Category Archives: Local Sports

SC & Carlyle Earn Softball Wins
The SC Lady Cougars softball team defeated Okaw Valley in Kinmundy 17-0 in four innings. Addy Ruholl, Kinlee Thompson and Emmie Ruholl drove in 3 runs each. SC got 2 RBI from Lauren Johnson and Zoey F...
WJBD Staff Mar 21, 2026

Salem 12u Sweeps West Frankfort DH
Salem Cats 12u softball team played a DH against West Frankfort Blitz 12u team on Friday night. In the first game, despite seeing their 4 run lead whittled down by the end, Salem Cats 12u still held o...
WJBD Staff Mar 21, 2026

The SIJHSAA volleyball regionals continued on Thursday night
Willow Grove/St Mary is moving on to state after winning the Selmaville Regional over the host Lady Rockets in the finals. Raccoon won their regional at Bluford beating Field in the finals and ...
WJBD Staff Mar 20, 2026

Salem Baseball Heads To Murphysboro...Mt Vernon Beats Champaign Central....MEL Walks Off On Stallions
Coming off their season opening loss Wednesday to Mt Vernon, the Salem Wildcats will hit the road for the first time when they travel to Murphysboro. This will be a conference game next year when Sale...
WJBD Staff Mar 20, 2026

Lady Cats Knock Off Benton
Lady Cats pick up a hard fought 8-7 win over Benton. Morgan Honerkamp got the win in relief. At the plate we were led by Marah Johnson with 3 hits, including a solo home-run, her 2nd of the season. Jo...
WJBD Staff Mar 20, 2026

Lady Wildcats Show Well At Marion Last Chance
A group of Salem Lady Wildcats traveled to Marion on Thursday for a Last Chance Indoor meet. Carly Veach finished 1st in the 60 meter Hurdles in a time of 9.93. She also finished 5th in the 60 Meter D...
WJBD Staff Mar 20, 2026

Orphans & Wildcats Earn Dominant Tennis Wins
The Wildcat tennis season opened yesterday with a 7-0 win over Mt Vernon. Singles winners were Jarrett Rushing, Kyler Sapp, Carson Huggins, Caleb Squibb and Jackson Green. Also the doubles team of Squ...
WJBD Staff Mar 20, 2026

David Mirkovic has 29 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of No. 14 Penn
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Keaton Wagl...
WJBD Staff Mar 20, 2026

Wildcats Drop Season Opener To Rams
The Salem Wildcats gave up 6 runs in the 2nd inning as they dropped their season opening home baseball game to visiting Mt Vernon 11-1. Luke Boldt had the only hit and RBI for Salem. Brody Collier too...
WJBD Staff Mar 19, 2026 Darren Whitley

Salem Falls At Triad...Mt Vernon Beats Hamilton County
The Salem Lady Wildcats softball team is at Benton today after losing at Triad 10-0 yesterday. Alivia Rasul led Salem with 2 hits. Kendall Zimmermann and Katee Sellers added singles. Jaelyn Keller rea...
WJBD Staff Mar 19, 2026
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