All posts by Corey Saathoff
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Eagles advance with playoff win over FreeburgThe Columbia Eagles scored 27 unanswered points in the second half to down Cahokia Conference rival Freeburg at home, 33-14, in a first round IHSA Class 4A playoff football showdown on Saturday. “Our kids came out and...
- Posted October 27, 2018
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Hawks edge Eagles in soccer sectional final thrillerThe Monroe County soccer showdown between Gibault and Columbia for the sectional title went as advertised Saturday on the turf at Belleville West, with a goal in the final minutes deciding the outcome. In the end, the...
- Posted October 27, 2018
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Eagles, Hawks to meet in sectional finalIn another shining moment for Monroe County soccer, the Columbia Eagles and Gibault Hawks each won their Class 2A sectional semifinal matchups Tuesday night at Triad, setting up a rivalry showdown Saturday for the sectional crown. Columbia...
- Posted October 24, 2018
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Bank robbery attempt foiledPolice on Monday charged a Belleville man in connection with the attempted robbery of a Waterloo bank that took place early last Wednesday evening. Benjamin A. Ducey, 28, of Belleville, is charged with intimidation/physical harm, which is...
- Posted October 24, 2018
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Schwartz, Waterloo girls run to regional titleLed by defending state champion Jenna Schwartz, the Waterloo High School girls cross country team won Saturday’s Class 2A Triad Regional to advance to the sectional round. Schwartz posted a time of 18:12.30 to win the race....
- Posted October 20, 2018
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Eagles outlast Marquette for regional crownLast year’s Columbia soccer squad had state title dreams and entered the regional final unbeaten before a stunning overtime loss to Triad. The team’s motto for 2018 has been “Road to Redemption” partly for that reason. The Eagles...
- Posted October 20, 2018
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Hawks win another regional soccer crownThe Gibault Catholic High School soccer team captured its fourth straight regional championship Friday night at Waterloo High School, winning 3-0 over Triad. The Hawks (14-4-5) advance to the Class 2A Triad Sectional, where they will face...
- Posted October 20, 2018
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Eagles, Bulldogs drop regular season finalesThe Columbia and Waterloo football teams both ended the regular season with losses Friday night. The Eagles live to play another week, however, while the Bulldogs put the wraps on a winless 2018 campaign. Columbia (7-2) fell...
- Posted October 20, 2018
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Columbia hoops rivalry renewed ‘For Love of Community’What was once a heated Columbia hoops rivalry will reignite once again for a very special cause later this month. The Columbia Middle School and Immaculate Conception Catholic School boys and girls eighth grade basketball teams will...
- Posted October 18, 2018
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Golfers battle elements at stateThree local high school golfers competed against more than just the top golfers in the state over the weekend. Snow canceled Friday’s opening round of the IHSA Class 2A boys state golf tournament at Weibring Golf Club...
- Posted October 17, 2018
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Bulldogs win MVC title againThe Waterloo, Gibault and Columbia soccer teams each ended their regular seasons with impressive wins as regional play gets underway this week. Waterloo downed Triad at home Thursday night, 2-0, to capture a second straight Mississippi Valley...
- Posted October 17, 2018
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Eagles roll over Red Bud; ‘Dogs fall to 0-8In Friday night football action, Columbia got back into the win column with a convincing homecoming game victory at home while Waterloo continued its season-long slide. The Eagles (7-1) were trying to atone for last Friday’s collapse...
- Posted October 12, 2018
