Category Archives: Local Sports

Ryan, No. 7 North Carolina turn back No. 9 Duke 84-79 to claim outright ACC regular-season crown
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Cormac Ryan scored a career-high 31 points, including a huge 3-pointer with 1:38 left, to help No. 7 North Carolina beat No. 9 Duke 84-79. The victory gave UNC the Atlantic Coast C...
Bruce Kropp Mar 10, 2024

Mt Zion Finishes 4th In IHSA Class 3a State Tournament....Today Is Championship Saturday
The Mt Zion Braves finished 4th in the IHSA State 3a Tournament at the State Farm Center in Champaign after dropping both games yesterday. The Braves opened with a semifinal loss to Chicago Mt Carmel ...
WJBD Staff Mar 09, 2024

CORLHS Boehne & Bazile Hear All State Honorable Mention Honors
Christ Our Rock had a historic run to the state quarterfinals this year and 2 of the Stallions were honored individually with Senior Parker Boehne and Junior Jayden Bazile earning All-State 1a Honorab...
WJBD Staff Mar 09, 2024

Selmaville Honors 8th Graders With Win
Selmaville honored their 8th graders last night and then beat Patoka 25-13, 25-13. Alana Finney led the way with 8 service points and Brylee Carter added 7. The JV Rockets also won 25-9, 25-17. Dylann...
WJBD Staff Mar 09, 2024 Submitted Photo

JH Volleyball Post Season Starts Next Week In SIJHSAA
The regional pairings are out for SIJHSAA volleyball. The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats will head to Olney for Regional play on Thursday. They will open against Olney at 5pm with Mt Carmel and Flora play...
WJBD Staff Mar 09, 2024

Lance Lynn tossed by umpire Ángel Hernández in spring training return to Cardinals
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Lance Lynn was ejected from his first spring training start in his return to the St. Louis Cardinals after having words with home plate umpire ngel Hernndez on Friday night. The p...
WJBD Staff Mar 09, 2024

Meridian & Benton Advance To State Finals
Mounds Meridian and Benton will play Saturday for their respective State Tournament titles after semifinal wins yesterday at the State Farm Center. The Bobcats won their 1a semifinal over Chicago Hope...
WJBD Staff Mar 08, 2024 Submitted Photo

Mt Zion Prepares For 3a Semifinal Today....State Farm Center Continues With Prep Action
The Class 3a state semifinals are today at the State Farm Center. The Mt Zion Braves are making their first ever trip to state and enter at 35-1 after knocking off Centralia on Monday in the Springfie...
WJBD Staff Mar 08, 2024 Illinois Basketball State Farm Center

Harlan Named 2nd Team All State, Nesbitt 3rd Team on IBCA List
The Class 3a boys all state basketball team was released by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. Centralia's Cruz Harlan was named to the 2nd team. Mount Vernon's Navontae Nesbit Jr was on the...
WJBD Staff Mar 08, 2024

Webber Sophomore Marlow Named MTC MVP
The MTC announced their all conference boys basketball team. Webber sophomore Nathaniel Marlow was named MVP and his coach Jaxon Helm was Coach of the Year. Also honored was Patoka/Odin Owen Landreth ...
WJBD Staff Mar 08, 2024 Submitted Photo
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