BETHALTO - Lauren Hardy led the offense with three hits and three RBIs and Megan Griffith pitched well in a complete game, walking only three while striking out seven. But a three-run 10th inning gave Belleville East an 8-5 win over the Eagles in a softball game played Monday afternoon at the Bethalto... read more
ALTON - Civic Memorial pitcher Sam Buckley threw a six-inning no-hitter, walking one and striking out nine, while Christian Garrett had three hits and drove home a pair of runs. Three players collected two hits each, and Bryer Arview also had a pair of RBIs as the Eagles defeated Alton 10-0 in a basebal... read more
GRANITE CITY – The last time the Granite City High School girl’s soccer team started the season 4-0 was back in 2017. They’re doing it again now. The Warriors kept their perfect season alive with a well-earned 4-1 win over the Triad Knights Monday night. Granite City got off t... read more
CHARLESTON, Ill. - Battling through a late start Sunday and two weather delays, the SIUE softball dropped a pair of Ohio Valley Conference softball contests at Eastern Illinois. The Cougars fell in game one 1-0 and lost the nightcap 5-2. In the opener, Kelsey Ray scattered seven hits and allowed... read more
EDWARDSVILLE – SIUE Athletics has unveiled a new look, showcasing a brand-new Cougar head for the first time since 2007. The new cougar head represents a modernized version of the legendary cougar-symbolizing spirit and pride in SIUE. It becomes the primary mark for SIUE Athletics and will b... read more
GLEN CARBON - Jacob Huber posted a time of 52.82, a Father McGivney school record for sixth place this past weekend at the Illinois Top Times Meet Indoor Track and Field Championships. Jacob is a Byron, Carlson, Petri, and Kalb Male Athlete of the Month for Father McGivney Catholic. Jacob is also... read more
ROXANA - Aidan Briggs, a junior, three-sport athlete for the Roxana Shells was honored for his actions on the basketball court Sunday night at the 76th Annual Gallatin Awards. Briggs was named his team's Most Valuable Player. For his achievement, Aidan is a Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete... read more
ALTON - The Alton Redbirds girl's soccer team can consider themselves lucky that they have such a lethal attacker on their side. That would be none other than senior forward Emily Baker. She burst onto the scene last season with an impressive 31-goal campaign. She is already off and running this... read more
ALTON - The 76th Annual Gallatin Awards honored some of the best high school basketball players in the Riverbend area last night. Held at the Best Western Premier Hotel in Alton, the event featured several major honors including the Player of the Year award for both boys and girls. Other honors... read more
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis CITY SC hit the road this week, heading to a bitterly cold Sandy, Utah to take on Real Salt Lake. After a slow start, CITY found their footing offensively and hammered the hosts 4-0, staying perfect through five games in the MLS season. The first half was a chippy and somewhat... read more
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