Posts Tagged ‘columbia’
Father, son take part in football showdown on opposing teams
This year’s rivalry football game between Columbia and Waterloo was not only a battle of two neighboring Monroe County communities, but also pitted father against son. And although one team…
Read More‘Dogs down rival Eagles in OT, 27-24
It was an instant classic in an annual match-up that has already enjoyed its share of exciting finishes over the years. “It was one for the ages. No question about…
Read MoreCounty football showdown to resume Saturday
The crowd was anticipating another classic match-up of Monroe County football foes as Columbia and Waterloo kicked off under the Friday night lights at CHS. However, the fanfare will have…
Read MoreColumbia boy aims to become Eagle Scout at age 12
A young Columbia boy is seeking to educate the community about youth safety through his September Eagle Scout project. At only 12 years old, Preston Jerashen, a member of Troop…
Read MoreSoccer season kicks off for local high schools
High school soccer season is underway in Monroe County, and many of the teams kicked off in style. Gibault It was an up-and-down first week for the defending state champions.…
Read MoreCHS Volleyball | Team of the Week
The R-T Team of the Week is the Columbia High School volleyball squad coached by Kelly Landgraf. The Eagles are 5-0 following wins last week against Marissa and Althoff and…
Read MoreColumbia football easily wins opener, 62-0
The Columbia Eagles football team, ranked 10th in the state in Class 4A, opened its season on the road Friday against East Alton-Wood River, rolling to a 62-0 victory. The…
Read More‘Dogs win come-from-behind thriller; Eagles roll
The Waterloo High School Bulldogs never gave up in Friday’s football season opener at Herrin, winning 28-27 in the final minute of the game. Herrin converted two turnovers into touchdowns…
Read MoreMissouri couple guilty of Columbia bank robbery
Two Chesterfield, Mo., residents entered guilty pleas Thursday in federal court to the Feb. 4, 2013 bank robbery of Commerce Bank in Columbia. Darren E. Everett, 43, and girlfriend…
Read MoreSingle car accident on Centerville Road
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded shortly after 1:30 p.m. Thursday to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the area of 1085 Centerville Road in Columbia. A female driver…
Read MoreSchools take part in ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
In the past few weeks, social media feeds like Facebook and Twitter have been full of people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads. Actors, musicians, administrators, TV personalities…
Read MoreCHS football gunning for another conference crown
The Columbia High School football team heads into this season having lost some key players from last year’s squad, but will also be returning some key personnel from a team…
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