Category Archives: Local Sports

Sportstalk, Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks on WJBC tonight
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 for their third straight win in the desert a...
Syndicated Author Aug 26, 2015

CornBelters drop come-from-behind walk-off to Grizzlies
(Logo courtesy Normal CornBelters)By Greg HalbleibSAUGET - The Normal CornBelters held a slim early lead but lost on a grand slam walk-off 6-3 to the Gateway Grizzlies on Tuesday night at GCS Ballpark...
Syndicated Author Aug 26, 2015
Chiefs rebound to beat Cedar Rapids
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs)By WJBC StaffCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Peoria Chiefs bounced back from their worst loss in team history to beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels 7-4 on Tuesday night.The win ...
Syndicated Author Aug 26, 2015

Cardinals at Diamondbacks; CornBelters seek playoff berth
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix tonight. (Photo by Clintus/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals continue their three-game series tonight at Arizo...
Syndicated Author Aug 25, 2015

Sportstalk; Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks 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 continue their western swing against the Arizona ...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2015
Cardinals, Cornbelters and ISU soccer action on WJBC
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their three-game series today in San Diego when they meet the Padres at Petco Park. Coverage begins at 2:15 p.m. with the pregame show...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2015

Knight signs pro contract with team in Lithuania
Knight will be playing his hoops in Lithuania. (WJBC File Photo)By John Twork/Illinois State AthleticsIAULIAI, Lithuania - Former Illinois State guard Daishon Knight has signed a contract to pla...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2015

CornBelters support complete game by Carmain
NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, used an explosive offense to support a complete-game two-hitter from Chris Carmain to defeat the Frontier Greys 10-1 on Satur...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2015

Chiefs Hold Off Timber Rattlers 4-2 Saturday
Peoria, IL-The Peoria Chiefs grabbed four runs early and rode an impressive start from Austin Gomber to beat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 4-2 Saturday night. The win moves the Chiefs to 35-19 in the ...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2015
Countdown to Kickoff: A look at LeRoy, Tri-Valley
By Bryan BloodworthExpectations are running high at Tri-Valley and LeRoy high schools this season where both Heart of Illinois Conference teams hope to carry on playoff traditions.Tri-Valley will be s...
Syndicated Author Aug 21, 2015