Category Archives: Local Sports

Patoka's John Garrett Wins Pre-Sub Jr Title
Patoka's John Garrett nailed his first 50 straight and finished with a 98 on day 1 at the ATA Aim Grand Trap Shooting Nationals! He did great again on day 2, ending up with a 191 out of 200 birds, whi...
WJBD Staff Jul 30, 2025

Newton's Ross Wolf Headed to National Athletic HOF
Former MLB pitcher and Newton High School standout Ross Wolf, has been selected for induction into the National Athletic Hall of Fame. Ross was a key member of the Newton Eagles 2001 Class 1a IHSA Sta...
WJBD Staff Jul 30, 2025

City of Salem Recreation Softball & Sand Volleyball Results 7/29/25
In City of Salem Recreation Men's Softball, Landers shutout 4 The Fallen 12-0 and Landers also beat El Rancherito 24-4. In Sand Volleyball, Walmart Inc. beat Set it & Forget It (21-12, 21-18) and ...
WJBD Staff Jul 30, 2025

Mark Weiler, Brittany Johnson to be Inducted In NAHOF Class of 2025
The National Athletic Hall of Fame has announced the 2025 inductees in the Media and Former Student Athlete categories. Sports Broadcaster Mark Weiler at WSEI in Olney has dedicated over 35 years to c...
WJBD Staff Jul 29, 2025

Salem Recreation Volleyball & Softball
In City of Salem Recreation Men's Softball, ABC Pub shutout El Rancherito 19-0, ABC Pub over 4 The Fallen 14-2 and Pour House finished the night with a 17-10 win over 4 The Fallen. At the Sand Volleyb...
WJBD Staff Jul 29, 2025

Salem 13u Wildcats Tryouts Sunday
The Salem 13u Baseball Tryouts will be held this Sunday from 5-6pm at the Little League Complex on the Major's Field. Athletes must not turn 14 before May 1, 2026. For more details contact coach Kyle ...
WJBD Staff Jul 29, 2025

Barcroft Powers Way To 8 State Powerlifting Records
Zach Barcroft made his mark at the Powerlifting United Nationals held in Teaneck, New Jersey. He broke 8 state records for the Submasters Age Group. He went 7-of-8 for the day with a 1598 total. He sq...
WJBD Staff Jul 28, 2025

Salem Anglers Show Well At Raccoon Mini #4
The Salem Wildcat Anglers competed at the Raccoon Mini #4. Easton Thoele was the winner with a 3-fish limit of 11.5 pounds. Also in the top five were Landon White 2nd at 10.2, Kai Graham 3rd, Zane Bar...
WJBD Staff Jul 28, 2025

Harlan Headed To Coastal Carolina
Centralia grad and John A Logan baseball standout Cruz Harlan will be transferring from Carterville to play for Coastal Carolina University. Coastal Carolina made the College World Series finals this ...
WJBD Staff Jul 28, 2025

Salem Bobcats 8th Grade Awards Held
The Salem Bobcats Soccer had their 8th grade night and varsity awards last week. The outgoing 8th graders were honored with awards as well. Rising Star was Lillian Morris Jacob McIntosh was the...
WJBD Staff Jul 28, 2025
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