Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Jarett Rushing takes first place in the #1 singles bracket going 3-0 on the day. Carson Huggins takes first place in the #2 singles bracket going 3-0 on the day. Kyler Sapp and Caleb Squibb take 2nd p...

The Salem Lady Wildcats soccer team fell at Roxana on Saturday in Cahokia Conference play 3-2. Jordan Kessler and Shelby Johnson scored the goals. Adysen Pracht had both assists. Saturday Soccer Score...

The girls came out as champions and the boys were runner up to Granite City.   For the boys, Silas Lux threw a PR in the shot put winning in 55'9.50''. Darryll Kaufman was 5th also scoring points...

Applegate's Grand Slam Lifts Salem Over Mater Dei The Wildcats knocked off Mater Dei in Breese 9-4. Salem trailed 3-2 in the sixth inning, but Zane Applegate gave Salem the lead with a grand slam, the...

Lady Cats Beat Former Salem Great In Coaching Debut at Tully Salem hosted former Lady Wildcat great Delaney Kell, who just finished her career at SEMO and is now coaching Odin/Patoka/Sandoval. Salem c...

Christ Our Rock grad and KC infielder Jayden Bazile has been invited to play for the Clinton LumberKings this summer after his work with the Blue Devils. The LumberKings are a collegiate summer baseba...

Riley Martin turned a chaotic night at Wrigley into his own coming-out moment.   The Chicago Cubs' 8-7 extra-inning win over Philadelphia will be remembered for Dansby Swanson's walk-off hit, the...

Wildcats Head To Mater Dei The Salem Wildcats baseball team is scheduled to travel to Breese to take on Mater Dei. They will then head to newly built Mascoutah Baseball Field for a matchup with one of...

(Photo: Sam Snodsmith) Bella Pearce struck out 11 batters as the pitcher led OPS Lady Eagles 2026 past North Clay 8-2 on Thursday. Pearce gave up four hits and two runs over seven innings while walkin...

It was a great day again for the annual Terry Hearn Invitational held at Salem Community High School hosted by Franklin Park. The Salem track team had a great day with 21 personal records set. Winning...