Category Archives: Local Sports
Lefty’s Corner: Another ranked opponent
David Perkins has been a defensive force for the Redbirds this season. (Photo courtesy goRedbirds.com)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL – Another week, another ranked opponent for the No. 3 nationally r...
Oct 28, 2015
WJBC Intercity Football Player of the Week: Oct 23
Ron Smith Printing WJBC Radio, in conjunction with Ron Smith Printing, is proud to present the Intercity Football Player of the Week. Dajour Forrest - Normal West Dajour rushed for 285 yards and score...
Oct 27, 2015
CornBelters release 2016 schedule
The Normal CornBelters will play 48 games at the Corn Crib in 2016. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Normal CornBelters have officially released their 2016 schedule.Beside...
Oct 27, 2015
Illinois State women picked 10th in Valley poll
Colleene Smith started in eight games for Illinois State last season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS – The Illinois State women’s basketball team was projec...
Oct 27, 2015
ISU picked 4th in MVC, Akoon-Purcell named to Valley preseason team
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell scored 12.8 points per game during the 2014-15 season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS – Illinois State senior guard DeVaughn Akoon-Purce...
Oct 27, 2015
Thunder to begin signups for Blackhawks youth clinic
The Chicago Blackhawks will be hosting its annual youth clinic on Jan. 10, 2016. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Thunder)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Thunder announced Monday the team ...
Oct 27, 2015
Illinois State’s Pence, Varga earn MVC weekly honors
ISU’s Courtney Pence was named the MVC Defensive Player of the Week. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS - Illinois State volleyball players Courtney Pence and Lexi...
Oct 27, 2015
Spelman earns MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors
ISU center Mark Spelman prepares to snap the ball. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – The Illinois State offense set several season-bests in a win against No. 20 ...
Oct 26, 2015
IHSA football playoff schedule
Jake Baughman and the Central Catholic Saints will host Duquoin in the IHSA playoffs on Saturday. (Photo by Karin McCall/You Name It Sports)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The following Illinois High...
Oct 26, 2015
Illinois State soccer falls to Evansville in overtime
The Illinois State soccer team lost to Evansville on Sunday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds,com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL - The Illinois State soccer team fell to 5-9-2 overall and 2-3 in the Miss...
Oct 26, 2015
