Posts Tagged ‘football’
Eagles end season with loss to Althoff
Columbia’s perfect season ended Saturday as they fell to the Althoff Crusaders in the first round of the IHSA playoffs before a packed house at CHS field. Althoff got on…
Read MoreWaterloo comes together for coach’s husband
It was a year ago this month that the Hensiek family of Waterloo found out Jim had cancer. Jim’s wife, Amber Hensiek, who is also a seventh grade math teacher…
Read MoreIHSA football pairings announced
Of the four local football teams, just one advanced to this year’s IHSA playoffs as the pairings were announced this weekend. Waterloo, Red Bud and Dupo all fell short in…
Read MoreEagles finish regular season undefeated, Bulldogs fall
The Columbia Eagles football team completed a perfect regular season at 9-0 on Friday night, defeating Nashville on the road, 42-14. The Eagles built up a 35-0 lead at halftime…
Read MoreZach Schaab | Athlete of the Week
Waterloo High School quarterback Zach Schaab is this week’s Republic-Times Athlete of the Week. The 6’2″ senior threw two touchdown passes Friday night against conference foe Triad in a 28-27…
Read MoreGolf tournament turns dreams into reality
Just a few weekends ago, a young sports fanatic’s dream came true. Zach Dailey, a senior at Columbia High School, has always dreamed about going to an Ohio State University…
Read MoreFriday Night Lights: ‘Dogs lose, Eagles win
On Friday night, Waterloo faced a high-powered Highland offense that scored early and often in the football Battle of the Bulldogs. Highland (7-0) took a 27-10 lead into the half,…
Read MoreEagles win again; ‘Dogs lose heartbreaker
The Columbia Eagles kept their hopes of an undefeated season alive with a 21-14 victory at Freeburg on Friday night. Down 7-0 early, Columbia was energized following a dazzling touchdown…
Read MoreColumbia Football | Team of the Week
The Columbia High School football team is this week’s Republic-Times Team of the Week. Jumping to a 5-0 start on the season, the Eagles clinched the Cahokia Conference championship with…
Read MoreBulldogs celebrate victorious homecoming, Columbia remains undefeated
It was the Rick Wiegand show in Waterloo, as the Bulldogs put on an offensive display to defeat Civic Memorial, 38-20, Friday night in their homecoming football game. Waterloo moves…
Read MoreLocal teams all notch wins Friday
It was a good night to be a fan of local football on Friday, as Columbia and Dupo notched homecoming victories and Waterloo won a tough road match. Waterloo Playing…
Read MoreEagles pull away in second half against Dupo
Columbia played its second rivalry game in as many weeks, hosting their neighbor to the north in the Dupo Tigers. Columbia (3-0) scored first after a high snap forced a…
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