Category Archives: Local Sports

Caleb Williams gained a shot of confidence and Cairo Santos earned a measure of redemption. The Chicago Bears finished a disappointing season on a high note, while the Green Bay Packers limped into th...

The first day of the Team USA Bowling Trials are in the books in Reno, Nevada. Salem senior Silas Moats struggled a bit early in the round but found it towards the end averaging 189.17 for the 6-game ...

Benton remained undefeated with a road win at Nashville last night 43-27. The Rangers will have another big showdown on January 17th when they host Pinckneyville. Before the game at Assembly Hall, the...

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Tre White had 20 points and 11 rebounds as No. 22 Illinois made a resounding statement on the road with a 109-77 blowout of ninth-ranked Oregon on Thursday night. Ben Humrichous sh...

For a trio of area bowlers, this week is as important as it comes as they will head to Reno, Nevada for the 2025 USBC Team USA Trials and US Amateur held January 2-7 at the National Bowling Stadium. T...

WASHINGTON (AP) - Jordan Poole scored 30 points to continue his strongest stretch in a Washington uniform as the Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 125-107 on Wednesday night. Poole - who joined Washingto...

The Salem Wildcats limp out of the Duster Thomas going 1-3 on the tournament and sitting at 3-12 this season after dropping the 13th place game Monday morning to Chester 55-43. Salem trailed 18-4 afte...

The Salem Lady Wildcats won the Consolation Championship at the Benton Christmas Classic with their 54-41 win over Harrisburg. Salem senior Emma Gregg needed 13 points to reach 1000 in her career, and...

Elliott Rakers made a layup with 9.6 seconds left in overtime to complete Mater Dei's rally from a 9-point third period deficit as it captured its own Holiday Tournament title 55-54 over their cross-t...

They resumed the championship game of the Sesser Valier Tournament last night after Goreville player Cole Tripp was injured Saturday night. Tripp was back with the team for moral support last night as...