Category Archives: Local Sports

The IHSA volleyball regionals open tonight.
1a: Sesser v. Marissa at Trico Dupo v. Patoka at Carlyle Shawnee v. Ullin Century at Goreville Cumberland v. Hutsonville at North Clay Lawrenceville v. Altamont at Oblong Oblong v. Dieterich at Oblong...
WJBD Staff Oct 26, 2026

Middle School Boys Basketball from Saturday
Patoka Mohawks are now 3 & 0 after defeating Spring Garden at the Rome Shootout. Nolan Eddy was named the game MVP. The Mohawks went on 8 - 0 and 14 - 0 runs to help secure the win and they also h...
WJBD Staff Oct 26, 2026

Patoka Trap Team 6th....Hassebrock Wins Conference, Hyde 2nd
The Patoka trap team finished up their fall 2026 trap season on Saturday. The team ended up with a 6th place finish in their conference. All of our shooters shot very well and continued to improve thr...
WJBD Staff Oct 26, 2026

Bobcats Fall To Centralia At CHS Shootout
Franklin Park Bobcats fell to Centralia 37-30 on Saturday. EJ Wolfe had 12 points and 4 assists while Caleb Dice had 10 points. Ethan Parrett had 4 points, Nolan Krutsinger had 2 points and 5 steals, ...
WJBD Staff Oct 25, 2026
Rockets Soar Past Germantown At Rome Shootout
Selmaville Rockets past Germantown, 55-24, on Saturday at Rome Shootout as Isaac Knapp scored 16 points. Selmaville Rockets dominated from start to finish, never trailing in the game and leading by as...
WJBD Staff Oct 25, 2026

Area IHSA First Round Football Playoff Games played on Saturday
Class 1A= Opening Round= Carlyle 41, Nokomis 7 West Central Coop 40, Sesser-Valier 8 Class 2A= Opening Round= DuQuoin 35, Christopher 0 Shelbyville 42, Carmi-White County 6 Class 3A= Opening Round= Al...
Bruce Kropp Oct 25, 2026

A Day to Remember: Salem Wildcats Football, A Record Breaking Night and Soccer Make History
Two historic victories, a school rushing record, and a regional championship made Friday an unforgettable day for Salem High School athletics. It was the kind of day that will be remembered for...
WJBD Staff Oct 24, 2026 Screenshot

IHSA Proposal Could Reshape Illinois High School State Playoffs for Public and Private Schools
The Illinois High School Association is considering a major change to the postseason structure for bracketed team sports, a proposal that could significantly alter the road to a state championship for...
WJBD Staff Oct 23, 2026

Wildcats Host Olney In Opening Round Tonight
For the first time since 1997, Jim Finks Field will host a playoff football game tonight when they welcome the Olney Tigers for opening round action. Kickoff at 7:30 with the winner advancing to next ...
WJBD Staff Oct 23, 2026

Wildcats Soccer Try To Win First Ever Regional Title
The Salem Wildcats soccer team will play in just their 2nd ever regional championship today when they travel to the 1a Olney Finals to take on the host Tigers. Salem made the regional finals last year...
WJBD Staff Oct 23, 2026
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