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A fond farewell for Pieper
Denny “Boog” Pieper, who managed the Valmeyer Lakers of the Mon-Clair League for more than 50 years and was involved in county league baseball since 1962, died suddenly last Wednesday…
Read MoreBelleville edges Millstadt for Mon-Clair title
In a thrilling ending to a unique Mon-Clair League season, the Belleville Rockies dethroned the defending champion Millstadt Green Machine in an epic extra-inning title game at Valmeyer on Sunday.…
Read MoreMillers opt out of playoffs
The Mon-Clair League playoffs begin this Saturday in Cape Girardeau, Mo., but the most decorated team in league history won’t be there. The Waterloo Millers (formerly the Buds) have won…
Read MoreMon-Clair season winding down
Rain put a damper on Sunday’s Mon-Clair League schedule, but the one doubleheader that did take place decided this year’s Monroe Division champion. The Millstadt Green Machine split a twinbill…
Read MoreMillstadt sweeps past Millers
There’s breathing room in the Monroe Division of the Mon-Clair League following a doubleheader sweep by the Millstadt Green Machine over the rival Waterloo Millers on Sunday. Millstadt won 12-4…
Read MoreMark Nappier | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer Lakers slugger Mark Nappier. The former Valmeyer High School baseball standout smacked three home runs at home this weekend for the Lakers,…
Read MoreMon-Clair teams feel the heat
The weather is heating up and so is the Monroe Division race in the Mon-Clair League. The Waterloo Millers won two more games this past weekend to improve to 5-1…
Read MoreMon-Clair teams ready to roll
The wait is over for those clamoring to watch live baseball action on local diamonds. The Mon-Clair League kicks off its shortened season this weekend. All team members will be…
Read MoreMon-Clair season to begin July 4
Delayed by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Mon-Clair League said this week that it plans to begin its shortened 2020 summer baseball season on July 4. Mon-Clair League President Don…
Read MoreMatt Reinholz | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer Lakers baseball standout Matt Reinholz. The 2012 Gibault Catholic High School graduate and veteran Mon-Clair Leaguer currently ranks sixth in the league…
Read MoreMidsummer Classic ready to deliver
The 48th annual Midsummer Classic is set to begin Thursday at Borsch Park in Valmeyer, with eight Mon-Clair League teams vying for the top trophy. The Waterloo Millers kick off…
Read MoreCole Juelfs | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer Lakers shortstop and recent Valmeyer High School baseball standout Cole Juelfs. He hit .341 with a .413 on base percentage and recorded…
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