Category Archives: Local Sports

Larson overcomes mechanical issues to win at The Roval
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Kyle Larson rallied from early electrical issues Sunday to win for the seventh time this season and storm into the third round of NASCAR's playoffs. Larson's victory on The Roval ...
WJBD Staff Oct 11, 2021

Wisconsin trumps Illinois 24-0, plus College Football Round-up
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Chez Mellusi ran for 145 yards and a touchdown, and Wisconsin beat Illinois 24-0. Braelon Allen rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries and John Chenal carried nine t...
Bruce Kropp Oct 10, 2021

ALDS off day
UNDATED (AP) - The two AL Division Series are changing venues and will resume on Sunday. The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays split their first two games. Nathan Eovaldi (eh-VAHL'-dee) will start Gam...
Bruce Kropp Oct 10, 2021

Dodgers, Braves win
UNDATED (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are coming home after splitting the first two games of their respective NL Division Series. Jose Urias (oo-REE'-uhs) hit an RBI single and lim...
Bruce Kropp Oct 10, 2021

Packers place Alexander on IR
UNDATED (AP) - The Green Bay Packers have placed star cornerback Jaire Alexander on injured reserve. The move means Alexander must miss at least the next three games. Alexander hurt a shoulder in a 27...
Bruce Kropp Oct 10, 2021

Wildcats See Early Lead Evaporate In Senior Night Loss To Columbia
The Salem Wildcats took a 7-3 lead six seconds into the 2nd quarter, but were outscored 43-0 the rest of the way in a 46-7 loss to Columbia on Senior Night and Homecoming at Jim Finks Field. After a 2...
WJBD Staff Oct 09, 2021 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.

KC Cross Country Shows Well In Kentucky On Friday
Kaskaskia College cross country teams traveled south to Owensboro, Kentucky. Brescia College hosted a meet at Yellow Creek Park that included 14 different colleges from the area. The Blue Angels place...
WJBD Staff Oct 09, 2021

Wildcats Open Soccer Regionals Saturday Morning At FCC
The Salem Wildcats (10-9) soccer team will host their regional opener this morning as they will play Pinckneyville at 10am. The winner will head to Columbia next week to take on the 2nd seeded Eagles ...
WJBD Staff Oct 09, 2021 Photo credit: Wilkins Studios.

Blue Angels Rout Kankakee CC On The Road
The KC Blue Angels earned a road win over Kankakee Community College 9-0. The Angels got goals from Maci Bohannon, Jillian Clark, Allyson Fehrmann, Makenna Glover, Kira McGrellis, Gracie Kimmle, Brenn...
WJBD Staff Oct 09, 2021

Triad & Carterville Win SIJHSAA State Titles In Centralia
Triad is the winner of the Class L State Baseball Tournament knocking off Marion 13-7 in the title game held at Centralia yesterday. Mascoutah took the 3rd place game over DuQuoin 17-7. The Class L St...
WJBD Staff Oct 09, 2021
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