Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
1. The annual tradition of gathering in Times Square for New Year's started as a party to celebrate the opening of the New York Times building in 1904. 2. Americans drink around 360 million glasses of...
Dec 31, 2025
Salem Wins Finale At Duster Thomas -- Woodlawn Wins Title In Thriller Over Sparta
The Salem Wildcats finished their run at the Duster Thomas with a 2-2 record after winning their 7th place game matchup with Jerseyville 48-43. Salem saw most of their 10 point lead evaporate in the 4...
Dec 31, 2025
Evanston, Marist, Alton & Centralia in CHT Final Four
The Centralia Holiday Tournament Final Four is set after Day 2 of the tournament yesterday. The defending champion Orphans won their quarterfinal game over Chicago King 67-39. Kenny Bratton led 3 in d...
Dec 31, 2025
Salem Will Take on Jerseyville Today to Finish Duster Thomas
The Salem Wildcats will finish up play at the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic today at 4pm when they take on Jerseyville on WJBD. Salem dropped both games in the winner's bracket on Monday. They op...
Dec 30, 2025
Lady Cats Finish At Benton Tournament Falling to Olney
The Salem Lady Cats finished 0-3 at the Benton Christmas Tournament following their loss to Olney yesterday 48-36. Salem only trailed 23-22 at the half, but Olney outscored them 13-2 in the 3rd quarte...
Dec 30, 2025
Orphans Win On Day 1 of CHT
Day 1 of the 82nd Centralia Holiday Tournament is in the books. The Orphans dominated their opening round game with Sumner 79-26. Archie Goewey had 24 to lead Centralia, Jaxson Hancock added 14 with 1...
Dec 30, 2025
Wildcats Take On Sparta In Quarterfinals At Duster Thomas Today
The Salem Wildcats will continue play today at the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic in the final championship quarterfinal at 1:30 against Sparta after Salem pulled another rabbit out of their hat on Satur...
Dec 29, 2025
The 82nd Centralia Holiday Tournament opens today at Trout Arena.
At 9am its Miller Career against MHEA of Memphis, Evanston and Dyett at 10:30, Marist plays Champaign Central at 12:45, Belleville West and Wekiva, Florida then tip off at 2:15 and Alton and Julian at...
Dec 29, 2025
Lady Cats Finish Benton Tournament Today
Lady Wildcats will finish up their Benton Christmas Tournament today trying to salvage one win after another loss on Saturday when they take on Olney at 10:30. Salem dropped their consolation semifina...
Dec 29, 2025
Lady Cats Open At Benton Tournament Friday Morning Against Mt Vernon
The Salem Lady Wildcats will open up play this morning at 9am when they travel to the Benton Christmas Classic to take on the Mt Vernon Lady Rams. Salem is the 7th seed in the tournament. The winner w...
Dec 26, 2025
