Posts Tagged ‘softball’
Courtney Weilbacher | Athlete of the Week
Columbia High School softball player Courtney Weilbacher is this week’s Republic-Times Athlete of the Week. The junior infielder is hitting .517 with 29 runs scored to lead the Eagles. She…
Read MoreEagles, Tigers keep piling up victories
The Columbia and Dupo softball teams are dominating play so far this spring while other local squads are fighting to reach the .500 mark. The Eagles opened Cahokia Conference play…
Read MoreBulldogs edge Eagles in walk-off thriller
In a rematch of last year’s thrilling regional final won by Waterloo in walk-off fashion, the Bulldogs did it again to their cross-county rival on Friday. After watching Columbia take…
Read MoreKeeler Van Breusegen | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School softball player Keeler Van Breusegen. The sophomore has started the season on fire at the plate, hitting .600 (9-for-15) with…
Read MoreDupo softball on the verge of greatness
The bar is set high for the Dupo High School softball team in 2016. “We are looking forward to an exciting season this year,” Dupo head coach Greg Pennock said.…
Read MoreEagles hope to continue winning tradition
The Columbia High School softball program is built on winning under head coach Rhonda Major. The Eagles finished with a record of 25-4 last season and won yet another Cahokia…
Read MoreSpring Sports Preview in this week’s R-T
The 2016 Republic-Times Spring Sports Preview hits news stands on March 23. In it, you’ll find preview stories, including information and insights from coaches, as well as schedules and team…
Read MoreBenyo, Morris join Gibault Hall of Fame
The Gibault Catholic High School Athletic Hall of Fame added two new members last Tuesday night. Former tennis standout Joe Benyo (Class of 1978) and softball great Emily Morris (Class…
Read MoreAmerican Softball Association Illinois All-Star Team | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the American Softball Association Illinois All-Star Team, which featured players from Waterloo, Columbia and Red Bud high schools. The team faced off against…
Read MoreSoftball tourney returning to Fults
A popular local event, the annual Fults mens softball tournament will be played this year after all. The Hi-Way Motor Company softball team has decided to host this year’s event…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Softball Team selected
There were some amazing team and individual efforts this spring on local softball diamonds, as evidenced by this year’s Republic-Times All-Local Softball Team. The R-T coverage area showcased probably the…
Read MoreTaryn Pena | Athlete of the Week
Columbia High School catcher Taryn Pena is this week’s Republic-Times Athlete of the Week. She was recently selected to the 2015 Illinois Coaches Association Class 3A All-State First Team for…
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