Category Archives: Local Sports

Charlotte Johnson's Huge Set Lifts Franklin Park To Victory...Selmaville Wins Again
What a night for Charlotte Johnson and the Franklin Park Volleyball team. They knocked off Altamont by scores of 25-18 and 25-0. In the 2nd set, Johnson served all 25 points and had 15 aces. Brynn Kes...
WJBD Staff Feb 28, 2025

Bennett Reaches Career Win #700 As Orphans Roll Into Regional Final...Mt Vernon/Marion Round 3
The Centralia Orphans opened up their 3a post season at Effingham and improved to 27-4 on the season with a 77-33 blowout win. The Orphans were red from beyond the 3-point line hitting 9-14 before the...
WJBD Staff Feb 27, 2025

South Central Falls In Regional Semifinal...Bazile/Hanke Lead Stallions To Regional Championship Game
In 1a, South Central coach Blake Doehring's run as South Central coach has come to an end. After making his announcement earlier he would be leaving the position at the end of the season, his Cougars ...
WJBD Staff Feb 27, 2025

Breese Central Holds Off Nashville, Sets Up Showdown #3 With Columbia For 2a Regional Title
Breese Central held on to beat Nashville in the Carlyle 2a semifinals 38-36. Kaden Rakers led Central with 20. Maddox Ritzel had 27 for Nashville and a chance at a three pointer for the lead with less...
WJBD Staff Feb 27, 2025 Photo: Columbia Eagles Athletics

The IHSA Girls Sectional finals are tonight around the state
In 1a at Arcola St Anthony will take on Decatur St Teresa. At Trico, Edwards County takes on Marissa. In 2a at Wesclin, Breese Central will play Nashville. TTown and Mt Carmel play at Paris. In 3a, th...
WJBD Staff Feb 27, 2025

Central City 7th Grade Tournament Finishes Tonight....Nashville v. Bartelso for Title
The Central City 7th Grade Tournament continued last night. In the championship semifinals, Nashville beat Selmaville 47-23 and Bartelso over St Mary's/Willow Grove 29-25. In the consolation semifinal...
WJBD Staff Feb 27, 2025

Franklin Park Beats OBR
Last night, Franklin Park beat Opdyke-Belle Rive 25-8, 25-6. The JV opened the night with a 25-11, 25-9 victory. In middle school volleyball tonight, Sandoval is at Patoka.
WJBD Staff Feb 27, 2025

Orphans Open Post Season, Bennett At Career 699 Career Wins
The IHSA boys regionals continue tonight with semifinal play. Coach Lee Bennett and the top-seeded Centralia Orphans will open up post season play tonight at Effingham when they take on Charleston at ...
WJBD Staff Feb 26, 2025 (Photo Credit: Toby Gullion)

Mt Vernon Advances To Sectional Finals...Big Nights For Breese Central & Nashville...TTown Comes Back To Win
The Mt Vernon Lady Rams advanced to the Bethalto 3a Sectional finals after their 47-38 win over Effingham. They will take on conference rival Marion who beat Civic Memorial 59-56. Breese Central conti...
WJBD Staff Feb 26, 2025 (Photo Credit: Tyler Repking)

KC & RLC Return To Action Tonight
The KC Blue Devils will travel to SWIC today with the Blue Angels hosting Danville Area Community College. The Rend Lake Men and women both play at John A Logan.
WJBD Staff Feb 26, 2025 Chilli Head / CC
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