Category Archives: Local Sports
IHSA Extends Louisville Slugger Sports Complex As Host For Softball State Finals
The IHSA Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday where they announced a contract extension for the IHSA State Softball Finals to remain at the Louisville Slugger Sports Co...
Apr 17, 2025
Week 4 of Youth/Beginners Soccer
It is week 4 in Youth & Beginner's League Soccer in Salem. In Youth League action, El Rancherito beat Medicine Shoppe 6-0. The players of the game in the win were Adan Guzman, Calan Veit Tackitt a...
Apr 17, 2025
Herro scores 38 as Heat dominate Bulls 109-90 to advance in Play-In Tournament
CHICAGO (AP) - Tyler Herro and the Heat had it going right from the start. Another performance like that could catapult Miami into the playoffs. Herro scored 38 points, and the Heat dominated the Chic...
Apr 17, 2025
Prep Baseball Recap - Salem, CORLHS, OPS & Mt Vernon Get Wins
The Wildcats baseball team will travel to Fairfield today. Yesterday, Jalen Inlow went 3-3 as Salem knocked off visiting Wood River in Cahokia play 11-1 in five innings snapping a 5-game losing skid. ...
Apr 16, 2025
Area Softball Scores: Salem, SC, CORLHS & Mt Vernon Earn Wins
The Lady Wildcats will play softball today at Fairfield. The Lady Cats beat visiting Wood River 9-0 at Tully Park running their conference record to 3-0. Bre Thurman was strong in the circle again str...
Apr 16, 2025
The Wildcats had a strong showing at the Highland Fresh/Soph meet on Tuesday
Trey Clark took 1st in discus with a 135-09 throw, while Silas Lux won shot put with a PR of 47-01. Avery Gullion placed 3rd in high jump at 5'10", and Payton Gullion followed in 4th at 5'8". Riley Ta...
Apr 16, 2025
City of Salem Recreation Volleyball Scores From Tuesday
In the City of Salem Recreation Volleyball scores from the Community Center, Iuka State Bank beat Ace of Babes 25-14, 25-6 and also beat Free Ballin 26-24, 25-11. Sets on the Beach lost to Serving Sas...
Apr 16, 2025
Cubs hand Padres 1st loss in 12 home games, 2-1 on Hoerner's triple in the 10th
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Nico Hoerner's triple leading off the 10th inning drove in automatic runner Dansby Swanson, and the Chicago Cubs beat San Diego 2-1 on Tuesday night, handing the Padres their first lo...
Apr 16, 2025
SI Elite Tumble & Cheer Prepare For State
Southern Illinois Elite Tumble and Cheer Athletes will be traveling to Decatur on Sunday April 27th to compete at the 2025 USTA Southern Illinois State Meet. Those who qualify, will head to the USTA N...
Apr 15, 2025
Williamson Strikes Out 16 In CORLHS Win Over Central...Francois Tosses 1-hit Gem For Annies
Emma Williamson struck out 16 as she led Christ Our Rock over Breese Central 4-1. Emma allowed 6 h its and 1 run over 7 innings. Alayna French led Christ Our Rock at the plate going 2-3 with a RBI. Ky...
Apr 15, 2025
