Category Archives: Local Sports

Parker Boehne Wins Wesclin Golf Regional
In Class 1a at Renton Wesclin, Christ Our Rock's Parker Boehne was the medalist shooting 81 and advancing on to sectionals held at Effingham County Club on Monday. He beat Okawville senior Dillon Tete...
WJBD Staff Sep 29, 2022 Submitted Photo

Wildcat Soccer Falls 2-1 To Olney, Baker 1 Goal Shy Of Single Season Scoring Record
The Salem Wildcats soccer team fell at home to Olney 2-1. The Cats trailed 2-0 early but scored their first goal in the 2nd half on a goal from Eli Baker, the freshmen scored his 23rd of the season an...
WJBD Staff Sep 29, 2022 Photo: Toby Gullion - FTS Photography

Illinois High School Football Top 10 Poll
Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters: Class 8A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (10) (5-0) 109 1 2. Li...
WJBD Staff Sep 29, 2022

Yankees star Judge hits 61st home run, ties Maris' AL record
TORONTO (AP) - Aaron Judge had gone seven games since his last home run, 34 plate appearances of fans quieting to a hush and snapping photos with every pitch. Then with the score tied in the seventh i...
WJBD Staff Sep 29, 2022 apardavila / CC

Nola gives up key homer as Phillies lose 3-1 to Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) - Aaron Nola surrendered Christopher Morel's three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies lost 4-2 to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. Philadelphia (83-71) dropp...
WJBD Staff Sep 29, 2022

Brewers boost playoff hopes with 5-1 victory over Cardinals
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 over six scoreless innings and Devin Williams delivered four big outs late to boost the Milwaukee Brewers' playoff hopes with a 5-1 victory over the St....
WJBD Staff Sep 29, 2022

Illinois coach Bielema downplaying his return to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Illinois' Bret Bielema wants to keep the focus off himself as the former Wisconsin coach returns to Camp Randall Stadium with an opposing team for the first time since his surpris...
WJBD Staff Sep 29, 2022

Evolving Blues still a threat to champion Avalanche in West
Meet the 2022 Blues, not the same as the old group from 2019 that won the Stanley Cup. Sure, there are some holdovers, from fiery goaltender Jordan Binnington to tough, talented two-way center Ryan O'...
WJBD Staff Sep 29, 2022

Lady Cats Fall To Wesclin In 3 Sets
The Salem Lady Cats opened their varsity home match with Wesclin winning 25-21, but fell in the following 2 sets 2-25, 15-25 to drop to 8-10 on the season. The night began with a 2 set win for the fre...
WJBD Staff Sep 28, 2022 Photo: Greg Maxey

Wildcats Get Late Baker Goal To Take Down Altamont
The Salem Wildcats soccer team took down Altamont on the road 2-1. Salem scored the first goal of the game in the first 5 minutes on a goal from Haden Irvin. After the Indians tied it early in the 2nd...
WJBD Staff Sep 28, 2022
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