The Shelbyville Rams improved to 4-1 on the season with a 48-18 win over Deer Creek- Mackinaw. The Rams rushed for 280 yards in total. The Gameday Custome T's and Apparel Player of the Game is Landon Wallis, who ran for 120 Yards.

Shelbyville Football will return home on Friday, October 4th to play El Paso- Gridley.

Central A&M - 33 - Meridian 18

Central A&M scored 26 in the first half taking a 26-0 lead going in to halftime. Meridian was able to piece together three late game drives for scores but never found the endzone until the 4th quarter. Victor Revelo made the catch of the year for Central A&M and hauled in another pass for a 55 yard touchdown reception. Evan Piersall again had a big first half with three rushing touchdowns. In the second half, he added an interception and his fourth rushing touchdown of the game.

Seitz Funeral Homes Player of the Game: #8 Evan Piersall

The Taylorville Tonado Football squad goes down to the Mahomet-Seymour Bulldogs 28-6 in the second Apollo Conference game for both teams. 

The Nicole Patrick Country Financial Player of the Game is Owen Mateer. The junior running back started the game with a 40-yard run and had the Tornado's only touchdown which came late in the second quarter. Matteer received a pass from Quarterback Baron Odam for six.

Taylorville Will play at home next Friday to take on another conference opponent in Effingham. 

Central A&M - 13 - Tuscola - 19

Central A&M scored twice early on extended drives in the first half to go up 13-0 with just under two minutes to go. Tuscola would go on to score in under a minute to make things 13-6 going to half. Central A&M allowed 19 unanswered and the offense stalled out completely in the second half. The Raiders now fall to 2-2 on the season.

Seitz Funeral Homes Player of the Game: #5 Emett Stenger

Central A&M Football will be at home next week against Meridian on Friday, September 27th. Listen live to the coverage on the home for Central A&M sports, Genuine Country 94.3 WMKR.

The Taylorville Tornadoes fell to the Mt. Zion Braves 14-12.  The Tornadoes scored first on the road but missed the extra point.  Mt Zion would answer back with a touchdown of their own to make it 7-6 at halftime.  Mt. Zion would return a 79-yard punt return for a touchdown to make it 14-6 but a 22-yard pass to Malik Pierce would bring the Tornadoes within 2.  Taylorville would not be able to convert the two-point conversion, nor the onside kick, and the Mt. Zion Braves won the Apollo Conference Matchup 14-12.  

Quarterback Baron Odam was named the Nicole Patrick player of the game for a fantastic job on the field.  Taylorville comes home on Friday to face Mahomet in another Apollo Conference matchup at 7 PM on Friday, September 27th. 

The 2-1 Central A&M Raiders head on the road to face the 2-1 Tuscola Warriors in football Friday evening. The Raiders are looking to stay undefeated on the road (1-0) while Tuscola is looking for it's first home win of the season (0-1).  The Raiders are averaging 186.5 rushing yards per game, 90.5 passing yards per game, 277 total yards per game, 75 tackles per game, and averaging 28 points per game.  Tuscola started the season with a loss to Warrensburg-Latham 20-8, before picking up wins over Fisher 37-14 and Meridian 24-6.  

Listen in to Genuine Country 94.3 WMKR for all of the action Friday night at 7 PM. 

The 2-1 Shelbyville Rams head to Tremont to face the 0-3 Turks at 7 PM.  Shelbyville looks to stay undefeated on the road (1-0) while Tremont looks to pick up their first home win of the season. Shelbyville is averaging 36 points per game, while Tremont is averaging 12 points per game.  Tremont suffered losses to Seneca (43-22), Carlyle (28-6), and Clinton (49-8).  Tremont has been outscored 120-36 and Shelbyville has outscored their opponents 109-88. 

Listen to all the action at 7 PM this evening on Cruisin' 98.3 WSVZ. 

The 1-2 Taylorville Tornadoes head on the road this evening to face Apollo Conference foes, the 2-1 Mt. Zion Braves. Taylorville has outscored their opponents this year 99-78, while Mt. Zion has outscored their opponents 81-38, with a 37-7 win over Limestone, a 17-10 loss against Triad, and a 34-14 win over Salem.  This is Mt. Zion's home opener. Taylorville has averaged 33 points per game, while Mt. Zion has averaged 27 points per game. The Tornadoes are undefeated on the road and look to continue their winning ways tonight.  Listen to game coverage at 6:50 on WTIM, Your Information Station 870 AM, 96.1 FM. 

