Basketball
VHS girls hoops glad to be back
Following a year hiatus, Valmeyer High School is proud to once again field a girls basketball team for the 2025-26 season. “Missing the season last year due to low numbers…
Read MoreDefense is key for Lady Tigers
The Dupo High School girls basketball squad is seeking to improve upon an 8-14 showing last season, with returning players being counted on to lead the way. Three seniors on…
Read MoreGirls hoops season underway
The high school girls basketball season opened this week with local teams competing in a pair of tournaments. The Columbia Tip-Off Classic saw the host squad pick up a 57-51…
Read MoreBoys ready to hoop it up
It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means the high school boys basketball season is set to tip off. Four local squads will be making their season debuts this coming Tuesday, with three…
Read MoreGirls hoops tipping off
The high school girls basketball season is set to tip off next week with two local tournaments. The Columbia Tip-Off Classic and Dupo Cat Classic both begin Monday night, featuring…
Read MoreGum to play in Brazil
Former Waterloo High School basketball standout Norah Gum has been selected to represent a U.S. National Team of NCAA Division II players this summer in Brazil. Gum and the team…
Read MoreAll-Local Girls Hoops Team
The Monroe County high school girls basketball scene featured plenty of highlights this winter, with several players showcasing their skills on the court. Here’s a look at the R-T All-Local…
Read MoreAll-Local Boys Hoops Team
There was plenty of magic seen on local basasketball courts this past winter, as both team and individual milestones were accomplished on multiple levels. Here is a look at the…
Read MoreAll-state honors for Stell, Donald
Two local high school hoops seniors were recognized among the best in the state last week. The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announced its All-State teams in all classes. In Class…
Read MoreHoops heartbreak for local squads
Two Monroe County teams were in the high school boys basketball spotlight Friday night as Waterloo and Columbia battled in regional championship games. Unfortunately, both squads suffered heartbreaking defeat. Waterloo…
Read MoreLocals in women’s college hoops postseason
A few former local high school hoops standouts are about to enter college postseason play or are already enjoying that luxury as part of March Madness. At the NCAA Division…
Read MoreLenhardt ends hoops season at IC
The Illinois College men’s basketball squad fell to Grinnell, 86-81, in the semifinals of the Midwest Conference Tournament on Friday in Monmouth. Illinois College finished the season with a 17-9…
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