Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Annies Headed To 3a Super Sectionals After Winning Triad Sectional Friday
The Centralia Annies are playing in the Elite 8 on Monday at Millikin University after winning the Triad 3a Sectional yesterday beating Marion 6-0. The game was moved from Triad to O'Fallon due to the...
Jun 07, 2025
TTown Headed To 2a State Title Game Today....1a Powerhouses Meet With McGivney & Marquette For 1a Title
The Teutopolis Wooden Shoes will once again play for an IHSA 2a baseball state title after they beat Newman Central Catholic yesterday 9-3 at the University of Champaign. Jaxon Kreke had a no double 2...
Jun 07, 2025 (Photo: Tyler Repking)
Salem Wildcats Have 3 Named To All Cahokia Conference
The Salem Wildcats had 3 named to the Cahokia Conference Mississippi Division All Conference baseball team. Jalen Inlow was selected for the 3rd time with Noah Nix and Ryan Detering also being named. ...
Jun 07, 2025
All South 7 Baseball Team
Player of the Year - Chase Niemeyer (Marion) Co-Pitchers of the Year - Archie Goewey (Centralia), Drew Vaughn (Marion) 1st Team: Catcher - Chase Niemeyer Infielders - Tyler Karayiannis (Carbond...
Jun 07, 2025
Columbia Plays For 1a Soccer Title Today...O'Fallon In 3a Championship
Today the Columbia Lady Eagles will play for the IHSA 1a State Soccer Title at North Central College in Naperville. They will take on Johnsburg at 2:30. Yesterday, Williamsville finished their season ...
Jun 07, 2025
Pedro Pagés hits a 2-run HR, Sonny Gray pitches into 7th inning as Cardinals beat Dodgers 5-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Pedro Pags hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray pitched into the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 Friday night in a game that started after a 1 h...
Jun 07, 2025
Tarik Skubal stars as the Tigers top the Cubs 3-1 in a matchup of division leaders
DETROIT (AP) - Tarik Skubal pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning, and Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Friday night in the opener of a weekend series between two of the majors' best ...
Jun 07, 2025
Salem Community Band and Choir to Perform "Animation Tunes" this weekend
The Salem Community Band and Choir are presenting it's summer concert this Saturday and Sunday at the Salem Community Theatre. The theme is tunes from animated shows and movies. Show times are seven S...
Jun 06, 2025 Director Matt Webster leads the Salem Community Band in practice at the Salem Community Theatre. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Family Fun Day in the Park is Saturday
The Salem Family Fun Day in the Park is this Saturday. Salem Recreation Director Jed Casburn says it's a great day to bring the entire family to the park, starting early at the Salem Reservoir. "Our Y...
Jun 06, 2025 Jump Houses provided some of the entertainment at a past Family Fun Day. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Hodge & Barthelemy Compete at IHSA State Bass Fishing Finals Today
Today is the opening round of the IHSA Bass Fishing State Tournament held at Lake Shelbyville. The Salem boat of Zane Barthelemy and Lucas Hodge will look for the Wildcat Anglers first state trophy. T...
Jun 06, 2025 James Mann / CC
