Sabra Fink (10) pitches during a softball game at Clayton High School August 29. Fink secured five strikeouts in four innings, helping the Rams to an 18-9 victory over the Greyhounds.

Amanda Armbruster (11) swings at a ball early into the game. Armbruster scored three runs and RBIs for Ladue, adding to the 18 run final score.

Colette Brennan (10) embraces Shapiro as they move to the dugout at the end of an inning. Shapiro is among three freshmen new to Ladue softball, and plays as a pitcher and outfielder. “[Emme is] really nice. She has a great energy on the field, and I think she supports everyone out there,” Brennan said.

Marisa Schreiner (10), Arden Busker (12), Emme Shapiro (9) and Camryn Miller (12) celebrate in the dugout after victory over Clayton. It was their first game of the season, as their previous few matchups were canceled because of weather.

Running back Isaiah Julian (12) faces North defender Jodee Fortenberry while rushing the ball downfield during a football game Sept. 22, at Parkway North High School. The Rams lost to the North Vikings 24-13.

Quarterback Richard McIntosh (12) receives a snapped ball during the game against Parkway North. McIntosh has been Ladue’s starting QB since four year veteran Beau Dolan (12) sustained an arm injury during a game. In his first ever start as a QB on varsity, McIntosh led the Rams to a 40-33 comeback victory over Oakville Sept. 14, with 33 unanswered points as well as four touchdown passes and a rushing TD.

Daniel Garza (12) swims the 100 yard breaststroke during the first meet of the season at Clayton High School, August 31. Garza swam a first place 1:02.50 in the event, seconds short from his 59.95 school record achieved at the 2022 Ladue Invite. The Rams beat the Greyhounds 95-87. Garza later broke the 100 breaststroke record again at the Lindbergh Invitational swim meet Sept. 30, swimming a 58.81.

Erik Marx (12) fist bumps Clayton senior Hunter Wilson after swimming freestyle in the 200 medley relay. Wilson’s relay team beat Marx’s by about three seconds, earning Clayton first in the event and eight points in the meet.