Category Archives: Local Sports

Orphans, Rams Win CHT Openers
The Centralia Orphan improved to 13-0 as they opened the 80th Centralia Holiday Tournament with a dominant 54-22 win over Chicago Bogan. CHS broke the game over with a 20-2 2nd quarter. Logan Meier an...
WJBD Staff Dec 29, 2023

Christ Our Rock Playing For Vandalia Title Today...Area Holiday Tournament Scores/Recaps
Vandalia: The 9th seeded Christ Our Rock Stallions will play for the Vandalia Tournament title tonight after finishing pool play 3-1 beating Pana 58-32 on Thursday. They will take on Shelbyville at 8p...
WJBD Staff Dec 29, 2023 Photo: CORLHS

Salem Lady Cats Fall To Carbondale At Benton....Winterfest & Mascoutah Tournaments Also Continue
The Salem Lady Cats dropped their consolation semifinal game to Carbondale 53-45. Salem is back in action this morning when they play at 10:30 in the 13th place semifinals. A win and Salem will play a...
WJBD Staff Dec 29, 2023

Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Kyle Monangai rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries to help give Rutgers a 31-24 win over Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl. The victory gives the Scarlet Knights their first wi...
WJBD Staff Dec 29, 2023

Illinois suspends star basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. following rape charge
Illinois suspended basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. on Thursday after he was charged with rape for an alleged incident that happened when the football team played at Kansas in September. The sch...
WJBD Staff Dec 29, 2023

Falcons know they have little room for error with slim playoff hopes heading into matchup with Bears
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons are well aware of the situation they face with two games remaining and their postseason hopes hanging by a thread. They simply have little room for error h...
WJBD Staff Dec 29, 2023

Illinois suspends star basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. following rape charge
By ANDREW SELIGMAN and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press Illinois suspended basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. on Thursday after he was charged with rape for an alleged incident that happened...
Bruce Kropp Dec 28, 2023 Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Wildcats Drop Duster Thomas Opener, Head Back Today
The Salem Wildcats dropped their opener at the Duster Thomas in Pinckneyville falling to Carlyle 68-49. Connor Tennyson did his part as the senior finished with 30 points, including 13 in the fourth q...
WJBD Staff Dec 28, 2023 New Salem Wildcats sports logo.

80th CHT Opens Today
Today is the opening day of the 80th Centralia Holiday Tournament. At 9am it's Belleville West taking on Carmel followed by Mount Vernon and Payton at 10:30, Marist and Cahokia play at 12:45, Chatham ...
WJBD Staff Dec 28, 2023 Chilli Head / CC

Area Holiday Tournament Results/Schedules
Sesser/Valier: The Sesser Valier Tournament continued yesterday. Waltonville advanced to the finals with their 59-44 win over Red Bud. They will get Goreville who beat Altamont 67-50. Sesser Valier be...
WJBD Staff Dec 28, 2023
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