GRANITE CITY — Since stepping into the quarterback job during a Week three win at Belleville East, Granite City freshman Freddie Edwards has become one of the St. Louis area’s most exciting players in a very short time.
But if you ask him about his success during the 2016 campaign,...
BETHALTO — It was only the third game of the new season for Civic Memorial’s boys basketball team , but on Friday night, the Eagles’ defense rose to the occasion as it was an important game in February.
The Eagles defense did a superior job on Nokomis in their game at the...
ALTON - On the opening night of the 2016 postseason, both Marquette Catholic and Taylorville’s football teams played a fantastic game that left everyone on the edge of their seats and undecided until the very end.
And in that very end, the Tornadoes turned a fumble and interception int...
ROXANA — It had been a tough go for both Piasa Southwestern and Roxana’s football teams during the 2016 campaign. Both had been eliminated from Illinois High School Association playoff contention by the time they met up for the season finale Friday night.
In a hard fought and hard...
EXPLORERS GO 1-3 IN TOURNEY: Marquette Catholic dropped three of four matches Saturday in the Freeburg Monster Mash volleyball tournament, but set a pair of school records on the day.
The Explorers fell to Waterloo Gibault 25-23, 20-25, 15-10; Chester 25-22, 25-15; and Nashville 25-16, 24-26...
GLEN CARBON – Heavyweight champion Mike Outlaw and D1 title holder Outtkast retained their belts, while the team of Strapdown University, Justin D'Air and Keon Option, became the new tag team champions in the Dynamo Pro Wrestling card on Saturday night at The Sports Academy...
ROXANA — When it comes to offensive football, Roxana junior running back Joey Johnson and his teammates have a very simple and effective philosophy.
“One of our mottos is RTB. Run the ball,” Johnson said with a smile.
Johnson, a 6-foot, 180-pounder, who also is an outside...
ROXANA — It hasn’t been the easiest of seasons for Roxana high’s football team , but on Friday night at Charlie Raich Field, the Shells put together one of their most complete performances of the 2016 campaign.
A dominant rushing game, led by...
GRANITE CITY — High school football can be very much a game of momentum swings at times, For example, take the game between Alton and Granite City Friday night.
The Warriors jumped to an early 21-0 lead in the first quarter, then saw the Redbirds cut the advantage to 21-14 by the end o...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Metro East Lutheran-Madison Knights football team have played hard and tough all season. A combination of mistake, bad breaks and missed opportunities have prevented them from breaking into the win column.
It occurred again on Friday night at Knights Field, where that combination,...
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