Category Archives: Local Sports

The Centralia Orphans tennis season came to an end last night at the State Tournament. They are currently 23rd in the state. Gustavo Kieling won his opening round game before falling in the 2nd round....

The Salem Lady Wildcats are in regional championship action today at Highland when they take on the Effingham Hearts. Salem is 25-7 on the season and has a win over Effingham this season. They shutout...

A pair of Salem Cheerleaders have signed their letters of intent making it official. Jillie Powless will cheer at the University of Southern Indiana as she was a four year varsity member of the Salem ...

In Salem Little League softball action, Kaylee Carroll struck out 14 leading Max Dye past Bandy's 4-0. She only gave up 1 hit over her five innings. Brinn Detmer and Jayla Tabor got Max Dye on the boa...

Today is the preliminary round for the IHSA 1a/2a State Track Meets held at Eastern Illinois University. Salem will be represented by 2 athletes. Senior Caleb Smith will throw in the shot and discus a...

The Salem Lady Cats won their regional opener 5-1 over Mattoon in Highland. Bre Thurman was great in her 5 innings getting the win and striking out 5. Lilly Blagoue came in to get the save, going 2 in...

The Salem Wildcats are scheduled to open up their 3a regional today at home when they host Mattoon. Salem fell 12-11 in a wild road game at Mattoon in the season's final week. Game time today is at 4:...

The South Central Cougars scored a run on a throwing error in the top of the 7th as they knocked off Windsor/Stew-Stras 3-2 in the semifinal of the Kinmundy 1a Sectional. The Hatchets took a 2-0 lead ...

At Father McGivney, Christ Our Rock fell 2-1 in 9-innings marking the 2nd straight game against the Griffins that the Stallions have dropped in extra innings. McGivney is the top ranked team in 1a acc...

HARRISBURG, IL - Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) Women's Bowling Team is thrilled to announce the signing of Kialee Hardin from Salem High School. Hardin signed her Letter of Intent last Thursday,...