Colin Feeney, Contributing Sports Writer

EDWARDSVILLE — It had been nearly a year since Austin Ruesch, a pitcher for the Metro-East Bears American Legion team, started a game. And after a slow first inning, it was like old hat for him. Ruesch gave up a two-run homer in the first inning of the Bears’ game Monday night against...

EDWARDSVILLE — Metro-East Bears manager Ken Schaake put it best after Monday night’s American Legion baseball game against Festus, Mo. Post 257. “We did a lot of the little things right,” Schaake said after seeing his Bears defeat Festus 4-3 at Roy E. Lee Field on the campus...

EDWARDSVILLE - In a Junior Legion game that served as the curtain raiser, Alton jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, but had to withstand a Festus rally before prevailing 7-6. Bryce Parrish had two RBI’s for Alton, while Cullen McBride also had two hits. Adam Stilts started the game before being...

EDWARDSVILLE — It was Senior Night on Friday at Tom Pile Field, as the Edwardsville baseball team honored a total of 15 graduating seniors and their families for their hard work, dedication and contributions to the Tiger baseball program. On the field, the Tigers and Triad split a doubleheader,...

EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville senior pitcher Dan Picchiotti has pitched very well throughout the season, and when he went up against Jersey on Friday afternoon, he was practically unstoppable. Picchiotti gave up only a lead-off single while walking one and striking out seven at the Tigers shut...

EDWARDSVILLE—Three Marquette Catholic players — Emma Nicholson, Emma Taylor and Grace Frost — each went three-for-five with a combined 10 RBIs as the Explorers defeated Metro-East Lutheran 20-0 in five innings in a girls’ softball game Friday at MEL. Taylor had a triple and...

EDWARDSVILLE — All three doubles’ teams from Edwardsville won their respective flights as the Tigers took the lead after the first day of the Southwestern Conference championships Friday afternoon at the Edwardsville tennis complex. The Tigers scored the maximum 24 points to lead the competition...

EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville’s Jordan Garella is a pitcher who relies on getting the opposing batters to put the ball in play, mainly on the ground. And when they do, she’s supported by a very good defense that get outs, especially in key situations. That’s what happened Frida...

EDWARDSVILLE — It was Pink-Out Day on Friday at the Edwardsville Sports Complex as the Tigers’ softball team raised money for charity. And it turned out to be a very successful day, both on and off the field. Off the field, much money was raised through a raffle and sales of cookies...

GRANITE CITY — Civic Memorial pitcher Christian Stawar enjoyed one of his best outings of the season Friday afternoon, allowing only two hits and striking out four as the Eagles defeated Granite City 10-0 in five innings at Babe Champion Field. Stawar was quick to credit a complete team effor...