Category Archives: Local Sports

CHICAGO (AP) - Marcus Stroman pitched six sparkling innings and Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead RBI single, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Friday. Stroman (2-0) allowed two hits,...

Dirt guys like Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe figure to have a huge edge this weekend when the NASCAR Cup Series moves to Bristol's dirt layout. They're not so sure. Both wonder if there's any advantag...

After having their game at home with Belleville East rained out earlier this week, the Wildcats will host the Belleville West at 4:30 at SCHS Field today. Salem is coming off a tough 2-1 loss to Freeb...

Thurman's 8th Inning Triple Leads Salem Over OPS The Salem Lady Cats knocked off a really good Odin/Patoka/Sandoval softball team at Tully Park 6-5 in 8-innings. Lilly Blagoue was the winning pitcher ...

The Salem Lady Wildcats knocked off East Alton/Wood River on the road 4-0. Jordan Kessler had 2 goals and an assist. Audrey Lybarger and Makinzie Mann also scored. Mater Dei shuts out Gibault 2-0. Rei...

Salem throwing standout Cole Johnson has signed to continue his Track & Field career at the University of Evansville. Johnson will pursue a degree in nursing. Johnson told WJBD/WSIQ Sports "For me...

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Wrapping up the top seed in the NBA playoffs was the order of business for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Despite being without the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo and losing K...

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Matt Olson homered and drove in three, and the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Wednesday. Bryce Elder, who was recalled from Triple-A Gwi...

The Salem Wildcats beat themselves with base running blunders, defensive miscues and the Midgets of Freeburg capitalized with a 2-1 win. Salem's defense made 2 big errors in the game and were picked o...

The Salem Lady Wildcats fell in their Cahokia showdown at Tully Park with Freeburg 7-2. Olivia Paulson had both RBI for the varsity. The Salem JV lost 13-9. Marah Johnson hit her first high school hom...