Drake Downing | Athlete of the Week

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is baseball player Drake Downing. The former Waterloo High School pitching standout was recently selected unanimously to the Prospect League 2023 Eastern Conference All-Star…

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Downing mows ‘em down

A former Waterloo High School baseball standout enjoyed a solid summer on the mound for the Normal Cornbelters of the Prospect League.  The Prospect League is a wooden bat collegiate…

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Millstadt sweeps past Millers

There’s breathing room in the Monroe Division of the Mon-Clair League following a doubleheader sweep by the Millstadt Green Machine over the rival Waterloo Millers on Sunday. Millstadt won 12-4…

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Patriots savor the moment

The Valmeyer Patriots independent baseball program provided one final opportunity for some recent high school graduates to take the field together. The Patriots, which feature players from Valmeyer, Waterloo and…

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