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Baseball teams keep firing
The Columbia, Gibault and Valmeyer baseball teams are all flirting with .500 seasons down the home stretch. Columbia (11-8) lost a 3-2 battle with a tough Freeburg squad on Monday.…
Read MoreSteady play sought on the diamond
Consistency is the key to success in baseball, as in most sports. Local squads are seeking that consistency as the season reaches its midway point. The Columbia High School baseball…
Read MoreIt’s ‘batter up’ for local squads
Local high school baseball teams spent plenty of time on the diamond of late, taking advantage of perfect weather. On Friday, Waterloo (3-10) picked up a much-needed win at Mississippi…
Read MoreBaseball teams take their swings
The Waterloo and Columbia baseball teams met last Friday behind Eagleview Elementary in Columbia, with the ace righthander of the Eagles silencing the Bulldogs offense. For pictures from that game,…
Read MoreBaseball is (finally) back!
It had been nearly 700 days between seasons for high school baseball, so you can bet local teams were excited to finally get back on the diamonds last week. COVID…
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 MoreLocals playing ball across the river
The coronavirus pandemic wiped out their high school and American Legion seasons, but some local baseball players are staying involved in America’s pastime this summer anyway. The Valmeyer Patriots formed…
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