Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Matt Shaw is looking to win third base job with the Chicago Cubs in spring training
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Matt Shaw grew up in Massachusetts. When Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox as a free agent, Shaw was informed of the move via a text message from a buddy. "I got ...
Feb 15, 2025
Lady Cats Prepare For Bowling Sectionals On Saturday In Mt Vernon
The Salem Lady Wildcats bowling team will continue their post season run competing at the Mount Vernon Sectionals on Saturday at Nu Bowl Lanes. Salem advanced as a team out of the Marquette Regional a...
Feb 14, 2025 Photo: Salem Youth Bowling
Franklin Park Opens Bowling Season With Wins
Franklin Park opened up their bowling season last night at Salem Bowl. The Varsity boys won with a team score of 1637. Kylan Cassidy led the way with a 398 total. Benny Bryan had top individual score ...
Feb 14, 2025
Wildcats Head To Wood River Tonight In Cahokia Play On WJBD
The Salem Wildcats return to action tonight with a road trip to East Alton Wood River. JV game starts at 6 with the varsity game at 7:30 on WJBD. Salem will finish up regular season play Tuesday night...
Feb 14, 2025
Post Season Boys Basketball Seeds Out...Regional Pairings Released Later Today
The pairings for the boys post season will be out this afternoon. The sectional seeds were announced yesterday. 2a is a absolute murderers row with the top 8 teams in the Carterville Sub-Section A all...
Feb 14, 2025
Lady Cats Win Regular Season Finale...Head To Triad Regionals Next Week
The Salem Lady Wildcats finished up their regular season with a win at Wood River last night 69-53. Salem will open up 3a regional play next week at Triad taking on the 2nd seeded host Lady Knights on...
Feb 14, 2025
SIJHSAA State Tournaments Continuing At Rend Lake College
Tonight is the Class M state championship game at Rend Lake featuring Nashville and Smithton at 7:30. The 3rd place game at 6:30 is between NCOE and Joseph Arthur Middle School. Tomorrow is the openin...
Feb 14, 2025
Lady Cats Travel To EAWR For Varsity Only Game To Finish Regular Season
The Salem Lady Wildcats are in action tonight against Wood River to finish up the regular season. They will return to play Monday night at the Triad Regional when they take on the host Lady Knights. G...
Feb 13, 2025
Bazile Has Career Night In Stallions Win Over SC
Senior Jayden Bazile had a career high 34 points on 13-of-16 shooting from the field and pulled down 7 rebounds as Christ Our Rock improved to 12-14 with a 63-43 win over South Central. The Stallions ...
Feb 13, 2025
OBC 5th/6th Grade Tournament Continues
Iuka beat Odin in the semifinals of the Oil Belt Conference 5th/6th grade tournament 48-28. Eli Bookhout had 18 and Hosea Weems 12 in the win for the Pirates. Selmaville opened with a 42-11 win over F...
Feb 13, 2025
