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PREP SOFTBALL

Columbia's big bats come through in regional championship victory over Waterloo

Down by a run in the fourth inning Friday, the Columbia Eagles knew there was plenty of time for a comeback.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Comanches set for run at history at Class 2A boys state track meet

The Cahokia Comanches entered the Class 2A state track and field meet preliminaries on Friday morning with 17 qualifiers and an excellent chance at a third straight state title.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Friday's high school results

Here are Friday's high school scores:

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Saturday's high school sports playoff scores

Here are Saturday's high school playoff scores and results for metro-east teams:

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PREP SOFTBALL

Carlyle and Okawville both reach softball sectional title games

Paige Rakers used her arm and her bat to lead the Carlyle Indians to a 3-1 semifinal victory over the Shelbyville Rams at the Class 2A Teutopolis Softball Sectional.

COLLEGE

Former Waterloo baseball standout chooses Central Arkansas

Going the junior college baseball route allowed former Waterloo High School standout shortstop Brad Dillenberger to gain the time he needed to mature.

LOCAL SPORTS

Early stumbles cost Haas in second round of Senior PGA

Jay Haas played mistake-free golf in an opening round 66 on Thursday, which left him tied for the lead at the 74th Senior PGA Championship.

LOCAL SPORTS

Butler sparks Grizzlies past Bombers

Gateway outfielder Jet Butler went 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored, leading the Grizzliesto an 8-6 win over the Schaumburg Boomers on Friday night at GCS Ballpark.