Category Archives: Local Sports
Salem Grad Max Phillips All-American Scholar At Millikin
Salem grad and Millikin golfer Max Phillips was recently named All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of American. To be named to the honor, golfers had to achieve over a 3.2 GPA and have...
Aug 10, 2023
Alonso and McNeil provide power, Bickford saves the Mets as they hand the Cubs a costly 4-3 loss
NEW YORK (AP) - As the Chicago Cubs chase a playoff spot down the stretch, they'll be glad not to see Pete Alonso anymore. Alonso launched yet another homer against the Cubs, and Jeff McNeil hit a tie...
Aug 10, 2023
Paul Goldschmidt surpasses 1,100 RBIs with 2-run single in Cardinals' 6-4 victory over Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Paul Goldschmidt surpassed 1,100 RBIs with a two-run single and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Wednesday night. Goldschmidt put the Cardinals ahead ...
Aug 10, 2023
Lady Bobcats Get Dominant No-Hit Performance From Thompson In Season Opening Win
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats opened up their season with a 12-0 win over Odin/Patoka. Abigail Thompson was the starting pitcher and tossed the 4-inning, no-hitter. She got all 12 outs via the strike...
Aug 9, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS
SC Falcons Open Season Today At Sandoval
The South Central Falcons baseball team will open up their season this afternoon at Sandoval. They will then travel to the Greenville Tournament over the weekend. The Franklin Park Bobcats will open u...
Aug 9, 2023
City of Salem/YMCA Men's Softball Tournament Results
The City of Salem Recreation/YMCA had their men's softball tournament begin at Bryan Park. Pennington Chevrolet opened with a 10-4 win over SWAG/Pour House. Iuka State Bank knocked off Wild Stallions ...
Aug 9, 2023
Tauchman and Taillon lead the surging Cubs past the Mets 3-2 at Citi Field
NEW YORK (AP) - With all the talk about the eye-popping numbers Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs are putting up at the plate lately, perhaps Jameson Taillon and their unheralded bullpen are getting...
Aug 9, 2023
Díaz, Lowe, Arozarena deliver run-scoring hits in 3-run 8th innings as Rays beat Cardinals 4-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Yandy Daz, Brandon Lowe and Randy Arozarena hit RBI singles in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Tuesday night. Josh Lowe opened ...
Aug 9, 2023
YMCA/Salem Recreation Sand Volleyball Tournament Begins
The Salem Recreation Department/Marion County YMCA Coed Sand Volleyball League Tournament opened up on Monday night at Bryan Park. Meskil Cleaning Services opened with a 21-7, 21-15 win over Sand Eate...
Aug 8, 2023
Selmaville Rockets Use Big 3rd Inning To Take Season Opening W
The Selmaville Rockets opened up their baseball season with a 16-6 road win over Field. The Rockets scored 9 runs in the third inning to put the game away. Nicholi Marhanka and Logan Butts each finish...
Aug 8, 2023 Photo: Country Pearl Photography
