Belleville News Democrat: High school sports http://www.bnd.com/220/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2009 Belleville News Democrat High school sports 60 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:02:41 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com Hoops preview: Team play will be vital for Maroons http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1019159.html http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1019159.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:34 CST With such a thin margin for error in the Southwestern Conference, Belleville West coach Joe Muniz's words probably have been repeated by his counterparts in the league. East hopes to build on last year's strong basketball run http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1019137.html http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1019137.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:34 CST Belleville East is determined to build on its amazing playoff run of last season that carried it to the super-sectional. Crusaders could ride their depth to another big season http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1019128.html http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1019128.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:34 CST There will be a smaller coach on the sidelines for Althoff High this season, but there's been no coaching change. East St. Louis Flyers face familiar hurdles in playoff game http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1019160.html http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1019160.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:01 CST East St. Louis football coach Darren Sunkett doesn't like to dwell on the past. Granite City's Jennifer Kim repeats as area's top tennis player http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1017536.html http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1017536.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:53 CST The 2009 prep tennis season proved to be one of overall improvement for Granite City senior Jennifer Kim. Injuries could slow Hornettes early on http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1015798.html http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1015798.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:20 CST The Nashville Hornettes figure to be one of the top Class 2A girls basketball teams in Southern Illinois once they get everybody healthy. Familiar formula in place for Maroons girls basketball team http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1015787.html http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1015787.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:27 CST Belleville West girls basketball coach Clayton Fisher has a simple message when it comes to the work ethic of the Maroons each season. Local stars shine brightly on All-State teams http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1015788.html http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1015788.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:20 CST Belleville East defensive tackle Warren Herring, East St. Louis running back Courtney Molton, O'Fallon tight end De'Ron Flood and Cahokia receiver-defensive back Jimmie Hunt highlight the metro-east contingent on the 2009 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State Football Teams released Wednesday. Knights girls basketball team quickly finds its stride http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1015789.html http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1015789.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:37 CST The transition didn't take long for sophomore Brooke Schulte and the Mater Dei Knights. Lancers girls basketball team moves forward under new coach http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1015793.html http://www.bnd.com/220/story/1015793.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:27 CST Andrea Seipp knows what it takes to make up a successful girls high school basketball program.