Category Archives: Local Sports

Redbird soccer falls to Ohio State in season opener
(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Illinois State soccer team fell 6-2 to Ohio State Friday night in Columbus, Ohio. The Redbirds dropped to 0-1-0 on ...
Syndicated Author Aug 22, 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

Cardinals, CornBelters, ISU soccer opener on WJBC
The St. Louis Cardinals play the San Diego Padres at Petco Park tonight. (Photo by Ewan Roberts/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals start a 10-game road swing on Friday night with a visit to P...
Syndicated Author Aug 21, 2015

CornBelters set single-season wins record topping Lake Erie
The Normal CornBelters have matched a franchise reocrd with 49 wins after downing Lake Erie, 6-0, on Thursday. (Photo by Rick Ulreich) By WJBC Staff AVON, Oh. - The Normal CornBelters recorded a new s...
Syndicated Author Aug 21, 2015

Chiefs come from behind to complete sweep
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs) By WJBC Staff PEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs came from behind to complete a series sweep over the Beloit Snappers 5-3 Thursday night. The win improves Peoria to 34-18 i...
Syndicated Author Aug 21, 2015

CornBelters at Lake Erie on WJBC tonight
The Normal CornBelters play the Lake Erie Crushers at All Pro Frieght Stadium tonight (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lake Erie Crushers). By WJBC Staff The Normal CornBelters will wrap up the their three-ga...
Syndicated Author Aug 20, 2015

Highland reflects on ‘positive’ experience with New Orleans Saints
Chris Highland (center) was waived by the New Orleans Saints last week (Photo courtesy Chris Highland/Twitter) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Former Central Catholic and Illinois State long snapper...
Syndicated Author Aug 20, 2015
Countdown to Kickoff: A look at Heyworth, R-B-L
By Bryan Bloodworth Heyworth coach Mark Hancock has a goal of returning the Hornets to the playoffs, while Mike Castleman has the task of blending the talents and personalities of players from Lexingt...
Syndicated Author Aug 20, 2015
Chiefs’ bats explode in win over Beloit
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs)By WJBC StaffPEORIA -The Peoria Chiefs got home runs from three different hitters as they blew out the Beloit Snappers 15-2 Wednesday night.The win improves the Chiefs to ...
Syndicated Author Aug 20, 2015

Redbirds picked fifth, Rosch and Keene preseason All-MVC
Jaelyn Keene has been named preseason All-MVC. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – The Illinois State volleyball team has been picked to finish fifth in the Missou...
Syndicated Author Aug 19, 2015