Volleyball
Volleyball teams serving up wins
It’s been a busy past several days for local high school volleyball squads as the regular season is most definitely in full gear. Columbia (15-1) finally fell from the ranks…
Read MoreEagles undefeated no more
It was another tournament title for the Columbia High School volleyball squad, which is now 14-1 on the season. This past weekend in Edwardsville, the Eagles topped Bloomington, Lincoln, O’Fallon,…
Read MoreVolleyball season spikes into action
The local high school volleyball scene is alive as all five squads now have at least a few matches out of the way. Columbia is rolling at 7-0 to start…
Read MoreVolleyball season set to start
Local high school girls volleyball squads will begin play next week as the 2025 season gets underway. Only two of the five local squads enjoyed winning seasons in 2024, but…
Read MoreICS volleyball makes state
The Immaculate Conception School eighth grade volleyball squad won the school’s first regional championship in the sport on Friday, defeating Pontiac. The Crusaders advance to the SIJHSAA Class M state…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Volleyball Team
The local high school volleyball scene featured two regional championship teams and plenty of star individual performances this past fall. Here’s a look at the 2024 Republic-Times All-Local Volleyball Team.…
Read MoreCollege volleyball success for locals
Monroe County has several former high school volleyball standouts making this area proud at the college level. Jessie Seidel was a fifth-year senior libero for Lindenwood University after having excelled…
Read MoreSeidel to play in national tourney
A former local high school volleyball standout is a key member of a Lindenwood University squad set to play in a national tournament this week. Jessie Seidel, a fifth-year senior…
Read MoreSandstrom makes all-state
Columbia High School volleyball standout Claire Sandstrom was recently selected to the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Second Team for her efforts on the court this fall. Sandstrom,…
Read MoreVolleyballers fall in sectional finals
The Waterloo and Columbia high school volleyball squads ended their season Thursday night in sectional final matches. The Bulldogs (25-13) lost 25-19, 25-19 to Mascoutah in a Class 3A showdown…
Read MoreVolleyballers spike into sectionals
The Columbia and Waterloo high school squads both won regional championships on Halloween night, advancing into the sectional round. After downing Red Bud in straight sets last Tuesday, Columbia (30-6)…
Read MoreVolleyballers aim to survive and advance
It’s win or go home for local high school volleyball squads playing in regional tournaments this week. Waterloo (23-12) opened Class 3A Herrin Regional play Tuesday night against Marion, winning…
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