St. John the Baptist Athletic Department

09/05/2026

Congrats to these 4 young women from St. Joseph Catholic School celebrating their 8th grade soccer night at Freeburg High School last evening. Harper, Mila, Elin and Aleese the sky is the limit for you all, way to represent JagHawks Athletics the last 4 years! Best of luck the rest of the year!

09/04/2026

🏀 2026–27 JagHawks Basketball Registration Is Now Open!

Registration is open to boys and girls in 4th through 8th grade.

Parent Meeting: September 9 at 5:30 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Munier Center

Official practices October 1.

Register here: forms.gle/TvGQ7wKWaf6WfULy5
St. Joseph Catholic School St. Libory CSD #30

09/01/2026

The Saints picked up a strong 5-3 win over All Saints Academy on Monday evening

The Saints got things started early when Sam Miear (St. James) hit a home run in the first inning, bringing in two runs and giving the Saints an early lead.

After All Saints tied the game in the second, the Saints answered right back. Jay Tribout (St. Teresa) drew a walk to give the Saints a 3-2 lead, and the team added two more runs in the third inning thanks to RBI walks by Wavey Lester(St. James) and Tyler Trankle (St. James).

Tyler Trankle earned the win on the mound, allowing three hits and three runs over four innings while striking out four. Sam Miear collected the save, and Wavey Lester came in and threw one scoreless inning in relief.

At the plate, Miear led the middle of the lineup with two RBIs. Miear, Trankle, and Ryan Roustio (St. John) each collected a hit for the Saints. The team also showed great patience at the plate, drawing eight walks. Connor Walster (St. James) and Henry Sondag (St. Teresa) each led the way with two walks.

Trankle also made things happen on the bases, stealing three bags, and the Saints defense turned a double play to help close out the win.

Great team win for the Saints! Next up, HCS/St. Libory tomorrow night at 7pm at Millstadt Township Park.
St. James Athletics St. Teresa Catholic School

08/25/2026

Big win for our 5/6 Boys JagHawks Soccer team yesterday! Keep it going boys!

⚽️🦅🐆🐝🪓⚽️ Jaghawks 5-6 soccer team traveled to St. Teresa tonight to take on the Tigers. Back and forth scoring kept the game close at 2-2 but the Jaghawks broke it open in the 2nd half and came away with an 8-4 win. Wesley Welsch led the scoring with 4 goals, Christian Row had 2, with Carter Rolfe and Adler Hottenrott each having a goal. Clutch goaltending from Cruz Alberter helped keep the Jaghawks in front.

The 7-8 girls played at Wesclin tonight in their first ever match-up with the warriors. The Warriors proved to be too much for the Jagawks who dropped their first road game
St. John the Baptist Athletic Department
St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Red Bud
Holy Childhood School Mascoutah

08/23/2026

The Saints Baseball team is off to a hot start once again, finishing a perfect first week of the 2026 fall season with a 5-0 record and a Battle at the Burg Championship!

The Saints opened the season Monday night with a dominant 8-0 win over ICS. 8th grader Sam Miear of St. James Athletics threw 5 innings, faced just one batter over the minimum, and struck out all 15 batters he retired. The Saints won the shortened 6-inning game behind a combined no-hitter from Miear and Jay Tribout of St. Teresa Catholic School . The duo recorded 17 of the 18 outs by strikeout.

On Thursday evening, the Saints began the Battle at the Burg Tournament, hosted by Zion Lutheran at the Freeburg SISBL fields. The Saints defeated Wirth Jr. High of Cahokia 13-0 in another shortened game, with Saints pitchers allowing only 1 hit over 3 innings. Jay Tribout threw 1 inning, allowing 1 hit and striking out 2. Ryan Roustio threw 1 inning, striking out 3 and walking 1. Michael Lueckenhoff finished the final inning, striking out 1 and walking 2.

