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25 years later, Eagles skating strong

For 25 years, young men in the Columbia community have had the opportunity to play ice hockey, bettering themselves as athletes and people on the rink alongside their peers. They…

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Locals 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…

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All-State Academic Team for Froess 

A Columbia High School senior was listed among the Illinois High School Association’s 26 students selected to be a part of the 2025 IHSA All-State Academic Team. Honorees will be…

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Bulldogs to play sprint football at Quincy

Two Waterloo High School seniors have committed to play a unique sport in college upon their graduation this spring. Noah Ehlers and Collin Groves were members of a successfull Bulldogs…

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Lenhardt 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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Fishing licenses invest in conservation

When anglers purchase an Illinois fishing license, they’re paying for more than fishing privileges for the year.  They’re investing in conservation, education, and economic activity all over the state.  Illinois…

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Mathenia is state runner-up on the mat

Another historic season for the Waterloo High School wrestling program very nearly ended with its first state champion.  As it turns out, that feat will have to wait… but maybe…

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Bulldogs, Eagles playing in regional finals

Three of the five local high school boys basketball squads are done for the season, with the remaining teams playing for regional titles Friday night. Waterloo (23-9) entered its own…

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Goodbye MVC, hello Cahokia Conference? 

With the departure of two schools now official, remaining members of the Mississippi Valley Conference are exploring other options for its sports programs. Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron spoke…

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Gibault girls hoops ends season

The Gibault Catholic High School girls basketball squad ended its season with a loss last Wednesday in the Class 1A Marissa Regional to Sesser-Valier.  The final score was 40-19, as…

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