Basketball
Eagles outlast Bulldogs
In a rivalry hoops clash, Columbia received a scare from Waterloo before emerging victorious last Wednesday at the Mascoutah Tip-Off Classic. The Bulldogs led 6-5 after the first quarter, but…
Read MoreBasketball teams glide into action
Ready or not, the high school hoops season is upon us. Judging by the early results, some local squads look more ready for success this winter than others. Gibault, Valmeyer…
Read MoreRetirees bury 3s at the Y
Those who regularly use the gym at the Monroe County YMCA are familiar with a duo of retirees known for beating men decades younger then them in a friendly game…
Read MoreHoops hall of fame nods for Henson, Moore
Two past Waterloo High School hoops legends have been chosen for induction in the newest class of the prestigious Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Legendary WHS basketball coach…
Read MoreGirls hoops in action
At left, Waterloo’s Sam Lindhorst drives to the hoop against Columbia. At right, Gibault’s Ashlyn Wightman shoots during Saturday’s win over Roxana. Click on the school to see more pictures…
Read MoreGirls hoops season tips off
The high school girls basketball season tipped off Monday with tournaments in Columbia and Dupo. In the Columbia Tip-Off Classic, both Columbia and Waterloo opened their 2019 campaign with victories.…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Boys Hoops Team
The Republic-Times coverage area featured several standout performers in high school boys basketball this past winter, as evidenced by this year’s All-Local Boys Hoops Team. Here’s this year’s list: FIRST TEAM Kelvin…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Girls Basketball Team
The 2018-19 high school girls basketball season featured milestone achievements, with Columbia setting a school record for wins, Columbia’s Sophia Bonaldi surpassing 1,000 career points and Gibault’s Ashlyn Wightman setting…
Read MoreLocal hoops teams falter
It was a rough weekend for local high school boys basketball teams. Columbia (18-10) lost at home to Freeburg (19-11) on Friday night, 51-40. The Eagles led 13-11 after the…
Read MoreWho will be the last hoops team standing?
Local basketball squads are either trending up, treading water or falling flat this regular season, but all records are 0-0 at the start of upcoming regional play. How these teams…
Read MoreCommitment pays off for Eagles
This season is looking to be one for the record books for the Columbia High School girls basketball squad. Head coach Scott Germain’s Eagles tied a school record with their…
Read MoreEagles, Hawks soar at home
In a busy weekend of boys basketball action, Columbia came through with an impressive win on its home court and Gibault honored its legendary 1999 squad in style. Columbia (14-6)…
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