Category Archives: Local Sports
Columbia Plays For 1a Soccer Title Today...O'Fallon In 3a Championship
Today the Columbia Lady Eagles will play for the IHSA 1a State Soccer Title at North Central College in Naperville. They will take on Johnsburg at 2:30. Yesterday, Williamsville finished their season ...
Jun 7, 2025
Pedro Pagés hits a 2-run HR, Sonny Gray pitches into 7th inning as Cardinals beat Dodgers 5-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Pedro Pags hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray pitched into the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 Friday night in a game that started after a 1 h...
Jun 7, 2025
Tarik Skubal stars as the Tigers top the Cubs 3-1 in a matchup of division leaders
DETROIT (AP) - Tarik Skubal pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning, and Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Friday night in the opener of a weekend series between two of the majors' best ...
Jun 7, 2025
Hodge & Barthelemy Compete at IHSA State Bass Fishing Finals Today
Today is the opening round of the IHSA Bass Fishing State Tournament held at Lake Shelbyville. The Salem boat of Zane Barthelemy and Lucas Hodge will look for the Wildcat Anglers first state trophy. T...
Jun 6, 2025 James Mann / CC
TTown Heads To State Today For 14th Time In School History....McGivney Has Dominated, Can They Finish With 1a Title?
The Class 1a/2a state final four begins today at the University of Illinois in Champaign. The 2a semifinals begin at 4pm with 34-4 Eureka Hornets from the Heart of Illinois Conference taking on the Ce...
Jun 6, 2025
Annies Take On Marion For Triad 3a Sectional
The Centralia Annies will battle conference rival Marion today in the 3a Triad Sectional Softball finals starting at 4pm. Centralia enters at 25-3 while Marion is 26-7. The winner will advance to the ...
Jun 6, 2025
Casey Westfield Takes On Powerhouse Carrollton In 1a State Semifinals
Casey Westfield will take on Carrollton in the first 1a semifinal at 10am. Casey is 34-3 as they beat Waltonville in the SIU Super Sectionals to advance to coach Dalton McFarland's 2nd state tournamen...
Jun 6, 2025
Carterville Looks For Back-To-Back State Titles, Rematch Of Last Year's Finale Today In Semifinals
In 2a state semifinals today at the Louisville Slugger Complex in Peoria, the Carterville Lady will take on North Boone of Poplar Grove at 3pm. The Lions are 28-4 led by All State pitcher Caidence Phi...
Jun 6, 2025 (Submitted Photo)
Mt Vernon Rams Honor Baseball Awardees
The Mt Vernon Rams honored their baseball team with awards night. Ty Pierce was Defensive Player of the Year, Cale Maurer was Pitcher of the Year, Alex Kiefer was Offensive Player of the Year and Bren...
Jun 6, 2025
SICA All Star Football Game Tonight In Mt Vernon
The Southern Illinois Coaches Association All Star Football game is set for today at Ken Hunt Stadium in Mt Vernon. Kickoff is at 7:30. Gates open at 5:30. On the Blue Team will be Centralia's Xavier ...
Jun 6, 2025
