Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem, Selmaville & Patoka Get JH Boys Wins
Franklin Park returns to boys basketball action tonight at the Benton Tournament to take on Casey Mount Vernon. Last night, they earned a regular season win over Effingham 54-48. Owen Tennyson led Sal...
Dec 04, 2024
Lady Bobcats Knock Off Centralia...Head Back To Summersville Tournament Tonight
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats knocked off Centralia 41-2. Kenna Benjamin had 8 to lead Salem, Maci Susmena added 7 with 6 each from Lexie Malan and Max Maciejowski added 6 each. The Salem JV also won...
Dec 04, 2024
Kyrou scores 2, Holloway has goal and assist as Blues ground struggling Jets 4-1
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Jordan Kyrou scored twice and Dylan Holloway had a goal and assist to help lift the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Robert Thomas al...
Dec 04, 2024
Wildcat Bowlers Knock Off Mount Vernon & Bluford
The Salem Wildcat bowling team hosted a match with Mount Vernon yesterday at Salem Bowl. The Varsity boys won 3101-3025. Rhett Detering had the high series with a 680, Silas Moats added 670 and Keaton...
Dec 03, 2024
Okawville's Anderson Goes Over 1000 Points.....Carmi's Edwards Breaks School Single Game Scoring Record....Tournament Recaps
The Carlyle Kaskaskian Classic continued last night. Pinckneyville routed Okawville 72-45. In the loss, Rockets 6-9 big man Aidan Anderson went over 1000 points finishing with 18 points and 5 rebounds...
Dec 03, 2024
Lady Cats Improve To 5-1 With Win At West Frankfort
The Salem Lady Cats improved to 5-1 on the season with a road win at West Frankfort 46-32. Emma Gregg scored 18 and Jordan Kessler added 15. With the game tied at 8 early in the first half, Salem used...
Dec 03, 2024
JH Girls Basketball....Salem Gets W....Citians Fall To TSJ
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats are in action tonight at Centralia Junior High. Last night, Franklin Park opened up the Summersville Tournament with a 57-26 win over Spring Garden. Nine Lady Bobcats sc...
Dec 03, 2024
Franklin Park Earns Win At Benton Tournament....SM/WG Improves To 10-2....Selmaville Gets W
The Franklin Park Bobcats will host Effingham. They opened the Benton Tournament yesterday with the varsity winning 51-49. Owen Tennyson led the balanced attack with 13. Zane Applegate added 11 and Li...
Dec 03, 2024
IBCA Hall of Fame Class of 25 Announced
The 2025 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) Hall of Fame class has been announced. From our area those selected include Mt. Carmel Basketball Standout Tyra Buss-Davison, Nashville standout...
Dec 03, 2024
Giddey gets a triple-double as the Bulls race past the Nets for a 128-102 victory
CHICAGO (AP) - Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 128-102 on Monday night. It was Giddey's first triple-double of the season and No...
Dec 03, 2024 Chicago Bulls
