Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Cardinals continue series with Tigers on WJBC; ISU, Cornbelters baseball on WJBC.com
By WJBC staffBLOOMINGTON -Tyler Lyons, who doesn't have a decision in two starts this season, takes the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals as they continue their three-game series with American League ...
Syndicated Author May 16, 2015
Lefty’s Corner: CornBelters ready to get started
Pat McKenna returns at shortstop for the CornBelters this season. (WJBC file photo)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - With the return of seven of its eight regulars from last year's team, Normal CornBelters'...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2015

IWU football focuses on defense, depth in 2015 recruiting class
Illinois Wesleyan football coach Norm Eash added 31 recruits for the 2015 season. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Norm Eash returns 10 starters on offense and nine on ...
Syndicated Author May 13, 2015

UPDATED: Illinois State’s Coprich suspended following drug charge
Marshaun Coprich was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-MVFC honoree in 2014. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock NORMAL – ...
Syndicated Author May 11, 2015

Redbird baseball tops Bradley in series finale
Paul DeJong had a three-run double in Illinois State’s 13-4 win over Bradley on Sunday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationPEORIA. - The Illinois State baseball team used a ...
Syndicated Author May 11, 2015

Josh Brent retires from NFL for second time
Josh Brent has announced his retirement from the NFL. (Photo by scott mecum/flickr)By Eric StockDALLAS – Former Central Catholic and University of Illinois standout Josh Brent has announced his ...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2015

Illinois State advances to MVC semifinals on Fischer’s 1,000th win
Illinois State’s Melinda Fischer became the 18th NCAA Division I coach to reach 1,000 career victories Thursday in an 8-2 win over Northern Iowa at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. (Ph...
Syndicated Author May 08, 2015

Redbird win slugfest over Bradley to open MVC Tournament
By Zach Wadley WICHITA - The Illinois State softball team defeated Bradley, 11-7, in a slugfest to win its opening round Missouri Valley Conference Tournament game Thursday in Wichita, Kansas. The Red...
Syndicated Author May 07, 2015

6 Redbirds named All-MVC in softball
Anne Heineman led ISU in batting average (.345), hits (59) and stolen bases (11). (Photo courtesy Jason Roberts)By ISU Sports InformationWICHITA, Kan. - Wednesday evening's Missouri Valley Conference ...
Syndicated Author May 07, 2015

Illinois Wesleyan names Wagner new athletic director
Mike Wagner has been named Illinois Wesleyan’s new athletic director. (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has named Mike ...
Syndicated Author May 06, 2015