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SIU Edwardsville volleyballer having standout season

By Brent Zell | Oct 27, 2016

A barn played an early role in Katie Shashack's volleyball development. Shashack told the Metro East Sun that her earliest memories of volleyball probably included matches in the yard at her grandfather's house.

East Alton-Wood River-Roxana youth basketball league signup underway

By Brent Zell | Oct 23, 2016

The Tri City Basketball program is having player registration until Nov. 18, according to EastAltonVillage.org.

Ex-SIUE soccer star adjusts to big-time MLS scene in New York

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

Justin Bilyeu has taken his game from Edwardsville to the Big Apple.

Lewis and Clark College honors fallen police officer, alumnus-athlete at soccer game

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

To understand how much Blake Snyder was liked, one only had to see the crowd at Lewis and Clark Community College's soccer stadium on Oct. 15.

SIUE Cougars softball team finishes fall schedule unbeaten

By Brent Zell | Oct 20, 2016

The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville softball team wrapped up its fall schedule with a 6-0 record, according to siuecougars.com.

Godfrey Parks and Rec youth-basketball team signup begins Monday

By Brent Zell | Oct 11, 2016

Early registration is underway for Godfrey Parks and Recreation's youth-basketball program, according to the city's website.

SIUE men's soccer standout finds groove as season progresses

By Brent Zell | Oct 9, 2016

Earning honors from the Missouri Valley Conference is nothing new for Devyn Jambga.

Alton High wins division championship at Bob Guelker tournament

By Brent Zell | Oct 6, 2016

The Alton High School's boys soccer team won its division championship in the 62nd annual Catholic Youth Council/Bob Guelker Tournament, held Sept. 19-24 in St. Louis.

Trailblazers soccer team holds its own early on despite injuries

By Brent Zell | Oct 6, 2016

The Lewis & Clark Community College men's soccer team had a hard act to live up to this season.

Meyer celebrates explosive start to final year of SIUE running

By Brent Zell | Sep 30, 2016

The final year of Keith Meyer's running career at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) is continuing the success of his other seasons.

Three SIUE staff members celebrate promotions

By Brent Zell | Sep 25, 2016

Three current employees in the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) athletic department recently received promotions as part of the department's restructuring, according to SIUECougars.com.

SIUE to host wrestling prospect camp

By Brent Zell | Sep 18, 2016

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville will host a wrestling prospect camp on Oct. 22, according to SIUEcougars.com.

SIUE cross-country teams place second at Walt Crawford Open

By Brent Zell | Sep 10, 2016

The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville men's and women's cross-country teams took second place in their divisions at the Eastern Illinois University Walt Crawford Open on Friday, Sept. 2, in Charleston, Illinois.

Prep update: Edwardsville continuing strong tradition on soccer field

By Brent Zell | Sep 9, 2016

Edwardsville having a good boys-soccer season is simply expected anymore.

O'Keefe brothers back to lead Granite City in cross country

By Brent Zell | Sep 9, 2016

All but one of the top 15 runners from 2015 are back this season for the Granite City boys' cross-country team.

SIUE's Joens makes all-tournament volleyball team

By Brent Zell | Sep 2, 2016

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville (SIUE) middle blocker Taylor Joens was named to the All-Holiday Inn Invitational honors after the volleyball event, which ended Saturday, Aug. 27, in Dayton, Ohio.