie. Once the game started, the two teams exchanged long plays and combined for 13 touchdowns as Fredericktown (2-7) won 57-34. The first three possessions of the game didn’t reveal the…
Read MoreCats finish second in softball district
By Alan Kopitsky, Democrat News The Fredericktown High School softball team saw its season come to an end, Oct. 17, in the Class 3, District 1 Championship game. The Blackcats lost 15-3 to the Lutheran South Lancers, Oct. 17, at Bayless Ballpark. After a scoreless first inning, the Lancers plated three runs in the top…
Read MoreSoccer Cats prepare for district tourney
By Alan Kopitsky, Democrat News The Fredericktown High School soccer team finishes its regular season this week and will play in the Class 2, District 1 Tournament, Oct. 30. The Blackcats played their senior night match, Monday (Oct. 23) against Sikeston.The Bulldogs won, 8-2. October 19, the Cats lost 7-2 at De Soto. They lost…
Read MoreCats fall in volleyball district semifinals
By Alan Kopitsky The Fredericktown High School volleyball season ended Monday. The Blackcats lost to Saxony Lutheran in the semifinals of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament, Oct. 23, at Dexter High School. The Crusaders captured the first set 25-18. Fredericktown won the second, 25-22. The pivotal third set was a back and forth contest…
Read MoreFredericktown High School recognizes seniors
Cats lost Homecoming game against Borgia
By Alan Kopitsky, Democrat News The Fredericktown High School football team lost its homecoming game 42-0 to St. Francis Borgia, Friday night.The game was close early. The Knights received the opening kickoff and moved to the Fredericktown ten yard line. After a penalty, the Blackcats forced three incomplete passes and Borgia attempted a 37-yard field…
Read MoreVolleyball Cats continue tourney play
By Alan Kopitksy, Democrat News The Fredericktown High School volleyball team wrapped up the MAAA Tournament last week, and will compete in the Class 3, District 1 Tournament, beginning Thursday. The Cats won the MAAA Tourament’s silver bracket, Wednesday, at Fredericktown. Oct. 10, the Cats competed in pool play at Farmington. Fredericktown, seeded fifth, defeated…
Read MoreCats advance to softball district championship
The Fredericktown High School softball team advanced to the Class 3, District 1 softball championship game with an 11-3 victory over Perryville in Monday’s semifinal contest. The victory was also the Cats school-record 16th on the season. After a scoreless first inning, the Cats jumped on the Pirates for five runs in the bottom of…
Read MoreSoccer Cats continue busy week
By Alan Kopitsky, Democrat News The FHS soccer team plays three matches this week. The Cats opened the week Monday, losing 8-0 to Perryville, here. The Cats will play at Cape Central today (Oct. 18), and at De Soto, Thursday. Last week, the Cats lost 8-2 at Sullivan, Oct. 10, and they lost 8-0 to…
Read MoreCross country Cats compete in Farmington
Provided by Coach Joe Garrity The Blackcats cross country team traveled to Engler Park Oct. 14 for the Farmington Invitational. In the varsity races, freshmen Breanna Bone and Laila Stephens both raced a full minute faster than their previous bests. Bone finished in fifth place overall, breaking her own school record with a time of…
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