Category Archives: Local Sports
Redbirds take down Western, sit alone atop MVFC
David Perkins collected a few huge sacks as the Redbirds took down Western Illinois 48-28 at Hancock Stadium. (goredbirds.com)By Austin DuncanNORMAL-The Illinois State Redbirds used a hot second half ...
Oct 24, 2015
Late surge lifts Illinois Wesleyan to win at Elmhurst
Artie Checchin scored three touchdowns in IWU’s win at Elmhurst on Saturday. (Photo courtesy www.iwusports.com)By Eric StockELMHURST – No. 15-ranked Illinois Wesleyan took advantage of the...
Oct 24, 2015
ISU hosts Western Illinois for homecoming matchup on WJBC
(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Game Day with Adam Studzinski kicks off sports coverage today at noon on WJBC 1230 AM.That will be followed by the Illinois State homeco...
Oct 24, 2015
Early third period goals enough for win
The Bloomington Thunder picked up the Friday night win at home. (Bloomington Thunder/Nikki D Photography)By Bloomington Thunder Sports InformationBLOOMINGTON, Illinois - A three-goal lead quickly turn...
Oct 24, 2015
West rallies past BHS; NCHS, Central win
Normal West’s Dante Ruffin hauls in a pass in front of BHS defenders Domeneik Criddell. (Photo by Karin McCall/YouNameItSports) By Bryan Bloodworth BLOOMINGTON - Normal West High School's footba...
Oct 23, 2015
Illinois State volleyball falls to MVC leaders in 5-set thriller
Illinois State volleyball lost in five sets to Wichita State on Friday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – After falling behind two sets to one, Illinois State (1...
Oct 23, 2015
Illinois Wesleyan ranked No. 24 in preseason hoops poll
IWU is ranked No. 24 in the preseason D3hoops.com poll. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Wesleyan men’s basketball team is picked No. 24 in the preseason ran...
Oct 23, 2015
Intercity rivals meet in Schmelzer’s final game
By Greg HalbleibAn Intercity match-up that ends a long coaching career highlights the final week of the local high school football season.Normal West (5-3, 3-2) visits Bloomington (2-6, 2-3 Big Twelve...
Oct 22, 2015
Spack Show; Seahawks vs 49ers on WJBC
WJBC’s Dick Luedke (left) and Ted Schmitz (right) talk to Illinois State football coach Brock Spack each Thursday night during the football season. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff Illinois State...
Oct 22, 2015
Undefeated IWU football seeks ‘redemption’ at Elmhurst
Austin Harrell is second on the Titans in rushing yards (280) this season. (Photo courtesy www.iwusports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It would be logical for you to assume Illinois Wesleyan fo...
Oct 21, 2015
