Category Archives: Local Sports
Harden not surprised Durant, Irving fled Nets' 'dysfunction'
NEW YORK (AP) - James Harden isn't surprised Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving wanted out of Brooklyn, having tired quickly of the "dysfunction" he saw in his brief time with the Nets and asking out. He s...
Feb 12, 2023
ACC admits blown call cost Duke in OT loss at No. 8 Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Armaan Franklin scored 23 points, including a 3-pointer with 39 seconds left, to lift No. 8 Virginia over Duke 69-62 in overtime. Kihei Clark added 16 points for the Cavali...
Feb 12, 2023
Hawkins, Illinois shut out No. 24 Rutgers for 10 mins in win
By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Coleman Hawkins scored 18 points and Illinois held No. 24 Rutgers scoreless for more than 10 minutes in the second half, rallying for a 69-60 win ...
Feb 11, 2023 Illinois' Coleman Hawkins, right, dribbles as Rutgers' Caleb McConnell (22) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Salem Falls At Wood River, Prep Scoreboard
The Salem Wildcats dropped a disappointing game at East Alton Wood River, falling to the Oilers 57-47. Salem led 30-26 at the halftime break and 40-39 heading into the fourth. Jairen Stroud scored 14 ...
Feb 11, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Historic Night At Mulberry Grove For Dodson & SC
It was a milestone night in Mulberry Grove as South Central picked up their 20th win of the season in their 69-44 rout of the Rams. It's the first time the Cougars have won back-to-back 20 wins since ...
Feb 11, 2023
Lady Cats Open Regionals Today At Marshall on WSIQ
The Salem Lady Wildcats will open up the 2a regionals today when they take on Marshall on the road at 3pm. The Lady Cats enter with a record of 12-17, but won their finale on Thursday. Marshall is 14-...
Feb 11, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Class S State Title Game On WJBD Today, Woodlawn (29-1) v. Central City (27-6)
The Class S State Championship game will be played this afternoon at Rend Lake College. Woodlawn enters at 29-1 and will take on Central City at 27-6. The two teams met in the championship of the Wood...
Feb 11, 2023
Wildcats Head To Wood River Tonight On WJBD
The Salem Wildcats will head to East Alton Wood River for a Cahokia Conference matchup tonight on WJBD. The Cats are coming off a tough home loss to Waterloo on Friday night. They will finish up the r...
Feb 10, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Lady Cats Win On Senior Night, Open Regionals Saturday At Marshall
The Salem Lady Wildcats finished their regular season with a win last night. Honoring their lone senior Alesia Keller, Salem then went on to defeat East Alton Wood River 53-33. Salem will return to ac...
Feb 10, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Central City v. Woodlawn For Class S Title Saturday After Wins Last Night
The Class S State championship is set for tomorrow. The Central City Citians, in a game heard on WJBD, advanced with a 46-26 win over New Simpson Hill. The Citians led from start to finish as they got...
Feb 10, 2023
