Conference kudos for Davis

The Western Kentucky University women’s soccer squad, featuring a local resident as goalkeeper, recently ended its season. WKU (6-5-7) fell to host Louisiana Tech (6-10-3) in the first round of…

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College soccer kudos for Davis

Gibault Catholic High School graduate Maddie Davis earned player of the week honors in Conference USA for her efforts as goalkeeper on the Western Kentucky University women’s soccer team.  The…

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College diamond dandies

The tradition of rich local softball talent is evidenced by the number of young women playing the sport at various levels of college. Here’s a roundup of former high school…

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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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Battle of Bulldogs goes to Highland

The Waterloo High School softball team had defeated defending state champion Highland earlier this spring, providing hope entering Saturday’s regional final “Battle of the Bulldogs.” It’s always hard to take…

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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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Season over for WHS softball

The Waterloo High School softball team knew it faced a tough task against Highland and unbeaten pitcher Sam Meiner in Thursday’s Class 3A sectional final at home. Waterloo lost twice…

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Title time for Bulldogs

The Waterloo High School softball team won a Class 3A regional championship Saturday at Mt. Vernon, 4-2.  Maddie Davis went 4-for-4 with three doubles and two RBIs for the Bulldogs…

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