Hawks win Battle of Waterloo

The boys basketball “Battle of Waterloo” took place between Gibault and Waterloo on Saturday afternoon at Waterloo High School, with the Hawks outlasting the Bulldogs, 44-43. Waterloo led 24-23 at…

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Boys ready to hoop it up

It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means the high school boys basketball season is set to tip off. Four local squads will be making their season debuts this coming Tuesday, with three…

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All-Local Boys Hoops Team

There was plenty of magic seen on local basasketball courts this past winter, as both team and individual milestones were accomplished on multiple levels. Here is a look at the…

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Boys hoopsters have the hops

With the regular season nearing its end, local high school boys hoops squads are turning their focus to positioning themselves for a solid playoff showing. Columbia (21-5) entered Tuesday’s Cahokia…

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Eagles slam past Bulldogs

The high-flying Columbia High School boys basketball squad last Tuesday was seeking to avenge a defeat at the hands of its Monroe County rival for the Freeburg Holiday Tournament title. …

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Sam Donald | Athlete of the Week

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School senior basketball standout Sam Donald. The 6-foot-8 senior made the all-tournament team following Columbia’s title win this past week at…

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Boys hoopsters seek balance

Columbia (17-4) is gelling at the right time, as head coach Mark Sandstrom has his players complementing each other well on the court.  The Eagles won the Okawville Invitational Tournament…

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