Schools
Weather Gods Listen Up: No Rain Allowed This Weekend
St. Louis Classic at St. Joseph's Academy needs dry turf this entire weekend.
St. Joseph's Academy athletic director Michaela Witcher has been in contact with the weather Gods. She wants sunny skies Friday through Saturday.
The three grassy fields on the St. Joe athletic complex are some of the best in the Midwest. However, they are not noted for draining very well following heavy storms.
The annual St. Louis 10-team classic will be held in Frontenac Friday and Saturday. Large crowds expected for these games.
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The field includes the host Angels; Cor Jesu Academy, Parkway South, Granite City, Blue Valley Northwest, Incarnate Word Academy, Nerinx Hall, Lafayette, Marquette and Shawnee Mission East.
The Friday games begin at 4 p.m. and Saturday the action resumes at 9 a.m. and runs through 3 p.m.
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The Angels open at 4 p.m. Friday hosting Marquette, then come back Saturday for a 10:30 a.m. match with Shawnee Mission East.
There is no admission charge for this tournament.
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