Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Moats, Runge & Jones In Reno For Team USA Trials
For a trio of area bowlers, this week is as important as it comes as they will head to Reno, Nevada for the 2025 USBC Team USA Trials and US Amateur held January 2-7 at the National Bowling Stadium. T...
Jan 02, 2025
Poole scores 30 as Wizards beat Bulls 125-107
WASHINGTON (AP) - Jordan Poole scored 30 points to continue his strongest stretch in a Washington uniform as the Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 125-107 on Wednesday night. Poole - who joined Washingto...
Jan 02, 2025 Chicago Bulls
Wildcats Fall To Chester To Close Down Duster Thomas.....Benton Wins Title In Amazing Fashion
The Salem Wildcats limp out of the Duster Thomas going 1-3 on the tournament and sitting at 3-12 this season after dropping the 13th place game Monday morning to Chester 55-43. Salem trailed 18-4 afte...
Dec 31, 2024
Gregg Surpasses 1000 Points, Salem Wins Benton Consy Title
The Salem Lady Wildcats won the Consolation Championship at the Benton Christmas Classic with their 54-41 win over Harrisburg. Salem senior Emma Gregg needed 13 points to reach 1000 in her career, and...
Dec 31, 2024
Rakers Bucket Lifts Mater Dei To Comeback OT Win Over Rival Cougars To Win Tournament
Elliott Rakers made a layup with 9.6 seconds left in overtime to complete Mater Dei's rally from a 9-point third period deficit as it captured its own Holiday Tournament title 55-54 over their cross-t...
Dec 31, 2024 Chilli Head / CC
Waltonville Claims Sesser Valier Title After Resumption Of Title Game Monday
They resumed the championship game of the Sesser Valier Tournament last night after Goreville player Cole Tripp was injured Saturday night. Tripp was back with the team for moral support last night as...
Dec 31, 2024
Vandalia Holiday Tournament - Greenville Takes Home Tournament Title
The Vandalia Holiday Tournament finished up yesterday. Greenville is the tournament champions after their 50-38 win over Shelbyville. Okaw Valley knocked off Cumberland in the 3rd place game 51-41, Va...
Dec 31, 2024
No. 14 South Carolina and No. 21 Illinois each aim to finish with 10 wins at Citrus Bowl
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - After a shaky 3-3 start, South Carolina had to win out to get here. They did just that. The No. 14 Gamecocks had Alabama on the ropes on their home field in October. Trailing by e...
Dec 31, 2024
Coby White, Torrey Craig lead the Bulls past the Hornets in overtime, 115-108
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Coby White narrowly missed his first career triple-double, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Torrey Craig scored 18 with five 3-pointers after halftime...
Dec 31, 2024
Wildcats Fall To Jerseyville, Head Back To Duster Thomas To Take On Mt Carmel Today On WJBD
The Salem Wildcats fell to Jerseyville in the opening round of the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic hosted by Pinckneyville. Salem got off to a good start taking a 32-22 halftime lead. However they were ou...
Dec 28, 2024