Mt. Zion defeated Taylorville last year in Taylorville 28-6. The last time Taylorville beat Mt. Zion was in 2018-19 with a score of 30-22. 

Pana Loses to Casey-Westfield 2-1 (23-25,25-15,12-15) defeats Paris 2-0 (25-15, 25-8), defeats Charleston 2-0 (25-18, 26-24), defeats Shelbyville 2-0 (25-20, 25-20), Loses to Edwards County 2-0 (22-25, 17-25).   Next game vs Riverton 9/17

Taylorville next game at Mahomet-Seymour on 9/17

Central A&M defeats Tri-City 2-0 (25-22, 26-24), loses to Unity Christian 2-0 (12-25, 16-25), loses to DeLand-Weldon 2-0 (16-25,22-25), defeats Schlarman 2-0 (25-23,25-19), defeats Cerro Gordo/Bement (Monday) 2-0 (18-25, 18-25). Next games at Tri-City (9/17) and vs Meridian (9/19)

Shelbyville defeats Heritage 2-0 (25-11, 25-13), Marshall 2-0 (25-21, 25-18), loses to Edwards County 2-1 (23-25, 27-25, 13-15), loses to Pana 2-0 (20-25, 20-25), defeats Charleston 2-0 (25-13, 25-18).  Next game at Tuscola 9/19

Lincolnwood defeats Lanphier Friday 2-0 (25-12, 25-7), Auburn 2-0 (25-10, 25-19), Ramsey 2-0 (25-11, 25-9), Saturday Civic Memorial 2-1 (26-24,16-25, 15-8) , Hillsboro 2-0 (28-26, 25-17), loses to Carlinville Monday 2-0 (18-25, 12-25). Next game vs South County 9/19

Nokomis defeats on Friday Vandalia 2-0, Edinburg 2-0 (25-17, 25-15), Brownstown/St. Elmo 2-0 (25-20, 25-17), loses on Saturday to Hillsboro 2-1 (23-25, 27-25, 8-15) and defeats Civic Memorial 2-0 (25-21, 25-23), and defeats South County (Monday) 2-0 (25-10, 25-5). Next game 9/18 vs Vandalia. 

Pana defeats Southwestern on the road 55-6. Next Game Home North Mac.

Taylorville falls at home to Columbia 35-27. Next Game is At Mount Zion. 

Shelbyville loses to Tri-Valley 52-13. Next Game At Tremont.

Central A&M defeats Sparta/Steeleville 40-14. Next Game is at Tuscola.

Nokomis picks up win at Villa Grove 62-13.  Next game is vs Cerro Gordo/Bement. 

South Fork/Edinburg/Morrisonville loses to Pawnee/Lincolnwood 28-8. Next game is vs Hutsonville/Palestine. 

Central A&M - 40 vs. Sparta/Steeleville - 14

Central A&M scored all 40 points in the first half and never looked back. Stenger with one passing touchdown to Ace Spinner in the first quarter. Piersall had another strong showing with 3 first half rushing touchdowns. Freshman Rhett McClain scored his first Varsity touchdown on a short run in the second quarter. The Raiders now improve to 2-1 after another strong offensive showcase.

Central A&M Head Coach Brent Weakly discussed the win during postgame coverage on Genuine Country 94.3 WMKR.

Central A&M goes back on the road to face 2-1 Tuscola next Friday, September 20th. Listen for live coverage on the home of Central A&M Sports, Genuine Country 94.3 WMKR.

The Taylorville Tornadoes came storming back in the second half of their non-conference game against the Columbia Eagles but it wasn't enough as they lost 35-27.  The Tornadoes kept playing catchup even tying the game at 21-21.  The Tornadoes fall to 1-2 and Columbia moves to 2-1. Clark Durbin had multiple touchdowns and a fantastic game and was named the Nicole Patrick Country Financial Player of the Game. 

