Category Archives: Local Sports
Reuvers leads No. 7 Wisconsin past Eastern Illinois, 77-67
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Nate Reuvers had 18 points, nine rebounds and five blocked shots to lead No. 7 Wisconsin past Eastern Illinois 77-67 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Ben Ca...
Nov 26, 2020
Dosunmu, Miller lead No. 8 Illinois past NC A&T 122-60
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 28 points, freshman Adam Miller also scored 28, and No. 8 Illinois beat North Carolina A&T 122-60 in the season opener for both teams. Kofi...
Nov 25, 2020
Mitchell Trubisky practices but Bears delay QB decision
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky practiced with Bears starters for the second straight time while injured Nick Foles missed a second straight practice. Coach Matt Nagy said he...
Nov 25, 2020
Bobcat MVP of the Week - Jeremiah Inman
The Kane Insurance Bobcat MVP of the Week is Jeremiah Inman. He enjoys video games and Math as well as pepperoni pizza and the St Louis Cardinals.
Nov 25, 2020
Boles Signs To Pitch For Alton River Dragons
Salem grad Brendan Boles will continue to pitch as he has been signed by the Alton River Dragons, a first-year summer-collegiate team set to begin play in 2021. They will play in the Prospect League w...
Nov 25, 2020
Illinois Announces Six Figure Gift for Ubben Basketball Renovation
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced a $500,000 gift from 1987 Gies College of Business graduate Steven Miller to advance the Ubben Basketba...
Nov 25, 2020
Olney Star Leaves State To Play Hoops At Sullivan HS
The exit of athletes to Indiana from Illinois has been rumored with the IHSA and State determining a postponement of basketball activites for the immediate future. This has hit close to home as Olney ...
Nov 25, 2020
Illini open this afternoon on WJBD-FM 100.1
The Illini open their 116th season of men’s basketball this afternoon. They will take on North Carolina A@T at the State Farm Center in Champaign. The Illini enter the season ranked number eight...
Nov 25, 2020
KC Signs Another Talented Soccer Athlete
Kaskaskia College has announced the signing of Gracie Kimmle to the KC Soccer program. Gracie is a forward from Mascoutah H.S. where she also plays golf and has also played club soccer for Kixx United...
Nov 23, 2020
Northwestern Wildcats continue undefeated, beating Wisconsin 17-7
Saturday provided for a tremendous game allowing for the undefeated No.19 Northwestern Wildcats to take control of the Big Ten West after taking down No. 10 Wisconsin, 17-7. Northwestern forced five t...
Nov 22, 2020