Category Archives: Local Sports

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Gary Snchez hit a two-run home run and Blake Snell and three relievers combined on a four-hitter for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Chicago Cubs 5-0 Monday night to salvage a spli...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Marcus Semien had already extended his majors-best hitting streak to 24 games with two hits earlier in the game. His one-out walk in the ninth inning set the Texas Rangers up f...

NEW YORK (AP) - Albert Pujols was hired Monday by Major League Baseball as a special assistant to Commissioner Rob Manfred. The retired slugger will consult on issues related to his native Dominican R...

The Salem Wildcats Varsity summer baseball team improved to 4-0 on the season with a pair of wins over Breese Grey. Salem won the opening game 15-1. Josh Powless drove in 4 runs, Rhett Detering had 3 ...

Columbia's bid for a state baseball championship fell one game short as they lost to Joliet Catholic Academy in the 2a title game at Dozer Park in Peoria 4-2. The Eagles fell behind 3-0 after an innin...

The St Anthony Lady Bulldogs finished 3rd in 2a with their 8-1 win over Johnston City. Taylor Rockridge won the state title over Beecher 7-1 at Louisville Slugger Park in Peoria. Peru St Bede won the ...

The O'Fallon Lady Panthers are the 3a state soccer champions after their 1-0 double overtime win over Barrington at North Central College in Naperville. Libertyville nipped Lincoln-Way East 2-1 in the...

The Patoka Trap Shoot Team competed at the State Competition over the weekend at Brittany Shooting Park in Bunker Hill. Season Awards were received with 2nd place finishes by Braden Meyer and Haley Ha...

The Salem 8u Lady Cats were 2nd in the Salem Tournament in girl's softball. South Central Storm won the tournament going undefeated. In the opening game, Alexis Henseler, Skylar Gaston and Juliette Sc...

In the Clinton County League baseball action, Bartelso beat Breese 10-4. Tony Schaeffer the complete game win. DJ Urscheler had 3 hits. Bartelso gets upset by Germantown 1-0. Copeland the lone RBI wit...