Baseball & Softball
Tigers ready to roar this spring
There’s a lot to like about a Dupo High School softball squad that returns several key players from a 13-10 season one year ago. “They went through a lot last…
Read MoreLocals playing college baseball
Regardless of level, less than 10 percent of those who play baseball in high school move on to compete in the sport in college. That simply means the more than…
Read MoreSoftball season underway
Mother Nature hasn’t quite decided if she wants winter to end just yet, but a few local high school softball squads have at least opened their seasons. Following a win…
Read MoreEffort launched to honor past baseball greats
With a planned exhibit space to honor the history of the Mon-Clair League and several similar circuits across the country, a capital campaign is now underway to construct a 6,000-square-foot…
Read MoreCollege softballers represent
The local area is well-represented at the college level when it comes to the sport of softball. Here is a round-up of locals playing this spring at various levels of…
Read MoreAll-State Academic honor for Juelfs
Waterloo High School senior Sam Juelfs was listed last week as an honorable mention on the 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team for her athletic and academic success. Honorees must possess…
Read MoreRivalry meet-ups in girls hoops
A number of local high school girls basketball squads are facing off against each other in the late going to the regular season. On Tuesday, Gibault (13-10) hosted small-school Monroe…
Read MoreGirls hoopsters maintain focus
The high school girls basketball season is at its midway point, with local teams trying to either gather or maintain positive momentum for the home stretch. Columbia (11-5) is clicking…
Read MoreJunior high squads end at state
The junior high school baseball and softball seasons came to an end last week with a few local squads battling in Southern Illinois Jr. High School Athletic Association state tournaments.…
Read MoreHall calls for Grant, Pieper
Two local Mon-Clair League baseball legends received the recent honor of induction into the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame. Barry Grant, a former all-star player and current manager of…
Read More2025 Fall Sports Preview out now
The Aug. 27 issue of the Republic-Times contains the Fall Sports Preview for local school sports teams. Pick up a copy to see schedules, team season preview, photos and more…
Read MoreLakers regain Mon-Clair title
The Mon-Clair League playoff championship series took place Saturday at Borsch Park in Valmeyer, pitting the host Lakers against the rival Waterloo Buds. After winning game one, 3-1, the Lakers…
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