Hockey
Hockey rivals battle to tie
The lone rivalry matchup of the 2024-25 campaign for two local hockey squads ended in a tie last Monday night. The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles met on the…
Read MoreHockey rivals set to clash
In Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association action, it’s been tough sledding for local squads of late. During the Christmas holiday, the Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles will renew their…
Read MoreEagles win for No. 12
The Columbia Eagles Hockey Club honored one of its players during Thursday’s game against Triad at McKendree Metro Rec Plex in O’Fallon. Jacob Nelson, who wears No. 12 for the…
Read MoreHockey squads keep opponents in check
Both local high school hockey teams are in first place in their respective divisions as the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association regular season continues. In Varsity 2A, the Freeburg-Waterloo Raging…
Read MoreWinter Sports Preview now available
Pick up a copy of the Dec. 4 issue of the Republic-Times newspaper for a preview of local high school winter sports teams. Our Winter Sports Preview includes Waterloo, Gibault,…
Read MoreHockey teams keep winning
The Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association season keeps skating along, and both local teams have started strong out of the gate. The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs entered play this week at…
Read MoreSolid starts for hockey squads
The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles have both won more than they’ve lost in the early going to the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association regular season. The Raging Bulldogs…
Read MoreHockey teams open with wins
The Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association season has gotten underway, with both local teams opening with victories. The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs played their varsity season opener Monday night against Granite…
Read MoreRaging Bulldogs go out on top
Motivated by a drop in level, the Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs achieved what they set out to do this season. The Raging Bulldogs downed Triad in two straight games of a…
Read MoreRaging Bulldogs win 1A title
The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs downed Triad in two straight games to capture the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association Varsity 1A championship this week. Following a 5-1 victory Monday night, the…
Read MoreHockey passion still burns for some
For some locals, the hockey grind continues past their high school days when they were members of the Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles. One former Raging Bulldogs standout, 20-year-old…
Read MoreRaging ‘Dogs make 1A finals
The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs opened the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association Varsity 1A semifinals in style on Thursday night. The Raging Bulldogs, who finished first in 1A during the regular…
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