Category Archives: Local Sports

IWU football eager to forget 2014 in opener at Franklin
Artie Checchin led IWU in receptions (49), receiving yards (800) and receiving touchdowns (7) in 2014. (Photo courtesy www.iwusports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Norm Eash’s 2015 Titans ...
Syndicated Author Sep 02, 2015

IWU expects big things on offense
Anfernee Roberts is expected to carry the ball a lot for the Titans this year. (Photo courtesy IWU)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON - It was a good news, bad news scenario for Illinois Wesleyan's footba...
Syndicated Author Sep 01, 2015

Cardinals open homestand against Nationals on WJBC
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium tonight. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals open a nine-game homestand tonight as the Washington Nati...
Syndicated Author Aug 31, 2015

Gomber Earns 15th Win as Chiefs beat Bandits 4-2
Davenport, IA-The Peoria Chiefs got another strong outing from Midwest League Post-Season All-Star Austin Gomber to beat the Quad Cities River Bandits 4-2 Saturday night. The win moves the Chiefs to 3...
Syndicated Author Aug 30, 2015

Cardinals vs. Giants; Bears preseason on WJBC
The St. Louis Cardinals play the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park today. (Photo byjcookfisher/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals will seek to bounce back from a walkoff loss on Friday as...
Syndicated Author Aug 29, 2015

Illinois fires head football coach Tim Beckman
Fighting Illini head football coach Tim Beckman has been fired. (Photo courtesy Fighting Illini Football/Facebook)By Joe RagusaCHAMPAIGN – University of Illinois head football coach Tim Beckman ...
Syndicated Author Aug 28, 2015

Countdown to Kickoff: Normal Community
Alec Bozarth (22) is expected to lead the NCHS offense this year. (Photo by Madison Roberts/You Name It Sports)By Bryan BloodworthFor starters, Normal Community High School football team has a lot of ...
Syndicated Author Aug 28, 2015
Chiefs clinch playoff spot despite loss
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs)By WJBC StaffDAVENPORT, Iowa – The Peoria Chiefs clinched their first playoff berth in six years on Thursday despite losing to the Quad Cities River Bandits 8-6.The ...
Syndicated Author Aug 28, 2015

CornBelters seek playoff berth, Cardinals seek sweep on WJBC
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix tonight. (Photo by Clintus/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals look to finish a four-game sweep of the Arizona D...
Syndicated Author Aug 27, 2015

Countdown to Kickoff: Central Catholic
Senior Ryan Zitkus (44) is being looked at to lead Central Catholic’s offense and defense. (Photo by Madison Roberts/You Name It Sports)By Bryan BloodworthMaking the playoffs is the goal of ever...
Syndicated Author Aug 26, 2015