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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
TTown Heads To State Today For 14th Time In School History....McGivney Has Dominated, Can They Finish With 1a Title?
The Class 1a/2a state final four begins today at the University of Illinois in Champaign. The 2a semifinals begin at 4pm with 34-4 Eureka Hornets from the Heart of Illinois Conference taking on the Ce...
Jun 06, 2025
Annies Take On Marion For Triad 3a Sectional
The Centralia Annies will battle conference rival Marion today in the 3a Triad Sectional Softball finals starting at 4pm. Centralia enters at 25-3 while Marion is 26-7. The winner will advance to the ...
Jun 06, 2025
Casey Westfield Takes On Powerhouse Carrollton In 1a State Semifinals
Casey Westfield will take on Carrollton in the first 1a semifinal at 10am. Casey is 34-3 as they beat Waltonville in the SIU Super Sectionals to advance to coach Dalton McFarland's 2nd state tournamen...
Jun 06, 2025
