Baseball & Softball
Baseball teams in do-or-die mode
For the first time in more than 14 months, the Illinois High School Association will be handing out state hardware. COVID restrictions resulted in baseball and other spring sports being…
Read MoreLakers off to 4-0 start
All is well in Valmeyer as the Lakers are 4-0 to start the Mon-Clair League baseball season. The Lakers, donning uniforms bearing the name Boog on their hats and jerseys,…
Read MoreSoftball teams aim to survive and advance
Now’s the time to shine for local high school softball teams aiming to collect hardware for the trophy case as regionals begin this week. Columbia (14-9) won 3-1 at Carlyle…
Read MorePostseason time for prep sports
For the first time in more than 14 months, the Illinois High School Association will be handing out state hardware. COVID restrictions resulted in spring sports being canceled entirely last…
Read MoreMon-Clair season gets underway
A time-honored tradition in these parts, the Mon-Clair League kicked off another season Sunday with local teams playing in Waterloo and Millstadt. An emotional Valmeyer Lakers squad came into Waterloo…
Read MoreEagles aim to close season strong
The Columbia High School baseball team has won six of seven recent games and faces a busy week to close out the season. On Monday, the Eagles (15-9) won 3-0…
Read MoreSoftball rivals set to clash
The Columbia and Waterloo softball squads will battle for bragging rights Thursday at Eagleview Elementary as the season winds down. The Eagles (13-9) have gone 2-2 in recent action. On…
Read MoreHenke playing in national tourney
Columbia High School graduate Aryn Henke is a member of the John A. Logan College softball squad that just clinched an NJCAA Region XXIV title to advance to the national…
Read MoreBaseball teams keep firing
The Columbia, Gibault and Valmeyer baseball teams are all flirting with .500 seasons down the home stretch. Columbia (11-8) lost a 3-2 battle with a tough Freeburg squad on Monday.…
Read MoreValmeyer delivering on the diamond
While the softball success of Columbia and Waterloo has been documented in recent weeks, one team flying under the radar is Valmeyer. The Pirates won 13-0 over Dupo on Monday…
Read MoreSteady play sought on the diamond
Consistency is the key to success in baseball, as in most sports. Local squads are seeking that consistency as the season reaches its midway point. The Columbia High School baseball…
Read MoreSoftball teams catching on
The high school softball schedule has reached its midway point, and a few local teams still have their sights set on winning seasons. Columbia (10-6) won 7-3 at home over…
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