Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Wildcats Fall To Rams In SIT Opener...TTown Heads To Final Four With Dominant Win
The 2nd night of the Salem Invitational Tournament was held last night as the Salem Wildcats dropped their opener to 2nd seed Mt Vernon 53-30. The Cats only scored 10 points in the 2nd half after cutt...
Jan 24, 2025
Lady Cats Fall In Vandalia Tournament Semifinal
The Salem Lady Wildcats couldn't find enough offense as they fell in their semifinal at the Vandalia Mid-Winter Tournament to top-seed Effingham 51-33. Salem was playing without senior guard Emma Greg...
Jan 24, 2025
Nashville Sets Up Championship Showdown With O'Fallon At Highland
The Highland Girls Tournament continued last night. Nashville advanced to the title game after a 60-35 win over Mater Dei. In the 5th place semifinals, TTown avenged an earlier season loss beating Civ...
Jan 24, 2025
Franklin Park Falls In Greenville Semifinals...Citians Heading To Woodlawn Championship...NWI Gets Big Road Win
Franklin Park was just 6-of-15 from the free throw line as they lost in the James Burke Memorial Tournament semifinals to St Anthony 43-41. Zane Applegate led Salem with 15, Liam Shober added 10 with ...
Jan 24, 2025
Stephen Curry scores 21 points in Warriors' 131-106 victory over the Bulls
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Stephen Curry had 21 points and seven assists, Quinten Post scored a career-high 20 points and the Golden State Warriors routed the Chicago Bulls 131-106 on Thursday night. Gui Sa...
Jan 24, 2025 Dale Martin / CC
Maryland beats No. 17 Illinois 91-70 and sends the Illini to their 3rd loss in four games
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Julian Reese had 27 points and 17 rebounds and Derik Queen scored 25 points to lead Maryland to a 91-70 victory over No. 17 Illinois on Thursday night. Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 1...
Jan 24, 2025
Orphans & Maroons Win On SIT Night 1.....Host Wildcats take on Mt Vernon tonight
The 73rd Salem Invitational Tournament opened up last night. The Centralia Orphans looked every bit like the top seed in the 2nd game as they dominated from the jump against Effingham on their way to ...
Jan 23, 2025
Area Conference/Mid Winter Tournament Results & Schedules
MTC: At the MTC Tournament last night, Red Hill eliminated Patoka/Odin in the consolation semifinal 62-52 and will play Wayne City for the trophy after their 63-28 win over Cisne. Tonight is the Final...
Jan 23, 2025 Photo: Sam Snodsmith
Salem Lady Wildcats Take On Effingham In Vandalia Semifinals Thursday
The Salem Lady Wildcats head back to the Vandalia Mid-Winter Tournament tonight for semifinal play when they take on the Effingham Flaming Hearts at 7:30. The winner advances to Saturday's 2:30 champi...
Jan 23, 2025
O'Fallon Upsets Breese Central At Highland....Nashville Takes On Mater Dei For Ticket To Finals
The Highland Girls Tournament continued last night as #1 ranked Breese Central was upset by O'Fallon 57-46 in the semifinal. On the consolation side, Chatham Glenwood knocked off Carlyle 60-52 droppin...
Jan 23, 2025
