Football
Locals get all-state football kudos
Three local football players earned state recognition for their accomplishments on the field this fall. Waterloo High School’s record-setting running back Evan Davis was awarded the state’s top honor this…
Read MoreUpset bid falls short for Bulldogs
The Waterloo High School football team almost pulled off an upset for the ages on Saturday, but in the end it was not to be. The Bulldogs lost 28-16 at…
Read MoreDupo football ends season
It was not the ideal way to end a season, but Saturday’s Class 1A playoff loss at unbeaten Camp Point Central still served as a tribute to a Dupo High…
Read MoreBulldogs end long playoff curse
The Waterloo High School football program finally got the monkey off its back, winning a playoff game for the first time since 1994. They did it in impressive fashion, turning…
Read MoreEagles fall at Murphysboro
The Columbia High School football team fought hard but was unable to overtake a tough Murphysboro squad at their place Friday night in the first round of the IHSA Class…
Read MoreHungry ‘Dogs run into playoffs
The Waterloo High School football team rushed for 515 yards in a 45-14 win at Freeburg on Friday to guarantee a spot in the postseason. The Bulldogs (6-3) became playoff…
Read MoreEagles eye playoffs after loss
The Columbia High School football team was shut out at home on senior night, falling 19-0 to Jerseyville. Fortunately, the Eagles live to play another day. Columbia senior quarterback Dominic…
Read MoreTigers eye playoffs after thrilling road win
A touchdown in the final seconds willed Dupo to a 36-30 victory at Nokomis on Friday night, giving the Tigers five wins on the season to become playoff eligible for…
Read More‘Dogs tumble at Triad
The Waterloo High School football team battled a tough Mississippi Valley Conference foe on Friday night, falling 28-13 at Triad. The Bulldogs (5-3) led at halftime, but the Knights (5-3)…
Read MoreMonster game from Voegele lifts Eagles past Breese Central
Senior quarterback Dominic Voegele has been the star all season for a playoff-bound Columbia High School football team, but Friday night may have been his best performance yet. He ran…
Read MoreBattle of Bulldogs goes to Highland
s billed as the “Battle of Bulldogs” in a game of two 5-1 teams at Waterloo High School. However, the red-and-black Bulldogs of Highland had no trouble in a 49-10…
Read MoreVoegele shines again for Eagles
Senior quarterback Dominic Voegele was the star again for the Columbia High School football team, rushing for three touchdowns and throwing for three more in a 44-7 victory at home…
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