Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Charlie Hunter Leads Salem To 2nd State Title In School History
The Salem Wildcats are the 2023 Bowling State Champions. The Cats trailed by 106 pins and were in 5th place after the first day, but put together 6 big games on Saturday to distance themselves from ru...
Jan 30, 2023
Tennyson's 25 Not Enough, Wildcats Fall In O.T.
The Salem Wildcats overcame some hot shooting early to tie their game with DuQuoin on Saturday before falling 67-65 in overtime. Connor Tennyson led Salem with 25, Jairen Stroud added 11 in the loss. ...
Jan 30, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
Lady Cats Host Roxana Varsity Only Tonight At 6pm On WJBD
The Salem Lady Wildcats return to action tonight when they host Roxana trying to avenge an earlier season loss on the road. There will be no JV game tonight, so the varsity start on WJBD and WJBDradio...
Jan 30, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Blue Angels Complete Sweep Of JAL, Devils Fall To Lakers
The KC Blue Angels completed their first sweep of John A Logan knocking them off 82-65. Taylor Austin led 5 Angels in double figures with 16, Staisha Hamilton added 15, Courtney Lumpkins 14, Zharia Ch...
Jan 30, 2023
Casey Mt Vernon Wins Class L State Girls Title, TSJ Nashville Champs Of Class S
In middle school girls state basketball over the weekend in Class L, Casey Mt Vernon knocked off Marion in the title game 38-35, Wesclin won 3rd over Wolf Branch 47-35.
Jan 30, 2023 Casey Mount Vernon
Raccoon Prepares For Regional Title Game Tonight At Rome
In junior high boys basketball regional play on Saturday in Class S, TSJ Nashville beat the hosts at Pinckneyville for their title 51-44. Tonight, Bartelso will play for their title hosting Central Ci...
Jan 30, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
Salem 3rd Grade Bobcats Drop Pair Over The Weekend
The Salem 3rd grad took on Vandalia and Altamont on Sunday. Salem opened with a 17-115 loss to Vandalia. Lewis Eddy led Salem is scoring. Salem lost to Altamont 17-11. Jasen Lindsey was the leading sc...
Jan 30, 2023 Submitted Photo
No. 22 Illinois women fend off Michigan State 86-76
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Makira Cook totaled 26 points, Genesis Bryant scored 21 and Adalia McKenzie added a double-double to help No. 22 Illinois beat Michigan State 86-76 on Sunday. Cook sank 8 of 21 ...
Jan 30, 2023
Weekly Economic Update
In this week's recap: Mixed results following weak economic data. Weekly Economic Update Presented by MidAmerica Financial Resources, January 23, 2023 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks showed mixe...
Jan 30, 2023
Wildcats Fall To 2nd Ranked Columbia Friday Night, Prep Boys Scores
The Salem Wildcats fell to 2nd ranked Columbia at B.E. Gum last night 72-37. Dylan Murphy led the way with 24 points followed closely by Jack Steckler who poured in 21. Sophomore Sam Donald added 12. ...
Jan 28, 2023
