Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Ball and Bridges lead Hornets to wild 125-123 win over Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) - LaMelo Ball scored 26 points, Miles Bridges had 21 and the Charlotte Hornets held on for a wild 125-123 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Mark Williams scored 19 points and gr...
Jan 18, 2025 Dale Martin / CC
Wildcats Head To Breese Tonight...Mt Vernon Hosts Cdale, Centralia Off Till Tomorrow
The Salem Wildcats return to action tonight when they travel to Breese Central. Varsity tip on WJBD starting around 7:30. The Orphans are off until tomorrow night when they host the Sumner Bulldogs of...
Jan 17, 2025 Photo: Greg Maxey
Lady Cats Fall To #1 Ranked Central....Girls Basketball Scores
The Salem Lady Wildcats dropped their game to Breese Central last night at B.E. Gum. The #1 ranked Lady Cougars ran out to a 57-21 victory behind 21 from Cece Toennies. Central improves to 17-1 on the...
Jan 17, 2025 Photo: Greg Maxey
Bobcats Fall At TTown....Middle School Basketball
The Franklin Park Bobcats fell on the road to TTown on 8th grade night for the Shoes 62-18. They will open up play at the Greenville Tournament on Monday at 4:30 against Aviston. Bartelso knocked off ...
Jan 17, 2025
New Horizon v. St Mary/Willow Grove Tonight For NWIGP Tournament Title
Last night was the final pool play night at the North Wamac/Irvington/Grand Prairie Tournament. New Horizon got 23 from Eli Marcum in their 54-27 win over Sandoval. Gage Donoho added 11. Marvin McClai...
Jan 17, 2025
Franklin Park Opens Regionals With Win Over Centralia...Will Play Wesclin Tonight For Championship
Franklin Park hosted the opening round of their Class L girl's basketball regional last night. They knocked off Centralia 42-4. Lexie malan had 12 for Salem, Maci Susmena and Brynn Kessler had 8 each ...
Jan 17, 2025
New Horizon Get's Comeback Victory After Dominant 4th Quarter...Up Next, Regional Title Game
New Horizon trailed St Mary's Mt Vernon 21-10 after three quarters, but outscored them 21-4 in the final frame to advance to the Summersville Regional championship winning 31-24. The championship will...
Jan 17, 2025
Sandoval, Patoka, Odin K of C Free Throw Contest Set For Saturday
The St Lawrence Knights of Columbus is sponsoring the Youth Free Throw Championship. All boys and girls ages 9-14 from Sandoval, Odin and Patoka are invited to participate in the local competition tom...
Jan 17, 2025
Registration Open Now For Salem Little League Summer Baseball/Softball
Salem Little League Baseball & Softball registration is now open. You can sign up on the League's website at salemlittleleague.org. Registration will remain open up until evaluation days which wil...
Jan 17, 2025
Brayden Schenn scores twice in the Blues' 4-1 victory over the Flames
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brayden Schenn scored twice, Jordan Kyrou had his 20th goal and the St. Louis Blues beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game set in St. Louis. On Tuesday nigh...
Jan 17, 2025
