Category Archives: Local Sports

Goodrow scores in overtime, Rangers outlast Panthers 2-1 in Game 2 to even Eastern Conference final
NEW YORK (AP) - Barclay Goodrow scored at 14:01 of overtime and the New York Ranger beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Friday night in Game 2 to even the Eastern Conference final. Goodrow fired a snap s...
WJBD Staff May 25, 2024

Elliott blasts NASCAR for fining Stenhouse $75,000 for All-Star Race fight it used in a promotion
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Chase Elliott is criticizing NASCAR for fining driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. $75,000 for punching Kyle Busch following Sunday night's All-Star Race after it had used video of the fig...
WJBD Staff May 25, 2024

COR Mitchell Advances To 1a Hurdles Final....Smith & Thompson To Represent Salem Today
Christ Our Rock sophomore Landyn Mitchell has made the finals at the IHSA Class 1a State Track and Field Meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charelston. Mitchell won heat #1 of the 110m High Hurdle...
WJBD Staff May 24, 2024

Orphans Finish Up Amazing Tennis Season At State
The Centralia Orphans tennis season came to an end last night at the State Tournament. They are currently 23rd in the state. Gustavo Kieling won his opening round game before falling in the 2nd round....
WJBD Staff May 24, 2024

Lady Cats Look For 2nd Straight Regional Title Today....Mount Vernon's Season Ends To Marion
The Salem Lady Wildcats are in regional championship action today at Highland when they take on the Effingham Hearts. Salem is 25-7 on the season and has a win over Effingham this season. They shutout...
WJBD Staff May 24, 2024

Lever & Powless Sign With University of Southern Indiana
A pair of Salem Cheerleaders have signed their letters of intent making it official. Jillie Powless will cheer at the University of Southern Indiana as she was a four year varsity member of the Salem ...
WJBD Staff May 24, 2024 New Salem Wildcats sports logo.

Max Dye Shuts Out Bandys At LL Complex
In Salem Little League softball action, Kaylee Carroll struck out 14 leading Max Dye past Bandy's 4-0. She only gave up 1 hit over her five innings. Brinn Detmer and Jayla Tabor got Max Dye on the boa...
WJBD Staff May 24, 2024

Salem Duo Heading To IHSA State Track Meet This Weekend....Hill & Bratton represent CHS....Mitchell Looks For Medal In 110 hurdles
Today is the preliminary round for the IHSA 1a/2a State Track Meets held at Eastern Illinois University. Salem will be represented by 2 athletes. Senior Caleb Smith will throw in the shot and discus a...
WJBD Staff May 23, 2024

Lady Cats Advance To Regional Finals, Blagoue Hits 16th Of Season....Mount Vernon Plays Today For Carbondale Title
The Salem Lady Cats won their regional opener 5-1 over Mattoon in Highland. Bre Thurman was great in her 5 innings getting the win and striking out 5. Lilly Blagoue came in to get the save, going 2 in...
WJBD Staff May 23, 2024

SCHS Opens Regionals At Home Today With Mattoon On Q92.....Rams & Orphans Battle In Regional Opener at Marion
The Salem Wildcats are scheduled to open up their 3a regional today at home when they host Mattoon. Salem fell 12-11 in a wild road game at Mattoon in the season's final week. Game time today is at 4:...
WJBD Staff May 23, 2024
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