Welp … I had a hunch the call was coming. It’s truly been an honor telling the stories and celebrating the accomplishments of young people as part of the @STLhssports team. To all the ADs, coaches and athletes who welcomed me and chatted with me, a heartfelt thank you.
Ben Vessa
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Storyteller at metrosportsstl.com and benvessa.smugmug.com. APSE Top-10 high school beat writer. 3rd grade coach with sub-.500 record.
- Announcement: Just in time for the winter sports postseason and in preparation for the spring, I'm excited to launch a new website metrosportsstl.com. Follow @MetroSportsSTL for the latest high school and college coverage from the STL metro area.
- We need a prime time special consisting solely of Eric Herschmann’s testimony. #January6thCommitteeHearings
- Replying to @mitchsherman and @Dave_MatterIf there is an agent Hall-of-Fame, Matt Rhule’s agent is a first-ballot lock.
- Wow! To say this is a surprise would be a wild understatement. The coaches of @MOLacrosse are truly who inspired me to dust myself off and start @MetroSportsSTL. For them to think of me for this prestigious award, I am so humbled and grateful. Thank you.Congratulations to Ben Vessa of @MetroSportsSTL on being voted this year’s MSLA Man of the Year! @VessaBen
- Chase Bensing had 11 receptions for 144 yards and three TDs along with the game-clinching INT in leading @FZSFootball to a victory over @FootballFHC on Friday. @ZumSouth @FHCAD prepsportsstl.com/2023/09/09/ben…
- So grateful to @CoachChrisL91 for delivering this award and presenting it to me in front of my kids. On a list of really cool things, this is way up there. Thank you @MOLacrosse. @USA_Lacrosse
- Anderson's late goal, hustle play propels De Smet to MCC win over Chaminade - @DeSmetLacrosse @CCP_Lacrosse. @MOLacrosse. Pics by @TimVizerPhoto. stltoday.com/sports/high-sc… via @STLhssports
- Vianney's Berra makes most of time on field as he battles rare disorder @VianneyLacrosse stltoday.com/sports/high-sc… via @STLhssports
- Great to catch up with @GabeRubio97 of @NDFootball as he returned to watch his alma mater @LuHiActivities play during his bye week. He was invested in the game to say the least. @lhscougarfb @PrepSportsSTL.
- Announcement: I’m excited to share that I have merged @MetroSportsSTL with @PrepSportsSTL to provide team coverage of high school sports throughout the STL metro area. A lot of great stories can already be found on prepsportsstl.com.
- Special thanks to all the student-athletes who allowed @STLhssports to tell your stories in 2021. You inspire us with your grace, courage and resilience through challenging times. Looking forward to telling more great stories in 2022. #stlpreps
- Serri's record-breaking performance leads St. Dominic past Westminster @SDAll_In @sdhsathletics @GabeSerri stltoday.com/sports/high-sc… via @STLhssports
- St. Dominic overcomes 16-point deficit to stun McCluer for district title @SDHSBBall @sdhsathletics @McCluerBBall stltoday.com/sports/high-sc… via @STLhssports








