Category Archives: Local Sports
Illinois banking on transfers, experience to erase the memories of a frustrating season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois' shot at playing in a bowl game last season evaporated with two-point losses in the final two games. Coach Bret Bielema is confident of a happier ending this fall. "The...
Aug 22, 2024 FILE - Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Stallions Win Opener Over Bombers
Christ Our Rock opened their Fall prep baseball schedule with a 9-4 win over Brownstown/St Elmo on the road. Brayden Alber went 3-4 with 3 RBI. Christian Nollman added 2 RBI along with Noah Kinley. Fr...
Aug 20, 2024 Photo: Kim Cartright
Rockets Explode In 8th For Extra Inning Win
The Selmaville Rockets scored 6 runs in the 8th inning as they escaped Louisville with a 15-9 extra inning win over North Clay. Jacob Butts hit a 2-run single in the 7th to tie the game and send it to...
Aug 20, 2024 Pam Butts/Country Pearl Photography
Patoka/Odin Win 10-inning Thriller Over Ramsey
The Patoka/Odin Mohawks improved to 3-0 with an thrilling 8-7, 10-inning win over Ramsey. The Mohawks led 6-2 in the top of the 7th when Ramsey would score five runs to take a one run lead. Patoka wou...
Aug 20, 2024
Field Lady Panthers Roll
The Field Lady Panthers improved to 4-2 on the season with their 22-6 road win at Raccoon. Macy Canon drove in 4 runs going 3-3 including a double and scored 3 times. Emma Pinkston added a double with...
Aug 20, 2024
Iuka Falls To 0-3 With Loss To Polecats
The Iuka Pirates (0-3) fell to the Jasper Polecats on Tuesday 8-3. In the loss, Trygg Aaron had 2 hits and scored twice, Devan Jennings doubled with 2 hits and 2 RBI. Vince Krajefska and Aaron combine...
Aug 20, 2024
Bobcats 4-0 Start After Another Dominating Win
The Franklin Park Bobcats have stormed out of the gate this season at 4-0 and have outscored their opponents by a whopping total of 63-13 after their 16-1 win over visiting Carlyle on Tuesday. Owen Te...
Aug 20, 2024
Lady Bobcats Shutout Carlyle Behind Maciejowski's Short Game No No
Max Maciejowski threw a 3-inning no-hitter as the Lady Bobcats of Franklin Park improved to 2-1 on the season with a 15-0 home win over Carlyle. Maciejowski also had 3 RBI in the game. Adysen Pracht d...
Aug 20, 2024
Maxey Leads Wildcats To 3rd In Season Golf Opener As Cats Finish 3rd
Salem Sophomore Landen Maxey shot 75 to finish 5th in the 107 man field as the Salem Wildcats were 3rd as a team in the 22 team field. Logan Lockhart shot 79, Rhett Detering 87 and Ryan Detering shot ...
Aug 20, 2024
Lady Cats Open Golf Season With 3rd Place At Charleston
The Salem Lady Cats traveled to Charleston for their Invitational Scramble. Salem was 3rd as a team with Mya Russell and Jaryn Haarmann finishing 4th with a 39. Kiley Vieria and Reagan Shuler shot 44 ...
Aug 20, 2024
