Sam Schmuke | Athlete of the Week

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School basketball standout Samantha Schmuke. The junior recently became the all-time career steals leader for CHS girls hoops, surpassing the previous…

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Girls hoops season tips off

The high school girls basketball season got going this week with a pair of local tip-off tournaments.  Columbia opened its 13th annual tip-off classic in style on Monday, winning 51-27…

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Down the stretch they go

The high school girls basketball season has entered the final stretch as local squads jockey for playoff positioning. Columbia (15-7) posted recent victories as it preps for rivalry games over…

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Eagles win Candy Cane Classic

The Columbia High School girls basketball team coasted through this year’s Candy Cane Classic at Gibault Catholic High School, taking the tourney title on Saturday.  The Eagles (9-4) toppled Chester,…

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Girls hoops season tips off

The high school girls basketball season got underway Monday with Columbia and Dupo both hosting tip-off tournaments. Columbia hosted Marquette on Monday night to start off the Columbia Tip-Off Classic,…

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