Category Archives: Local Sports
Tedeschi's Monster Game Helps Benton To Finals....Area Mid-Winter Tournament Results/Schedule
Benton: There are good nights on the basketball court, and then there are nights like Benton standout Docker Tedeschi had last night at the Benton Invitational. He set a new single game record at the ...
Jan 20, 2024
Lady Cats Head To Vandalia For 3rd Place Game Today, JV Will Play At 10am
The Vandalia Mid Winter Tournament finishes today. Salem's JV will play for 7th place at 10 against Vandalia followed by Wesclin and Mascoutah in the 5th place game, the Salem Varsity takes on Greenvi...
Jan 20, 2024 Toby Gullion/FTS
Nashville Wins Class M State Opener...Class S & L Open Today At RLC
The Class L Tournament will open this morning with Carterville and Waterloo at 9:30 followed by Marion and Wolfe Branch, then Wesclin and Mt Carmel followed by the final game at 1:15 with Hamilton Cou...
Jan 20, 2024 Photo: Tierney Moore
Boys SIJHSAA Regional Pairings Released
The pairings are out for the junior high boys' regionals. Franklin Park will travel to Centralia to take on Carlyle on January 30th to open their Class L regional with the winner getting either Centra...
Jan 20, 2024
Wildcat Bowlers Vie For Return Trip To State Today At Carterville Sectionals
The Salem Wildcat bowlers prepare for their Sectional Tournament today at SI Bowl in Carterville. Salem was the 3rd highest qualifying total of any team coming out of Regionals as they were runner up ...
Jan 20, 2024
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A federal judge has reinstated Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who had been suspended from the team since he was charged with rape in Kansas. U.S. District Cour...
Jan 20, 2024
Judge ends suspension of Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A federal judge on Friday reinstated Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who had been suspended from the team since he was charged with rape in Kansas. U.S. Distric...
Jan 20, 2024 Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Matt Carpenter returns to St. Louis Cardinals, signing after release by Atlanta Braves
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Matt Carpenter is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals, agreeing Friday to a one-year contract with his team from 2011-21. Carpenter agreed to a deal for the $740,000 major league min...
Jan 20, 2024 gcny1956 / CC
East St Louis & Mt Vernon Punch Tickets To Tonight's Championship Semifinal, Join Centralia & Salem
The Salem Invitational continues tonight with Championship Semifinals and its going to be a big night for sure. The opening game will feature the Salem Wildcats who enter at 8-13 overall but coming of...
Jan 19, 2024
Area Mid-Winter/Conference Tournament Schedules & Results
At the Midland Trail Tournament last night, Waltonville advanced to the title game with a 68-59 win over Woodlawn and they will play Webber who beat Grayville 70-54. At Benton last night, Carterville ...
Jan 19, 2024
