Category Archives: Local Sports
Redbirds’ late rally not enough in 8-5 loss to Milwaukee
By Illinois State AthleticsNORMAL - The Illinois State baseball team spotted Milwaukee an early six-run lead and rallied late, but it wasn't enough as the Redbirds suffered an 8-5 loss in their home o...
Mar 19, 2016
U-High names Bolhuis new head volleyball coach
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Mike Bolhuis has been named the new Head Volleyball Coach at University High School. He replaces veteran coach Karen Valouche who stepped down at the end of the 2015-...
Mar 18, 2016
Redbird baseball home opener, Thunder hockey, Sportstalk on WJBC
Illinois State plays its home opener vs. Milwaukee at Duffy Bass Field today. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Duffy Bass Field) By WJBC Staff The Illinois State baseball team will host its first games of the...
Mar 18, 2016
Thunder win streak snapped at Dubuque
Hayden Lavigne and the Bloomington Thunder lost to Dubuque on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Thunder) By WJBC Staff DUBUQUE, Iowa – Powered by a late third period charge, the Bloomington ...
Mar 18, 2016
Thunder, Sportstalk on WJBC
The Bloomington Thunder play at Dubuque tonight. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Thunder)By WJBC StaffThe Bloomington Thunder begin a key weekend with a road contest against the Dubuque Fights Saints toni...
Mar 17, 2016
Redbirds fall to St. Louis in 14 innings
Mitch Vogrin’s wild pitch in the 14th inning plated the winning run for St. Louis. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS - The Illinois State baseball team allowed th...
Mar 17, 2016
Redbird baseball, Sportstalk on WJBC
Illinois State baseball plays at St. Louis on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By WJBC Staff Illinois State baseball closes out its 16-game season-opening road trip with a Wednesday matinee ...
Mar 16, 2016
Holiday Classic announces fields
By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON - Ten local high schools will be represented in the 38th annual State Farm Holiday Basketball Classic, which tips off Dec. 27 at four venues in Bloomington-Normal. The 6...
Mar 14, 2016
Illinois State basketball declines postseason invitations
Illinois State men’s basketball coach Dan Muller says the Redbirds will not participate in a post-season tournament. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illino...
Mar 14, 2016
LeRoy captures Class 1A state title
By Nick McClintock PEORIA – The LeRoy Panthers, led by Matt Chastain, fought to their first-ever state title Saturday as they defeated the Lions of Chicago Leo, 38-35, at Carver Arena. Chastain ...
Mar 13, 2016