The Tornadoes will face Apollo Conference rival Mt. Zion on Friday Night on WTIM.  Pregame starts at 6:45 PM. 

The 2-0 Shelbyville Rams head home to take on the 1-1 Tri-Valley Vikings in a conference matchup on Friday evening.  The Rams come into the game 2-0 after picking up wins against Newton (42-28) and Marshall (54-8).  The Vikings are 1-1 after a win against St. Bede (22-16) and loss against LeRoy (41-14).  

This Heart of Central Illinois conference matchup can be heard on Cruisin 98.3 WSVZ with pregame starting roughly around 6:50 PM. 

The 1-1 Central A & M Raiders take on the 0-2 Sparta/Steeleville Bulldogs on Friday Night. The Raiders look for their first home win of the season this evening on Genuine Country 94.3 WMKR. 

Sparta is 0-2 suffering losses to Madison 64-50 and CPAGCAA which they lost 26-6.  Central A&M comes into the game 1-1 with a loss against LeRoy 45-14, and a win over Fieldcrest 42-14. Central A&M is lead by Emett Stenger and Evan Piersall is the Raiders leading rusher.

Listen to tonight's action on Genuine Country 94.3 WMKR with pregame at 6:45 PM. 

The Taylorville Tornadoes come home to take on the Columbia Eagles in a Friday night lights showdown.  It is homecoming week for the Tornadoes who look to win their second in a row before conference play starts. 

Taylorville picked up a win against Robinson last week 34-0 thanks to a strong defensive effort. 

The Taylorville Tornadoes are 1-1. Columbia Eagles are 1-1 after beating Mater Dei and losing to Waterloo 31-14.  The Eagles are led by junior quarterback Jase Nelson.  

Pregame on WTIM The Big 870 roughly around 6:45. 

In area soccer from last night Litchfield defeated Pana 6-0. Litchfield scored 3 in the first half and 3 in the second half. 

Lincolnwood/Morrisonville/Nokomis vs Beardstown score was not available. 

Scores from around the Regional Radio Listening Area

Taylorville Volleyball Defeats Charleston 2-0 (25-11, 25-10).  

Shelbyville defeats Monticello 2-0 (25-15, 25-19). 

Lincolnwood defeats Tri-City 2-0 (25-11, 25-23).

Pana score unavailable vs Staunton

Matthew Boyd struck out 9 in 4 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run and six hits as the Cleveland Guardians completed the sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 6-4 win on Wednesday afternoon. Guardians pitcher Nick Sandlin picked up his 8th win of the season and White Sox' Davis Martin suffered his 4th loss of the year. 

The White Sox scored four runs in the 3rd and pulled within one, but the Guardians Lane Thomas scored on a Will Brennan groundout and the Guardians would hang on to pick up the win. 

The Chicago White Sox are now tied for 6th with the 2019 Detroit Tigers with 114 losses. The 1962 New York Mets hold the record with 120 losses. The White Sox start a three-game set against the Oakland Athletics. 

Lance Lynn scattered five hits over 5 innings with one earned run, a walk, and seven strikeouts as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 Thursday night.  Nolan Arenado homered in the fourth for the Cardinals and Paul Goldschmidt went 2-4 with an RBI. 

The Reds were shut down as SS Elly De La Cruz, 1B Ty France, and Center Fielder TJ Friedl went a combined 0-12. Cardinals relief pitcher, JoJo Romero picked up the win to improve to 7-2 and Ryan Helsley picked up his 44th save of the season. 

The St. Louis Cardinals are 73-72 1 1/2 games back from the Chicago Cubs, and 6 1/2 games back from the last wild card spot. The Cards play the Reds today at 12:15. You can hear the game on WTIM, The Big 870.  Sonny Gray will be on the hill for St. Louis. 

The Chicago Cubs came storming back in a game that saw them give up four home runs in the first inning but it wasn't enough as the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on to win 10-8 on a crazy night in Los Angeles. The Cubs scored twice in the first, but the Dodgers answered with five of their own including the four home runs as Shoehei Ohtani, Tommy Edman, Will Smith, and Max Muncy all homered. 

