Baseball & Softball
Henke 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…
Read MoreAll-state softball kudos for 5 locals
Monroe County was well-represented in the Illinois Coaches Association’s all-state softball teams yet again, with five locals receiving recognition. In Class 3A, Waterloo’s Maddie Davis and Mia Miller both earned…
Read MoreMillstadt makes its move
The defending champion Millstadt Green Machine moved up the ranks of the Monroe Division in Mon-Clair League baseball action over the weekend. Millstadt posted a Sunday sweep of the Waterloo…
Read MoreEagles place third at state
It wasn’t the trophy it had hoped to bring home, but the Columbia High School baseball team ended its season victoriously Saturday at the IHSA Class 2A state tournament at…
Read MoreSmooth sailing for Lakers
The Valmeyer Lakers won three more games over the weekend to improve to 6-1 on the young Mon-Clair League baseball season. Valmeyer won 10-6 in 10 innings Saturday over the…
Read MoreBattle of Bulldogs goes to Highland
The Waterloo High School softball team had defeated defending state champion Highland earlier this spring, providing hope entering Saturday’s regional final “Battle of the Bulldogs.” It’s always hard to take…
Read MoreMon-Clair teams post Sunday splits
Valmeyer, Millstadt and Waterloo all split their doubleheaders in Mon-Clair League baseball action on Sunday. Valmeyer (3-1) and Millstadt (1-1) faced each other at Borsch Park, with the Lakers taking…
Read MoreEagles soaring to Peoria
It’s been 15 years, but the Columbia High School baseball team is making a return trip to the state tournament. Now, the Eagles will try to repeat what the 2007…
Read MoreEagles soar to supersectional
The Columbia High School baseball team is one win away from a trip to the state tournament. On Saturday, the Eagles (25-7-1) posted a 6-1 victory over Mater Dei to…
Read MoreEagles fly to regional title
The Columbia High School baseball team took flight at the right time and is now riding a streak of good play to the sectional round. The Eagles (23-7-1), who have…
Read MoreSoftball squads make final pitch
The high school softball season has come to an untimely end for local squads, with only Waterloo still fighting for survival. Valmeyer (9-7) concluded its season with a 3-0 defeat…
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