Category Archives: Local Sports
RLC Beats KC, Next Up ICC
The Warriors are coming off an 81-63 victory over Kaskaskia College this weekend. Zeke Wilson led RLC with 17 with Mt Vernon grads Navontae Nesbit and Rolen Adams adding 11 each. Anthoni Sandford had ...
Feb 17, 2025
Franklin Park Goes 2-1 At Pinckneyville....Selmaville 3rd At Trinity Tournament
Franklin Park went 2-1 at Pinckneyville in volleyball action on Saturday. Salem beat Herrin (25-9, 25-14) and Wesclin (25-6, 25-11) and lost to the hosts (14-25, 16-25). Salem will take on Kell on Tue...
Feb 17, 2025
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Michigan State's Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory. The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illino...
Feb 17, 2025 Michigan State Tom Izzo gestures to his fans after his record breaking win during an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Nolan Arenado reports to camp after the Cardinals tried to trade him in the offseason
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado reported to spring training on Sunday, showing up to play for a team that spent much of the offseason trying to trade him. The eigh...
Feb 17, 2025
William Byron avoids late wrecks to win 2nd straight Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (AP) - William Byron fortuitously missed the ferocious wrecks down the stretch at the Daytona 500 that knocked out contenders racing for the checkered flag and left him with a repea...
Feb 17, 2025
Centralia picks up win; Saturday night boys prep basketball results
Althoff 76, Flora 45 Carbondale 54, Cahokia 51 Carlyle 60, New Athens 56 Carmi-White County 71, Wayne City 55 Carterville 68, Vandalia 58 Centralia 69, Meridian 60 Marshall Co., Ky. 53, Mt Vernon 42 M...
Feb 16, 2025
Girls Prep Basketball Regional Quarterfinals
Class 1A= Annawan 54, ROWVA-Williamsfield 43 Argenta-Oreana 42, Unity Christian 35 Brimfield 58, West Central 24 Casey-Westfield 41, Okaw Valley 18 Central A&M 50, Cerro Gordo 15 Century 2, Cobden...
Feb 16, 2025
No. 11 Michigan State beats Illinois 79-65; Izzo passes Knight in Big Ten coaching victories
By STEVE STEIN Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Jaxson Kohler had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Tre Holloman scored 14 points and No. 11 Michigan State rallied to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday n...
Feb 16, 2025 Michigan State Tom Izzo gestures to his fans after his record breaking win during an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Wildcat Wrestlers Continue Work At Carterville Sectionals
Eight Salem Wildcat wrestlers opened up the Carterville Sectionals last night. Two Wildcats won their opening matches. Keytin King improved to 43-2 at 150 pounds on the season with a win over Daniel K...
Feb 15, 2025
Wildcats Win At Wood River....Orphans & Rams Share South 7 Crown...Boys Scoreboard
The Salem Wildcats won their road game at East Alton Wood River, beating the Oilers 66-40. Salem shot just 2-of-19 from the three point line, but defensively they forced Wood River into 22 turnovers a...
Feb 15, 2025 Photo: Greg Maxey
