Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Holloway Hits Transfer Portal, Leaving SEMO
Centralia grad and SEMO football standout Chys Holloway has announced via social media that he would be entering the transfer portal with 2 more years of eligibility left.
WJBD Staff Dec 01, 2025

Wildcats Blazing Hot in Win Over Olney, Finish Capital Classic Today with 2 Games
The Salem Wildcats went 1-1 on the first day of the Capital Classic in Lawrenceville. Salem beat Olney in last night's game 78-65. The Cats shot an amazing 91% from the field in the first half on thei...
WJBD Staff Nov 29, 2025 New Salem Wildcats sports logo.

Orphans Back in Hoopsgiving Finals
The Centralia Orphans are 3-0 at the Roxana Hoopsgiving Tournament and are into the title game today after last night's 61-35 win over Althoff in the Gold Bracket semifinal. They will play University ...
WJBD Staff Nov 29, 2025

Sandoval, SC, Patoka/Odin & Christ Our Rock Play Today
Sandoval Shoots Well in Win Over Elverado Sandoval beat Elverado 63-46 to take 5th place at the Elverado Tournament. Crab Orchard won the title over Galatia 64-53. Crab Orchard won the title over Gala...
WJBD Staff Nov 29, 2025

Wesclin, Cumberland and St Anthony Tournaments Continue
At the Wesclin Tip Off, Nashville beat Mater Dei 67-59 and Wesclin over Columbia 60-52. Today the tournament finishes with Mater Dei and Columbia followed by Wesclin and Nashville. At Cumberland last ...
WJBD Staff Nov 29, 2025

IHSA Releases Statement on 5a-8a Title Games....Small School Results From Friday
The IHSA state football finals were held for 1a through 4a at Hancock Stadium on the campus of Illinois State. Lena Winslow won their 7th state title with a 58-13 win over Brown County in 1a. W...
WJBD Staff Nov 29, 2025

Area Prep Basketball Teams Play Today in Turkey Tournaments
Salem Wildcats Tip Off Season With 2 Games From Lawrenceville The Salem Wildcats will open up play in Lawrenceville today at the Capital Classic. They will play Lincoln High out of Vincennes at 11am a...
WJBD Staff Nov 28, 2025

Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
1. An adult wild turkey has approximately 5,000 to 6,000 feathers. 2. The FDA allows any product with less than five calories to be labeled "calorie free," and manufacturers are allowed to round down ...
WJBD Staff Nov 26, 2025

Boys Basketball Tournament Scores from Tuesday:
Wesclin Tournament: Nashville 58 Columbia High School 56 Wesclin 58 Mater Dei 55 Hoopsgiving: Civic Memorial 75 Freeburg 45 Staunton 62 Roxana 51 Althoff 70 Southwestern 31 Mulberry Grove: Father McGi...
WJBD Staff Nov 26, 2025

KC falls to SEI
Kaskaskia College 43 Southeastern Illinois College 40 Halftime Kaskaskia College 81 Southeastern Illinois College 90 Final Kaskaskia College Leading Scorers: Myles Liddell 18, Antwon Tillman 17, Allen...
WJBD Staff Nov 26, 2025
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