Category Archives: Local Sports

Hodge/Barthelemy 4th At State Bass Fishing Tournament
The Salem Wildcats duo of Lucas Hodge and Zane Barthelemy finished 4th at the IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament held over the weekend on Lake Shelbyville. They caught 10 fish limit over the two days ...
WJBD Staff Jun 09, 2025

Annies Prepare For Super Sectionals Today at Millikin
The Centralia Annies are headed to the Elite 8 this afternoon at Millikin University in Decatur after winning the Triad Sectional on Friday 6-0 over Marion. Maddy Francois was great again striking out...
WJBD Staff Jun 09, 2025

Carterville Falls In 10 In 2a Championship....Carrollton Runs Table In 1a
The 1a/2a state softball tournaments finished up over the weekend. In Class 1a, Carrollton easily defeated LeRoy to win the championship 10-0. Casey Westfield beat Dakota by the same 10-0 score in the...
WJBD Staff Jun 09, 2025 (Photo: Carterville Athletics)

TTown Falls Short In 2a State Finals...Marquette Knocks Off #1 Ranked McGivney In 1a Championship
The TTown Wooden Shoes lost to Sacred Heart Griffin in the 1a baseball state finals in Champaign 5-4. Thomas Lauterbach hit the walk-off hit for the 2nd straight game. The Shoes led 4-3 in the top of ...
WJBD Staff Jun 09, 2025 Photo: Tyler Repking

Columbia Dominates 1a Soccer State Title Game...O'Fallon Wins 2-OT Thriller In 3a Finals
The Columbia Lady Eagles are the 1a state soccer champs after a dominating 8-0 win over Johnsburg at North Central College in Naperville. Williamsville shutout Timothy Christian 4-0 for 3rd place. In ...
WJBD Staff Jun 09, 2025

Salem Duo Still Alive At IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament on Lake Shelbyville
The Salem Wildcats boat of Lucas Hodge and Zane Barthelemy has made it to the final day of the IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament on Lake Shelbyville after catching a 5 fish limit yesterday for 9-poun...
WJBD Staff Jun 07, 2025

Annies Headed To 3a Super Sectionals After Winning Triad Sectional Friday
The Centralia Annies are playing in the Elite 8 on Monday at Millikin University after winning the Triad 3a Sectional yesterday beating Marion 6-0. The game was moved from Triad to O'Fallon due to the...
WJBD Staff Jun 07, 2025

TTown Headed To 2a State Title Game Today....1a Powerhouses Meet With McGivney & Marquette For 1a Title
The Teutopolis Wooden Shoes will once again play for an IHSA 2a baseball state title after they beat Newman Central Catholic yesterday 9-3 at the University of Champaign. Jaxon Kreke had a no double 2...
WJBD Staff Jun 07, 2025 (Photo: Tyler Repking)

Salem Wildcats Have 3 Named To All Cahokia Conference
The Salem Wildcats had 3 named to the Cahokia Conference Mississippi Division All Conference baseball team. Jalen Inlow was selected for the 3rd time with Noah Nix and Ryan Detering also being named. ...
WJBD Staff Jun 07, 2025

All South 7 Baseball Team
Player of the Year - Chase Niemeyer (Marion) Co-Pitchers of the Year - Archie Goewey (Centralia), Drew Vaughn (Marion) 1st Team: Catcher - Chase Niemeyer Infielders - Tyler Karayiannis (Carbond...
WJBD Staff Jun 07, 2025
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