Category Archives: Local Sports
Annies 4th At Terrier 2-man Golf Scramble
The Centralia Annies competed at the Terrier 2-man Girls Golf Scramble. The Notre Dame Bulldogs were 1st with their 68 followed by Nashville and then Sikeston, Missouri. The Annies #1 team of Olivia J...
Sep 18, 2025
JH Baseball - SMWG Baseball Finishes Regular Season With W...Patoka/Odin Continues To Roll...Salem Hosts Centralia
The St. Mary's-Willow Grove Wildcards closed out the regular season with a 16-4 victory over the Ashley-Tamaroa Howling Tribe on Wednesday night. Amare Billberry got the win, throwing a complete game....
Sep 18, 2025
Carroll Continues His Terror As Vandals Advance With Regional Title...TTown Headed To Sectionals
Vandalia won their IESA Class 3a Regional over Effingham 8-2. They advance to face Chatham-Glenwood Saturday morning at 11 in the Sectional at St. Jacob Triad. Jaxten Carroll continues to shine for th...
Sep 18, 2025 Photo: Rich Bauer
JH Softball: Patoka Lady Mohawks Beat Central City...Franklin Park Hosts Centralia Today
Patoka Lady Mohawks beat Central City 17-1. Jesse Thalman had a triple as part of her two hit day scoring 3 runs and driving in 3 more. Clare Payne and Adley Martin also drove in 3 runs and Charlee Mu...
Sep 18, 2025
Franklin Park's Lee Evans Invitational Draws Over 30 Schools
Over 30 schools were represented at the Lee Evans Cross Country Invitational hosted by Franklin Park with over 100 runners in each race. For Franklin Park, the JV girls were led by Makenna Flood 5th, ...
Sep 18, 2025
Wildcats Host Mt Vernon at Salem Soccer Complex Riding 8 Game Winning Streak
The Salem Wildcats soccer team takes their 8 game winning streak to this afternoon's home matchup with Mt Vernon. Kickoff at the Salem Soccer Complex begins at 4:30. Salem will host Wesclin tomorrow b...
Sep 17, 2025
Ashby's 33 Leads Rams Over Wildcats...Maxey Shoots 34 for 2nd
The Salem Wildcats golf team lost a dual match at Mt Vernon against the Rams 156-159. Landen Maxey shot 34 to finish 2nd. Jaxon Ward added 40, Kyler Sapp 42, Scout Puricelli 43, Kai Graham 44 and Eli ...
Sep 17, 2025
Shuler Fires 38 To Lead Salem Lady Wildcats...Annies Win Tri Match
The Salem Lady Wildcats fell to Effingham at the Salem Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. Reagan Shuler shot 38 for medalist honors with Mya Russell 39, Brynn Kessler and Brenna Hays added 49s, Hannah...
Sep 17, 2025 Chris Urbanowicz / CC
IESA State Golf Championship Held....St Anthony Team Champ, Individual Title Comes Down To Sudden Death Playoff
The IESA held their state golf tournament. Effingham St Anthony was the team champion. Grayson Bloemer led the way with a 73 and was 6th overall. Colin Thoroman of Girard North Mac beat Adam Robinson ...
Sep 17, 2025
Lady Cats Knock Off Flora to Win 5 Out of Last 6
The Salem Lady Wildcats volleyball team dispatched of visiting Flora easily last night 25-18, 25-19 to improve their record to 8-5. The JV is now 6-2 after their 25-8, 25-7 victory. Also last night, S...
Sep 17, 2025 (Photo: Chelsea Clark)
