Baseball & Softball
Baseball season entering home stretch
The regular season is winding down as local high school baseball teams try to get ready for regional play. But before the playoffs begin, bragging rights are at stake in…
Read MorePirates, Eagles continue to impress
The wins keep coming for Valmeyer and Columbia on the baseball diamond, with other local teams still striving for consistency. The defending Class 1A state runner-up Pirates improved to 20-4…
Read MoreEagles still flying high at 18-0
The Columbia softball team simply refuses to lose. The Eagles flew past Freeburg in a battle of unbeatens on Friday, winning 10-0 to run their season record to 18-0. The…
Read MoreBusy week for local softball teams
The Columbia High School softball squad posted three more impressive wins over the weekend to remain perfect at 14-0 on the season. The Eagles edged O’Fallon in eight innings, then…
Read MoreBaseball teams hitting their stride
Columbia, Valmeyer and Gibault enjoyed success on the diamond last week as the baseball season rounds into shape. Columbia ace righthander Shane Wilhelm was on fire Thursday at home against…
Read MoreTyler Kempfer | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer High School baseball player Tyler Kempfer. The senior catcher currently leads the Pirates in hitting at .465 with 20 hits, including seven…
Read MoreEagles soar out to 9-0 start
The Columbia softball team is continuing its winning ways, improving to 9-0 on the spring with three recent wins. The Eagles handed New Athens its first loss of the season…
Read MoreBaseball action back in full swing
With the fields finally dry for baseball last week, a few local teams added to their season win totals. Last Wednesday, Valmeyer played at Waterloo in a cross-county showdown. In…
Read MoreLocals shining on college diamonds this spring
Monroe County is well-represented on college baseball and softball diamonds this spring, with some former high school standouts making names for themselves at the next level. Last year, Columbia High…
Read MoreValmeyer High School Baseball | Team of the Week
The Valmeyer High School baseball team is this week’s Republic-Times Team of the Week. The defending Class 1A state runner-up Pirates are off to a 6-1 start this spring, including…
Read MoreEagles off to another fast start
The high school softball season has begun with one local team continuing its winning ways and another putting up some surprising offensive numbers. Columbia is off to a 5-0 start…
Read MorePlay ball! Baseball season underway
The high school baseball season is underway, with a few local teams being more fortunate than others in avoiding Mother Nature’s wrath. Several games have been postponed due to rain,…
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