Category Archives: Local Sports

Pierce Borah has his Rams 1 win away from the Elite 8 in his first year as head coach after Mount Vernon won their 3a Sectional semifinal yesterday at Centralia beating Herrin 4-2. They will advance t...

In prep 3a softball sectional semifinals yesterday at Highland, the Charleston Lady Trojans took down the hosts 5-0.

The Salem Girls Soccer team held their awards night this week. Jordan Kessler was the Offensive Player of the Year, Jillie Powless Best Defender. Most Improved went to Audrey Lybarger with Most Valuab...

Purdue's Zach Edey decided it was the right call to go back to school instead of staying in the NBA draft. His predecessor as national player of the year, Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe, is sticking with h...

CHICAGO (AP) - Jalen Beeks had no idea he'd be the one called on to close out a game if Tampa Bay wound up in a difficult situation. He came through in a big spot and helped the Rays avoid their first...

The 3a baseball sectionals open today in Centralia with a pair of semifinal games. The day opens at 4pm with Mount Vernon and Mascoutah followed at 6:30 by Triad and Effingham. In 4a baseball today at...

The 3a girls softball Sectional Semifinals began last night. At Highland, Waterloo broke it open in the 10th inning winning 7-0. They advance to play today's winner between Highland and Charleston. In...

The Salem Jr Legion evened up their record at 2-2 on the season with a pair of wins at Newton last night. Salem opened with an 11-4 victory. Brody Collier was the winning pitcher with relief help from...

In Little League Majors, Rotary beat Security Alarm 14-0 behind a 2-hit shutout from Jared Crompton. He struck out 9. At the plate, Zane Applegate had 3 hits including 2 doubles, Kai Graham singled tw...

In YMCA men's softball, Eliminators doubled up ABC Pub 20-10 and then beat Wild Stallions 18-12. Pennington Chevrolet beat the Wild Stallions 26-13.