The Cubs would tie it 7-7 after a four-run 5th, but the Dodgers would tack on three more in the 7th and 8th. Jordan Wicks pitched 3 innings, giving up 8 hits, 7 earned runs, 4 walks, and struck out two. Seiya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger both homered for the Cubs in the losing effort.  

The Cubs fall to 75-71, 5 games back from the last wild card spot.  The Cubs now start a three-game set against the 54-92 Colorado Rockies on Friday. Javier Assad is expected to start for the Cubs at 7:40 tomorrow night.

The Meridian Hawks defeated the Nokomis Redskins in volleyball on Wednesday evening 2-1.  Meridian won set 1 25-23.  Nokomis would come storming back with a 25-20 win in set 2 but Meridian would win the game thanks to a 25-22 3rd set. 

Nokomis falls to 9-2 on the season. The Redskins are set to face Vandalia, Edinburg, and Brownstown/St. Elmo potentially on Friday. 

The Chicago Cubs secured a series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers winning 6-3 on Tuesday evening. In a desperate hope to keep their wildcard chances alive, the Cubs used a 5-run 8th inning to come from behind and pick up a win in Los Angeles.  Shota Imanaga, threw 7 innings giving up 7 hits, 3 earned runs, and striking out 4. Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong had a game-saving catch to save the game and the win for the Cubs who now have won 3 in a row and sit four games behind the Mets and the Braves for the final wildcard spot. 

The Cubs finish the series against the Dodgers today at 9:10 PM with Jordan Wicks starting for the North Siders. 

As heard on WTIM The Big 870, the St. Louis Cardinals were defeated 3-0 by the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday evening. The Reds scored 3 in the fifth and chased Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante from the game.  Pallante finished with 5 innings, 6 hits, 3 earned runs, 5 walks, and 6 strikeouts.  Brendan Donovan for the Cardinals went 3-4 in the losing effort with 3 of the 8 hits for St. Louis.  The Reds Rhett Lowder pitched 5 innings giving up 5 hits and striking out 3.  3B Santiago Espinal went 2-4 for the Reds. 

The Cardinals fall to 72-72 on the season.  The Cardinals and Reds play today at 6:45 PM. 

Taylorville defeats Effingham 2-0 (25-12, 25-18) in an Apollo Conference matchup. Mazie Fleming had six kills while Livia Havera and Alyana Vincent had five. Samie Breckenridge contributed 18 assists. The Tornadoes as a whole had 23 kills, 4 aces, 6 blocks, and 34 digs. Taylorville improves to 8-1, 1-0. 

Other scores from around the area: 

Pana defeats Maroa Forsyth 2-1 (25-16, 18-25, 25-11). Pana improves to 10-1,1-0.

Central A & M falls to Unity Christian 2-0 (25-12, 25-16).  Central A&M falls to 0-6, 0-1. 

Shelbyville Rams defeat the Oakland/Kansas/Shiloh Titans 2-0 (25-9, 25-15).  

The Chicago White Sox lost for the 112th time this year as the Cleveland Guardians won 5-3 in Chicago last night.  Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo was spectacular going 7 innings and giving up 2 hits, one earned run, and striking out 10. David Fry and Bo Naylor homered for the Guardians.  The White Sox DH Bryan Ramos homered in the losing effort but starting pitcher Jared Shuster got pushed around for 2 2/3 innings with 5 hits, 3 earned runs and 5 strikeouts. 

The White Sox now move to 8th all-time in the modern loss record tying the 1952 Pittsburgh Pirates. The 1962 New York Mets lost 120 games.  The White Sox could potentially tie that record as early as September 18th. There are 17 games left in the season. 

Area scores from soccer last night

Pana vs Taylorville--Pana wins 1-0 off a goal in the second half. Pana improves to 2-3.  Taylorville falls to 2-3. 

Lincolnwood Morrisonville Nokomis vs Litchfield--LMN ties Litchfield 2-2. Litchfield scored 1 in the first and 1 in the second but LMN scored two goals in the second half and when the final whistle blew the score was 2-2 LMN won in the shootout 4-3. LMN Improves to 5-1. 

