Posts Tagged ‘sports’
Clay Metz | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School soccer player Clay Metz. The leading scorer of last year’s team picked up right where he left off, netting two…
Read MoreYoung Hawks aim to take flight
For most programs, losing eight starters from a state championship soccer team might be reason to lower expectations and focus on rebuilding. That is not the case at Gibault, where…
Read MoreGibault volleyball gearing up for great season
The Gibault Catholic High School volleyball team will attempt to reload rather than rebuild with new talent after having lost five players to graduation from last year’s squad that finished…
Read MoreValmeyer making strides with soccer program
It’s only August, but Valmeyer High School soccer coach Neil Siburt already likes what he is seeing from his team so far. The Pirates are getting better day after day,…
Read MoreLocal coaching legends discuss evolution of sports
A panel of legendary local coaching figures discussed changes that have occurred in sports over the years during a program presented Thursday at the Waterloo VFW as part of the…
Read MoreWomen and sports in Monroe County: ‘You’ve come a long way, baby’
Monroe County is currently home to many great girls high school sports programs. The Columbia High School cheerleading and softball programs immediately come to mind, as does the Valmeyer High…
Read MoreLakers top Millers, fall to Spikes in final
The Valmeyer Lakers nearly scripted a fairy tale ending this weekend to a season that appeared lost following a promising start. Monday night, the Lakers lost a three-game series to…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Girls Soccer Team
Monroe County is rich in talent when it comes to girls high school soccer. Waterloo, Gibault and Columbia continue to field strong programs blessed with outstanding players. Here is a…
Read MoreMillers red hot heading into Mon-Clair playoffs
The Waterloo Millers head into this week’s Mon-Clair League playoffs on a high note after taking two games from the Valmeyer Lakers on Saturday at SPPS Field. Andy Galle threw…
Read MoreSmithsonian sports history exhibit opens in grand fashion
The history of sports runs deep in Monroe County, complete with high school rivalries, long-standing traditions and athletes who have played at the professional level. On Saturday, the culmination of…
Read MoreHilltoppers wrap up another strong season
Saturday was the perfect day for swimming. With the sun shining and temperature at a comfortable 80 degrees, it was cool enough to spend the entire day outdoors but still…
Read MoreColumbia to reinstate random athlete drug testing
At last week’s meeting, the Columbia school board voted to reinstate the student random drug and alcohol-testing program. The randomized testing will take place for students involved in IHSA sanctioned…
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