Category Archives: Local Sports
Salem Disc Golf Competes In Illinois State Tournament
The Salem Disc Golf Club had a great showing at the 1st annual Illinois Junior Championships in Mokena. Sponsor Ryan Petrea said that after seeing the kids in action, he is beyond proud of how they re...
Jul 26, 2021 Photo courtesy of Salem Disc Golf Facebook.
Salem Swordfish Show Well Again
The Salem Swordfish competed over the weekend and had a great showing. Several Swordfish won their Pentathlon divisions. Charlotte Johnson won the 9/10 girls, Martin Douglas, Kyler King and Jacob Crom...
Jul 26, 2021 Photo courtesy of Swordfish Facebook Page.
Not a splashy start for US swimmers on Monday
TOKYO (AP) - The US swimming team was able to grab at least one medal in each event during Sunday's schedule. Monday didn't have the same feel until Caleb Dressel hit the pool. Dressel began his quest...
Jul 26, 2021 Mark / CC
Red Sox end Germán's no-hit bid in 8th, storm past Yanks
UNDATED (AP) - It was another comeback victory for the Boston Red Sox and another punch to the gut for the New York Yankees bullpen. The Red Sox broke up Domingo Germn's no-hit bid to spark a five-run...
Jul 26, 2021 alison fayre / CC
Texas, Oklahoma ready to take next step toward SEC
UNDATED (AP) - Texas and Oklahoma could move closer to membership in the Southeastern Conference within 24 hours. According to multiple reports, the first and very significant formal step of the proce...
Jul 26, 2021 Counse / CC
July 24th deemed "Latavia Maines Day" in Centralia
Story and Photos by Ben Watson The first-ever Centralia Summer Market was held on Saturday, giving the community a chance to shop and eat in the downtown area. The highlight of this event, however, wa...
Jul 25, 2021 Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder (left) declares Saturday as Latavia Maines Day in Centralia. Councilman Jeff Castellari is on the right.
Cardinals lose to Reds, 5-3
CINCINNATI (AP) - Jesse Winker homered, doubled, and drove in four runs, Luis Castillo pitched seven effective innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3. Joey Votto also homered...
Jul 25, 2021
NASCAR penalizes Hendrick Motorsports
UNDATED (AP) - NASCAR has penalized the Hendrick Motorsports teams of reigning Cup champion Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman for engine allocation infractions at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Elliott's N...
Jul 25, 2021
US gets first medals, finishing 1-2 in swimming
TOKYO (AP) - The United States has finally cracked the medal stand at the Tokyo Games. American Chase Kalisz (KAY'-lihsh) began the U.S. medal push by taking gold in the men's 400-meter IM finishing j...
Jul 25, 2021 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport / CC
10u Wildcats Open District Tournament Today In Brown County
The Salem 10u Wildcats are in Brown County this weekend for the Sectional Tournament of the Little League in Illinois. They will take on Champaign East at noon today and Brown County tomorrow at 12. T...
Jul 24, 2021
