Goals by Andy Haar, Korey Gauvain and Adam McChesney boosted Vianney to a 3-0 soccer victory over St. Louis U. High and into first place in the Metro Catholic standings.  Jon Roeckle had two assists and Matt McKenna earned the shutout for Vianney (12-2-3…

A sampling of high school sports highlights from midweek events around the St. Louis region:

GIRLS SOFTBALL:

In a standoff between two of the state’s top softball teams, Oakville beat Parkway South 5-4 on a ninth-inning hit by senior Mackenzie Madigan.

Junior Julie…

Most Missouri schools don’t start their boys soccer seasons until next week, but regular-season action is under way in Metro East. Some of Tuesday’s highlights:

* Sebastien Mertens scored 3 goals and Ryan Sleeper added 2 as Wesclin blasted 23 shots in beating…

Hazelwood East entered the Class 4 state track meet as a favorite in every relay. And while the Spartans turned two relay victories into a team title, Parkway South was able to edge Hazelwood East in the 400-meter relay.

Sophomore Lawrence…

The Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association has released its rankings for the upcoming baseball season.

Class 4

1.  Ozark
2.  Oak Park
3.  St. Louis University High
4.  Oakville
5.  Rolla
6.  Parkway South
7.  CBC
8.  Fort Zumwalt North
9.  Marquette
10. Vianney

Other receiving votes:  Rockhurst, Rock Bridge and…