ByTrueDeck

Welcome to my journalism portfolio!

My name is True Deck and I am a senior at the Missouri J-School. I am studying sports journalism with an emphasis on reporting and writing.

West Newsmagazine •

How Mykhi Joyner got his shot

For St. Louis City SC, “homegrown” isn't just a roster designation; it’s a testament to the local development pipeline. Mykhi Joyner is the proof – a talent imported for his potential but raised by St. Louis soccer. Recruited into the St. Louis Scott Gallagher program at age 14, Joyner spent his formative teenage years living with a host family and training under veteran local coaches like Kevin Thibodeau. After getting picked up by City’s youth academy and making City2 by 16, Joyner, now 19-yea...
Columbia Missourian •

‘The game inside the game’: How Madison Walker found her edge

On Oct. 12, 2021, Madison Walker, a highly sought-after high school recruit from Olathe, Kansas, was ready to officially announce her college decision. She had already made it in her head a couple of weeks prior to the announcement, but she waited until she was extra certain — her dad was a Jayhawk after all.

On Oct. 12, 2021, Madison Walker, a highly sought-after high school recruit from Olathe, Kansas, was ready to officially announce her college decision. She had already made it in her head...
Rock M Nation •

Illinois hits 15 3-pointers en route to Braggin’ Rights blowout

Mizzou learned it would be without senior forward Jevon Porter. Adding onto already expected absences from junior forward Trent Pierce and graduate guard Jayden Stone, the Tigers would have big gaps to fill as they took on No. 20 Illinois.“When you have Pierce, Stones and Porter on the sidelines, it gives a different scouting report,” Missouri coach Dennis Gates said after the game. “At the end of the day, we just got to get healthy and get our full court on the team.”Junior guard Anthony Robins...
Rock M Radio •

Meet offensive line commit Braylon Ellison | Tomorrow's Tigers

Welcome to a brand NEW podcast from us at Rock M Radio called Tomorrow's Tigers! On this new series, True Deck meets with Mizzou Tigers commits and gets us introduced to these incoming athletes.

In this FIRST episode of Tomorrow's Tigers, True interviews 2026 offensive line commit Braylon Ellison about his journey in football, his commitment to Mizzou, and his preparations for the district championship. Braylon shares insights into his decision-making process regarding college, the importance of academics, and his experiences during official visits. He also discusses his connections with the coaching staff and the excitement surrounding Mizzou's recruiting efforts.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Tomorrow's Tigers featuring Braylon Ellison
01:04 - Preparing for the District Championship
02:36 - Choosing Mizzou: The Decision Process
04:21 - Official Visits and Connections
06:39 - Mizzou's Recruiting Surge
07:30 - Looking Ahead: Future Prospects
08:23 - Outro

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Rock M Nation •

Mizzou Football Recruiting: Devyon Hill-Lomax set to become tallest Mizzou wide receiver since 2021

Height has started to become a clear priority for the future of Mizzou football as the team received a commitment from three-star wide receiver Devyon Hill-Lomax who comes in at 6’5 (per Rivals and Hudl) — the tallest for a Missouri wide receiver since Keke Chism (6’5) during the 2021 season.
The 180 lb receiver chose the Tigers over a reported 11 other schools including Cincinnati, Purdue, Iowa State and Illinois. He took an official visit to Missouri on June 20th and made his decision less tha...

‘Adversity’: WR Logan Muckey Shares His Journey To Captaincy – Rock M+

On Saturday, Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz announced his nine captains ahead of the 2025 season. Cayden Green, Connor Tollison, Sam Horn and Beau Pribula earned the spots on the offensive side of the ball while Jalen Catalon, Zion Young, Khalil Jacobs and Daylan Carnell earned the roles on the defensive side of the ball. That left one special teams captain: Logan Muckey. When Muckey was asked what the captain position meant to him, he didn’t shy away. “It is definitely the greatest honor of my life...
Columbia Missourian •

A race against time: Mizzou softball's forgettable season

The NCAA Division I softball scene in the 2025 season was one highlighted by change, as powerhouses Oklahoma and Texas made their move to the SEC, bolstering a conference that finished the year with the top six ranked teams (Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Florida, Texas and Arkansas) compared to just one team finishing in that range the season prior.With an increased level of parity across the league, Mizzou couldn't keep up with the fierce consistency of the Southeastern Conference, as it miss...
Columbia Missourian •

'We're not scared of anyone': Mizzou softball stuns No. 1 Texas A&M in run-rule rout

After suffering two tough losses in the first games of the series, Mizzou softball bounced back with an exhilarating 9-1 run-rule victory over No. 1 Texas A&M in the third and final game of the series on Friday at Mizzou Softball Stadium.Behind four first-inning runs, the Tigers took the lead and never relinquished it in the five-inning affair.
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Athlon Sports •

Why RB Ahmad Hardy Could Be Mizzou’s Next Breakout Star

On Dec. 18, Louisiana Monroe freshman running back Ahmad Hardy joined Mississippi State wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. as the second offensive Mizzou transfer of this cycle. With Nate Noel and Marcus Carroll using up their last year of eligibility this past fall, Hardy has the chance to take over the Mizzou backfield like he was able to in Monroe, Louisiana.Hardy had a dominant freshman season with the Warhawks even though the team had trouble generating wins. He was one of four tailbacks in th...

Columbia Missourian

With the Columbia Missourian I've covered high school boys soccer, high school girls tennis and I most recently covered Mizzou softball and tennis. I also have gotten some experience editing with the Columbia Missourian, working as a sports TA to edit local copy and create headlines on InDesign before pages are sent to print. This fall (Fall 2025) I've been the managing editor of the Tiger Kickoff special edition newspaper, which comes out prior to every home football game with the Columbia Missourian.

Rock M Nation

At Rock M Nation and Rock M+ I focus on football recruiting writing and keep subscribers and viewers up to date on the latest news. I do this on message boards and articles along with through my X account. On the Rock M Nation side, I write weekly columns talking about Mizzou football.

Athlon Sports

With Athlon Sports I Wrote local-aimed news on the St. Louis Cardinals, Mizzou Athletics and the Houston Texans.

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