Category Archives: Local Sports
KC Blue Angels lose for the first time this season
The KC Blue Angels took their first loss of the season falling to Parkland College 68-48. Taylor Austin led KC with 16, Tianna Rhodes, and Kamryn Pieron each had 10 with Staisha Hamilton finishing wit...
Nov 15, 2022
Season opens for Salem and South Central Girls Basketball teams
The Salem Lady Cats dropped the opening game of the DuQuoin Thanksgiving Tournament falling to Christopher 55-24. Salem trailed 16-8 after the opening quarter and 27-17 at the half. Emma Gregg led the...
Nov 15, 2022
Junior High Bsketball Roundup: Franklin Park boys win 4th straight game
Junior High Boys Basketball Franklin Park won their 4th straight game winning at Altamont Lutheran 43-24. The Bobcats pulled away outscoring the Rockets 13-2 in the final quarter. Trey Clark led Salem...
Nov 15, 2022
Saad, Binnington help Blues hold off Avalanche 3-2
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) - The St. Louis Blues felt the love from the crowd. Then again, their moms were cheering in the stands. They were treated to quite a show, too, with plenty o...
Nov 15, 2022
Shannon scores 30 as No. 19 Illinois routs Monmouth 103-65
By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Terrence Shannon Jr. had a career-high 30 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 19 Illinois to a 103-65 win over Monmouth on Monday night. Freshma...
Nov 15, 2022
Scheyer hopes No. 7 Duke's defense ready for No. 6 Kansas
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Jon Scheyer pushed defense from the first workouts after taking over at Duke. A week after his debut, he'll get a look at how that unit performs against a top oppon...
Nov 15, 2022
AP Top 25: No. 1 South Carolina, No. 2 Stanford showdown set
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer South Carolina passed its first test of the season and now the top-ranked Gamecocks have a tougher challenge: a visit to No. 2 Stanford on Sunday. South Carolina ...
Nov 15, 2022
Monday night football: Commanders end sloppy Eagles' perfect season 32-21
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Brandon Graham took a knee at midfield as most of his Eagles teammates trudged off the field in stunned disbelief that their undefeated season had b...
Nov 15, 2022
Cubs release 5-time Gold Glove outfielder Heyward
The Chicago Cubs released Jason Heyward on Monday, cutting ties with a five-time Gold Glove outfielder who never produced at the plate the way they hoped. President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer sa...
Nov 15, 2022 Doug Anderson / CC
State Football Quarterfinals held over weekend
In state football quarterfinals over the weekend, In 2a, Pana lost to Decatur St Teresa 37-12 and Althoff fell at Johnston City 42-32. Johnston City will play at St Teresa in the state semifinals next...
Nov 14, 2022
