Baseball & Softball
All-Local Softball Team
The large amount of talent displayed on local high school softball fields this past spring made it rather difficult to decide on the 2017 Republic-Times All-Local Softball Team, and that’s…
Read MoreFairview Heights wins first Valmeyer tourney title
The Fairview Heights Redbirds claimed their first Valmeyer Midsummer Classic championship by blasting the Millstadt Green Machine late Tuesday afternoon, 14-5. Ex-Waterloo Millers player Sam Wahlig of Fairview Heights was…
Read MoreValmeyer wins Firecracker Tournament
The Valmeyer Post 901 Senior American Legion baseball team went a perfect 6-0 over the holiday weekend to win the Firecracker Wooden Bat Tournament at Whitey Herzog Field in Belleville…
Read MoreMillstadt, Fairview Heights reach tourney final
It came down to a battle of red versus green in the championship game of the 46th annual Valmeyer Midsummer Classic at Borsch Park, with the Fairview Heights Redbirds and…
Read MoreJake Krekel | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer baseball player Jake Krekel. The centerfielder is hitting .477 with two triples and 13 runs to lead the Valmeyer Post 901 Senior…
Read MoreMon-Clair Midsummer Classic Bracket
For a printable version of the Valmeyer Midsummer Classic bracket, click here.
Read MoreValmeyer senior legion carrying the torch
In its inaugural season, the Valmeyer Post 901 Senior American Legion baseball team is off to a strong start. Post 901 fielded only a junior legion team the past few…
Read MoreMon-Clair teams ready for Valmeyer tourney
With last year’s tournament being washed out, local Mon-Clair League teams are especially excited to play what is regarded as the crown jewel of the summer baseball season this weekend…
Read MoreLakers starting to turn the corner
Following a slow start, the Valmeyer Lakers appear to have put all of the right pieces together during a five-game winning streak. Valmeyer is 5-10 overall and 3-9 in Mon-Clair…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Baseball Team
There was plenty to be excited about on the local high school baseball scene this spring, as one squad advanced to a state title game and others thrilled fans with…
Read MoreCory Lubinski | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo Millers second baseman Cory Lubinski. The Creve Coeur, Mo., native went 7-for-8 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in Sunday’s doubleheader sweep of…
Read MoreMillers continue to mash in Mon-Clair play
The Waterloo Millers put up some impressive offensive totals over the weekend to continue their hot start this season. The Millers defeated Millstadt in a non-league game on Friday night,…
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