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All-Local Boys Hoops Team
For the first time in history, a Monroe County high school won a state championship in boys basketball. That was the highlight of an impressive winter overall for local high…
Here’s the pitch…
The high school baseball season is heating up with the temperatures as local teams aim for greatness. Waterloo (5-2-1) rallied from down 5-0 to win 6-5 at home Monday over…
Softball squads power on
Some new stars are shining early this softball season, joining existing standouts to lead local teams to spring success. Waterloo (4-2) dropped two close games of late. On Monday, the…
Soccer squads have ups and downs
In sports, you win some and you lose some. All three local high school girls soccer teams experienced both sides of the coin recently. Columbia (6-1-2) won 6-0 over Breese…
WHS grad’s record passed at U of I
Just more than 10 years after his passing, a longstanding coaching record was surpassed at the University of Illinois. Dan Hartleb became Illinois baseball’s all-time winningest head coach Sunday evening…
CHS grad coaches national champs
A former Columbia High School hoops standout is sharing her knowledge of the game as an assistant coach for a national champion collegiate basketball squad. Hannah Varel, a 2011 CHS…
WJHS volleyball wins state again
It’s back-to-back state titles for the Waterloo Junior High School volleyball program. The WJHS eighth grade spikers defeated Mt. Carmel, Highland and Mascoutah on Saturday in Pinckneyville to win the…
Soccer squads stay headstrong
All three local high school girls soccer teams entered the week with winning records in the early going to the 2023 season, but all will be challenged with a full…
It’s time to play ball
While rain canceled a few early games, local high school baseball teams did get the chance to start their respective spring seasons. Waterloo has busted through the starting gate at…
Softball season slings into spring
The high school softball season is in full swing, and a couple of local teams have started strong. Waterloo (3-0) has posted wins over Belleville East, O’Fallon and Dupo. On…