Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Astros' Valdez to start Game 1 of World Series vs Braves
HOUSTON (AP) - The starting pitchers have been announced for Game 1 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and visiting Atlanta Braves. Framber Valdez gets the nod for the Astros following a b...
Oct 25, 2021 slgckgc / CC
Alabama jumps OU to No. 3
UNDATED (AP) - Alabama has inched up to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football, behind top-ranked Georgia and No. 2 Cincinnati. The Bulldogs are a unanimous No. 1 for the third straight week. ...
Oct 25, 2021 Ron Cogswell / CC
Wildcats Make Stand At The Hill And Become Playoff Eligible With Win
The Salem Wildcats knocked off Charleston on the road holding on to beat them 28-23 to become playoff eligible with their 5th win of the season. The two teams were scoreless after the opening quarter....
Oct 23, 2021 Photo Credit - Greg Maxey.
Salem XC Opens Post Season Today
Post season is today in high school cross country as Salem will run at the Robinson 1a Regional. They will be joined along with Altamont, Casey, Dieterich, St Anthony, Fairfield, Flora, Grayville, Hut...
Oct 23, 2021 daniMU / CC
Lady Cats Play At Fairfield Tournament Today
The Salem Lady Wildcats volleyball team is in action today to finish up regular season play as they participate in the Fairfield Tournament. The Lady Cats will open regional play Monday night in Flora...
Oct 23, 2021 Photo Credit - Greg Maxey.
Lady Bobcats Fall At Effingham....Bobcats Open Up Today, Patoka Wins Opener
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats fell to 1-2 in their opening week after a 39-21 loss at Effingham last night. Jaelyn Keller finished with 10 to lead Salem. The JV fell 43-12. Mya Russell had 8 in the l...
Oct 23, 2021
Salem Soccer Association Has Another Big Weekend Scheduled
Salem Soccer will wrap up their league play this weekend. The 7th/8th grade team will try to finish their league season with a perfect record. They host Lebnaon at 12:00 at FCC Fields. The 5th/6th gra...
Oct 23, 2021 Photo Credit - Sideline Photos.
ABC Pub Wins Coed Softball Tournament
In City of Salem Recreation/Marion County YMCA coed softball, the ABC Pub won the championship of the tournament with a 24-20 win over Eliminators. Mud Dogs beat Route 50 Auto Repair for 3rd place 13-...
Oct 23, 2021
Kyrou, Blues to face Kings in St. Louis
Los Angeles Kings (1-2-1, sixth in the Pacific) vs. St. Louis Blues (3-0-0, first in the Central) St. Louis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blues -168, Kings +142; over/under is 5.5 BOT...
Oct 23, 2021
Pistons set to do battle with Bulls Saturday
Detroit Pistons (0-1, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (2-0, second in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT LINE: Bulls -9; over/under is 214.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Chica...
Oct 23, 2021 David Wilson / CC
