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News-Democrat looking for information on area college recruits
With the NCAA fall signing period for high school seniors beginning next Wednesday, area coaches, athletic directors and parents are urged to submit recruiting information on area athletes to the Belleville News-Democrat as soon as possible. The fall signing period includes basketball, baseball...
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Soccer playoffs under way
The first tough tests of the boys soccer postseason will unfold this weekend.
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Gateway Grizzlies hosting old-timers reunion on Sunday
The Gateway Grizzlies will be hosting the Annual Sports Old-timers Reunion at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Grizzlies Baseball Academy, located at GCS Ballpark in Sauget.
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Annual Milk Bowl football showdown is named Rams Game of the Week
While the annual Milk Bowl football game between rivals Central and Mater Dei is always a big deal in Clinton County, it’s about to become a little bigger.
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West soccer team rolling along
I'm not sure the last time Belleville West's boys soccer team had won eight straight.
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Highand's turnaround is no surprise to Mascoutah coach
Some people might be surprised by the Highland Bulldogs’ success this season, but not Mascoutah coach Scott Battas. The Bulldogs are 3-0 this season after going 0-9 last season. “If you knew anything about them last year, you knew they were missing a few key pieces,’’ ...
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Indians running back could return next week
The Mascoutah Indians are hoping to get running back Trevahn Williams back next week against Civic Memorial. Williams sustained a knee injury in the Indians’ season-opening win against Central.
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Triad football standout Medved racking up incredible numbers
riad High running back Trevor Medved, the News-Democratâs Week 2 Football Player of the Week, racked up another superlative performance on Saturday.
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Mater Dei, Mascoutah football teams hit hard by injuries
Hit hard by injuries and other adversity the past few seasons, Mater Deiâs football team suffered another major blow this week when senior running back Drew Foppe was lost for the season with a broken leg that will require surgery.
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Former Dupo football coach to speak at Belleville sports group meeting
Retired Dupo High School football coach Gary Mauser will be the guest speaker on Frida at the Belleville Area Senior Men's Sports Group meeting.
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Who's playing who tonight? Check out the football games on tap
Click here to see the schedule of high school football games involving metro-east teams Friday night.


