Soccer
Eagles win for fallen teammate
Just a few days removed from a tragic car crash that killed a teammate and seriously injured another classmate, the Columbia High School boys soccer team was tasked with taking…
Read MoreSoccer teams struggling early
It’s been a rough start for most of the Monroe County high school boys soccer teams so far this fall. In fact, Waterloo (1-1-1) is the only local squad with…
Read MoreSoccer season set to kick off
Featuring three local high schools coming off regional titles – one of which went to state – Monroe County should once again be a soccer hotbed this fall. The 2024…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Girls Soccer Team
The high school girls soccer season once again featured three quality local teams, meaning Monroe County remains a hotbed of success in the sport. Here’s a look at this year’s…
Read MoreGirls soccer kudos for locals
The Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association recently announced its all-state and all-sectional teams from the recently completed girls soccer season, with several locals selected. Two Columbia players were named…
Read MoreBulldogs bounced by Triad
It almost always comes down to a match between Mississippi Valley Conference rivals Waterloo and Triad in the high school girls soccer postseason. Such was the case again this spring…
Read MoreRegional titles for soccer squads
Monroe County added to its recent history of high school soccer success as two local squads won regional titles last week. Columbia (20-4-1) had continued to show why it is…
Read MoreWho will survive and advance?
The regular season is complete in high school girls soccer, with local teams now aiming for regional championships. Waterloo, Columbia and Gibault were all hosting regionals, so Monroe County was…
Read MoreSoccer regionals start soon
The postseason path is known for local high school soccer teams, as all three squads will be hosting regionals. The objective now is to be playing at the highest level…
Read MoreTough sledding for soccer squads
Local high school girls soccer squads are finding it hard to win matches of late due to facing some tough opponents. Waterloo (9-4-2) battled to a 1-1 tie with Father…
Read MoreEagles block out Bulldogs
A rivalry high school girls soccer clash last Tuesday between Columbia and Waterloo ended with the visiting Eagles flying home with a 5-0 victory. The Bulldogs thought they had a…
Read MoreCelebrating semi-pro soccer
A semi-professional team sanctioned by U.S. Soccer that competes in Belleville is hosting a benefit preseason party this Saturday at the Millstadt VFW. Cost is $20 per person to attend…
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