Category Archives: High School Sports
IHSA baseball administrator: Pitch count policy here to stay
IHSA baseball administrator Sam Knox said 105 pitches is a reasonable pitch count for most high school pitchers. (Photo courtesy www.ihsa.org) By Jim Taylor/RFD Radio BLOOMINGTON – High school b...
Jun 06, 2017
Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission names Athlete of Year nominees
Matt Hawkins (left) and Jim Ahart with the Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission announced the finalists for the State Farm Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet on Friday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By ...
Jun 02, 2017
Bloomington High School honors its ‘best ever’ track team
Bloomington track coach John Szabo (at podium) said this year’s squad was the best in school history. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – John Szabo has coached the Bloo...
Jun 01, 2017
IHSA looks for ways to bost attendance at basketball finals
Peoria Civic Center’s Carver Arena will host the IHSA basketball finals thrugh at least 2020. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Peoria Civic Center) By Jim Taylor/RFD Radio BLOOMINGTON – The state ...
May 07, 2017
Ex-Edge coach Johnson tabbed to lead U-High football
U-High has named John Johnson its new head football coach. (Photo courtesy U-High) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – University High School has named former Bloomington Edge head coach John Johnson the Pio...
Apr 14, 2017
Purple Raiders ready to ‘enjoy the moment’ after ending state drought
Bloomington’s Dazon Farris drives for a layup in the Purple Raiders’ supersectional win over Marengo on Tuesday. (Photo by Jeff Findley)By Eric Stock and Greg HalbleibPEORIA – Bloomi...
Mar 16, 2017
Central Catholic AD Atkins to retire
Doug Atkins has served as Central Catholic High School athletic director from 2006-2017. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Central Catholic’s longtime coach and athlet...
Feb 28, 2017
A sign of success at Central Catholic after girls take 2nd
Central Catholic’s Ellie Stevens carries the IHSA 2nd place trophy with her teammates Kennedy Sheehan (center) and Maddie Malinowksi (right) into the school auditorium for a ceremony Sunday.. (P...
Feb 26, 2017
Central Catholic falls in 2A title game
Central Catholic claimed second place in the Class 2A state basketball tournament. (Photo courtesy CCHS)By Eric StockNORMAL – Central Catholic held an All-State scorer in check for the sec...
Feb 25, 2017
Dozen Intercity athletes to sign with colleges
By Bryan Bloodworth BLOOMINGTON - A dozen athletes from Intercity high schools will celebrate their signings with college programs Wednesday on national signing day. Four of the athletes are bound for...
Jan 31, 2017
