Basketball
All-Local Boys Hoops Team
There was plenty of magic seen on local basasketball courts this past winter, as both team and individual milestones were accomplished on multiple levels. Here is a look at the…
Read MoreAll-state honors for Stell, Donald
Two local high school hoops seniors were recognized among the best in the state last week. The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announced its All-State teams in all classes. In Class…
Read MoreHoops heartbreak for local squads
Two Monroe County teams were in the high school boys basketball spotlight Friday night as Waterloo and Columbia battled in regional championship games. Unfortunately, both squads suffered heartbreaking defeat. Waterloo…
Read MoreLocals 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…
Read MoreLenhardt 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…
Read MoreBulldogs, 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…
Read MoreGoodbye 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…
Read MoreGibault 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…
Read MoreGirls hoopsters end season
The regionals were not kind to local high school girls basketball squads. Three of the four local squads have ended their season, with one hoping to survive and advance on…
Read MoreRockin’ the rim into regionals
With regional play right around the corner, local high school boys basketball teams are aiming to close out the regular season strong. Waterloo (21-9) hosted cross-town rival Gibault (8-22) on…
Read MoreGirls basketballers ready for regionals
The postseason is about to begin for local high school girls basketball squads. Regional tournament action starts Saturday for three of the four local hoops teams. Columbia (21-7) is hosting…
Read MoreBoys hoopsters have the hops
With the regular season nearing its end, local high school boys hoops squads are turning their focus to positioning themselves for a solid playoff showing. Columbia (21-5) entered Tuesday’s Cahokia…
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