Category Archives: Local Sports

The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
MIAMI (AP) - The chants started raining down in the fourth quarter. "We want Boston," the Miami Heat crowd kept shouting, over and over. The fans got their wish. And a rematch of the last two Eastern ...
WJBD Staff Apr 20, 2024

Jameson Taillon comes off the injured list and pitches Cubs to 8-3 win, dropping Marlins to 4-16
CHICAGO (AP) - Jameson Taillon allowed one run over five innings in his first start this season after recovering from a strained back, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Friday. Nico H...
WJBD Staff Apr 20, 2024

Stallions and Top Ranked Griffins Tied 1-1 After 8....Salem Heads To Mater Dei - Prep Baseball Scores
The Salem Wildcats return to action at 9-10 today when they travel to Breese to take on Mater Dei before heading to Mascoutah on Saturday to take on the powerhouse Indians. The SC Cougars head to Flor...
WJBD Staff Apr 19, 2024

OPS, CORLHS & Centralia Get Softball Wins - Prep Scoreboard
The Odin/Patoka/Sandoval Lady Eagles improved to 8-10 with their 15-0 win over North Clay. Lexi Calhoun had 2 hits and 5 RBI in the win. Hailey Lane and Amiya Ray had 2 hits with hits also from Gwen B...
WJBD Staff Apr 19, 2024

Lux Sets Meet Record/Washington Sets Franklin Park School Record At Terry Heern Invite
The Terry Heern Invitational was held at Salem High School. Silas Lux set a new meet record in the shot put with a throw of 49-11. He was also 2nd in the discus throwing 130-ft 4-inches, both were sta...
WJBD Staff Apr 19, 2024

Christ Our Rock Has A Record Breaking Day At Webber
With the most 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals we have seen this season and one heck of a team effort the Stallion boys finished with 93 points falling just 1 point shy of 2nd place Christopher (94) out ...
WJBD Staff Apr 19, 2024

SCHS Cheer Tryouts/Practices Set
Cheerleading tryouts for the 24/25 squad have been announced. Practices will be May 7th, 8th and 9th from 5:30-8pm in the main gym, with tryouts May 10th at 4:30 also in the main gym.
WJBD Staff Apr 19, 2024

University of Missouri plans $250 million renovation of Memorial Stadium
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - The University of Missouri is planning a $250 million renovation of Memorial Stadium. The Memorial Stadium Improvements Project, expected to be completed by the 2026 season, will ...
WJBD Staff Apr 19, 2024 Thomas Park / Unsplash

Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
MIAMI (AP) - When injuries affect the Miami Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra almost always delivers the same three-word outlook. "We have enough," he says. That theory is about to be tested - and will be a ...
WJBD Staff Apr 19, 2024

The Chicago Bears are poised to draft Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft
CHICAGO (AP) - Caleb Williams might want some deep dish recommendations. The Chicago Bears are poised to select the USC quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft and bank on the 2022 He...
WJBD Staff Apr 19, 2024
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