Category Archives: Local Sports
Epstein steps down as Cubs' president of baseball operations
CHICAGO (AP) - Theo Epstein is stepping down after nine seasons as the Chicago Cubs' president of baseball operations. The team announced Epstein is leaving the organization, and general manager Jed H...
Nov 18, 2020
SCHS In Holding Pattern On Prep Basketball
The Salem High School Board of Education met last night for their regular board meeting. Although the topic of basketball and the IHSA was not addressed during the meeting, Superintendent Dr. Brad Det...
Nov 17, 2020
Harris Signs With Olivet Nazarene
Salem senior Malia Harris has signed her national letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at Olivet Nazarene University to study exercise science and pursue physical therapy. Harris is exci...
Nov 17, 2020
Salem's Donoho Named To All South Team
The Class 2a Girls All South Teams were announced in prep cross country. 1st Team: Britney Brown, Mt Vernon Ivy Donoho, Salem Bree Holdren, Olney Kara Holub, Carbondale Hope Laughlin – Olney Emi...
Nov 17, 2020
Oil Belt Conference Announces Softball & Baseball All-Conference Teams
Softball All Conference: Maya Braddy, Raccoon Lauren Burge, Selmaville Emaleigh Davis, Central City Maddy Francois, Willow Grove Danika Gillis, Odin Natalie Lee, Selmaville Bria Murray, Raccoon Kylie ...
Nov 17, 2020
Bobcat MVP of the Week - Sylvey Helm
This week's Bobcat MVP of the Week sponsored by Kane Insurance is Sylvey Helm. She enjoys skateboarding, video games and player with her dog. Her favorite subjects in school are Science and Math. She ...
Nov 17, 2020
Cousins, Vikings overcome Patterson return, beat Bears 19-13
CHICAGO (AP) - Kirk Cousins threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings overcame a 104-yard kickoff return by Chicago's Cordarrelle Patterson to beat the Bears 19-13. Cousins won...
Nov 17, 2020
More Local Signings....Delaney Kell Heading To SEMO
Salem senior softball player Delaney Kell made it official by signing her letter of intent to continue her softball career at SEMO fulfilling her dream of being a Division 1 college athlete! Centralia...
Nov 16, 2020
KC Finishes Up Cross Country Year With National Championships Over The Weekend
The Blue Angels and Blue Devils cross country teams of Kaskaskia College closed out their seasons at the NJCAA National Championships. The DII championships along with DI and DIII were all hosted by I...
Nov 16, 2020
Fighting Illini defeats Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 23-20
Yesterday, on November 14th, James McCourt powered through two long misses earlier in the fourth quarter to hit a 47-yard field goal with 3 seconds left to save Illinois from overtime against Rutgers,...
Nov 15, 2020
