Volleyball
Sights set on volleyball regionals
In continuance of “Pink October” as a symbol of support for women beating breast cancer, rivals Columbia and Waterloo dressed in pink and raised money for the ongoing fight as…
Read MoreVolleyballers go pink for the cause
The Waterloo and Gibault volleyball programs met for their annual “Dig Pink” match on Thursday, with the greater cause being to raise funds for breast cancer research. “One of the…
Read MoreSpikers getting set for playoff success
Local high school volleyball squads will soon find out their respective playoff paths as the regular season winds down. Columbia (20-4) won two of three recent matches. Last Tuesday, the…
Read MoreCollege kudos for Seidel
The Ohio Valley Conference announced that former local high school volleyball standout Jessie Seidel was selected as an Ohio Valley Conference award winner following her performance at the Kangaroo Klassic. …
Read MoreAces, 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…
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