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All-Area golf kudos

A trio of Gibault Catholic High School golfers received recognition this week for their accomplishments this past fall.  The Metro East Golf Coaches Association Class 1A All-Area Team was announced…

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Locals playing sports at McKendree

Several former local high school athletic standouts are continuing to compete at the next level for McKendree University in Lebanon.  The NCAA Division II women’s soccer Bearcats ended with a…

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Pirates go down fighting

The season came to an end for the Valmeyer High School volleyball team last Wednesday night in the IHSA Class 1A Trico Sectional final.  The Pirates (29-9) fell in three…

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Sloppy end to cross country season

Several local high school cross country runners competed in less-than-ideal conditions Saturday at the IHSA State Cross Country Meet in Peoria.  In Class 1A, Columbia’s Ethan Hogan placed sixth overall…

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Hockey season underway

The puck has dropped for high school hockey, as two local teams look to be the last left standing at the end of the 2022-23 Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association…

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More new coaches at Gibault

Gibault Catholic High School announced more new coaching hires this week. The school named Chris Purcell as its head softball coach, succeeding Steve Kidd.  Purcell has spent five seasons as…

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Upset 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…

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Locals running to Peoria

Several local high school cross country runners punched their tickets to Peoria by virtue of strong finishes in sectional meets on Saturday.  In the Class 1A Benton Sectional, Columbia’s Ethan…

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Bulldogs bounced by Triad

The season came to an end for the Waterloo High School boys soccer squad last Wednesday in Bethalto. The Bulldogs fell to Triad, 4-1, in the Class 2A Civic Memorial…

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New coaches at Gibault

Gibault Catholic High School announced this week new coaches for its girls soccer and boys volleyball programs.  Ryan Haas has been named Gibault’s new head varsity girls soccer coach. He…

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