Category Archives: Local Sports
Olympia falls short of upset over state ranked Maroa-Forsyth in Week 6
The Olympia Spartans appeared on the WJBC High School Football Extravaganza in Week 6 of the regular season matching up with Maroa Forsyth. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalSTANFORD – A 40-yard tou...
Sep 29, 2023
Central Catholic runs away with Week 5 win over Tolono Unity
Central Catholic quarterback Colin Hayes totaled six touchdowns in the Saints win over Tolono Unity in Week 5 of the 2023 season. (Blake Haas, WJBC)By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – The Central Cathol...
Sep 22, 2023
Normal Community remains unbeaten; tops Peoria High in Week 4 shootout
The Normal Community Ironmen have jumped to 4-0 on the season after a high-scoring victory over Peoria 63-42. (WJBC File Photo) By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Ironmen have not only survived the gaunt...
Sep 15, 2023
Ironmen shutout Wildcats in 29th edition of the Chili Bowl
After falling in last year’s Chili Bowl, the Normal Community Ironmen redeemed themselves Friday night with a 43-0 win over Normal West. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The expectat...
Sep 08, 2023
Normal Community steamrolls Sacred Heart-Griffin in opening week of regular season
Normal Community football beats Sacred Heart Griffin to kickoff the 2023 season, 54-14.By Jake FogalNORMAL – Expectations were lofty heading into the 2023 season for the Normal Community Ironmen...
Aug 26, 2023
WJBC High School Basketball
High school basketball coverage on WJBC is sponsored by CEFCU! Throughout the basketball season will will bring you play-by-play coverage from schools around the area.Tentative game schedule (subject ...
Aug 22, 2023
ISU football picked 7th in MVFC preseason poll
Defending FCS national champion South Dakota State was picked for the top spot in the annual preseason poll. (Photo Courtesy of GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Illinois State University...
Aug 02, 2023
Heartland baseball coach Chris Razo named ABCA national coach of the year
In addition to the national honor, Chris Razo was also named Regional NJCAA DII Coach of the Year, according to a news release. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – ...
Jul 07, 2023
Illinois Wesleyan renovating softball field ahead of 2025 Division III National Championships
Inspiration Field at Carol Willis Park will serve as the venue for the NCAA Division III Softball Championships in May of 2025. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan University)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON...
Jun 21, 2023
12-year-old Cooper Burnette signed by ISU football through Team IMPACT
Illinois State football signed 12-year-old Cooper Burnette on Thursday at Hancock Stadium. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State football added to their program on ...
Jun 16, 2023
