Sports Update - November 7, 2009

Second Playoff Victory Is Out Of Reach For Musketeers

The Red Bud High School football team lost their home playoff game today to Casey-Westfield by a score of 43-7. The Warriors (11-0) dominated the entire Class 2A second round playoff game and built a commanding 21-0 early in the second quarter. The Musketeers (8-3) were able to finally put the ball in the end zone late in the fourth quarter. Following the game, Musketeers Coach Dave Lucht told his team he was very proud of their hard work this season and the returning players should look forward to another great season next year.

Red Bud receiver Tyler Henry, center, catches a touchdown pass late in the game and survives a very hard hit from Casey-Westfield's Brandon Blair (21) and Colin Carver (18).

Casey-Westfield receiver Chris Unzinger, left, eludes Tyler Magruder, 28, and the rest of Musketeer defense on his way in for a touchdown.

Red Bud quarterback Jake Hoffman kneels down in frustration in the fourth quarter.

Recent Obituary

Frances M. Wildman, nee Johanningmeyer, 83 of St. Louis, Mo., died Nov. 7, 2009 at Hospice of Southern Illinois at Red Bud Regional Hospital. She Frances was born Aug. 4, 1926 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Fred and Gertrude Johanningmeyer. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wildman was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Wildman Sr.; twin brother, Fred (Betty) Johanningmeyer; and a niece, Betsy Crook. Frances is survived by her children, John (Deborah) Wildman Jr., Jerry (Joyce) Wildman and Judy (Andy) Brinkmann of Waterloo; grandchildren Tracy (Jeff), Heather, Matthew (Carrie), Brennan (Tyna), Christianne (Matt), Laura (Pete) and Catie; great-grandchildren Phoebe, Cody,  Jordan, Bailey, Dusty, Dylan and Mackenzie; nephews Tom and Tim Johanningmeyer, and Steve, Kathy, Scott and Chip Wildman. Mrs. Wildman was employed for 30 years by Western Auto, she loved her family dearly and was a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Browns and Cardinals. Memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association.