Volleyball from around Central Illinois last night

Central A & M vs Okaw Valley--no score was reported

Pana vs Christ Our Rock Lutheran--Pana won 2-0 winning sets 25-14, 25-14 Pana improves to 9-1,1-0

Nokomis vs Brownstown/St. Elmo--Nokomis won 2-0 winning sets 25-17, 25-22.  Nokomis improves to 9-1, 0-0

MLB

St. Louis Cardinals: Reds September 10th-12th, Blue Jays September 13-15

Chicago Cubs:  Dodgers September 9th-11th Rockies September 13-15

Chicago White Sox: Guardians September 9th-11th, Athletics September 13-15th

NFL

Chicago Bears vs Houston Texans September 15th 7:20 PM

NHL

Chicago Blackhawks No Games Scheduled

St. Louis Blues No Games Scheduled

NBA

Chicago Bulls No Games Scheduled

NCAAF

Illinois vs Central Michigan September 14th 11 AM

EIU vs Northwestern September 14th 6:30 PM

NASCAR

Go Bowling at The Glen Watkins Glenn Sunday September 15th

INDYCAR 

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix--Nashville September 15th

The following sports events are tentatively scheduled this week. All events are weather permitting and dates are subject to change. 

Volleyball:

Pana: Maroa Forsyth September 10th, Staunton September 12th, and Casey-Westfield September 14th

Taylorville: Effingham September 10th and Charleston September 12th

Central A & M: Okaw Valley September 9th, Unity Christian September 10th, DeLand-Weldon September 14th

Shelbyville: Oakland/Kansas/Shiloh September 10th, Monticello September 12th, and Heritage September 14th

Lincolnwood: Tri-City September 12th, Lanphier September 13th, and Ramsey September 14th

Nokomis: Brownstown/St. Elmo September 9th, Meridian September 11th, and Vandalia and Edinburg September 13th

Edinburg: Mt. Olive September 10th, Nokomis September 13th

Soccer:

Pana: Taylorville September 9th and Litchfield September 12th

Taylorville:  Pana September 9th, Mt. Zion September 10th,  WLMF on September 14th, 

Lincolnwood/Morrisonville/Nokomis (LMNHS): Litchfield September 9th, Beardstown September 12th, and Pleasant Plains September 14th

Football:

Pana: Southwestern September 13th

Taylorville: Columbia September 13th

Shelbyville: Tri-Valley September 13th

Central A&M: Sparta/Steeleville September 13th

Nokomis: Villa Grove September 13th

Jameson Taillon went 6 innings with 6 hits, 6 strikeouts, and one earned run as the Chicago Cubs avoided the sweep and beat the New York Yankees 2-1.  The Cubs opened the game with 2 runs in the first inning and the Yankees answered with one in the top of the 2nd, but the Cubs hung on thanks to some solid pitching from Taillon, Nate Pearson, and Porter Hodge.  

New Cubs 3B Isaac Paredes went 1-3 with two RBI scoring both Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger. Yankees 3B Jazz Chisholm Jr. scored the lone run for the Yankees.  Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole gave up 3 hits in 6 innings, 1 walk, and 7 strikeouts.   

The Chicago Cubs are 73-70, 5 games out of the last wild card spot, and have won 6 out of their last 10.  They head to Los Angeles for a 3-game set against the Dodgers. 

Randy Arozarena went 2 for 5 with a homerun and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas went 2 innings giving up 9 hits and 6 earned runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Cards 10-4 in the rubber game of the series.  A five run first inning would be all the Mariners needed as they would tack on two more in the second, fifth, and one in the ninth.  

Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera went 2-4 with two runs and Nolan Arenado would go 1-2 with a hit and a run scored but a rough outing for the Cardinals who have won 6 out of their last 10 and are currently 72-71, 10 games out of first. 

The Cardinals welcome the Cincinnati Reds to town for a three game set before heading out to Toronto.  Listen to all games on WTIM The Big 870. 

The Monsters of the Midway gave the Bears a win as they scored 17 unanswered and the defense played spectacular to beat the Tennessee Titans 24-17 on Sunday afternoon. Caleb Williams didn't have the best game, but the #1 overall pick in the NFL draft went 14-29 for 93 yards. The defense was what won the game for the Bears, as Jonathan Owens returned a 21 yard blocked punt return and Tyrique Stevenson returned a 43 yard pick six.  The last time the Bears had a blocked punt return for a touchdown and a pick six in the same game was ALSO against the Titans 12 years ago.

