The St. Louis Cardinals are extending the contracts of General Manager John Mozeliak and manager Mike Matheny. Mozeliak has been given a three-year extension through 2016, while the Cardinals have picked up the 2014 option on Matheny. Mozeliak was in the final year of his deal. He's been the Cardinals' GM since 2007. Matheny is entering his second season as skipper after replacing the retired Tony La Russa following the 2011 World Series.
The KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week is Seth Schenck. The New Haven Junior won the state title in the the 800 meter run at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. His time of 1:59.20 set a new school record. Seth also took second in the 1600 meter run with a time of 4:30.49 and anchored the 4X800 relay team that captured seventh place. Seth also played basketball and ran cross country in his junior year at New Haven.
Undoubtedly, the capture of Boston marathon bombing "Suspect #2"--as named by law enforcement--has quickly brought the issue of Islamic terrorism to the forefront.
The Missouri State High School Activities Association State Track and Field Championships get underway Friday in Classes 3 and 4. 70 local athletes representing, Washington, Borgia, Union, St. Clair, Pacific, Sullivan, Warrenton, Owensville and St. James will compete in the two day event at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.
