Category Archives: Local Sports

IHSFCA Football All State Honorable Mention List Released
The IHSFCA released it's Honorable Mention All State teams. In 5a, Centralia quarterback Daryle Jones received the honor. He joins Mattoon linebacker Cale Kimbro and Triad lineman Lane Mahnesmith. In ...
WJBD Staff Nov 17, 2023

JH Boys Basketball: Franklin Park Falls In OT...Raccoon, Odin & Central City Earn Wins
In middle school boys basketball, Franklin Park fell in overtime to Marion 49-40. The game was tied at 38 after regulation. Kyler King led Salem with 16, Corey Keele added 12 and Silas Lux 6. The JV l...
WJBD Staff Nov 17, 2023 Submitted Photo

Lady Bobcats Fall To Marion, Iuka Beats Bethel, New Horizon Raise Big Trophy At Rome
Franklin Park girls fell to 11-4 on the season with a 49-22 loss to Marion. The JV won their game 19-17. Salem's 6th graders won the opening game. Salem is on the road at Mount Vernon on Monday.
WJBD Staff Nov 17, 2023 Sideline Photos

Illinois Nation Welcomes Back Roger Powell As They Host Valporaiso
The Illini are back in action tonight at the State Farm Center when they host Valporaiso. Pregame at 7 and the tip at 8pm on AM 1350 and 92.1 FM WSIQ. Valpo is coached by former Illini standout Roger ...
WJBD Staff Nov 17, 2023

Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Caitlin Clark struggled through a poor shooting performance and No. 2 Iowa failed to score in the last three minutes Thursday night, falling to Kansas State 65-58. Clark, The As...
WJBD Staff Nov 17, 2023

Mike Hoffman scores 2 goals as San Jose Sharks beat St. Louis Blues 5-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Mike Hoffman scored two goals, and the San Jose Sharks beat the St. Louis Blues 5-1 on Thursday night. Givani Smith had a goal and an assist for San Jose, which had dropped thr...
WJBD Staff Nov 17, 2023

Ravens handle Bengals 34-20 after Joe Burrow exits in the 2nd quarter with a wrist injury
BALTIMORE (AP) - Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter and the Baltimore Ravens beat Cincinnati 34-20 after the Bengals lost star quarterback Joe Burrow to a wrist injury. The...
WJBD Staff Nov 17, 2023 Mark Morgan / CC

Salem Lady Cats 2-0 At DuQuoin With Running Clock Win...Prep Girls Basketball Scores
The Salem Lady Wildcats ran away early and ran the clock late as they improved to 2-0 on the young basketball season knocking off Murphysboro 56-17 at the DuQuoin Tournament. 9 Lady Cats scored led by...
WJBD Staff Nov 16, 2023

KC 5-0 With Win Over SEI
The Kaskaskia College Blue Devils are 5-0 on the season with a 79-71 win over Southeastern Illinois College. Caleb Jenkins scored 26 and Will Vasser 22 for the Blue Devils. Parker Culbertson had 22 fo...
WJBD Staff Nov 16, 2023

Franklin Park Honors Cross Country Teams
The Franklin Park Cross Country team held their end of the season awards last night. State individual champion Scout Puricelli was named MVP, Liam Donoho was Most Improved, Abram Jet was the varsity H...
WJBD Staff Nov 16, 2023
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