Category Archives: Local Sports

Wildcats Take On Sparta In Quarterfinals At Duster Thomas Today
The Salem Wildcats will continue play today at the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic in the final championship quarterfinal at 1:30 against Sparta after Salem pulled another rabbit out of their hat on Satur...
WJBD Staff Dec 29, 2025

The 82nd Centralia Holiday Tournament opens today at Trout Arena.
At 9am its Miller Career against MHEA of Memphis, Evanston and Dyett at 10:30, Marist plays Champaign Central at 12:45, Belleville West and Wekiva, Florida then tip off at 2:15 and Alton and Julian at...
WJBD Staff Dec 29, 2025

Lady Cats Finish Benton Tournament Today
Lady Wildcats will finish up their Benton Christmas Tournament today trying to salvage one win after another loss on Saturday when they take on Olney at 10:30. Salem dropped their consolation semifina...
WJBD Staff Dec 29, 2025

Lady Cats Open At Benton Tournament Friday Morning Against Mt Vernon
The Salem Lady Wildcats will open up play this morning at 9am when they travel to the Benton Christmas Classic to take on the Mt Vernon Lady Rams. Salem is the 7th seed in the tournament. The winner w...
WJBD Staff Dec 26, 2025

Several Boys Holiday Tournaments Open Today
Mater Dei: The Mater Dei Boys Christmas Tournament opens up today. At 11, Orchard Farm takes on Father McGivney followed at 12:30 with Mascoutah and Christ Our Rock and then St Charles West and Nashvi...
WJBD Staff Dec 26, 2025

Orphans Win Battle of Unbeaten in Marion
The Showdown in Marion was as tight as expected, but Centralia overcame a 4-point halftime deficit by outscoring the host Wildcats 24-10 in the second half to pull off the 36-26 victory at Cuss Wilson...
WJBD Staff Dec 24, 2025

Final Four Set At Mascoutah...Annies Will Play For Consolation Title Sunday
The Final Four is set at the Mascoutah Girls Tournament as Breese Central and Alton will be in one semifinal on Saturday and Mater Dei and Nashville are in the other. Breese Central opened with a 60-3...
WJBD Staff Dec 24, 2025

Rams Beat Collinsville, Head To Kentucky Today...Orphans At Marion In Undefeated Battle Tonight
Mt Vernon will head to Calloway, Kentucky for the Hardwood Classic to play Christian County at 3:30 today. The Rams are coming off a 54-40 home win over Collinsville last night to improve to 6-1. Cale...
WJBD Staff Dec 23, 2025

The latest Nesto Hoops boys basketball rankings are out
In 1a, Woodlawn is still #1 with Lawrenceville 2, Waltonville goes from 4 to 5 after their loss to Woodlawn with Goreville 8, Webber 9, Casey 11, Sparta 13 and Cumberland is 23. Staunton is 7-1...
WJBD Staff Dec 23, 2025

Wildcats Win 3rd Straight, Will Prepare For Duster Thomas On Dec. 27
The Salem Wildcats won their 3rd straight game as they knocked off Wood River on the road Saturday 64-28. The starters put in 3 quarters of solid work and the clock ran in the 4th. Payton Gullion led ...
WJBD Staff Dec 22, 2025 Salem Junior Guard Payton Gullion.
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