Category Archives: Local Sports
Justin Turner agrees to $6 million, 1-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Justin Turner has agreed to a $6 million, one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs. The person confirmed the deal to The Associated P...
Feb 19, 2025
Lady Cats Season Ends With Loss To Triad In Regional Action
The Salem Lady Wildcats season came to an end last night falling to 2nd seed Triad in Troy 52-37. Salem trailed just 12-10 after the opening quarter, but Triad outscored Salem 18-6 in the second to ta...
Feb 18, 2025
Sandoval Advances To Dupo 1a Regional Championship
Sandoval opened up their 1a regional with a win over Maryville Christian 37-30. Amiya Ray had 12 to lead the Lady Hawks and Harlie Harper added 8. Sandoval picked up their 19th win of the season and w...
Feb 18, 2025
Wildcats Scheduled To Play At Roxana Tonight on WJBD....Marlow Breaks Webber Scoring Record
The Salem Wildcats are set to finish up the regular season and Cahokia Conference tonight with a road trip to Roxana. Salem is 7-21 overall and 2-7 in the Conference and will finish 5th as they are 2-...
Feb 18, 2025
Class L State Semifinals Moved To Thursday
Due to the winter storm the SIJHSAA Class L State Semifinals have been moved to Thursday with Marion and Centralia playing at 6pm followed by Murphysboro and Carbondale at 7:15. The trophy games will ...
Feb 18, 2025
City of Salem A League Coed Volleyball Scores
In the City of Salem Recreation Coed Volleyball A League, Be Still Wellness Spa beat Modern Edge Construction (25-20, 25-16). Ace Auto Sales over Meskil Cleaning in 3 sets (11-25, 27-25, 16-14). Corye...
Feb 18, 2025
Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wrist
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the weekend. Coach Brad Underwood announced the severity of...
Feb 18, 2025
King Becomes First Wildcat Wrestler To Qualify For State With 2nd Place Sectional Finish
Salem senior Keyton King has made the most of his 3 years in the first years of the Salem Wildcat Wrestling program. King made his way through the 150 pound division at the Carterville Sectional and i...
Feb 17, 2025
Salem Girls Bowling Headed To State
The Salem Lady Wildcat Bowlers are headed to Rockford for the IHSA State Tournament next weekend after finishing 4th at the Mt Vernon Sectionals on Saturday. Mascoutah won the team title with 5768 fol...
Feb 17, 2025
Lady Cats Open 3a Regionals Tonight In Triad On WJBD
The Salem Lady Wildcats will open up their Class 3a Regional tonight at Triad taking on the Lady Knights. Salem is the 6th seed in the sub-sectional with the Lady Knights entering as the #2 seed. Game...
Feb 17, 2025
