Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Nix Dominates Mexico In Marion Win....Marion & Southern Illinois Still Alive At Colt World Series
The Colt World Series held in Marion began over the weekend. Marion won their opening game thanks to a 2-hit shutout thrown by Salem junior Noah Nix in their 6-0 win over Tijuana, Mexico. Marion then ...
Jul 31, 2023
11u State Little League Tournament Continues At Complex
The 11u State Little League Baseball Tournament opened up Saturday at the Salem Little League Complex. Elmhurst opened with a 7-3 win over Champaign East, Mt Carmel beat Rochelle 7-3, Western Spring s...
Jul 31, 2023
Swordfish Finish Season
The Salem Swordfish completed another fantastic season taking 2nd place over all at the Champs Meet. The high point winners for the Swordfish were Finlee Cripps, Charlotte Johnson, Josiah Montgomery, ...
Jul 31, 2023
Vandal Dillon Hinton Has Great Weekend At Deep South Wrestling Nationals
Vandalia sophomore wrestler Dillon Hinton had a great weekend. Traveling over 1000 miles in 3 days to compete at the Deep South Nationals in Hoover, Alabama Hinton made the most of his trip going 5-0 ...
Jul 31, 2023
Salem's Adam Bunnell Brings Home Hardware At Bodybuilding Competition
Salem's Adam Bunnell competed in his 2nd bodybuilding competition in 2 weeks competing in Texas this weekend he finished 1st in True Novice, 2nd in Novice and 3rd in Open Physique. Bunnell saying the ...
Jul 31, 2023
SC Wins Chicago GMB Tournament, Finish Summer Season 26-5
The SC 15u Storm Chasers finished off their season this weekend winning the GMB Chicago Tournament going 5-0 on the weekend. They opened with a 9-4 win over the Elgin Lions and then beat Stars Basebal...
Jul 31, 2023
Matz pitches six strong innings as Cardinals stop Cubs' eight-game win streak with 3-0 victory
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Steven Matz and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, and the St. Louis Cardinals snapped the Chicago Cubs' eight-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory Sunday. Tyler O'Neill, Andr...
Jul 31, 2023
Blue Jays bolster bullpen by acquiring RHP Jordan Hicks from St. Louis
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Blue Jays strengthened their depleted bullpen Sunday by acquiring right-hander Jordan Hicks in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. Toronto sent minor league right-handers ...
Jul 31, 2023
Colt World Series In Full Swing....Marion Opens Tonight With Nix On The Mound Against Mexico
The Colt World Series opened up in Marion yesterday. In the opening game, Tijuana, Mexico beat Chiba, Japan 6-0, Rio Grande Valley, Texas beat Greensboro, North Carolina 10-2, Youngstown, Ohio routed ...
Jul 29, 2023
11u State Little League Tournament Begins Today In Salem
Today is the opening of the 11u Little League State Baseball Tournament hosted by the Salem Little League Complex. There will be 4 games today split between the North and South Fields. On the North Fi...
Jul 29, 2023 Governor Tom Wolf / CC
