Eagles cool down Hawks

By Corey Saathoff | September 21, 2022

The temperature inside the gym was about as hot as the host Gibault volleyball team has been playing of late entering Monday’s contest against Monroe County rival Columbia.  The Eagles…

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Spikers keep on the up and up

By Corey Saathoff | September 14, 2022

In recent high school volleyball action, local squads are showing promise. Gibault (10-3) won three recent matches, the most recent being a 25-8, 29-31, 25-11 victory over Granite City on…

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Bulldogs post tourney win 

By Corey Saathoff | September 7, 2022

After starting the season with two losses, the Waterloo High School volleyball team has seemingly found its groove. The Bulldogs (5-2) have won five straight matches, including four at the…

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Volleyball season digs in

By Corey Saathoff | August 31, 2022

The high school volleyball season is underway, and a few local teams spiked right into action with tournament play. Valmeyer is off to a 5-1 start following a second place…

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Pirates eyeing more treasure

By Corey Saathoff | August 24, 2022

A talented Valmeyer High School volleyball squad has unfinished business to settle from last year’s sectional final loss to Gibault. With the return of most players from a 27-win 2021…

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WJHS volleyball wins state title

By Corey Saathoff | March 30, 2022

The Waterloo Junior High School volleyball squad completed a dream season in style on Saturday, winning the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class L state tournament in Pinckneyville. …

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R-T All-Local Volleyball Team

By Corey Saathoff | December 22, 2021

The high school volleyball season offered plenty of highlights locally, with Waterloo, Gibault and Valmeyer winning regional titles and the Hawks claiming a sectional crown.  That makes this year’s R-T…

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