Billy Woods

Laredo, St. Louis

Reporter and Staff Writer at Hearst

Sports Reporter for @hearst currently Laredo Morning Times, previously Edwardsville Intelligencer. Lindenwood '21 grad

Articles

United Day School third-grade basketball wins Mexico national tournament

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Billy Woods

The third-grade basketball team from Laredo's United Day School traveled to Monterrey, Mexico, on March 30. The nearly 300-mile round-trip was worth it. United Day School became the national champions of Mexico with its win in the National Elite School Tournament. Over the four-day tournament, United Day School went 7-0, including wins against Mexico teams from Monterrey, Saltillo, Zacatecas, Monclova, Chihuahua and more.
United Day School third-grade basketball wins Mexico national tournament

1 month ago | lmtonline.com | Billy Woods

The third-grade basketball team from Laredo’s United Day School traveled to Monterrey, Mexico, on March 30. The nearly 300-mile round-trip was worth it. Article continues below this adUnited Day School became the national champions of Mexico with its win in the National Elite School Tournament. Over the four-day tournament, United Day School went 7-0, including wins against Mexico teams from Monterrey, Saltillo, Zacatecas, Monclova, Chihuahua and more.
Donor starts $25,000 match program for SIUE men’s basketball

Jan 23, 2025 | theintelligencer.com | Billy Woods

As the men’s basketball team at SIUE continues to make massive strides on the court, operations behind the scenes are hoping to ensure the recent success results in a normal future. An unnamed donor has made a significant contribution to the Division I basketball program. The donor, a local businessperson and SIUE men’s basketball supporter, has pledged to match up to $25,000 in donations to the For the E Collective at SIUE.
Meet Metro-East Lutheran senior Grace Brown

Jan 19, 2025 | theintelligencer.com | Billy Woods

Edwardsville Intelligencier LogoHearst Newspapers LogoGrace Brown likes to stay busy at Metro-East Lutheran. The senior is a member of many clubs and organizations at Metro-East Lutheran, a non-boundary high school founded in 1977 near Edwardsville High School on Center Grove Road. Article continues below this adShe’s consistently been an honor-roll student. Q: What are you involved with at Metro-East Lutheran? “A lot. I’m on the cheer team.
Alton’s Proctor rains 3-pointers to stifle Edwardsville’s comeback

Jan 17, 2025 | theintelligencer.com | Billy Woods

Edwardsville Intelligencier LogoHearst Newspapers LogoDuring an 8-0 run by Edwardsville late in the third quarter on Jan. 16, Alton guard Kiyoko Proctor got “the look” from Redbirds coach Deserea Howard. “She gave me that look,” said Proctor, an SIUE commit.
Update on the progress on the Edwardsville boys swim team for 2025

Jan 16, 2025 | theintelligencer.com | Billy Woods

Edwardsville Intelligencier LogoHearst Newspapers LogoFollowing the winter break, Edwardsville boys swim and dive returned to practice and meets. There was plenty of rust to shake off after weeks of the holiday break.
Winning SIUE celebrates Ray'Sean Taylor's Division I scoring record

Jan 15, 2025 | theintelligencer.com | Billy Woods

It’s not unusual for First Community Center to be packed over the past few years, especially with friends and family of SIUE guard Ray’Sean Taylor. But he was surprised by the reason why they were there alongside 1,500 other local fans for SIUE’s Ohio Valley Conference matchup against Tennessee Tech on Jan. 11, 2025.
Why Alex Fox will stay on as Edwardsville High School principal

Jan 15, 2025 | theintelligencer.com | Billy Woods

Alex Fox has been in Edwardsville District 7 for 27 years now. That matters to him, especially when a key decision recently occurred regarding his interim principal role at Edwardsville High School. Article continues below this ad“I’m loyal,” Fox told the Intelligencer. “People were excited about the direction we were headed in, so I felt like maybe it was something we could continue.”On Jan.
Meet the Metro-East Lutheran High School Athletic Director

Jan 15, 2025 | theintelligencer.com | Billy Woods

Jason Batty wears many hats at Metro-East Lutheran. Since the start of the 2017-18 school year, Batty has been the school’s athletic director. He’s also the boys volleyball coach, the physical education teacher and a driver’s education teacher. Article continues below this ad“This is a dream job,” Batty said. “I still get to play volleyball. I get to be around sports. At a Lutheran school I can speak my faith. I hope to retire here in however many years. This is honestly my dream job.”Q.
Father McGivney still alive in GMC hunt with win over Althoff Catholic

Jan 13, 2025 | theintelligencer.com | Billy Woods

Emme McGaughey was disappointed that her free throw didn't fall, but the momentum Father McGivney gained from her and-one 3-pointer was felt for the next eight minutes. "It was the momentum that got us going," the Griffins sophomore guard said.