Category Archives: Local Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks' 113-97 victory over Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks are tuning up for what they hope will be a deep playoff run. They're hitting more of the right notes. Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 46 points and 16 rebounds ...
WJBD Staff Mar 2, 2024 Chicago Bulls

Sectional Finals Night In Illinois....Mt Vernon v. Centralia, Benton v. Breese Central & Christ Our Rock v. Arcola Highlight the Night
It's Sweet 16 Sectional Finals night in boys prep basketball. Our highlighted game is at the Triad 3a Sectional where arch rivals Mount Vernon who is 24-9 and the 31-2 Centralia Orphans will meet for ...
WJBD Staff Mar 1, 2024

Nelson Scores 71 Points In 2 Games Thursday To Lead Altamont To 1a 3rd Place...Okawvillle & Nashville Advance To State Title Games Repping Washington County
Altamont took 3rd place at the IHSA Class 1a state tournament splitting a pair of games yesterday at CEFCU Arena in Normal. Altamont lost their semifinal game in overtime 60-48. Nelson scored 32 point...
WJBD Staff Mar 1, 2024

Lady Bobcats Stay Undefeated...Iuka Takes Tough Loss To Cisne
Franklin Park is still undefeated on the varsity volleyball season with their win over Wesclin 26-24, 24-14. The JV also earned a win 25-22, 25-12. Iuka lost to Cisne 20-25, 17-25. Kinnley Eagan had 5...
WJBD Staff Mar 1, 2024 Toby GullionFTS

Illinois AP names All-State girls' basketball teams
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Associated Press Class 1A-2A All-State girls' basketball teams have been named as voted on by a statewide panel of newspaper sports writers/editors, TV/radio broadcast...
WJBD Staff Mar 1, 2024 Photo Credit: Tyler Repking

Mount Vernon Upsets East St Louis, Sets Up Sectional Final Against Arch Rival Orphans....Bazile's Buzzer Beater Lifts Stallions Over State Ranked Tuscola....Benton v. Central Has All The Makings Of A Classic
The Mount Vernon Rams upset East St Louis last night to advance to the Sweet 16 and will play arch rival Centralia for the crown tomorrow night at Triad. The Rams won 70-64 as Marlon Price was amazing...
WJBD Staff Feb 29, 2024

Altamont, Okawville, Nashville & Robinson Prepare For State Semifinal Games Today At Normal
Today is the opening day of the IHSA State Girls Basketball Tournament at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The 1a semifinals start at 9:30 with Altamont making their first ever trip to state, led by Illinois St...
WJBD Staff Feb 29, 2024 Photo Credit: Tyler Repking

MTC Girls All Conference Basketball Team
The Midland Trail has named their All Conference Girls Basketball Team. Jase Burkett of Woodlawn was named MVP and joined on the first team by teammates Olivia Skinner and Sophia Skinner, Amiya Ray of...
WJBD Staff Feb 29, 2024

KC Falls To JAL, Will Host Sophomore Day Saturday
The KC Blue Devils fell to John A Logan 87-79. Lyonel Hodges led KC with 23, Will Vasser 15, Jamal Chambers 13 and Isaiah Tolbert added 10. KC falls to 18-9 overall and 6-9 in the Region. They will ho...
WJBD Staff Feb 29, 2024

Bobcat Bowlers Win At NuBowl
Franklin Park boys won their bowling match with Bluford at NuBowl Lanes. Leading the varsity was Bentley Bryan who shot a 2 game total of 345 and Kai Graham added 326. The JV boys also won with Kellen...
WJBD Staff Feb 29, 2024
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