Volleyball
Aces, digs, blocks and spikes galore
The regular season is entering the home stretch for most local high school volleyball squads, with regional play looming later this month. Waterloo (11-5) won two of three recent matches.…
Read MoreEagles keep aiming high
The Columbia and Waterloo high school volleyball squads are playing well while other local teams are still trying to build something positive. Columbia (17-3) won two more recent matches, including…
Read MoreVolleyball teams rounding into form
Some local high school volleyball teams are seeing the benefits of solid team chemistry already this season while others are still trying to get into a rhythm. Columbia (15-3) has…
Read MoreEagles soar to tourney title
The Columbia High School volleyball team is off to a sizzling 12-2 start after winning a tournament over the weekend. The Eagles defeated Nashville and Bloomington on Friday, then downed…
Read MoreVolleyball squads spike into action
The high school volleyball season is underway, with a few local squads starting off in tournament play while others got a couple of regular season matches under their belts. Columbia…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Volleyball Team
The high school volleyball season featured a plethora of talent locally, as several players helped their teams to winning records. Here’s this year’s Republic-Times All-Local Volleyball Team. FIRST TEAM Brooke…
Read MoreSeason ends for Pirates
The Valmeyer High School volleyball team ended its season last Wednesday with a two-set loss to Effingham St. Anthony in the IHSA Class 1A Nokomis Sectional final. St. Anthony’s defense…
Read MoreJourney continues for Pirates
The Valmeyer High School volleyball squad and its fans have logged many miles over the past week, but so far the drives have been worth it. The Pirates hope to…
Read MoreVolleyballers on quest for crown
It’s win or go home for local high school volleyball squads as regional play began this week. Valmeyer (33-3) took a 16-match winning streak into the Class 1A Carrollton Regional,…
Read MorePirates with plenty of wind in their sails
The Valmeyer High School volleyball squad won its 15th straight match Monday night at Gibault, improving to 31-3 on the season in the process. The Pirates won 21-25, 25-22, 25-19,…
Read MoreVolleyball postseason nears
The high school volleyball season is spiking toward regional play, with local teams setting their sights on some hardware. Valmeyer (27-3) won four matches on Saturday to take first place…
Read MoreDigs, kills and blocks… oh my!
In recent high school volleyball action, a couple of local squads cruised to more wins while a couple others had a bit tougher time. Valmeyer continues to impress, improving to…
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