At the plate, Roustio, Wavey Lester of St. James, and Tyler Trankle of St. James all had big games, combining for 3 hits and 6 RBIs. Lester had the biggest swing of the night, launching a 3-run home run.

Friday night was more of the same against Pontiac Jr. High of Fairview Heights, as the Saints won 15-6. The Saints collected 13 hits, with all 9 starters recording at least 1 hit. Sam Miear led the way, going 2-for-3 with 2 monster triples. Lester, Tribout, Silas Schroeder of St. Teresa, Henry Sondag of St. Teresa, and Roustio all collected multiple hits or RBIs.

Saturday started with two heavy hitters squaring off in the semifinals, as the Saints matched up against Holy Childhood/St. Libory. HCS/St. Libory brought a powerful lineup and hard-throwing pitchers, but outside of the 1st inning, they could not get much going against Saints ace Sam Miear.

Miear delivered another powerful pitching performance, striking out 13 batters over 6 innings. Tribout came on in the 7th inning to pick up the save, adding 2 more strikeouts.

Hits were tough to come by for both teams, but the Saints collected 5 hits. Tribout, Trankle, and Lester all added doubles. St. John’s Rook Yarber also came through late in the game with a hard-hit pinch-hit single, helping the Saints roll past HCS/St. Libory with a 5-2 victory.

Finally, the Saints faced a familiar opponent in the championship game, the St. Clare Knights of O’Fallon. The Saints took control early, jumping out to an 8-1 lead. Even with limited pitching availability, the Saints had enough left in the tank to fight off a late comeback from the Knights and win the 3rd Annual Battle at the Burg Championship, 11-8.

Miear and Lester once again led the Saints at the plate, combining for 4 RBIs, with Miear adding 2 more hits. Tribout, Roustio, and Yarber all scored runs and combined for 7 walks. Tribout recorded the win, pitching 3 innings with 3 strikeouts. Roustio came on in the 5th inning to earn the save.

It was a total team championship weekend and a great start to the 2026 fall season.

The Saints do not get much rest, as they are back at it this week with a rematch of last year’s 3rd place state game against St. Boniface/St. Mary of Edwardsville. Then on Tuesday, they look to get revenge against St. John Lutheran Red Bud, a team that has been a thorn in their side the last couple of seasons.

Congrats, Saints, on an awesome first week. Keep it rolling!

08/21/2026

The 2026 Mike Jones Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by Real Estate Group, final sponsor is our Memorial Hole Sponsor: In Loving Memory of Mike Jones, Forever in Our Hearts.

This tournament continues to honor the life and legacy of Mike Jones, our former Athletic Director, mentor, coach, and friend. Mike dedicated nearly a decade of his life to St. John Athletics before courageously battling liver cancer and passing away in 2016. His passion for students, athletics, and community continues to leave a lasting impact on our school today.

A special thank you to Mike’s family: Debbie, John, Chris, Kendall, Cade, Nick, Tori, James, Theodore, and Maddie, for their continued support of St. John Athletics and the Mike Jones Memorial Golf Tournament.

I am proud to organize this tournament each year in remembrance of Mike. His name, his impact, and his love for St. John Athletics continue to bring our community together and help drive the success of our athletic programs.

Thank you to the Jones family for helping keep Mike’s legacy alive and for continuing to support the students, athletes, and families of St. John.

Cheers to you, Mike. Forever in our hearts.

08/21/2026

⚽️ Big night for our JagHawks 3-4 & 1-2 girls soccer teams as they win at St. Clare earlier tonight! ⚽️

⚽️🦅🐆🐝⚽️All our Jaghawks soccer teams traveled to St. Clare this week
The 5-6 boys played tough and were tied 2-2 at halftime before a few unlucky breaks fell to the Knights. The Jaghawks gave a good run but came up just short. Goals from Wesley Welsch and Adler Hottenrott paced the Jaghawks

The 3-4 girls and 1-2 played just as hot as the weather with great defense and goaltending from Mia Dehler, Erin Hillman, and Annie Welsch shutting out the Knights in the 2nd half. Savannah Blaha and Remi Roustio had goals for the Jaghawks who won 2-1. The 1-2 girls extended their win streak to start the season. Maeve Nowatzki continued her tear with 5 goals and Ava Baker added another for a 6-0 win.

