Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Dorofeyev's 1st NHL goal helps Golden Knights top Blues 5-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Pavel Dorofeyev scored his first NHL goal and Jiri Patera made 30 saves in his debut to help the Vegas Golden Knights beat the St. Louis Blues 5-3 on Sunday night. Michael Amadio, Jon...
Mar 13, 2023
Byron wins 2nd straight Cup race, beats Larson at Phoenix
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - William Byron won his second straight NASCAR Cup Series race, taking advantage of a pair of late cautions to give Hendrick Motorsports a victory in overtime at Phoenix Raceway. ...
Mar 13, 2023
2023 IBCA Boys All State Teams Announced
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association released their All State basketball teams this week. In Class 1a on the First Team was Mason Robinson of Altamont and Logan Fleener of North Clay. On the 2n...
Mar 11, 2023
Flyers Take 3rd At State Finals.....Championships Played Today
The East St Louis Flyers had a lead in the 2nd half, but Metamora capitalized on great sets late to earn a 50-43 victory. In the first game of the day, Chicago Simeon impressed with their 60-42 win ov...
Mar 11, 2023
Spring Sports Opens Up In IHSA Next Week
Next week is opening week for the IHSA Spring sports seasons. Coach Brian Lipe and the Salem Wildcats baseball team will be in action at Mount Vernon to open their season on Tuesday. The Salem Lady Wi...
Mar 11, 2023
JH Volleyball Regionals Open Next Week
The junior high volleyball regionals are next week as well. In Class S at Odin, the hosts will take on Willow Grove Tuesday with the winner playing that night against New Horizon while Central City pl...
Mar 11, 2023
Bears eye help on defense, O-line after dealing No. 1 pick
The Chicago Bears have agreed to trade the No. 1 overall pick in the draft to the Carolina Panthers. That's according to two people familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity because i...
Mar 11, 2023
Rich Leads Flyers Into State Semifinals Today
Today the 3a/4a State Final Fours will begin. In 3a at 10am it's 24-11 St Ignatius College Prep entering at 24-11 taking on 30-3 Simeon. That will be followed by East St Louis and Metamora. The...
Mar 10, 2023
Scales Tries To Be Smallest State Champ Ever...TTown Struggles In Semi's, Bounce Back For 3rd
Yesterday in 1a, after hitting 256 three pointers at over 37% clip this season, Tuscola's shooting turned cold in the state semifinals hitting just 3 of 23 in their 40-27 loss to Scales Mound. Scales ...
Mar 10, 2023
Area Athletes Highlight Boys AP All-State Teams
The boys All-State team's have been named. In 1a Honorable Mention went to Logan Fleener of North Clay, Aidan Dodson of South Central, Parker Boehne of Christ Our Rock, Mason Robinson and Avery Jahrau...
Mar 10, 2023
