Category Archives: Local Sports

The IHSA Board of Directors approved two recommendations brought forth by the IHSA Basketball advisory committee. A 35-second shot clock will be required for usage in varsity girls and boys basketball...

The IHSA Bass Fishing State Finals will be contested at Lake Shelbyville in Shelbyville beginning in 2025. The host bid was prepared and supported by Shelbyville High School, the city of Shelbyville, ...

In coach pitch baseball, the Lions took home their 11th straight win with a 15-5 victory over the Elks. This win helped them earn the #1 ranking going into tournament play next week. Their first round...

The Salem Wildcats varsity baseball team continued Summer League play at Mount Vernon. The Cats won the opener 7-6 scoring 6 times in the fourth inning to ake a lead they would hold on to. Rhett Deter...

Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman told Terrence Shannon Jr over Zoom on Wednesday night that he would be the 36th player in Illini history to have his jersey retired in the rafters. He follows K...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer and a double and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in the Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field on Thursd...

In coach pitch at the Little League Complex, Somer Real Estate beat FCC 16-12 in the regular season finale for both teams. Jordy Lane had 4 hits and scored 3 runs with 2 RBI, Ryder Mulvaney had 3 hits...

14 Members of the area's Southern Illinois Elite Tumble & Cheer Rebels Competition Team have qualified and will compete this weekend at the National Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. Those comp...

Tonight is you chance to Dine to Donate at the Salem El Rancherito with proceeds from dine in or carry out orders between 5-9 tonight will go towards the Salem Community High School Dance Team.

A Salem grad will be taking over the reins for the North Clay Lady Cardinals high school basketball team. Haley Gregg announced yesterday she has been hired to the position, fulfilling a dream of hers...