Category Archives: Local Sports
Wildcats to play Breese Central in round one of playoffs
After their 28-23 victory against Charleston on Friday, the Salem Wildcats (5-4) are headed to the playoffs in Class 4A Football! They are set to play an away game against the Breese Central Cougars (...
Oct 24, 2021 New Salem Wildcats sports logo.
Illinois stuns Penn State 20-18 in NCAA's 1st 9OT game
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Casey Washington caught a 2-point conversion pass from Brandon Peters to end the first nine-overtime game in NCAA history and lift Illinois over No. 7 Penn State 20-18. The t...
Oct 24, 2021
Bulls beat Pistons, 97-82
CHICAGO (AP) - DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points, Nikola Vucevic added 15 points and 18 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 97-82. DeRozan put an exclamation point on his night, finis...
Oct 24, 2021
Blues trample Kings, 7-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) - David Perron had three goals and an assist, Jake Neighbours scored his first NHL goal, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Los Angeles Kings 7-3. Ivan Barbashev, Ryan O'Reilly, and James...
Oct 24, 2021
Braves win first pennant in 22 years
ATLANTA (AP) - The World Series matchup is set after the Atlanta Braves captured their first National League pennant since 1999. Eddie Rosario unloaded a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the fourth inn...
Oct 24, 2021
Illinois stuns No. 7 Penn State 20-18 in NCAA's 1st 9OT game
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Casey Washington caught a 2-point conversion pass from Brandon Peters to end the first nine-overtime game in NCAA history and lift Illinois over No. 7 Penn State 20-18. The t...
Oct 23, 2021
Wildcats Make Stand At The Hill And Become Playoff Eligible With Win
The Salem Wildcats knocked off Charleston on the road holding on to beat them 28-23 to become playoff eligible with their 5th win of the season. The two teams were scoreless after the opening quarter....
Oct 23, 2021 Photo Credit - Greg Maxey.
Salem XC Opens Post Season Today
Post season is today in high school cross country as Salem will run at the Robinson 1a Regional. They will be joined along with Altamont, Casey, Dieterich, St Anthony, Fairfield, Flora, Grayville, Hut...
Oct 23, 2021 daniMU / CC
Lady Cats Play At Fairfield Tournament Today
The Salem Lady Wildcats volleyball team is in action today to finish up regular season play as they participate in the Fairfield Tournament. The Lady Cats will open regional play Monday night in Flora...
Oct 23, 2021 Photo Credit - Greg Maxey.
Lady Bobcats Fall At Effingham....Bobcats Open Up Today, Patoka Wins Opener
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats fell to 1-2 in their opening week after a 39-21 loss at Effingham last night. Jaelyn Keller finished with 10 to lead Salem. The JV fell 43-12. Mya Russell had 8 in the l...
Oct 23, 2021
