Category Archives: Local Sports
Maryland beats No. 17 Illinois 91-70 and sends the Illini to their 3rd loss in four games
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Julian Reese had 27 points and 17 rebounds and Derik Queen scored 25 points to lead Maryland to a 91-70 victory over No. 17 Illinois on Thursday night. Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 1...
Jan 24, 2025
Orphans & Maroons Win On SIT Night 1.....Host Wildcats take on Mt Vernon tonight
The 73rd Salem Invitational Tournament opened up last night. The Centralia Orphans looked every bit like the top seed in the 2nd game as they dominated from the jump against Effingham on their way to ...
Jan 23, 2025
Area Conference/Mid Winter Tournament Results & Schedules
MTC: At the MTC Tournament last night, Red Hill eliminated Patoka/Odin in the consolation semifinal 62-52 and will play Wayne City for the trophy after their 63-28 win over Cisne. Tonight is the Final...
Jan 23, 2025 Photo: Sam Snodsmith
Salem Lady Wildcats Take On Effingham In Vandalia Semifinals Thursday
The Salem Lady Wildcats head back to the Vandalia Mid-Winter Tournament tonight for semifinal play when they take on the Effingham Flaming Hearts at 7:30. The winner advances to Saturday's 2:30 champi...
Jan 23, 2025
O'Fallon Upsets Breese Central At Highland....Nashville Takes On Mater Dei For Ticket To Finals
The Highland Girls Tournament continued last night as #1 ranked Breese Central was upset by O'Fallon 57-46 in the semifinal. On the consolation side, Chatham Glenwood knocked off Carlyle 60-52 droppin...
Jan 23, 2025
Franklin Park Heads To Greenville Tournament Final Four Tonight....NWIGP Honors 8th Graders
Franklin Park Bobcats Take On St Anthony Today In James Burke Semifinal Franklin Park will head back to Greenville today for the James Burk Memorial Tournament semifinal when they take on St Anthony a...
Jan 23, 2025
Ben Johnson simply couldn't pass on chance to coach Bears and help Caleb Williams develop
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Ben Johnson saw a "loaded" roster with a potential franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams and couldn't pass on the opportunity he has with the Chicago Bears. His first head c...
Jan 23, 2025
Lady Cats Win Cahokia Conference...Men Finish 2nd But Rhett Detering Is Conference Champ...Next Up, Sectionals Saturday
The Salem Wildcats finished 2nd at the Cahokia Conference Bowling Championships finishing 2nd, 184 pins behind Breese Central who had an amazing 4-game block of 4506. Columbia was 3rd followed by Free...
Jan 22, 2025
73rd SIT Opens Tonight At B.E. Gum
The 73rd Salem Invitational Tournament tips off tonight with the opening two games. At 6pm, 11-6 and 4-seed Champaign Central takes on Carbondale. The Terriers are 6-12 but just took Mt Vernon to doub...
Jan 22, 2025
Area Tournament Recaps - MTC, Benton, Nashville, Okawville & More
MTC: The MTC Tournament opened up yesterday. Waltonville beat Patoka/Odin 67-52, Grayville over Red Hill 72-60, Webber took down Cisne 66-45 and Woodlawn over Wayne City 56-46. The consolation semifin...
Jan 22, 2025 Photo: Sam Snodsmith
