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Outdated Lighting Removed from East St. Louis Tennis Facility
EAST ST. LOUIS – When the East St. Louis Community Tennis Association faced a critical safety issue, Ameren Illinois volunteers stepped in to help. The outdated lighting fixtures around the newly resurfaced Al Penelton tennis courts in Lincoln Park were hanging precariously from nearly 50-year-old poles, posing a potential hazard. Scott Stinson, president of the tennis association, recognized the imminent danger and reached out to Ameren Illinois for assistance.
Grizzlies Blast Off Late To Take Series From Slammers
SAUGET – The Gateway Grizzlies and Joliet Slammers were tied at 1-1 going to the bottom of the eighth inning, and on the first pitch of the frame, D.J. Stewart hit a go-ahead home run as part of a two-run inning that stood as the difference in a 3-1 victory at Grizzlies Ballpark for the home team.
Family of St. Louisan competing in 2024 Olympics still needs help getting to Paris
ST. LOUIS — A Florissant native and former McCluer North High School student has a shot at Olympic gold in Paris, but his family is struggling to get there to cheer him on. Freddie Crittenden III will be part of Team USA in the hurdles, crediting St. Louis with much of his hurdling success.
Deal Set for Sale, Development of Former Fairmount Park
Accel Entertainment has announced an agreement to purchase FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing, the former Fairmount Park racetrack, with plans to continue racing and develop a long-stalled racino project. The $35 million deal is subject to approval by the Illinois Racing Board and casino ownership, and development would need the...
St. Louis SLAM Claims WFA Conference Title, Advances To Pro Championship Game
(ST. LOUIS, MO) Following sixty minutes of intense play Saturday night at St. Mary’s High School, the St. Louis SLAM guaranteed themselves an exciting road trip two weekends from now. The local rep of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) topped the Minnesota Vixen, 20-3, and claimed the league’s Pro...
Bagwell selected by Atlanta Braves
COLLINSVILLE — Collinsville High School’s Ethan Bagwell had his dreams come true, twice in the span of a little less than nine months. Monday afternoon the 6-4 230 pound pitcher was selected in the sixth round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves. Last November he signed a National Letter of Intent to throw for the University of Missouri and the premier conference in college baseball the Southeastern Conference.
MERBL playoff tournament draws near
In recent Metro East Recreational Baseball League play, Coach AJ Mahnesmith’s league leading Troy team three added another victory in a 16-9 victory over Troy four. The loss set Coach Todd Williams’s squad back to 2-8 overall. Troy three struck first with a trio of runs in the...
American Powder Coating POWRi B-Mod Division July 12-14
Belleville, IL. (7/14/24) Continuing the second season of sanctioned divisional competition, the American Powder Coating POWRi B-Mod Division continues to grow as seven great hosting venues welcome competitors to vie for National Championship honors for 2024. Weekend racing action would witness Terry Schultz snag his eleventh sanctioned win at Callaway and Cole Hamilton claiming his second checkers at Electric City on Friday Night as Derek Watson would take the feature triumph for the tenth career time on Saturday at Springfield.
World of Outlaws Late Models coming to Highland Speedway in August
HIGHLAND — For the first time ever the World of Outlaws Late Models are coming to the World Famous Highland Speedway!. The World of Outlaws is one of the premier dirt track series in the country and will make its debut at Highland on Aug. 14. “This is like...
Civic Memorial's Todd Hannaford ready for his final year as A.D.
-0- The new C.M. Athletic Director will be former Eagles' soccer coach Derek Jarman in the '25-'26 school year. Before that, they need to fill head coaching vacancies due to recent resignations by Luke Angelo (softball) and Nick Smith (baseball). Smith is a longtime C.M. coach and he starts his new position as head coach for Eagles varsity football this ('24) fall.
Carter stepping down as Redbirds softball coach
-0- The Alton Redbirds will be searching for a new head softball coach this summer. Dan Carter has resigned his position as head coach for girls softball at Alton High School. The resignation will become official at tonight's (TUE) Alton Schools' Board of Education meeting. Carter has been the Alton...
Krimminger currently holds 2nd place in state for his district in AMA flat-track racing
TROY — A local boy continues to garner national attention as he manages to stack up wins and top five finishes in American Motorcyclist Association Flat Track dirt bike racing even after a few bad breaks. Brentley Krimminger, now 9-years-old from Troy, won back-to-back AMA National Championships in 2021...
Registration open for Miles for Meso 5K
Registration is open for the popular Miles for Meso 5K, which has been held every year in Alton since 2009. The 16th annual race promises between $50 - $500 in cash prizes, as well as a T-shirt, top-three finisher medals, and the option to participate virtually using the Runkeeper app.
Roxana A.D. Mark Briggs talks Shells sports
The 2024 summer sports season continues for high school athletes here in July. Boys and girls prep sports have been in high gear throughout June and July. > Roxana Shells Athletic Director Mark Briggs discusses the summer season in Shell Country -- including the 2024 senior class, boys summer hoops, and a new gym at the elementary school:
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