Category Archives: Local Sports
Central Illinois fans cheer Anna Peplowski, US relay team on to silver medal
Germantown Grille hosted a watch party for the final. (Photo courtesy: Team USA/Facebook)By WMBD PEORIA – Anna Peplowski will bring silver back to central Illinois.The Metamora High School grad ...
Aug 02, 2024
After stagnant offense, Pedon scoured portal for three-point shooters to fill ISU roster
Illinois State men’s basketball coach Ryan Pedon spoke recently with WMBD-TV. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It's no secret where the troubles last year were for Redbird...
Jul 04, 2024
Ballin’ on Beaufort back for a second year in Uptown Normal
The event does not have an official date. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University plans to bring back Ballin’ on Beaufort, a preseason basketball event ...
Jul 03, 2024
Player interviews from the Redbird Championship at Weibring Golf Club
By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Redbird Championship is an official event of the ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour. The Redbird Championship runs Tuesday, June 18 through Thursday, June 20. You can fi...
Jun 18, 2024
IHSA Executive Director shares insights into shot-clock decision
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: IHSA)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois High School Association leaders recently approved a shot clo...
Jun 12, 2024
Pontiac softball wins first state softball title in school history
Pontiac was crowned the IHSA Class 3A state softball champions Saturday in Peoria. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The Pontiac Indians won their program's first-ever IHSA state softba...
Jun 10, 2024
Bloomington Bison announces its first season schedule
The Bison released their schedule Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Bison/Facbook)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Bison announced its full 72-game schedule for the 2024-2025 ...
Jun 04, 2024
Bloomington Bison announce their NHL affiliation with the New York Rangers
Team owner Jim Hallett gave Ranger jerseys to Bloomington City Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe and the City Manager Jeffrey Jurgens immediately after the announcement. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOM...
May 30, 2024
Former Heartland College baseball standout named Two Year College Athlete of the Year
Sam Antonacci played shortstop for the Heartland Community College Hawks. (Photo courtesy: Heartland)By Blake Haas NORMAL – A former Heartland Community College baseball student-athlete now has ...
May 22, 2024
Bloomington Bison to announce their NHL affiliation next week
By comparison, the Peoria Rivermen are in the Class A SPHL. (Facebook/Grossinger Motors Arena)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Next week, the Bloomington Bison will announce which NHL franchise their min...
May 20, 2024
