Category Archives: Local Sports

Three-way tie at Byron Nelson....Mickelson pulls out of PGA Championship....Stricker retains lead
Three-way tie at Byron Nelson McKINNEY, Texas (AP) - Three players share the leader through two rounds of the Byron Nelson. Ryan Palmer grabbed a share of the lead with a 10-under 62, leaving him 15 u...
WJBD Staff May 14, 2022

Detention of WNBA's Griner in Moscow extended for 1 month
MOSCOW (AP) - The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month. Alexander Boykov told The Associated Press he thinks the relatively short ...
WJBD Staff May 14, 2022 Lorie Shaull / CC

First meeting on Salem soccer facility sets plans into motion
The first meeting of a group put together by Salem Mayor Nic Farley to move forward on a soccer complex set some initial plans into motion to reach their goal. The Vice President of the Little League ...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2022 A group of soccer enthusiasts gather for an initial meeting with city officials at Salem City Hall Thursday afternoon and make progress on getting a soccer complex for the city back on track.

Wildcats Win 3rd Straight, Head To Flora Today
The Salem Wildcats won their 3rd straight his week knocking off visiting Roxana 6-2. Salem scored 3 times in the 5th inning to extend a precarious 1 run lead. Griffin Day, Charlie Hunter, Blane Philli...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2022 Toby Gullion - FTS Photography

Cougars Beat Dieterich And Honor Seniors
The SC Cougars knocked off Dieterich 12-2 yesterday on the road. Since SC does not have any home games this year due to field renovations, the Cougars honored their 3 seniors, Beau Jolliff, Spencer Jo...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2022

NC Gets 4 RBI From Griffy In Win Over Waltonville, Rematch With Breese Central Today....DZ Signs To Play For KC
The North Clay Cardinals improved to 26-5 on the season with a 13-3, 6-inning win over Waltonville. Bryton Griffy had a big day going 3-3 with a triple, 4 RBI and 2 runs scored. Collyn Ballard doubled...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2022 Kristina Weidner Photography

Salem Lady Cats Get Big Day From Thurman, Blagoue In Closing Down Cahokia Schedule
The Salem Lady Cats beat Roxana 15-8 to finish the Cahokia schedule. Bre Thurman got the win. Makenna Smith threw 3 innings of relief. Thurman went 5-5 on the day with 2 RBI and 3 runs scored. Avery B...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2022

SC Lady Cougars Win 2, Honor Seniors
The SC Lady Cougars won a pair of games at home yesterday and honored their 3 seniors Halle Smith, Lily Malone and Laney Webster. They beat Wayne City 16-0. Laney Webster and Halle Smith tossed the 4-...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2022

Little League Complex Recap From Busy Thursday Night
In softball minors at the Little League Complex, T&K Title beat Marion County Savings Bank 12-2. Caitlynne Bryan, Katee Sellers, Kenley Cripps and Maci Susmena all had singles, Bella Winchester do...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2022

Lady Wildcats Finish Track Season Thursday At Home Sectional
Salem was the site for the girl's 2a track sectionals yesterday. No Lady Cats qualified for next weekend's State Meet at Eastern Illinois University. In the 400m, Salem's Emmaleigh Brandon and Bella K...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2022 daveynin / CC
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