Category Archives: Local Sports

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - As much as he would have liked to set the NFL single-season rushing record for a quarterback, Justin Fields seemed only mildly disappointed he didn't get the opportunity. A st...

Off to one of the best starts in school history, Illinois cracked The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll for the first time in 23 years on Monday. The Illini (14-3) are ranked No. 24 in t...

The Salem Wildcats dropped their game at Vandalia on Saturday 51-50 after having a 10 point lead to start the 4th and leading by as many as 12. The Cats had a chance in the games final 8 seconds with ...

The Salem Lady Cats dropped their road game Saturday at Richland County 56-51. Alesia Keller led Salem with 14, Emma Gregg added 13 and Kayla Felgenhaur 8. Salem is back in action at home Thursday aga...

The Salem Wildcats were 3rd at the Panther Classic. Nick Gregg led Salem with a 643 series. The boys qualified 2nd and finished 3rd after the match play finals. The Lady Cats were 2nd at Carterville. ...

Team USA trials are officially complete. While Charlie Hunter didn't end the week receiving the coveted jacket, we are so proud of his hard work and accomplishments this week. After 30 grueling games,...

The KC Blue Angels earned their first win under Coach Jay Jenkins over a ranked opponent as they knocked off 17th ranked Lincoln Land 66-65. Courtney Lumpkins finished with 23, Staisha Hamilton 15 and...

The Salem Wrestling Wildcats finished 5th at the Murdale Tournament in Carbondale over the weekend. Southern Illinois Bulldogs were 1st followed by Gladiator Elite, Herrin Junior League and Benton. Sa...

The Franklin Park Bobcats improved to 16-5 with a road win at Nashville Saturday 47-33. Trey Clark led Salem with 22, Avery Gullion added 7 and Laden Maxey 6. The Bobcats are back in action on Thursda...

Salem 4th Grade Bobcats finish 3rd in Raccoon Tournament. Salem went 3-2 in the Raccoon Tournament this weekend. In game ond Carlyle St. Marys beat Salem 4th grade in the opener 16 tp 14. Nolan Krutsi...