Matt Kamp

Edwardsville

Sports Editor at The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Edwardsville Intelligencer Sports Editor @theedwi

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Articles

Father McGivney needs sixth-inning rally to beat Metro-East Lutheran

1 day ago | theintelligencer.com | Matt Kamp

Edwardsville Intelligencier LogoHearst Newspapers LogoFather McGivney’s state-record home win streak turned 49 games old, but it needed a three-run rally in the bottom of the sixth to get there. Held in check by Metro-East Lutheran pitcher Thijson Heard for much of the game, Father McGivney finally got going in the sixth with three runs on two hits and two sacrifice flies for a come-from-behind 5-4 victory on April 22 in Gateway Metro Conference action in Glen Carbon.
Rowe scores first varsity goal in Edwardsville's win over Belleville East

1 day ago | theintelligencer.com | Matt Kamp

The Edwardsville girls soccer team scored the game’s only goal in a Southwestern Conference victory over Belleville East. Wren Rowe scored her first career varsity goal in the first half to lift the Tigers to a 1-0 win over the Lancers on April 22 in Southwestern Conference action inside the District 7 Sports Complex in Edwardsville. Article continues below this adEdwardsville is now 7-2-1, including 4-1 in the SWC. Belleville East is 6-6, including 1-4 in the SWC.
Edwardsville High School IL softball result against O'Fallon

1 day ago | theintelligencer.com | Matt Kamp

After being held to one hit through the first two innings, the Edwardsville Tigers found their footing in the batter’s box. The Tigers piled up the hits and runs in a 13-5 victory over the O’Fallon Panthers on April 22 in Southwestern Conference action in O’Fallon. Article continues below this adEdwardsville finished the game with 16 hits, including three apiece from Riley Nelson and Brooke Burris and two from Grace Oertle. Nelson and Oertle each homered.
ROUNDUP: Metro-East Lutheran’s six-game winning streak snapped

2 days ago | bnd.com | Matt Kamp |Edwardsville Intelligencer

Metro-East Lutheran's challenging two-week baseball schedule got off to a tough start. The Knights lost 3-2 to East Alton-Wood River on April 21 in Edwardsville. A week earlier, Metro-East Lutheran won the first meeting of the season between the two teams 11-0 in Wood River. The loss ends a six-game winning streak for the Knights, who are now 9-5 on the season. The Oilers are 6-11. East Alton-Wood River scored two runs in the top of the sixth to take a 3-1 lead.
Father McGivney community remembers Brandon Ahring

2 days ago | bnd.com | Matt Kamp |Edwardsville Intelligencer

On a day that Father McGivney debuted its on-campus track and field facility, the school's community joined together to remember Brandon Ahring. A 2021 graduate of Father McGivney and an assistant coach for the track and field and cross country teams, Ahring died in a one-vehicle car accident on Interstate 55 on April 16 near Hamel. He was 22 years old. Following Father McGivney's first home track and field meet on April 21, a candlelight vigil was held in memory of Ahring.
Father McGivney sweeps in debut on home track

2 days ago | bnd.com | Matt Kamp |Edwardsville Intelligencer

An official record book is now set for Father McGivney's on-campus track and field. The Griffins hosted their first track and field meet at their new facility that encompasses the turf soccer field on April 21 in Glen Carbon. "It's an amazing facility," Father McGivney coach Jim Helton said. Metro-East Lutheran, Maryville Christian and O'Fallon First Baptist Academy joined Father McGivney for the quadrangular meet. It was a sweep for the Griffins, who both boys and girls meets by hefty margins.
Father McGivney debuts on-campus track and field facility

2 days ago | bnd.com | Matt Kamp |Edwardsville Intelligencer

Father McGivney Catholic High School debuted its on-campus track and field facility on April 21 in Glen Carbon. Prior to a quadrangular boys and girls track and field meet, a 15-minute dedication and blessing took place on the track that encompasses the artificial turf soccer field. Among the speakers were Father McGivney Principal Joe Lombardi, The Rev. Jeffrey Goeckner, pastor of St. Boniface Church in Edwardsville and president of Father McGivney Catholic High School, and Doug Villhard.
Father McGivney Catholic High School debuts its new track and field

2 days ago | theintelligencer.com | Matt Kamp

Edwardsville Intelligencier LogoHearst Newspapers LogoAn official record book is now set for Father McGivney’s on-campus track and field. The Griffins hosted their first track and field meet at their new facility that encompasses the turf soccer field on April 21 in Glen Carbon. Article continues below this ad“It’s an amazing facility,” Father McGivney coach Jim Helton said. Metro-East Lutheran, Maryville Christian and O’Fallon First Baptist Academy joined Father McGivney for the quadrangular meet.
Metro-East Lutheran's six-game winning streak snapped

2 days ago | theintelligencer.com | Matt Kamp

Metro-East Lutheran’s challenging two-week baseball schedule got off to a tough start. The Knights lost 3-2 to East Alton-Wood River on April 21 in Edwardsville. Article continues below this adA week earlier, Metro-East Lutheran won the first meeting of the season between the two teams 11-0 in Wood River. The loss ends a six-game winning streak for the Knights, who are now 9-5 on the season. The Oilers are 6-11. East Alton-Wood River scored two runs in the top of the sixth to take a 3-1 lead.
Father McGivney held a candlelight vigil in memory of Brandon Ahring

2 days ago | theintelligencer.com | Matt Kamp

On a day that Father McGivney debuted its on-campus track and field facility, the school’s community joined together to remember Brandon Ahring. A 2021 graduate of Father McGivney and an assistant coach for the track and field and cross country teams, Ahring died in a one-vehicle car accident on Interstate 55 on April 16 near Hamel. He was 22 years old.