CHS all-conference athletes

With two state champion teams and postseason success both on the team and individual levels this past fall, it’s no shock that several Columbia High School student-athletes received recognition by…

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Eagles sports soar times 4

It’s been a truly remarkable year for Columbia High School athletics, as the school this past weekend celebrated its fourth state title, demonstrating exceptional skill, determination and talent among its…

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Ava Mathews | Athlete of the Week

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School volleyball standout Ava Mathews. The senior was recently named to the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association All-State First Team for her…

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Regional volleyball champions

Two local high school volleyball squads won regional championships last week and were in action Tuesday night with sights set on sectional glory.  Columbia (35-1) continues to look like the…

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Volleyballers in regional play

The high school volleyball season has reached the stage to where records no longer matter. It’s simply all about survival. Local squads competed in regional action Tuesday night in hopes…

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How high can they fly?

The Columbia High School volleyball squad continues to turn heads throughout the state as it improved to 31-1 on the season with another tournament title sandwiched between a pair of…

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Cross-town rivals go pink

The usual colors are orange and black against maroon and navy, but not on this night.  The Waterloo High School and Gibault Catholic High School volleyball squads met for the…

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Volleyball season spikes on

The high school volleyball regular season is nearing its conclusion, with local squads beginning the fine-tuning process before regionals begin.  Columbia (22-1) remains in pretty good shape, as evidenced by…

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