For the Titans, Will Levis went 19-32 for 127 yards, 1 touchdown, and two interceptions, Tony Pollard had 16 carries for 82 yards and 1 touchdown and Calvin Ridley had three receptions for 50 yards. Chicago Bears Wide Receiver DJ Moore had 5 receptions for 36 yards and D'Andre Swift had 10 carries for 30 yards. 

The Bears improve to 1-0. The Titans fall to 0-1 and face the Jets next week at noon.  Caleb Williams is the first QB in 22 years to win their first game. As for the Bears? They look to take on the Texans next Sunday at 7:20 PM. 

Luke Altmyer went 16-25 for 192 yards and Zakhari Franklin had 9 receptions for 99 yards as the Illinois Fighting Illinis improved to 2-0 over the #19 Kansas Jayhawks. Illinois led 13-10 at halftime thanks to an Xavier Scott pick 6 and a couple David Olano field goals.  A Kaden Feagin touchdown would seal the deal for the Fighting Illini who move to 2-0 on the season. Kansas drops to 1-1.  Jay Hawk Quarterback Jalon Daniels went 18-32 for 141 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. 

The Illinois will face off again Central Michigan at home on Saturday September 14th.  Kickoff is at 11 AM on 96.3 FM. 

Pierce Holley went 19 for 32 for 268 yards and 1 touchdown as the Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 27-20.  EIU improved their record to 1-1 while Indiana State dropped to 0-2. The Panthers' MJ Flowers had 24 carries for 93 yards and one touchdown.  EIU lead ISU 17-13 at halftime but pulled away in the second half before a Sycamore touchdown from Zavion Taylor with 55 seconds left in regulation brought the Sycamores within 7.  

EIU next plays Big Ten and state rival Northwestern in Evanston at 6:30 PM.  Listen to EIU coverage on WMKR 94.3 and WTIM The Big 870 and 96.1 FM at 6 PM.  

Central A&M Football: 35 - Fieldcrest 14

Central A&M and Fieldcrest scored all of their points in the first half for an offensive showing with Evan Piersall responsible for 4 of the 5 Raider touchdowns scored. Central A&M now holds a record of 1-1 following week 2.

Seitz Player of the Game: #8 Evan Piersall

Central A&M will play at home next week on Friday, September 13th against Sparta/Steeleville. Listen to the coverage on Genuine Country 94.3 WMKR!

The Taylorville Tornadoes pick up a 34-0 win over the Robinson Maroons.  Blake Ladage got the scoring done early with a reception for TD, but the defense picked up a safety and poured on the points from there. 

Liam Piatt was named the Nicole Patrick Country Financial player of the game for his extraordinary work on defense and the energy he brought to the game this evening. 

Taylorville will head home this week to face 1-1 Columbia who lost to Waterloo this week 31-14. 

The Shelbyville Rams Football team took a dominating win over the Marshall Lions 54-8. The Gameday Custom T's and Apparel Player of the Game is Jack Jokisch pulling in two touchdowns and making long gains all night long. 

The Rams look to Friday, September 13 to play Tri-Valley at home. 

Central A&M Football is on the road this week after losing the season opener at home on Saturday, August 31st, to the LeRoy Panthers by a score of 45 to 14. After starting 0-1, Coach Weakly and his squad take on Fieldcrest High School at 7 p.m. in Minonk, Illinois, who are also starting the year at 0-1. Coach Weakly tells Geniune Country 94.3 WMKR, that “Fieldcrest has some dudes” on both sides of the football. Weakly states the playbook this week is will be more focused and that blocking schemes have been refined as Central A&M look to pick up their first win.

Last week: Central A&M 14 – LeRoy 45

Top Performers:
- Emett Stenger: 4 completions, 7 attempts for 51 yards (1 interception)
- Ayden Snyder: 9 carries, 102 yards (1 touchdown)
- Evan Piersall: 18 carries, 48 yards (1 touchdown)
- Rhett McLain: 9 total tackles include 1 TFL