Category Archives: Local Sports
JH Boys Basketball Roundup......Salem Loses....Iuka & SC Pull Out Wins
The Franklin Park Bobcats dropped their 2nd game of the year to Marion, this time in Salem by a final of 60-30. Iuka beat Odin 31-21. Devan Jennings led the Pirates with 12 and Ethan-Gordon Wilkerson ...
Nov 22, 2024
Jake Neighbours' shootout goal gives Blues 3-2 win over Sharks
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jake Neighbours scored the lone shootout goal, Jordan Binnington denied all three San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues snapped a four-game home losing streak with a 3-2 victory Thu...
Nov 22, 2024
Rutgers and No. 24 Illinois face each other with hopes of landing more prestigious bowl bids
No. 24 Illinois (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) at Rutgers (6-4, 3-4), Saturday, noon EST (Peacock) BetMGM College Football Odds: Rutgers by 1 1/2. Series History: Illinois leads 5-3. What's at stake? Both teams a...
Nov 22, 2024
Lady Cats 2-0 After Blowout Of Christopher
The Salem Lady Wildcats improved to 2-0 in the DuQuoin Lady Indians Tip Off Classic with a 43-11 win over Christopher. Salem's defense once again was a factor forcing 36 turnovers after forcing 43 in ...
Nov 21, 2024
JH Roundup....Salem Takes On Marion....Rome Tournament Continues
he Franklin Park Bobcats will get a chance to avenge their loss tonight when they host Marion. Salem lost in the championship game at the Marion Tournament to the hosts earlier this season. The Centra...
Nov 21, 2024
Patoka Finishes 2-3-4 At Fall Clay Target League
The Fall 2024 Clay Target League has finished up. Congratulations to Patoka's Hailey Hassebrock and Gesleigh Plummer was 2nd and 3rd and made the podium along with Jordyn Diefenbach of Freeburg who wa...
Nov 21, 2024
No points from Sears, no sweat for No. 8 Alabama in win over No. 25 Illinois
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama didn't slow down even with a scoreless night from star Mark Sears. The preseason All-American guard watched much of the second half from the bench as the eighth-ranked ...
Nov 21, 2024
Antetokounmpo scores 41 points as Bucks beat Bulls 122-106 for 4th win in 5 games
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 122-106 on Wednesday night. Brook Lopez scored 21 points, Damian Lil...
Nov 21, 2024
Orphans & Rams Honored On South 7 All Conference Football Team
The South 7 has released their All Conference football teams for this year. On the first team from Centralia were senior's Xavier Koch, Keaton Morgan and Jamar Shered along with junior Michael Brown a...
Nov 20, 2024
Lady Wildcats Back At DuQuoin For Tournament Play Tonight...Prep Girls Scores
The Salem Lady Wildcats will continue play at the DuQuoin Tournament tonight with a pool play game against Christopher at 6pm on WJBD. Salem won their opening game in dominant fashion over Murphysboro...
Nov 20, 2024
