Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

IHSA names Anderson next executive director
Craig Anderson will be the seventh executive director in IHSA history. (Photo courtesy IHSA) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois High School Association announced Tuesday who its next ...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2015

Lefty’s Corner: ISU track duo ready for NCAA meet
ISU’s Jianna Williams will compete in the NCAA Track and Field Championships this week. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - Anderson Devonish and jianna Williams both had ...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2015
CornBelters close homestand with rain-shortened win
The Normal CornBelters defeated Southern Illinois, 7-6, on Sunday. (Photo by Rich Ulreich)By WJBC StaffNORMAL - The Normal CornBelters captured the finale of their home stand with a 7-6 rain-shortened...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2015
Cardinals vs. Dodgers on WJBC
The Cardinals take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles Saturday night. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Do...
Syndicated Author Jun 07, 2015

Cardinals, CornBelters featured Saturday on WJBC
Chris Carmain is coming off a complete-game win as he starts on the mound Saturday night at the Corn Crib against the Southern Illinois Miners. (Photo by Rick Ulreich) By WJBC staff BLOOMINGTON -Jamie...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2015

Hoomanawanui to address student athletes at Bloomington banquet
Michael Hoomanawanui won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots in February. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Michael Hoomanawanui)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Super Bowl champion is coming to Bl...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2015
CornBelters scratch out 9th straight triumph
Pat McKenna drove in three runs in the CornBelters’ 3-2 win over Windy City on Thursday. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters completed the sweep of the Windy City Thu...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2015
Four Chiefs Named to Midwest League All-Star Team
PEORIA - The Peoria Chiefs have landed four players on the 2015 Western Division squad for the 51st Midwest League All-Star Classic as the rosters were announced by the MWL Thursday. The game will be ...
Syndicated Author Jun 04, 2015
CornBelters walk off for franchise record 8th straight win
The Normal CornBelters defeated Windy City, 6-3, on Wednesday. (Photo by Rich Ulreich)By WJBC StaffNORMAL - The Normal CornBelters extended their win streak to a franchise record eight with a walk-off...
Syndicated Author Jun 04, 2015

Crump rejoins ISU women’s basketball
(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State head women's basketball coach Barb Smith announced Tuesday Octavia Crump has rejoined the Redbird program effectiv...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2015