Posts Tagged ‘columbia high school’
Local ACT scores above state, national average
College preparation is becoming more important for students. In a crowded job market, a college degree has essentially become a requirement. It looks like area high schools are doing a…
Read MoreColumbia volleyball | Team of the Week
This week’s Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School volleyball squad coached by Kelly Landgraf. The Eagles opened their season with a 25-15, 29-27 win over Alton…
Read MoreFall Sports Preview in Aug. 26 edition
Area high school athletes are back on the courts and fields after a long summer. Boys soccer, golf, volleyball, girls tennis and cross country teams have all begun their seasons…
Read MoreWesley Hillen | Athlete of the Week
At the St. Louis U.S. Amateur Qualifying tournament on July 21-22, Columbia native Wesley Hillen finished the tournament with a 142, just one spot out of qualifying for the U.S.…
Read MoreSafety a top priority for prep football teams
Safety is a concern in all sports, but it has taken on added significance in football, particularly at the high school level. This year, the Illinois High School Association is…
Read MoreTaryn Pena | Athlete of the Week
Columbia High School catcher Taryn Pena is this week’s Republic-Times Athlete of the Week. She was recently selected to the 2015 Illinois Coaches Association Class 3A All-State First Team for…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Girls Soccer Team
The Monroe County high school girls soccer scene features plenty of prime-time players, making this year’s selection of the Republic-Times All-Local Team that much more difficult. A Columbia High School…
Read MoreBulldogs advance to regional final
Noah Thaggard worked quickly and effectively, pitching Waterloo to the final of the Class 3A Freeburg Regional with a complete game 6-1 win over Mascoutah on Thursday. “Noah was in…
Read MoreCaitlyn Touchette | Athlete of the Week
This week’s Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia softball player Caitlyn Touchette. The senior infielder is hitting over .500 for the Eagles this spring with a team-leading six home…
Read MoreRobbie’s walk an inspiration at CHS
By ETHAN MAY For the Republic-Times Sunday afternoon, 155 graduates walked across the stage in Columbia High School’s gymnasium to receive their diploma and officially move on to the next…
Read MoreColumbia girls soccer | Team of the Week
The Columbia High School girls soccer team coached by Steve Ross is this week’s Republic-Times Team of the Week. The Eagles are 11-7 on the season following Friday’s regional title…
Read MoreColumbia High School softball | Team of the Week
This week’s Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School softball team coached by Rhonda Major. The Eagles have won eight straight games following Tuesday’s win at Red…
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