Category Archives: Local Sports
Dusty Baker tells newspaper he is retiring as manager of the Houston Astros
HOUSTON (AP) - Dusty Baker has retired as manager of the Houston Astros, ending an illustrious 26-year career as a big-league skipper highlighted by a World Series win last season. Baker broke the new...
Oct 26, 2023
No. 1 pick Wembanyama scores 15 points in NBA debut as Spurs fall to Mavericks in opener
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The Victor Wembanyama era is underway in San Antonio. Wembanyama made his NBA debut with the Spurs against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night...
Oct 26, 2023 San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama brings the ball up against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Salem and South Central advance in regional high school volleyball play
The Salem Lady Wildcats won their 3a regional semifinal at Triad over the host Lady Knights dropping the first set 16-25 before coming back to win 25-20 and 25-22. They advance to play Highland in Thu...
Oct 25, 2023
Post season high school soccer continues
The 2a soccer postseason continues with Sectional finals tonight as Columbia and Alton Marquette will play at Althoff for a trip to Supers. Last night, Teutopolis dropped their 1a Sectional Championsh...
Oct 25, 2023
First Weekend of High School Football Playoffs set
The playoff times and dates are out for the IHSA Football post season. In 1a on Saturday, Sesser hosts Carrollton at 1, Red Hill at Camp Point Central at 2 and Althoff hosts Tuscola at 3. In 2a on Fri...
Oct 25, 2023
Junior High Basketball Round-up
The Franklin Park Bobcats open up their season tonight at home when they host Woodlawn. Last night, Patoka beat Field 54-8. Quentin Faulkner led Patoka with 21. Kody Burks and Jesse Cain added 8 each....
Oct 25, 2023
Boston Bruins blank Chicago Blackhawks 3-0
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) - Closing out a four-game trip that included multiple time zones, Matthew Poitras and the Boston Bruins had more than enough to put away the Chicago Blackhaw...
Oct 25, 2023
World Series set: Diamondbacks vs Rangers
Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first World Series in 22 years PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Corbin Carroll went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, and the Arizona Diamondbacks...
Oct 25, 2023
Salem Opens Volleyball Regionals Tonight Along With Several Area Schools
The prep volleyball post season began last night. In 3a regional openers last night, Mount Vernon lost at home to Marion in 3-sets. Tonight, the Salem Lady Wildcats will open up 3a volleyball regional...
Oct 24, 2023
IHSA Soccer Post Season Continues
The IHSA boys soccer post season continues today. In 2a, it's Sectional Semifinals with Freeburg the site for Triad and the Midgets followed by Waterloo and Althoff. In 1a Sectional championships toda...
Oct 24, 2023
