Russell Korando is a Sports Editor for Leader Publications, focusing on local sports in Jefferson County, Missouri. With a passion for covering high school athletics, Russell provides in-depth previews, recaps, and features on various sports teams and athletes in the area.
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Russell Korando's focus is exclusively on local sports, particularly high school events and achievements. His articles cover a wide range of local sports activities including wrestling, basketball, football, soccer among others. If you have news or stories related to high school sports within the United States with a particular emphasis on Missouri and Jefferson County in mind, it would be suitable for Russell Korando.
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By: Russell Korando
Lutheran North beat Festus 46-7 to win the Class 4 state football championship Dec. 6 at Faurot Field in Columbia.
By: Russell Korando
The Blue Jays won the Rolla “Duke” Herbert Tournament at Crystal City with a 61-52 victory over the St. Louis Patriots in the championship Dec. 6.
By: Russell Korando
Mya Hairston of Festus pinned her way to the 100-pound championship at the Class 1 state wrestling tournament last February
By: Russell Korando
The fall sports season provided many memorable moments. Now it's time for basketball and wrestling to do the same this winter.
Sam Guethle poured in 16 points in a 20-6 run in the second half that secured Seckman’s first-ever Steighorst championship, 64-43.
The tip five sports stories in Jefferson County for 2024.
By: Russell Korando
The Stark family has competed at a high level at Northwest High School in Cedar Hill for generations.
The Owls found the range from the 3-point arc early and often and kept the hosts at bay all night for a 70-56 victory.
By: Russell Korando
In 2019, St. Pius X senior Manny Verzola began assembling a holiday scene that now draws gawkers from all over to his family’s home in Festus.
The Jaguars (5-1) led the Warriors (1-8) 38-13 by the break, quieting the Fox faithful, and romped their way to a 60-24 victory in the annual C-6 showdown on Dec. 20.
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