Eagles slam past Bulldogs

The high-flying Columbia High School boys basketball squad last Tuesday was seeking to avenge a defeat at the hands of its Monroe County rival for the Freeburg Holiday Tournament title. …

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It’s playoff hockey time

The time has come for postseason hockey in the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association, with two local teams shooting for deep playoff runs.  Last year’s Varsity 1A champion, the Freeburg-Waterloo…

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Girls bowling regional this weekend

Local high school girls bowlers will try to advance through the postseason starting this weekend.  The Collinsville Regional takes place Saturday at Camelot Bowl, featuring the following teams: Waterloo, Columbia,…

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Schmuke scores 1,000

Pictured with Columbia High School girls basketball head coach Scott Germain is senior Sam Schmuke, who was honored prior to a recent game for surpassing 1,000 career points scored. Schmuke,…

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VJHS boys hoops state bound

The Valmeyer Junior High School boys basketball squad won a regional title Monday night to qualify for the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class S state tournament that…

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Fatal shooting in Dupo

By COREY SAATHOFF and ANDREW UNVERFERTH At least one person has died in a double-shooting that took place late Monday morning in Dupo. Police said two people were shot in the…

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