Baseball & Softball
Softballers back at it after the rain
Local high school softball action has been limited of late due to rainy weather over the past week, but clearer skies means a return to the diamond. Waterloo (6-2) picked…
Read MoreIt’s ‘batter up’ for baseball squads
The high school baseball season is underway, with local teams trying to find the right mix of pitching, offense and defense among their rosters. Waterloo (4-2) opened its season…
Read MoreSoftball teams keep making plays
In high school softball action, local teams are trying to get in games between the raindrops that typically dampen things around this time of year. Waterloo (5-1) is rolling along…
Read MoreTotal Dom-ination
Kansas University sophomore Dominic Voegele of Columbia was recognized as Big 12 Pitcher of the Week following his solid start to the season for the 23rd ranked Jayhawks baseball squad.…
Read MoreIt’s ‘batter up’ for baseball squads
The high school baseball season got underway last week with all five local teams in action. Columbia is 1-2 after three games against tough opponents to kick off its 2025…
Read MoreSoftballers slinging into spring
It was a busy opening week for local high school softball squads on the first week of spring. Waterloo, last year’s IHSA Class 3A fourth place state finisher, got out…
Read MoreSpring Sports Preview out now
The March 19 issue of the Republic-Times contains the Spring Sports Preview for local high school sports teams. Pick up a copy to see schedules, team season preview, photos and…
Read MoreLocals in JUCO baseball
Three Columbia High School graduates are members of the Lewis and Clark Community College baseball squad this spring. Alex Schreckenberg is hitting .326 with 15 RBIs in 15 games for…
Read MoreLocals shining on college diamonds
The reputation of Monroe County and the surrounding area as a baseball haven continues, as evidenced by the number of former high school standouts competing on college diamonds this spring. …
Read MoreLocals playing college softball this spring
A handful of former high school softball standouts from this area are playing this spring on college diamonds. In NCAA Division I, two locals are members of the Saint Louis…
Read MoreAll-State Academic Team for Froess
A Columbia High School senior was listed among the Illinois High School Association’s 26 students selected to be a part of the 2025 IHSA All-State Academic Team. Honorees will be…
Read MoreVoegele is preseason All-American
Dominic Voegele, a sophomore pitcher at the University of Kansas, has been named a Second Team Preseason All-American by Perfect Game, it was announced last week. Voegele, a 2023 graduate…
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