Wrestling
Peterson an All-American again
The sixth ranked McKendree University men’s wrestling team finished its season recently at the NCAA Division II National Championships in Wichita, Kan., earning fourth place overall with 73 team points…
Read MoreState meet motivates Mathenia
While it wasn’t the outcome he desired, a freshman Waterloo High School wrestler had the opportunity to compete at state last week. Jaxson Mathenia began his IHSA Class 2A state…
Read MoreWHS wrestler heading to state
The Waterloo High School wrestling team sent seven members to the IHSA Class 2A Mahomet Sectional this past weekend. While only one Bulldogs wrestler qualified for state, even more history…
Read MoreSmith returning to state
The IHSA girls wrestling sectionals took place this past weekend, with Valmeyer’s Avery Smith competing in Peoria. Smith, who wrestles for Red Bud High School, placed third in the 125-pound…
Read More‘Dogs sending 7 to sectional
The Waterloo High School wrestling team made even more history this season, tying a program record with seven wrestlers advancing to the sectional round. Bladen Sease (157 pounds) and Matthew…
Read MoreBest season ever for WHS wrestling
The Waterloo High School wrestling team won the Mississippi Valley Conference Meet on Saturday at Triad, capturing the first conference title in program history. “When Coach (Rodney) Newbury and I…
Read MoreWHS wrestlers grappling with history
The Waterloo High School wrestling team has impressed so far this season, and expectations are high for a strong finish. The Bulldogs are 14-1 in dual competitions, including wins over…
Read MoreAuthor shares love of pro wrestling
A Columbia native and former Republic-Times sports editor recently published a book dedicated to wrestling and the love he and others have come to feel for the sport. Jeremy Housewright,…
Read More‘Dogs wrestle at sectional
The Waterloo High School wrestling team had six members competing at the Highland Sectional this past weekend. Unfortunately, none of them advanced to the state meet. Waterloo sophomore Ty Kinzinger…
Read MoreYouth wrestlers enjoy record season
The Southern Illinois Bulldogs youth wrestling club based out of Red Bud has had another amazing start to its season. The Bulldogs traveled to the Chicago area to compete in…
Read MoreWHS wrestling advances 6 to sectional
Waterloo High School advanced six wrestlers to the sectional round by virtue of strong performances at the IHSA Class 2A Centralia Regional on Saturday. Konnor Stephens, a freshman, won a…
Read MoreYouth leads the way for WHS wrestling
The Waterloo High School wrestling team is experiencing a youth movement of sorts this winter, with multiple underclassmen leading the way. The Bulldogs are currently 11-5 in dual competitions. The…
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