Posts Tagged ‘pirates’
Bulldogs nearly pull off upset; Eagles, Pirates win again
The Scott Spinner era for Waterloo High School boys basketball got underway Friday with a 55-54 loss at Althoff. The score was even for much of the game, with the…
Read MorePirates begin with win at Red Bud
The Valmeyer High School boys basketball team opened its season with a 43-36 victory at Red Bud on Thursday night. The Pirates appeared to have the outcome well at hand,…
Read MoreWaterloo wins at Gibault, 54-48
In a tightly contested basketball battle of cross-town rivals, Waterloo won 54-48 at Gibault on Saturday night. The Bulldogs looked to be well in control early, going up 21-11 after…
Read MoreChelsea Hooker | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer High School softball standout Chelsea Hooker. The senior catcher led the Pirates in hitting this season with a .511 batting average and…
Read MoreHawks, Pirates win regional titles
The Gibault and Valmeyer baseball teams both advanced to the Class 1A Greenville University Sectional by winning regional titles on Saturday. With wins on Wednesday, the two Monroe County rivals…
Read MoreA perfect season for VJHS volleyball
The Valmeyer Junior High School eighth grade volleyball team completed its dream season by winning four matches at the SIJHSAA Class S state tournament in Herrin on Saturday, including the…
Read MoreLocal hoops teams falter
It was a rough weekend for local high school boys basketball teams. Columbia (18-10) lost at home to Freeburg (19-11) on Friday night, 51-40. The Eagles led 13-11 after the…
Read MoreValmeyer joins Jessica’s fight
Valmeyer High School sophomore Jessica Hicks’ night began with a surprise: a ride in a fire truck. “That was really fun,” Jessica said with a smile. “I’ve never ridden in…
Read MorePirates fall in state title game
Saturday’s loss in the state championship game will probably sting for a little while, but the memories of an amazing two-year run for the Valmeyer High School baseball team will…
Read MorePirates to play for state title
Redemption. Valmeyer is one win away from achieving just that at the Class 1A state baseball tournament in Peoria. The Pirates lost in the championship game a year ago at…
Read MorePirates sailing back to Peoria
The Pirate ship will make a return voyage to Peoria this weekend in search of the ultimate treasure. The Valmeyer High School baseball team downed Illini Bluffs, 6-1, Monday afternoon…
Read MorePirates repeat as sectional champs
The Valmeyer baseball team continued its quest for a return trip to state by winning another Class 1A Greenville University Sectional championship Saturday. An RBI double by freshman Jacob Rowold…
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