Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Illinois could end 2019 with under 1,000 traffic deaths for the first time in years
IDOT spokesman Guy Tridgell says there have been about 50 fewer deaths in 2019 compared to 2018.(Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Traffic fat...
Dec 26, 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 HalbleibNORMAL – Illinois State has ...
Nov 12, 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), Sat. ...
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 HalbleibThe Big Twelve...
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
Titan football readies for return home against WashU
Norm Eash and the Illinois Wesleyan Titans play only their third home game of the season Saturday. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – For only the third time this season, Illinois We...
Oct 23, 2019
Week 8 football recap: Ironmen clinch share of title, Wildcats earn playoff berth
Normal Community coach Jason Drengwitz addresses his team after clinching a share of the Big Twelve Conference title with a 41-13 win over Champaign Centennial. (Neil Doyle/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibNormal...
Oct 18, 2019
Wednesday scoreboard, Thursday schedule
Scoreboards are sponsored by COUNTRY Financial Representative Eric LapanWEDNESDAY:Women’s College Soccer:Illinois State 3, Indiana State 0Men’s College Soccer:Illinois Wesleyan 4, Augustan...
Oct 16, 2019
Week 7 football recap: NCHS clinches playoff spot
The Normal Community High School football team hears from head coach Jason Drengwitz after a 22-19 win at Danville Friday night. (Eric Lapan/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibFor the 24th consecutive year, Normal ...
Oct 11, 2019
Week 7 football preview: Ironmen try to clinch playoff berth
The Normal Community Ironmen remain the only unbeaten team in the Big Twelve Conference football race. (Larry Duling/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibClinching a playoff berth and staying on top of the Big Twelve...
Oct 10, 2019
