Category Archives: Local Sports
JH Girls Roundup From Monday
Franklin Park girls return to the court tonight when they host Olney coming off a big 44-17 win at Herrin last night to improve to 10-3. Quinn Wolfe led Salem with 21 and Emma Lipe had 7 assists and 6...
Nov 14, 2023 Photo: Sideline Photos
Bobcats Fall To Altamont Lutheran, SC Knocks Off Raccoon
The Franklin Park Bobcats dropped a disappointing home game to Altamont Lutheran 36-34. The JV Bobcats won 40-10. The SC Falcons are at home with Sigel St Michael. SC is 5-1 after last night's 59-29 w...
Nov 14, 2023
Spike Tyson's Win YMCA A League Women's Tournament
In Salem Recreation/YMCA women's A League Volleyball Tournament play it was Spike Tysons winning the championship over Meskil Cleaning Services 25-11, 25-16. AOS Church took 3rd over Bierman's General...
Nov 14, 2023
Antetokounmpo, Portis produce double-doubles in Bucks' 118-109 victory over Bulls
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 11 rebounds and Bobby Portis also had a double-double in the Milwaukee Bucks' 118-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. "He was p...
Nov 14, 2023
For Craig Counsell, the chance to manage the Cubs was one he couldn't pass up
CHICAGO (AP) - Craig Counsell didn't answer the phone when the Chicago Cubs called about their manager job. Once he realized the number belonged to President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer, he quick...
Nov 14, 2023
Lutz is good on second chance with 36-yard field goal in Broncos' 24-22 win over Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Wil Lutz got a do-over and kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired, and the Denver Broncos won their third straight by rallying for a 24-22 victory over the sloppy, turno...
Nov 14, 2023 Mark Morgan / CC
Lady Cats Open Basketball Season Tonight On WJBD From DuQuoin Tournament
The Salem Lady Wildcats tip off their 23-24 season tonight at the DuQuoin Tournament. They will open at 6pm against Sesser Valier. You can listen on 100.1 FM and WJBDradio.com. Salem will continue poo...
Nov 13, 2023
Roxana Heads To State Semifinal....Breese Central's Run Ends At Rochester
The State Football quarterfinals were held over the weekend. In Class 1a, Camp Point Central got out to a 30-0 first half lead and finished off Althoff 42-22. Sesser Valier's season ended to Greenfiel...
Nov 13, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
Mater Dei Wins 2a State Volleyball Title, 8th Title In School's History
The state volleyball championships were held over the weekend. Mater Dei won the school's 8th state title beating IC Catholic in the 2a finals 25-21, 25-22. Addie Nenninger was named the Class 2A Most...
Nov 13, 2023 Photo: Mater Dei Volleyball Facebook Page
Wildcat Bowlers Show Well Again Runner Up At Collinsville
The Salem Wildcat bowling team finished 2nd at the Collinsville Tournament over the weekend with stellar competition including last year's top 3 teams in the state. The tournament started off great fo...
Nov 13, 2023
