Category Archives: Local Sports
SIJHSAA Regionals Open Tonight
Tonight is the opening round of regionals in SIJHSAA. In Class S, Waltonville will host Tamaroa followed by Pinckneyville 204 and Desoto. TSJ Nashville hosts St John's Lutheran and Elverado is at home...
Jan 14, 2025
Wildcat Honor 5 Senior Bowlers As They Prepare For The Post Season
The Salem Bowling Team honored their 4 senior boys and lone senior girl yesterday before their final regular season match of the season at home against Centralia. Rhett and Ryan Detering, Silas Moats ...
Jan 14, 2025
City of Salem Recreation A League Winter Coed Volleyball Scores
In City of Salem Recreation Winter Coed Volleyball A League scores, Meskil Cleaning beat The Iuka State Bank 25-20, 25-18. Volleyholics over Modern Edge Construction 25-10, 25-15, Volleyholics then be...
Jan 14, 2025
No. 19 Illinois faces Indiana, aims for 4th straight road win
No. 19 Illinois looks to continue its three-game road win streak with a victory against Indiana. The teams square off Tuesday for the first time this season. Indiana is 4-2 against the Big Ten, and Il...
Jan 14, 2025
Flames take on the Blues following Pelletier's 2-goal performance
The Calgary Flames visit the St. Louis Blues after Jakob Pelletier scored two goals in the Flames' 5-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks. Calgary Flames (21-14-7, in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Lou...
Jan 14, 2025
Wildcats Get Win At Vandalia On Bevolo Late Free Throws....Back In Action Friday At Breese Central
The Salem Wildcats earned a much needed win Saturday knocking off Vandalia on the road 57-56. With the game tied in the final 10 seconds, Salem called a timeout and set up there would be game winning ...
Jan 13, 2025
Orphans Win 8th Straight With W On Saturday, Head To Charleston Tuesday Night
The Centralia Orphans made it 8 straight wins as they beat visiting Mascoutah on Saturday 59-48. Dustyn Collins continued his stellar play with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Michael Organ added 14 and Ar...
Jan 13, 2025
Lady Cats Host #1 Ranked St Anthony Tonight, Top Ranked Breese Central on Thursday
The Salem Lady Wildcats are back at home today for the first of two games this week with #1 ranked teams. Tonight Salem will host 1a top ranked St Anthony before welcoming 2a's best in Breese Central ...
Jan 13, 2025 Photo: Chelsea Clark
Several Area Cheerleaders Show Well At ICCA State
Several area cheerleading squads competed at the ICCA State Competition in Springfield on Saturday. The Salem Squad finished 13th and completed their 2nd straight year to qualify for State in their fi...
Jan 13, 2025
Wildcats 3rd, Lady Cats 10th At O'Fallon Bowling Tournament....Senior Day Today Versus Centralia
The Salem bowlers traveled to the O'Fallon Panthers Invitational. With most of the state's boys teams represented it was a grind all day. The boys were the #1 qualifier after regular morning block and...
Jan 13, 2025
