Coaching honor for Bridges

Republic-Times- June 25, 2025

Columbia High School girls soccer head coach Jamey Bridges was recently selected as Illinois Small Public School Coach of the Year by United Soccer Coaches.

His Eagles squad won the IHSA Class 1A state title earlier this month.

Bridges has won two state titles as head coach of Columbia’s girls soccer team.

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