Category Archives: Local Sports

Aviston Stays Alive At State With Win, Next Up Today At 12
Aviston Express extended their season at least another day with a 9-1 win over Galesburg at the Senior Legion State Tournament, eliminating the hosts. Dalton Boruff threw the complete game allowing ju...
WJBD Staff Jul 28, 2023 Darren Whitley

Salem Recreation/YMCA Men's Softball From Thursday
In Salem Recreation/YMCA men's softball at Bryan Park it was ABC Pub over El Rancherito 21-10 and Iuka State Bank beat Wild Stallions 22-6.
WJBD Staff Jul 28, 2023

Cubs beat Cardinals 10-3 after a testy start to get back to .500
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Yan Gomes drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs got back to .500 with their sixth straight victory, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 10-3 after a testy start Thursday night. In the ...
WJBD Staff Jul 28, 2023

Salem To Host 11u State Baseball Tournament Starting Saturday
The Salem Little League Complex will be the host for the 11u Little League State Baseball Tournament that will begin on Saturday. On the North Field at 1pm it will be Elmhurst and Champaign East follo...
WJBD Staff Jul 27, 2023

Aviston Drops State Opener, Faces Elimination At Noon Thursday
The Aviston Express dropped to the elimination bracket after losing their first game at the American Legion Baseball State Tournament in Galesburg, losing to Wheaton 1-0. Chase Lewis had the lone Avis...
WJBD Staff Jul 27, 2023 Darren Whitley

Salem Recreation/YMCA Men's Softball Results
In Salem Recreation/YMCA Men's Softball, Wild Stallions got by SWAG/Pour House 19-16. SWAG also dropped their game with Pennington Chevrolet 9-8.
WJBD Staff Jul 27, 2023

Christopher Morel helps Chicago Cubs rally for a wild 10-7 victory over crosstown White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) - With every clutch swing and big play, the Chicago Cubs are making an argument to stay together through Tuesday's trade deadline. Christopher Morel drove in two runs during a six-run fif...
WJBD Staff Jul 27, 2023

Cardinals overpower Diamondbacks with 5 home runs in 11-7 victory
PHOENIX (AP) - Nolan Gorman hit two of St. Louis' five home runs in the Cardinals' 11-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Gorman connected leading off the second against All-Star sta...
WJBD Staff Jul 27, 2023

Bears look for Fields to make jump after trading for Moore, adding to offensive line
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears gave quarterback Justin Fields a new playmaking receiver and added to their offensive line in an effort to provide him with better protection. Now, it's up t...
WJBD Staff Jul 27, 2023

Salem Junior To Represent Marion At Colt League World Series This Weekend
The 2023 Colt League World Series will once again be held in Marion starting Friday. The Marion team will feature Salem junior Noah Nix. They will open at 8pm Saturday night against the winner of Tiju...
WJBD Staff Jul 26, 2023
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