Softball squads power on

Some new stars are shining early this softball season, joining existing standouts to lead local teams to spring success. Waterloo (4-2) dropped two close games of late. On Monday, the…

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More new coaches at Gibault

Gibault Catholic High School announced more new coaching hires this week. The school named Chris Purcell as its head softball coach, succeeding Steve Kidd.  Purcell has spent five seasons as…

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R-T All-Local Softball Team

With five players receiving all-state recognition and nearly all of the teams posting winning seasons, the Republic-Times coverage area displayed quality softball action this spring.  Here’s the 2022 Republic-Times All-Local…

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All-state softball kudos for 5 locals

Monroe County was well-represented in the Illinois Coaches Association’s all-state softball teams yet again, with five locals receiving recognition.  In Class 3A, Waterloo’s Maddie Davis and Mia Miller both earned…

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Queens of the diamond

The hits keep coming for local high school softball teams this spring. Valmeyer (4-3) enjoyed an 8-6 win in 10 innings against rival New Athens last Tuesday. Brooke Miller struck out…

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