Category Archives: Local Sports
IHSA to limit attendance at state tournament
The IHSA said full refunds will be available for any tickets already purchased for the remaining contests. (Pixabay) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois High School Association annou...
Mar 12, 2020
Lyons: Pleased with beer, wine sales in general seating areas
In the 10 member Missouri Valley Conference, Illinois State University is one of nine other schools that offers beer or wine sales at athletic events, according to the MVC office. (WJBC file photo) &n...
Jan 10, 2020
District scheduling for football rescinded by IHSA membership
The IHSA said 374 schools voted against the districting system and 274 in favor of districts. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – High school football regular season scheduling ...
Dec 17, 2019
Redbird volleyball headed to Wisconsin for NCAA 1st round
The Illinois State volleyball team is joined by other Redbird squads and supporters as they wait for the announcement of their NCAA first round opponent. (Greg Halbleib/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL &...
Dec 01, 2019
Illinois State football earns at-large playoff berth
Illinois State football coach Brock Spack waits at Hancock Stadium with coaches, players and fans for the announcement of the FCS playoff bracket. (Craig Bertsche/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL –...
Nov 24, 2019
Gillespie, Holm, Bovee sign extensions with Redbird women’s basketball, baseball, track
Illinois State women’s basketball coach Kristen Gillespie and the Redbirds visit the University of Illinois Saturday afternoon. (GoRedbirds.com) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Illinois State ha...
Nov 12, 2019
High school football playoff times set
(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib Times have been set for the quarterfinal round of the Illinois High School Association football playoffs. Class 2A–Clifton Central (11-0) at Fieldcrest (11-0),...
Nov 11, 2019
High school football 1st round playoff pairings
Class 1A: #9 Toledo (Cumberland) (6-3) at #8 Fisher (7-2), Sat. 2 p.m. Class 2A: #9 Tremont (6-3) at #8 Watseka (6-3), Sat. 1 p.m. #12 Rushville-Industry (6-3) at #5 Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (8-1), S...
Oct 26, 2019
Week 9 football recap: Lions defeat Ironmen to force 3-way tie in Big Twelve
Peoria High School players and coaches celebrate after defeating Normal Community to force a three-way tie for the Big Twelve Conference football title. (Eric Lapan/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib The Big Twel...
Oct 25, 2019
Week 9 football preview: NCHS, Peoria face off for Big Twelve title
Normal Community High School football warms up before a Class 7A first round playoff game in 2018. (David Fry/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibThe chance for Normal Community to claim the Big Twelve Conference fo...
Oct 24, 2019
