Category Archives: Local Sports
March Madness is here. Bracket reveal the 1st step in what should be an NCAA Tournament free-for-all
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The story of March Madness figures to look a lot like the story of the regular season that led up to it: a healthy cross-section of very good teams, few dominant ones...
Mar 17, 2024
Kyrou and Schenn score in the shootout as the Blues top the Wild 3-2
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jordan Kyrou and Brayden Schenn scored in the shootout, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Kyrou ...
Mar 17, 2024
Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, clearing the way for them to draft a quarterback with the No. 1 ...
Mar 16, 2024 Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Salem Varsity Falls, JV Wins At Murphysboro...Both Teams In Action Saturday
The Salem Wildcats head to Belleville West today for the PBR Showcase. They will play Washington at 10am followed by a 12:15 game with Galesburg. The varsity fell to 0-2 yesterday with an 8-7 loss at ...
Mar 16, 2024
Iuka Knocks Off Top Seed Trinity Stewardson To Win Regional Title
The Iuka Lady Pirates upset top-seed Trinity Stewardson to win the Region 15 tournament at Iuka 23-25, 25-20, 15-12. Iuka advances next Saturday to Herrin and the State Tournament when they open up at...
Mar 16, 2024
No. 13 Illinois rallies to beat Ohio State 77-74 in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 28 points to help No. 13 Illinois overcome a 10-point second-half deficit and beat Ohio State 77-74 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Fri...
Mar 16, 2024
Oliver Marmol given 2-year contract extension through 2026 by Cardinals
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Coming off a last-place finish in the NL Central, the St. Louis Cardinals displayed confidence in manager Oliver Marmol and announced a two-year contract extension through 2026. "...
Mar 16, 2024
Wildcats JV & V Head To Murphysboro Friday
The Salem Wildcats JV and Varsity both look for their first wins of the year when they travel to Murphysboro today. The varsity heads to the Metro-East tomorrow for the PBR Showcase while the JV will ...
Mar 15, 2024
Wildcat Tennis Cats Open With Win Over Rams
Salem Wildcats tennis opened up their season at home yesterday with a 5-0 win over Mount Vernon with the rest of the matches canceled due to weather. In singles, Jarrett Rushing, Alex Wilzbach, Carson...
Mar 15, 2024
Lady Bobcats Win Regional, Still Undefeated....SIJHSAA Scores/Results
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats are 23-0 after winning the Olney SIJHSAA Regional last night. Salem opened the night with a win over the hosts 25-12, 25-4 before beating Mt Carmel in the finals 25-6, 2...
Mar 15, 2024
