Category Archives: Local Sports

Wrestling Wildcats Back At Murdale Tournament For Day 2
The Wildcat Wrestlers continue their stay at the Murdale Tournament in Carbondale today. (Photos: Jessica Harris)
WJBD Staff Jan 06, 2024 Jessica Harris

Trey Kaufman-Renn's breakout night helps No. 1 Purdue hold off No. 9 Illinois 83-78
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - If his team was going to lose, coach Brad Underwood wanted to make sure it was someone other than Zach Edey who beat Illinois on Friday night. So that's exactly what Trey K...
WJBD Staff Jan 06, 2024

Coby White scores 22 points as the Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Hornets 104-91
CHICAGO (AP) - Coby White had 22 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Chicago Bulls welcomed back Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic with a 104-91 victory over Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Horn...
WJBD Staff Jan 06, 2024
Wildcats Head To Roxana Tonight...Area Boys Basketball Action
The Salem Wildcats are back in Cahokia action tonight when they travel to Roxana to take on the Shells. Salem lost to Roxana in the consolation semifinal in overtime at the Duster Thomas. Game time at...
WJBD Staff Jan 05, 2024

Lady Cats Beat Roxana, Woodlawn Wins 5th Straight MTC Tourney...Annies Get Win #800
The Salem Lady Wildcats won their Cahokia match up at home over visiting Roxana 52-25 last night. Salem is back in action tomorrow afternoon when they host Olney starting with the JV game at noon foll...
WJBD Staff Jan 05, 2024

Wildcat Cheerleaders Compete Saturday At ICCA State Cheer Competition In Springfield
The Salem Wildcat Cheerleaders prepare for their first ever trip to the ICCA State Competition tomorrow in Springfield. Salem qualified by finishing 2nd at a competition in Pinckneyville earlier this ...
WJBD Staff Jan 05, 2024 Photo: Torin Wright

Lux 17 Points Leads Bobcats Over Bartelso...Odin/Patoka & Citians Earn Wins
Franklin Park Bobcats knocked off Bartelso 52-46. Silas Lux had 17 to lead Salem, Kyler King finished with 16 and Troy Keele added 8. Odin/Patoka beat Sandoval 46-22 behind 12 points from Brady Haines...
WJBD Staff Jan 05, 2024

Franklin Park & New Horizon Drop JH Girls Basketball Games
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats are back in action tomorrow with a Mega Day alongside the Bobcats. The teams will host Nashville to the Bobcat Den. Last night the girls lost to Bartelso 45-25. Quinn Wo...
WJBD Staff Jan 05, 2024

SIJHSAA Releases Post Season Schedule For Girls
The post season regional assignments have been released by the SIJHSAA. The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats will travel to Centralia Jr. High for Class L regional play starting Wednesday against Carlyle in...
WJBD Staff Jan 05, 2024

Wildcat Bowlers Head To Carterville Tomorrow
The Salem Wildcat bowlers head to the Carterville Tournament tomorrow as they prepare for the upcoming Regionals that will be held at Salem Bowl. The Cats are the defending IHSA state bowling champion...
WJBD Staff Jan 05, 2024
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