Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
FCS Championship Game tickets go on sale Saturday
(Logo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By WJBC Staff INDIANAPOLIS – Illinois State football fans who encountered challenges securing tickets for the FCS Championship Game in Frisco, Texas, this January ...
Aug 28, 2015
ISU great Boswell joins Redbird coaching staff
Kathy Boswell was a twp-time WBCA ALl-American at Illinois State. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL - Redbird legend Cathy Boswell has joined the Illinois State women...
Aug 27, 2015
Countdown to Kickoff: Bloomington
Rigo Schmelzer is preparing for his final season as head coach at Bloomington High School. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC) By Bryan Bloodworth After missing the state playoffs last year for the first...
Aug 26, 2015
Countdown to Kickoff: Central Catholic
Senior Ryan Zitkus (44) is being looked at to lead Central Catholic’s offense and defense. (Photo by Madison Roberts/You Name It Sports)By Bryan BloodworthMaking the playoffs is the goal of ever...
Aug 26, 2015
Countdown to Kickoff: A look at U High
U High’s football team will rely on running back Jo Jo Hughes this season. (Photo by Madison Roberts/You Name It Sports) By Bryan Bloodworth Winning has become the rule rather than the exception...
Aug 25, 2015
Illinois State soccer drops home opener to Illini
Brooke Ksiazek had one of ISU’s 10 shots in a 1-0 loss to Illinois on Sunday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL - The Illinois State soccer team dropped an intense...
Aug 24, 2015
Knight signs pro contract with team in Lithuania
Knight will be playing his hoops in Lithuania. (WJBC File Photo)By John Twork/Illinois State AthleticsIAULIAI, Lithuania - Former Illinois State guard Daishon Knight has signed a contract to pla...
Aug 23, 2015
Illinois State volleyball rebuilds after perfect MVC season
Illinois State returns seven letterwinners, including two starters from last year’s Missouri Valley Conference championship team. (Photo by Matt Wing/GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock NORMAL –...
Aug 22, 2015
Martinez goes for 13th win, CornBelters host Greys
(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff Carlos Martinez tries for his 13th victory of the season for the second time tonight when the St. Louis Cardinals meet the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego. ...
Aug 22, 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...
Aug 20, 2015
