Category Archives: Local Sports
Middle School Basketball Scores from Saturday
In middle school boy's basketball over the weekend, All Saints beat Ashley 50-26, Bartelso 57-46 over Summersville, Breese beat Smithton 4037, Lawrenceville lost to Effingham 47-39, Johnston City over...
Jan 05, 2026
Salem Bowlers Have Good Showing At Carterville on Saturday
The Salem boys and girls bowlers competed at Carterville on Saturday. The Salem Wildcats played the first 3 team games and were 4th overall heading into the bracket team finals. Salem lost to eventual...
Jan 05, 2026
Wildcat Wrestlers Compete at Althoff over the Weekend, Lady Wildcats at Marion
The Wrestling Wildcats competed at the Belleville Althoff Tri-Dual with the hosts and Litchfield. Salem has been dealing with a host of injuries lately and after beating Litchfield 45-20 they lost to ...
Jan 05, 2026
Donoho 3rd At AAU Music City Brawn Nationals, Earns AAU All American Honors
Salem youth wrestler Myles Donoho competed with his PSF Wrestling crew starting in Franklin, Tennessee this weekend for the AAU Music City Brawl Nationals. Myles wrestled through the big bracket with ...
Jan 05, 2026
Marist Finally Beats Centralia to win 82nd CHT
The past few years, the Marist Redhawks have had more than there share of success, but one puzzle they have been unable to solve is how to beat the host Orphans at the CHT. Having been beaten by Centr...
Jan 01, 2026 Photo: Pat Hodges
Salem Wins Finale At Duster Thomas -- Woodlawn Wins Title In Thriller Over Sparta
The Salem Wildcats finished their run at the Duster Thomas with a 2-2 record after winning their 7th place game matchup with Jerseyville 48-43. Salem saw most of their 10 point lead evaporate in the 4...
Dec 31, 2025
Evanston, Marist, Alton & Centralia in CHT Final Four
The Centralia Holiday Tournament Final Four is set after Day 2 of the tournament yesterday. The defending champion Orphans won their quarterfinal game over Chicago King 67-39. Kenny Bratton led 3 in d...
Dec 31, 2025
Salem Will Take on Jerseyville Today to Finish Duster Thomas
The Salem Wildcats will finish up play at the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic today at 4pm when they take on Jerseyville on WJBD. Salem dropped both games in the winner's bracket on Monday. They op...
Dec 30, 2025
Lady Cats Finish At Benton Tournament Falling to Olney
The Salem Lady Cats finished 0-3 at the Benton Christmas Tournament following their loss to Olney yesterday 48-36. Salem only trailed 23-22 at the half, but Olney outscored them 13-2 in the 3rd quarte...
Dec 30, 2025
Orphans Win On Day 1 of CHT
Day 1 of the 82nd Centralia Holiday Tournament is in the books. The Orphans dominated their opening round game with Sumner 79-26. Archie Goewey had 24 to lead Centralia, Jaxson Hancock added 14 with 1...
Dec 30, 2025
