Baseball & Softball
Fleming makes MLB return
Columbia native Josh Fleming received a brief call-up from Triple-A to pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Boston Red Sox on July 4. Fleming (2-4) allowed four runs…
Read MoreRockies win 50th Midsummer Classic
The scene was set for the host Valmeyer Lakers to win the 50th annual Valmeyer Midsummer Classic in front of a festive July 4 crowd at Borsch Park. Unfortunately for…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Softball Team
With five players receiving all-state recognition and nearly all of the teams posting winning seasons, the Republic-Times coverage area displayed quality softball action this spring. Here’s the 2022 Republic-Times All-Local…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Baseball Team
With one local team placing third at state and two athletes earning all-state kudos, the Republic-Times coverage area once again showed off its high school baseball talent. Here’s the Republic-Times…
Read MoreValmeyer Midsummer Classic turns 50
What started as a whim during the Independence Day holiday in 1971 has blossomed into what is regarded today as one of the best baseball tournaments in the Midwest. The…
Read MoreMon-Clair locals keep winning
All three local Mon-Clair League baseball squads are riding winning streaks entering Valmeyer Midsummer Classic play this weekend. The Waterloo Buds (9-6) are winners of six straight after posting three…
Read MoreTrio of wins for the Buds
The Waterloo Buds climbed to .500 on the season courtesy of three wins this past weekend in Mon-Clair League baseball action. Meanwhile, the Valmeyer Lakers improved to 9-3 with three…
Read MoreProspects playing summer ball
Four former Monroe County high school baseball standouts are playing this summer in leagues that showcase young talent. Philip Reinhardt of Valmeyer, Adam Wibbenmeyer of Columbia and Marcus Heusohn of…
Read MoreTouchette shining for Grizzlies
Columbia native Cam Touchette is enjoying baseball success with the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League this summer. In 31 games, the left-handed hitting and throwing outfielder is hitting .262…
Read MoreMore honors for van Breusegen
University of Central Missouri Mules baseball standout Brennen van Breusegen of Columbia was voted to the 2022 CoSIDA Academic All-America Division II Baseball First Team. A redshirt sophomore outfielder, van…
Read MoreHenke impresses at Logan
Aryn Henke of Columbia recently completed a successful junior college softball showing at John A. Logan and will continue her playing days at Eastern Illinois University. Henke, who earned first…
Read MoreAll-state nods for Darin, Voegele
Two local seniors-to-be were honored for their standout baseball seasons this spring by receiving all-state accolades. The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association announced its all-state teams for Class 1A…
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