Wentzville Native Montee Ball Joins Denver Broncos

The Timberland grad was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round, 58th overall.

Montee Ball will continue his football career in the Mile High city.  Ball, a Timberland grad and Wentzville native, was drafted in the second round of Tuesday's NFL draft. Ball was the 58th pick overall.  Ball, the Football Bowl Subdivision's all-time leading touchdown scorer, was a Heisman finalist in 2011 as a star running back for the Wisconsin Badgers. He had a record breaking year in 2011. Ball has carried 275 times for 1,759 yards and 32 touchdowns, leading Wisconsin to the Big Ten championship and a berth in the Rose Bowl Game. He also was named the Big Ten Player of the Year. The Wentzville native made his name with Timberland. He put large numbers during his senior season at Timberland. In 2008 he carried the ball 203 times for a…

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When is the 2013 NFL Draft? And Which Round Will Montee Ball Be Drafted?

Wentzville-native Montee Ball has been projected to be selected in the 2013 NFL Draft as high as No. 18 with the Dallas Cowboys. But most pundits think he's slated for a second round pick at best. The NFL Draft begins April 25.

As the 2013 NFL Draft nears, Wentzville residents have extra reason to watch. That's because Wentzville-native Montee Ball is expected to be drafted before all is said and done.  Ball, a Timberland High School graduate, was one of the University of Wisconsin's most prolific running backs over the last four years, when he rushed for 5,140 yards. Ball, the Football Bowl Subdivision's all-time leading touchdown scorer, is one of the top running back's in this year's draft class. But with a draft class rich with defensive talent, Ball's draft prospects could have him being selected in the second round or later.  According to the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, Ball is widely viewed as a respected, valued player that seems likely to be …

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Senior Olympics Now Taking Applications for This Year's Competiton

Open to all active seniors in the community, ages 50 and older.

  Information was provided by the public relations staff of the Jewish Community Center. The St. Louis Senior Olympics, the regional competition for athletes aged 50 and older, is actively seeking applications for athletes to participate in more than 90 individual and team events over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 – 28, 2013. From basketball to bocce; soccer, softball and shuffleboard; to tap dancing, tennis and track – the Senior Olympics engage more than 1,100 athletes and hundreds of volunteers at twelve different venues across the St. Louis area. The events are open to everyone. Athletes must be at least 50 years old, but there is no maximum age. To register or volunteer, view a complete list of events and venues, or to get more …

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Wentzville-Native Set to Pitch in World Baseball Classic

Team USA will play Team Italy Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. CST. Ross Detwiler, a Wentzville Holt High School-graduate, is slated to pitch in relief.

Ross Detwiler, a Wentzville-native and graduate of Wentzville Holt High School, is set to pitch Saturday in the World Baseball Classic for Team USA.  Detwiler, the left-handed starting pitcher who figures to play a key role in the Washington Nationals' success this season, was named to the United States' roster for the once-every-four-year tournament on Feb. 19. On Saturday, he's set to appear in relief of Team USA starter Ryan Vogelsong.  Detwiler, according to the Washington Post, will be limited to 65 pitches per appearance in the WBC, “which is nothing for him,” Nationals Manager Davey Johnson said. Detwiler arrived in Viera for spring training in late January, but he reiterated that he won’t take any chances while pitching in a …

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Holt Wins Mid-States' Wick Cup Championship Over Duchesne

Sophomore forward Corbin Foppe scored with just 49 seconds remaining in the game to give the Holt Indians a 4-3 win over Duchesne in the Mid States Wickenheiser Cup championship game.

It’s been an up and down season for the Wentzville Holt High School hockey team, but the Indians made it count late in the season and rode a hot streak all the way to their second Wickenheiser Cup championship in three years. Sophomore sensation Corbin Foppe scored the game-winning goal with just 49.5 seconds remaining in the game. Foppe's second goal of the game broke a 3-3 tie that had stood since 10 seconds into the second period. Foppe took a long pass from Holt senior forward Austin Mossengren right on his tape before rushing in all alone on the left side and sneaking a wriste shot short side on Duchesne goalie Ted Bunton for the go-ahead goal. Just seconds later, the Indians were raising Mid-States High School Hockey League hardware …

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Wentzville's Montee Ball Works Out at NFL Combine

Timberland graduate looking to get drafted into the NFL.

Timberland High School graduate, Montee Ball, is looking to prove himself over the next few days (2/23-2/26) at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. For the past four years, Ball has been a running back for the Wisconsin Badgers, where he ran for 5,140 yards on 924 carries and 77 touchdowns. NFL.com, has this assessment of the 5-11, 212 pound running back: Reliable, hard-working zone back. Presses the line of scrimmage, and generally has good vision and feel to find the cutback lane or cut away from penetrating defenders. Willing to run into compressed spaces and doesn’t worry about contact. Hard runner. Stays patient behind pulling guards and fullbacks, has enough quickness to break off a run if the space is available to him. Ball …

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Wentzville Grad Detwiler Named to U.S. World Baseball Classic Squad

Ross Detwiler will debut for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic on March 9 against Italy in Phoenix. Team USA's first World Baseball Classic game is scheduled for March 8 at 7 p.m. versus Mexico.

Wentzville Grad Named to U.S. World Baseball Classic Squad

Ross Detwiler will debut for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic on March 9 against Italy in Phoenix. Team USA's first World Baseball Classic game is scheduled for March 8 at 7 p.m. versus Mexico.

The World Baseball Classic begins March 2 and when it does, a Wentzville-native will be front and center. Holt High School graduate, and Wentzville-native, Ross Detwiler has been named to the United States' roster for the once-every-four-year tournament.  According to the World Baseball Classic website, Detwiler will debut for Team USA on March 9 in pool play against Italy in Phoenix. “Any time you can represent your country, especially doing your job, it’s pretty amazing,” Detwiler, who this winter spent a week meeting troops overseas on a USO tour (see video), told the Washington Post. “It’s kind of the last thing to cap off my offseason. I don’t know if any offseason is going to get better.” The Washington Nationals have a lot riding on…

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