Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Orphans 3rd At Final S7 Tournament...CHS & Salem Head To Carbondale Sectionals Today
The Centralia High School Orphans wrapped up their South 7 Conference season on their home courts Wednesday, finishing third at the final conference tournament of the year. Centralia was led by...
WJBD Staff 11h ago

IHSA Fishing Sectionals Today, Salem's Russell/Graham Ready To Compete
The IHSA Bass Fishing Sectionals are today. The Salem boat of Mya Russell and Kai Graham will head to Lake of Egypt Sectional to try to advance to next week's state tournament. Also there will ...
WJBD Staff 11h ago

Russell & Gregg Fish Together At National Championships
From teammates at Salem Community High School to teammates on one of college fishing's biggest stages, Hunter Russell and Brogan Gregg are set for a special weekend on the water. The final even...
WJBD Staff 11h ago

Salem Recreation Men's Softball Scores
In Salem Recreation Men's Softball, Eliminators routed El Rancherito 31-0, Legends 6-5 over New Day Lawn & Outdoor, Wagers over Colden Brewery, SWAG & Texas Corner Tavern 22-14.
WJBD Staff 11h ago

Wildcats Fall To Mattoon Despite Outhitting Wave....SC Falls To Bobcats
The Salem Wildcats fell at Mattoon yesterday 12-5. Evan Barnes led the Cats with 3 hits. The biggest blow of the game came in the second inning when the Green Wave scored 6 runs on 3 hits to take a 6-...
WJBD Staff May 20, 2026

Lady Cats Season Ends In Softball Semifinals...Annies/Lady Rams Open Post Seasons Today...OPS Moves On
The Salem Lady Wildcats softball season came to an end at Breese Central yesterday losing to the host Lady Cougars 9-0 as Salem was outhit 14-1. Marah Johnson had the lone single for Salem in her fina...
WJBD Staff May 20, 2026

Thurman Named All Region Pitcher After Dominant Freshman Campaign for JAL
Salem grad and John A Logan freshman Breanna Thurman was named to the All-Region Softball team after a fantastic season in the circle. Thurman finished 20-4 on the season with 104 strikeouts and only ...
WJBD Staff May 20, 2026

Malekovic Named IBCA Coach of the Year in District 20
New Horizon boys basketball coach Albert Malekovic was named Illinois Basketball Coaches Associations boys junior high Coach of the Year for District 20. He led the Crusaders to a 29-4 record this pas...
WJBD Staff May 20, 2026

Security Alarm Beats Farina At Complex
In Salem Girls Major's softball at the Little League Complex, Security Alarm beat Farina 15-3. Zoey Fenton struck out 9 and didn't' allow a hit in the win. Brooklyn Newcomber struck out 3 in relief. K...
WJBD Staff May 20, 2026

Salem Recreation Women's Volleyball Scores
In Salem Recreation Women's Volleyball, The Texas Corner Tavern beat United Medical (25-20, 25-17), Free Ballin held off PennyLee Photography (27-25, 25-16), and Free Ballin over The Texas Corner Tave...
WJBD Staff May 20, 2026
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