Category Archives: Local Sports

Prep Baseball Roundup From Friday
The SC Cougars look to stay unbeaten as they have a pair of games at home with Mater Dei and Vandalia. Yesterday, TTown beat Fairfield 5-2 in the Fleener Bowl, as TTown coach Justin Fleener beat his b...
WJBD Staff Mar 23, 2024 Photo Cred: Tyler Repking.

Cubs pitcher Justin Steele departs opening-day tuneup after he gets hit by a comebacker
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele departed his final tuneup for opening day after he was struck on his left leg by a comebacker on Friday. Steele was hit by Luis Matos' leadoff...
WJBD Staff Mar 23, 2024

Illinois sees Duquesne in the way of its first Sweet 16 in nearly 2 decades of March Madness
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Brad Underwood smirked and almost imperceptibly shook his head when the question was asked: What would it mean for Illinois to finally make it back to the second weekend of the NCAA...
WJBD Staff Mar 23, 2024

Wildcats JV & V Get Wins Over Orphans...Prep Baseball/Softball Scoreboard
The Salem Wildcats made it 3 straight wins this week after losing their first 4 of the season as they beat Centralia 9-5 at SCHS Field. Salem scored 4 runs in the opening inning without the benefit of...
WJBD Staff Mar 22, 2024

Harlan Named South 7 MVP, Joined On 1st Team All Conference By Teammate Jones
The South 7 Conference released their All Conference boys basketball team with no surprise senior Cruz Harlan of Centralia was the MVP. He was joined on the first team by teammate Daryle Jones, Navont...
WJBD Staff Mar 22, 2024 Photo: Pat Hodges

KC's Vasser & Jenkins Named All GRAC & Region
The Junior College basketball post season awards have been announced. The All Region 24 team included a pair of KC Blue Devils. Sophomore Caleb Jenkins and freshman Will Vasser. They were also include...
WJBD Staff Mar 22, 2024

Christ Our Rock Track and Field at Webber HS Open Meet
The Christ Our Rock Silver Stallions Boys and Girls Track and Field Teams took to the Track for the first time this season at the Webber HS Open Meet. The boys placed 3rd overall out of 9 teams and th...
WJBD Staff Mar 22, 2024

Lady Cats Fall In OT To Central
The Salem Lady Wildcats soccer team fell in overtime to Breese Central 4-3. Jordan Kessler had all 3 goals for Salem. 2 were assisted by Makinzie Mann the other by Jillie Powless.
WJBD Staff Mar 22, 2024 Photo Cred: Greg Maxey

State JH Volleyball Tomorrow In All 3 Classes, Franklin Park, New Horizon, Iuka Set To Compete
The SIJHSAA State Volleyball Tournaments are tomorrow. The undefeated Franklin Park Lady Bobcats open up the Class L Tournament at Pinckneyville. They will open with Massac County at 11am. Class S wil...
WJBD Staff Mar 22, 2024

Jalen Green scores 26 points as Rockets win 7th straight, beat Bulls 127-117
HOUSTON (AP) - Jalen Green scored 26 points, Dillon Brooks had 23 before he was ejected from the game and the Rockets won their seventh straight, 127-117 over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. "Goo...
WJBD Staff Mar 22, 2024
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