Posts Tagged ‘Chandler Purcell’
Locals sparkling on college diamonds
Several former Monroe County high school baseball and softball standouts are showcasing their skills in various levels of collegiate athletics this spring. Among those playing at the NCAA Division I…
Read MoreMillers move closer to another division crown
Just a couple more weekends remain in the Mon-Clair League baseball regular season as teams jockey for playoff positioning. The Waterloo Millers moved closer to clinching the Monroe Division outright…
Read MoreMillstadt, Fairview Heights reach tourney final
It came down to a battle of red versus green in the championship game of the 46th annual Valmeyer Midsummer Classic at Borsch Park, with the Fairview Heights Redbirds and…
Read MoreMillers continue to mash in Mon-Clair play
The Waterloo Millers put up some impressive offensive totals over the weekend to continue their hot start this season. The Millers defeated Millstadt in a non-league game on Friday night,…
Read MoreLocals enjoying college baseball success
Several locals are enjoying college baseball success along with their respective teams this spring. Gibault graduate Wes Degener of Columbia is hitting .403 with 49 runs and 21 stolen bases…
Read MoreBaseball standouts excelling in college
Former Waterloo High School baseball standout Jordan McFarland is showing off his power this spring at the University of Arkansas. McFarland smacked a game-winning home run for the Razorbacks last…
Read MoreBASEBALL RECAP: Local teams lose in regionals
Valmeyer was searching for its first baseball regional title since 1971 on Saturday, but it was just not in the cards. The Pirates dropped an 11-5 contest to Okawville in…
Read MoreTigers sink Pirates in Kaskaskia Conference clash
In a baseball game that had a championship feel, the Dupo Tigers edged Valmeyer at home on Thursday, 5-4. There was much at stake, as the Pirates were looking to…
Read MoreChandler Purcell | Athlete of the Week
This week’s Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Gibault Catholic High School baseball player Chandler Purcell. The senior second baseman is hitting .513 for the Hawks in the early going,…
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