Baseball & Softball
Spring softball smiles
The action on high school softball diamonds has been busy of late, and some local teams are adding to their win total. Valmeyer (10-1) won three games last week and…
Read MoreDust flying on local diamonds
In local high school baseball action, Columbia continues to win while others try to maintain consistency as the season starts to take shape. The Eagles (8-1) plated seven runs in…
Read MoreHere’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…
Read MoreSoftball 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…
Read MoreWHS 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…
Read MoreIt’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…
Read MoreSoftball 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…
Read MoreEagles have eyes on top prize
Can the Eagles soar to the top of the mountain this spring after flying so close last year? That’s the main question on the minds of those in the Columbia…
Read MoreValmeyer softball aiming high again
Players that were freshmen and sophomores on a team that won the Valmeyer High School softball program’s first regional title in 2021 are now juniors and seniors. Following a rain-soaked…
Read MorePatience a virtue for Gibault baseball
There’s plenty of talent on this year’s Gibault Catholic High School baseball squad, but it may just take time to come together. The success of Gibault’s deep postseason run in…
Read MoreDupo softball putting in the work
The Dupo High School softball program is coming off a 2-13 campaign last season, but don’t tell that to its head coach or the players. “I think we are going…
Read MoreSpring Sports Preview of local teams
Be sure to pick up the March 22 issue of the Republic-Times newspaper, which includes an eight-page 2023 Spring Sports Preview of local high school teams. The preview contains schedules…
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