Category Archives: Local Sports
Bloomington heads to Normal West in Week 4 of high school football
The Big 12 Conference matchup will be our main game on WJBC with pregame coverage starting at 6:10 p.m. (Blake Haas/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Week 4 of high school football on WJBC features an ...
Sep 17, 2021
Last second victory for Central Catholic over PBL to remain unbeaten
A thrilling win for Central Catholic at Bill Hundman Memorial Field as they improved to 3-0 on the year. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Central Catholic battled back and sc...
Sep 10, 2021
Central Catholic battles PBL in Week 3 of high school football
Coverage of Central Catholic against PBL will start with pregame at 6:10 p.m. on AM 1230 WJBC, FM 102.1 and WJBC.com. (Facebook/Bloomington Central Catholic Football) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON –...
Sep 09, 2021
Former Normal Community football coach Dick Tharp has died
Dick Tharp was honored last week as Normal Community named the football field in his honor. (Facebook/McLean County U5) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Former Normal Community football coach Dick Tharp, ...
Sep 09, 2021
Week 2 High School Football: Normal West defeats Champaign Central 48-14
Normal West picked up its first win of the season on Senior Night. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – After a slow start Normal West (1-1) turned it on to score 48 unanswered points and de...
Sep 03, 2021
No game for Bloomington Friday, Urbana cancels remainder of season
Bloomington will play at Peoria Manual in Week 3. (Twitter/Bloomington Raider Football) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The Purple Raiders won’t have a game Friday night but they will pick up ...
Sep 01, 2021
Week 1 high school football: Normal Community over Bloomington 35-0
A classic Intercity rivalry was dominated by Normal Community as they beat Bloomington 35-0 to open the season. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Ironmen of Normal Community ...
Aug 27, 2021
Busch Stadium to host inaugural ‘Saints Gala’ to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
By St. Louis Cardinals Communications ST LOUIS – Busch Stadium, home to the 11-time World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals, will host the inaugural Saints Gala presented by Centene Charitable...
Aug 27, 2021
Cardinals sign catcher Yadier Molina to a one year contract extension
The Cardinals signed a catcher Yadier Molina to a one year deal. (Photo courtesy: St. Louis Cardinals) By WJBC Staff ST. LOUIS, Mo., - The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have agreed to ...
Aug 24, 2021
Cardinals announce 2022 Spring Training schedule
By St. Louis Cardinals Communications ST LOUIS – The St. Louis Cardinals, in conjunction with Major League Baseball's league-wide release, today announced their 2022 Spring Training schedule. Th...
Aug 19, 2021
