Category Archives: Local Sports
Islanders acquire defenseman Scott Perunovich in a trade with the Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The New York Islanders made another addition to their blue line Monday, acquiring defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick i...
Jan 28, 2025 IAHilltopper / CC
Vucevic helps the Bulls hold off Jokic and the Nuggets for a 129-121 victory
CHICAGO (AP) - Nikola Vucevic had 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Chicago Bulls handed the Denver Nuggets their second straight loss with a 129-121 victory on Monday night. Zach LaVine...
Jan 28, 2025
Conor Garland scores twice to help Canucks beat Blues 5-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Conor Garland had two goals, and J.T. Miller and Pius Suter also scored to help the Vancouver Canucks beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night. Tyler Myers added an empty-net goal...
Jan 28, 2025
Orphans Claim 73rd SIT Championship and 2400th Win In School History
The script couldn't of been any better for Centralia. The Orphans locked up with arch rival Mt Vernon for the championship of the 73rd annual Salem Invitational Tournament in front of a capacity crowd...
Jan 27, 2025
Wildcats Split Games on Saturday...Fall In Consolation Finals
The Salem Wildcats had a rollercoaster of a day on Saturday at the Salem Invitational Tournament. They opened up with a 61-36 win over Charleston using a 23-0 run in the first half to take control of ...
Jan 27, 2025
Teutopolis Knocks Off Champaign Central in Overtime for SIT 3rd Place
The Teutopolis Wooden Shoes claimed 3rd place of the SIT with a thrilling 54-51 overtime win over Champaign Central. Mick Niebrugge grabbed a rebound off his own miss and put it back up and in with a ...
Jan 27, 2025
Champs Advance To State For 3rd Straight Year, Looking for Unprecedented 3-Peat
The Salem Wildcat Bowlers traveled to Camelot Bowl in Collinsville to compete in their IHSA bowling sectional with 8 of the state's top 20 teams competing for just 4 spots at next weekend's state tour...
Jan 27, 2025
Area Mid-Winter & Conference Tournament Results/Schedules
The long running National Trail Conference Tournament will open up Monday night with the 8/9 matchup of CHBC and Neoga from Altamont High School. The Little Illini Tournament opened up on Saturday. To...
Jan 27, 2025 Photo credit: Dan Herbst
Blue Devils Beat OCC....Angels Fall To Danville Area
The KC Blue Devils traveled to Olney Central College and earned an 84-71 road win. Myles Liddell led KC with 24, Jerrod Mackey added 19 and Jacarrie Granger 10. Jahlil Bethea had 25 in the loss for OC...
Jan 27, 2025
Lady Cats Fall On Late Wesclin 3 At Vandalia
The Salem Lady Cats fell in a heartbreaker at Vandalia in the 3rd place game of the Mid-Winter Tournament to Wesclin 42-39. The game was tied when Wesclin hit a corner three with 3.5 seconds left secu...
Jan 27, 2025
