Baseball & Softball
Baseball teams keep streaking
Two local high school baseball teams are in the midst of winning streaks while others are aiming for similar consistency as the regular season enters the final stretch. Columbia (22-2)…
Read MoreSoftballers keep the line moving
All of the local high school softball teams experienced the thrill of victory in recent action, though some more than others. Waterloo (13-10) snapped a three-game losing skid with an…
Read MoreMon-Clair season opens May 21
The Mon-Clair League begins its summer amateur baseball season with doubleheader action Sunday, May 21. There are only seven teams competing in the league this season, as the Southeast Missouri…
Read MoreBaseball Bulldogs heating up
A few local teams are playing solid baseball as the high school regular season kicks into gear. Waterloo (14-6-1) has won six straight and eight of its past nine contests.…
Read MoreSoftballers maintain their focus
In local high school softball action, a rivalry showdown took place Friday, and another squad continues to roll. The Columbia and Waterloo softball teams met Friday at Eagleview Elementary, with…
Read MoreEagles flying high at 14-1
Can anyone stop the Columbia High School baseball team? That’s the question many local coaches are asking of late. The high-flying Eagles, who returned several players this spring from last…
Read MoreSpring 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…
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