Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Ben Humrichous scores 21 points, No. 13 Illinois routs Penn State 91-52
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Ben Humrichous scored a season-high 21 points, Morez Johnson Jr. had a career-high 20 points along with 11 rebounds and No. 13 Illinois beat Penn State 91-52 on Wednesday night ...
Jan 09, 2025
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
1. Oxford University in England is older than the Aztec society. Oxford became a university in 1249 . . . the Aztecs originated in 1325. 2. The first-EVER text message was sent on December 3rd, 1992 ....
Jan 08, 2025
Macy Jones Makes Junior Team USA
Vandalia High student and Shobonier native Macy Jones completed a fantastic week at the Team USA Bowling Trials in Reno, Nevada that finished with a spot on Junior Team USA. After finishing the final ...
Jan 08, 2025
Orphans Knock Off Highland For 7th Straight Win
(Photos: Pat Hodges) Not too many games were played in the area on Tuesday night due to the weather, but the Orphans hosted Highland at Trout Arena. Dustyn Collins led the Orphans with 23 points in a ...
Jan 08, 2025
Girls MTC Tournament Opens Tonight.....Prep Girls Scores From Tuesday
The MTC Tournament opens tonight at Webber High School. Red Hill and Wayne City will play at 5:30 with the winner back again at 8pm to take on Woodlawn. Sandoval will open with Webber at 6:45. The tro...
Jan 08, 2025
Pair of Salem Seniors Sign With Wabash Valley College
The Wabash Valley College Bass Team would like to welcome, Colten Starnes and Cooper Lobek to the team from the upcoming 2025-26 season. Colten and Cooper are seniors at Salem High School.
Jan 08, 2025
Kern and Penn State host No. 13 Illinois
Penn State Nittany Lions (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (11-3, 3-1 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -9.5; over/under is 163....
Jan 08, 2025
Moats, Runge & Jones Prepare For Final Round At Team USA Trials
The Team USA Bowling Trials continued from Reno, Nevada and the National Bowling Center with the 4th of 5 rounds. In the men's division, Salem's Silas Moats shot a 6-game total yesterday of 1158 for a...
Jan 07, 2025
Wildcats Game With Flora Moved To Wednesday At B.E. Gum On WJBD
The Salem Wildcats home game tonight with Flora has been moved to tomorrow at the same time. The Wildcats are 3-12 on the season while Flora enters with a record of 6-9. The Wildcats will have a busy ...
Jan 07, 2025 New Salem Wildcats sports logo.
MTC Girls Basketball Tournament To Start Wednesday At Webber
The MTC Girls Tournament was scheduled to start yesterday, but has been moved to tomorrow due to the weather. All games will be played at Webber High School. The opening game at 5:30 is the 4/5 matchu...
Jan 07, 2025
