Posts Tagged ‘zach neff’
Fleming is minor league all-star; Neff shining in Florida
Columbia’s Josh Fleming continues to enjoy success in the minor leagues for the Montgomery Biscuits of the Double-A Southern League. Fleming, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound southpaw, was selected to play in…
Read MoreLocal lefties shining in minors
Two former high school pitching standouts, both southpaws, are enjoying success so far this season in the minor leagues. Columbia’s Josh Fleming is pitching for the Montgomery Biscuits, which is…
Read MoreLocal MLB draftees sizzling this summer
Three former Monroe County high school baseball standouts who were drafted by Major League Baseball teams are showcasing their talents at various levels this summer. Minor league pitcher Josh Fleming,…
Read MoreRoundup of local college baseball and softball players
Monroe County displayed plenty of talent on college baseball and softball diamonds this past spring, with a couple of locals advancing to the biggest stage. Four locals played NCAA Division…
Read MoreBaseball standouts excelling in college
Former Waterloo High School baseball standout Jordan McFarland is showing off his power this spring at the University of Arkansas. McFarland smacked a game-winning home run for the Razorbacks last…
Read MoreLocals having success in college athletics
There are several locals competing in varsity college athletics in various sports throughout the county, some at the very highest levels. Here is a roundup of recent high school graduates…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Baseball Team
This year’s Republic-Times All-Local Baseball Team consists of players who excelled on the diamond this past spring, with some even ranking near the top in offensive or pitching categories for…
Read MoreEagles fly past Hawks at GCS
It was a battle of southpaws, with Columbia emerging victorious over Gibault in a cold, windy baseball contest Friday night at GCS Ballpark in Sauget. Eagles starting pitcher Josh Fleming…
Read MoreGibault’s Skaer, Neff earn state baseball honors
Gibault pitcher Zach Neff and head baseball coach Andy Skaer were honored Jan. 25 by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association during the Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction…
Read MoreRepublic-Times 2013 All-Local Baseball and Softball teams
The Republic-Times is proud to announce the premiere of the Republic-Times All-Local team. The team is chosen through voting by the local coaches of that sport as well as the…
Read More2013 Spring Awards Edition
The Republic-Times 2013 Spring Awards Edition hit news stands Wednesday. In the inaugural year of the Republic-Times All-Local Team, the R-T unveils its last class of All-Local teams for the…
Read MoreGibault Hawks win state baseball title
“Just pure elation,” Gibault Catholic High School baseball coach Andy Skaer said minutes after his team hoisted his program’s first state championship trophy. In a fairly slow game early on,…
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