Category Archives: Local Sports

Bobcats Win 5th Straight Behind Another Strong Pitching Performance....SC Shuts Out Patoka
The Franklin Park Bobcats won their 5th straight game as they knocked off a good Aviston team 11-1 on the road in 5 innings. Salem got a great start from Avery Gullion, as the right hander worked 4.1 ...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2022

Lady Bobcats Earn Rout At Aviston On The Road....SC Shuts Out Sandoval....Trinity/St Mary Beats Patoka
Lady Bobcats Earn Rout At Aviston On The Road The Franklin Park softball team beat Aviston on the road 17-0. Abigail Thompson struck out 3 and allowed 1 hit. Reagan Shuler had 3 RBI, Quinn Wolfe added...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2022

Martin Improves To 7-4 For South Bend Cubs
Riley Martin improved to 7-4 with his strong outing for the South Bend Cubs in their 2-1 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps. Martin worked 3 innings allowing 1 hit and no runs with a strikeout and w...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2022

Arenado, O'Neill, Edman homer, Cards thump Cubs for DH split
CHICAGO (AP) - Nolan Arenado and Tyler O'Neill homered in a five-run fourth inning, Corey Dickerson had four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 13-3 to split a doubleheader. The...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2022

Parker, Chicago advance to WNBA semis, beat New York 90-72
NEW YORK (AP) - Candace Parker had 14 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Chicago Sky over the New York Liberty 90-72 in the deciding Game 3 to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA play...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2022 Lorie Shaull / CC

Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, Twins....Judge 48th HR, Yanks beat Mets 4-2 to sweep Subway Series
Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, Twins HOUSTON (AP) - Justin Verlander was pulled after pitching six no-hit innings in his major league-leading 16th win and the Astros beat the M...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2022 Roger DeWitt / CC

Family matters: Nepotism a hurdle to diversity in coaching
Nepotism is considered one of the most significant factors that has led to Black coaches being under-represented in major college football. The Associated Press examined rosters of the 65 Power Five c...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2022 LBJ Library

Alabama gives Saban new 8-year, $93.6 million deal
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart. The Univ...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2022 Ron Cogswell / CC

Salem Golf Teams Show Well At Waltonville
Yesterday the Wildcats beat Waltonville at Indian Hills 159-201. Jairen Stroud ws medalist shooting 37 with Matt Slover adding 39, Cale Harris 41 and Ryan Detering 42. Waltonville was led by Brenden K...
WJBD Staff Aug 23, 2022

Wildcats Drop Soccer Opener...Centralia Earns Win Over CORLHS
The Salem Wildcats opened up their prep soccer season at FCC Fields yesterday with a 6-1 loss to visiting Murphysboro. Freshman Eli Baker scored the only Wildcats goal as they open up the St Anthony/T...
WJBD Staff Aug 23, 2022
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