Former Drury University swimmer says hazing ended his athletic career

by Bill Pollock | Jan 18, 2017 | News, Sports Features

A former Drury University swimmer alleges that his athletic career ended after a hazing incident back when he was a freshman in the fall of 2015. Evan Petrich came forward last week and talked about the hazing which allegedly included being locked in a basement...

Missouri State swimmer Kalnins makes it to his second Olympics. Next step is facing Michael Phelps

by Bill Pollock | Jul 9, 2016 | Sports Features

Missouri State senior swimmer Uvis Kalnins will return to the Summer Olympic Games this August when he represents his home nation of Latvia in the 200-meter individual medley at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.  Kalnins is the only male swimmer on the Latvian Olympic...

Four records sets at girls swimming and diving championship, plus details on the dumpster fire at wrestling finals (VIDEO)

by Bill Pollock | Feb 22, 2016 | Sports Features

A record 82 schools competed in the girls swimming and diving championships this weekend in St. Peters with 56 divers (also a record),  competing.  48 of the schools scored points in the team standings and as Jason West of MSHSAA points out, competition in the sport...

2016 girls swimming championships results

by Bill Pollock | Feb 21, 2016 | Sports Features

Event 1 Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay =============================================================================== State: * 1:45.29 5/22/2004 Lafayette (Wildwood), Lafayette Angle, Goodman, C. Rodriguez, M. Rodriquez School Prelims Finals Points...

Congratulations to Missouri State’s swimming and diving program on their 12th conference title in 13 seasons

by Bill Pollock | Feb 26, 2015 | Sports Features

The Missouri State women’s swimming and diving team secured its eighth-consecutive Missouri Valley Conference Championship this past weekend on the campus of Southern Illinois.  The conference title was MSU’s 12th in the past 13 seasons, while its eight-straight...