Category Archives: Local Sports
Johnson scores 18 and Southern Illinois defeats New Mexico State 81-54
By The Associated Press CANCUN, Mexico (AP) - Xavier Johnson had 18 points in Southern Illinois' 81-54 victory against New Mexico State at the Cancun Challenge on Wednesday night. Johnson had five reb...
Nov 23, 2023
Edey's 28 points, 15 boards power No. 2 Purdue past No. 4 Marquette for Maui Invitational title
HONOLULU (AP) - Zach Edey had 28 points and 15 rebounds to carry No. 2 Purdue to a 78-75 win over No. 4 Marquette in the championship game of the Maui Invitational. The early-season matchup of undefea...
Nov 23, 2023
Kevin Hayes breaks tie in 3rd period, Blues outlast Coyotes 6-5
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - St. Louis and Arizona struggled to score early. Two more lengthy scoring droughts came in the second and third periods. The rest of the night was ...
Nov 23, 2023
Jenner, Werenski help Blue Jackets beat Blackhawks 7-3 to end 9-game losing streak
By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Boone Jenner scored twice and Zach Werenski had a franchise-record four assists as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 Wedn...
Nov 23, 2023
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40, Thunder beat Bulls for sixth straight victory
By TONY SELLARS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and 12 assists, Chet Holmgren added 18 points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots, and the Oklahoma City Thu...
Nov 23, 2023
Tuesday night high school basketball results
South Central is now two and oh on the season with a 63 to 29 win over Lebanon. After taking a 13 to 9 first-quarter lead, South Central outscored Lebanon 30 to 8 in the second quarter and never looke...
Nov 23, 2023 Karl Baron / CC
All-South Cross-Country teams announced
The All-South Cross-Country teams were announced this week. Salem sophomore Maci Thorsen was named to the 2nd All South 2a Team. She is joined on the second team by Centralia's Aurora Amason and Graci...
Nov 23, 2023 Peter Mooney / CC
Boys Junior High Basketball Round-Up
Field beat Odin 43-25. Odin was led by Aubri Landreth with 15 points. Odin is now 10-9 on the season. Trinity beat Sandoval 42 to 26. Sandoval was led by Natalie Lander with 10 points. On Monday night...
Nov 23, 2023
Lady Cats Fall At Fairfield On Frustrating Night
The Salem Lady Wildcats fell to 4-1 on the season losing at Fairfield last night 38-29. Rylee Edwards was a one-person wrecking ball as the senior finished with 29 points matching Salem's team total. ...
Nov 21, 2023
Boys Prep Basketball Season Opens Up Monday Night
The Hoopsgiving Tournament in Roxana continues tonight. The Main Gym will see Marquette and Wood River followed by Roxana and Jerseyville. At the Jr High it's Civic Memorial and Southwestern followed ...
Nov 21, 2023
