Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Illinois State releases women’s basketball non-conference schedule
The Illinois State women open the home schedule on Nov, 18 vs. Murray State. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – Illinois State women’s basketball coach Barb Smith ...
Syndicated Author Jul 15, 2015

Roberson, Coprich named to STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Year watch list
(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – The dynamic offensive duo of quarterback Tre Roberson and running back Marshaun Coprich led Illinois State to unprecedented heigh...
Syndicated Author Jul 13, 2015

Illinois State adds Cincinnati transfer at receiver
Jeremy Graves caught six passes during the 2013 season, the final season he played at Cincinnati. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL - Illinois State head football coach Brock Spack ad...
Syndicated Author Jul 13, 2015

CornBelters enter All-Star break after doubleheader split
The Normal CornBelters enter the Frontier League All-Star break with a 29-22 record. (Photo by Rick Ulreich) By WJBC Staff NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters split the doubleheader with the Frontier Grey...
Syndicated Author Jul 13, 2015

Greys strike early and hold off CornBelters
CornBelters shortstop Pat McKenna has been chosen to participate in the Frontier League Home Run Derby in Schaumburg on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters) By WJBC Staff NORMAL - The Normal C...
Syndicated Author Jul 11, 2015

Group says one month budget covers too little
The RBC claims a temporary budget only stalls the state’s problems. (WJBC file photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – A one-month budget measure has passed through the legislature.In response, ...
Syndicated Author Jul 10, 2015

Boomers sweep Belters on Pete Rose night
Pete Rose helped coach the Normal CornBelters in a doublheader loss to the Schaumburg Boomers at the Corn Crib on Thursday. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – The Normal ...
Syndicated Author Jul 10, 2015

CornBelters host Pete Rose night
Pete Rose said he appreciates the enthusiasm of baseball players in independent leagues. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader was...
Syndicated Author Jul 09, 2015

Former All-American Collins says he ‘became a man’ at ISU
Doug Collins spoke with youth following a free basketball clinic at the YMCA in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Former Illinois State University All-American b...
Syndicated Author Jul 09, 2015

Four Redbirds Earn Preseason All-America Honors
Seniors Marshaun Coprich, Pat Meehan, Tre Roberson and Teddy Corwin are being honored. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Media RelationsPHILADELPHIA - It should come as no surprise to see a quarte...
Syndicated Author Jul 09, 2015