The 3-4 boys and 1-2 boys each had tough match ups. The 3-4 boys had incredible effort up and down the line-up but in the end dropped to the Knight. The 1-2 boys had a hat trick from Everett Hottenrott and kept the game tight but came up just short 4-3.
St. John the Baptist Athletic Department
St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Red Bud

08/20/2026

Thank you Smithton Turner Hall - Society for your hole sponsor at the MJ26 Golf Tournament, sponsored by Gualdoni Real Estate Group

The 2026 Mike Jones Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by Real Estate Group, next hole sponsor is the Smithton Turner Hall - Ladies Society

The Smithton Turner Society and Turner Hall have been a staple in the Smithton community for generations. Whether it is their world-famous Turner fish, their fish fries, the Turner Picnic and Parade, or the many community events held at Turner Hall, they continue to be one of those places that helps bring people together.

Turner Hall is also a great local option when planning an event. From banquets and celebrations to fundraisers and community gatherings, Turner Hall has been a trusted place for families, organizations, and groups throughout the area.

We are extremely thankful for everything the Smithton Turner Society does for our community. Their continued support of local events, families, traditions, and organizations is a big part of what makes Smithton such a special place.

Thank you, Smithton Turner Society, for being a hole sponsor for the MJ26 Golf Tournament and for your continued support of St. John Athletics!

Next time you are planning an event, be sure to consider Turner Hall. And if you know, you know, that Turner fish is tough to beat.

08/20/2026

The 2026 Mike Jones Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by Real Estate Group, next hole sponsor is the Smithton Turner Hall - Ladies Society

The Smithton Turner Society and Turner Hall have been a staple in the Smithton community for generations. Whether it is their world-famous Turner fish, their fish fries, the Turner Picnic and Parade, or the many community events held at Turner Hall, they continue to be one of those places that helps bring people together.

Turner Hall is also a great local option when planning an event. From banquets and celebrations to fundraisers and community gatherings, Turner Hall has been a trusted place for families, organizations, and groups throughout the area.

We are extremely thankful for everything the Smithton Turner Society does for our community. Their continued support of local events, families, traditions, and organizations is a big part of what makes Smithton such a special place.

Thank you, Smithton Turner Society, for being a hole sponsor for the MJ26 Golf Tournament and for your continued support of St. John Athletics!

Next time you are planning an event, be sure to consider Turner Hall. And if you know, you know, that Turner fish is tough to beat.

08/19/2026

The 2026 Mike Jones Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by Gualdoni Real Estate Group, next hole sponsor is The Welsch Family.

The Welsch Family has been a tremendous supporter of JagHawks Athletics, and we are very thankful for everything they continue to do for our student-athletes, coaches, and athletic programs.

Torrey Welsch serves as the Athletic Director at St. Joseph and has been outstanding to work with over the past few years. He also coaches junior boys basketball and helps with soccer, volleyball, and track. Co-managing athletics with Torrey has been great, and I truly could not have picked a better Athletic Director to work alongside. He is an absolute pro when it comes to handling all things athletics and runs a first-class program at St. Joseph.

Katie is also a huge part of JagHawks Athletics. She coaches soccer, volunteers at both schools during athletic events, and is always willing to help wherever needed. She is a true representation of what makes JagHawks Athletics special.

Together, Torrey and Katie have two athletic children who both excel in sports, and their family continues to be a great example of support, involvement, and pride in our schools.

We are lucky to have such a great family supporting and helping lead JagHawks Athletics.

Thank you, Welsch Family, for your continued support, professionalism, and dedication to our athletic programs.

Go JagHawks!
Torrey Welsch