Category Archives: Local Sports
Redbirds reverse roles, fall to Indiana State
The Illinois State men’s basketball team huddles in the second half against Indiana State. (Photo credit : Nick McClintock/WJBC)By Austin DuncanTERRE HAUTE, IN -In a role reversal from the last ...
Jan 09, 2016
Anderson set to succeed Hickman after 25 years at IHSA
Craig Anderson takes over as IHSA Executive Director on January 15. (Photo courtesy IHSA) By Jim Taylor/Illinois Radio Network BLOOMINGTON – A leadership change at the Illinois High School Assoc...
Jan 09, 2016
Coprich finishes third in STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Year Award voting
(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information FRISCO, Texas – A trip to Frisco, Texas, for the second-straight year for Illinois State senior running back Marshaun Coprich resulted i...
Jan 09, 2016
ISU hoops, NFL playoffs on WJBC
(Photo courtesty goRedbirds.com) By WJBC staff Illinois State goes for its fourth straight Missouri Valley Conference victory without a loss today when it travels to Indiana State. Coverage on WJBC 12...
Jan 09, 2016
Baker nets two in Thunder loss
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Thunder) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – A physical game from the U.S. Cellular Coliseum ended in heartbreak for the Bloomington Thunder who fell victim to a late tally b...
Jan 09, 2016
Normal Community at Peoria Manual hoops tonight on WJBC
The Normal Community Ironmen play Peoria Manual tonight. (Photo by Karin McCall/You Name It Sports) By WJBC Staff It will be a battle of Big 12 leaders in boys basketball tonight when the Normal Commu...
Jan 08, 2016
Thunder acquire forward Brushett from Sioux Falls
(Logo courtesy Bloomington Thunder) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Thunder are pleased to announce and welcome forward Ryan Brushett (Providence College) to the organization. Thursd...
Jan 07, 2016
Bloomington repeats as Intercity wrestling champs
Bloomington continues its dominance of the Intercity wrestling tournament after Wednesday’s fifth straight win. (WJBC photo/Larry Duling)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – For the fifth straight year a...
Jan 07, 2016
Redbirds rally once more, remain unbeaten in MVC
Deontae Hawkins finished with 13 points as the Redbirds remain unbeaten in MVC play. (Photo credit: Nick McClintock/WJBC) By Austin Duncan NORMAL, Ill- The Illinois State Redbirds trailed by as many a...
Jan 06, 2016
Stempel leads IWU to first CCIW win
Illinois Wesleyan’s Bryce Dolan (left) scored 18 points and Ryan Coyle added 13 in IWU’s win over Wheaton on Wednesday. (Photo by WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Andy Stempel score...
Jan 06, 2016
