Category Archives: Local Sports

Wildcats Play Greenville At Wood River Semifinals Tonight
The Salem Wildcats head to the Wood River Regional semifinal tonight starting at 6pm to take on the top-seed Greenville Comets. The Cats earned the right to play after beating Staunton in the opener S...
WJBD Staff Feb 22, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography

Girls Sectional Results From Tuesday
A first half scoring drought proved to be the difference as Breese Central knocked off Benton 44-29 at the 2a DuQuoin Sectional semifinal. The Lady Cougars will take on arch rival Mater Dei in tomorro...
WJBD Staff Feb 22, 2023

Jr High Volleyball Roundup From Tuesday
Franklin Park Returns To Action Tonight After Loss At Altamont Lutheran Franklin Park returns to action tonight when they host Opdyke-Belle Rive. Last night, the varsity lost in 3 sets 12-25, 25-22, 1...
WJBD Staff Feb 22, 2023
Marion County YMCA Coed Volleyball Scores
In Marion County YMCA Coed Volleyball, Allison Blacktop & Seal Coating beat Loan Rangers in 3 sets (16-25, 25-18, 15-11), 3 Gen Farms over Donkey Kickerz (25-11, 25-19 Zen Nails & Spa over Bei...
WJBD Staff Feb 22, 2023

Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Tyson Walker shook off a slow start to score 23 points and lifted Michigan State to an 80-65 win over No. 17 Indiana on Tuesday night in its first home game since last week'...
WJBD Staff Feb 22, 2023

Canucks visit the Blues following Kuzmenko's 2-goal game
Vancouver Canucks (22-30-4, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (26-28-3, sixth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks visit the St....
WJBD Staff Feb 22, 2023 Remy Connors / CC

Svechnikov ends drought with 2 goals, Hurricanes beat Blues
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Even as the only All-Star Game participant for the Carolina Hurricanes earlier this month, Andrei Svechnikov hadn't produced star-like numbers lately. That changed in a hurry Tues...
WJBD Staff Feb 22, 2023

Bulls sign Beverley after ruling injured Ball out for season
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bulls signed veteran point guard Patrick Beverley on Tuesday and ruled point guard Lonzo Ball out for the season because of lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired l...
WJBD Staff Feb 22, 2023 Chicago Bulls

Bulls rule Ball out for season because of knee trouble
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bulls ruled point guard Lonzo Ball out for the season on Tuesday because of lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired left knee. The team said the focus now will be on...
WJBD Staff Feb 22, 2023 Dale Martin / CC

Girls Prep Basketball Sectionals Open Tonight
In Class 1a at Casey Neoga will play Hume Shiloh followed by Tuscola and St Anthony. At Christopher, Edwards County plays Pope County followed by Christopher and Goreville. At Jacksonville, Okawville ...
WJBD Staff Feb 21, 2023
We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and marketing. By continuing to use this service, you agree to use cookies by us and our third-party service providers as described in the Privacy Policy.
