Category Archives: Local Sports

Johnson's 26 lead Southern Illinois over Illinois State 71-64
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - Xavier Johnson's 26 points helped Southern Illinois defeat Illinois State 71-64 on Saturday night. Johnson also contributed five rebounds and nine assists for the Salukis (11-4, 3-...
Bruce Kropp Jan 07, 2024

Schenn scores in 5th round of shootout to lift Blues past Hurricanes, 2-1
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Brayden Schenn scored in the fifth round of the shootout to give the St. Louis Blues a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. I...
Bruce Kropp Jan 07, 2024 St. Louis Blues' Nathan Walker (23) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with Oskar Sundqvist (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard breaks his jaw, pausing the No. 1 pick's stellar start to career
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks placed Connor Bedard on injured reserve on Saturday with a broken jaw, sidelining the young center in the middle of an impressive rookie season. Bedard got hurt w...
Bruce Kropp Jan 07, 2024

NFL Football: Texas wrap up playoff spot, Steeler keep their hopes alive
Texans wrap up playoff spot with 23-19 victory over Colts INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans wrapped up a playoff spot with a 23-19 victory over the Indianapolis...
Bruce Kropp Jan 07, 2024

New Horizon Closes Regular Season With Win #22
New Horizon closed out their regular season last night with at 39-35 win over Bluford to claim 3rd Place in the Woodlawn Ice Breaker Tournament. Annalyn Bass led the way with a double-double tossing i...
WJBD Staff Jan 06, 2024

11-1 KC Returns To Action Sunday At Home
The KC Blue Devils return to action Sunday when they host SEMO Prep starting at 2pm. KC is 11-1 entering the 2024 year.
WJBD Staff Jan 06, 2024

Wildcats Host Vandalia Coming Off Road Win At Roxana Friday...Area Scores/Schedules
The Salem Wildcats host Vandalia today as part of a make-shift Mega Day at B.E. Gum. Following the girls hosting Olney, Salem boys will welcome Vandalia staring with the JV game at 4pm. The Cats will ...
WJBD Staff Jan 06, 2024 SCHS Wildcats Sports Photos/Greg Maxey

Highland Shootout Today Highlights Some Great Talent
Today is the highly anticipated Highland Shootout. The day begins at 9am with a girl's game with Highland and Father McGivney. Then the top ranked Breese Central Cougars take on Highland followed by Q...
WJBD Staff Jan 06, 2024

Salem & Centralia Compete Today At ICCA State Cheer Competition
Good Luck to the Salem, Centralia and Mount Vernon cheerleaders as they all compete today at the ICCA State Cheer Championships in Springfield.
WJBD Staff Jan 06, 2024 Photo: Torin Wright

Franklin Park To Host Mega Day Saturday With Nashville
It's a Mega Day at Franklin Park as Salem will host Nashville. The day begins at 10am with the JV boys followed by the varsity boys, then JV girls and finally the varsity girls game.
WJBD Staff Jan 06, 2024 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Productions
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