Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Chiefs edge South Bend in marathon contest
By WJBC Staff PEORIA- The Peoria Chiefs scored in the bottom of the 16th inning to end their longest game since 2008 with a 7-6 win over the South Bend Cubs Saturday night. The 16th inning single by V...
Jun 14, 2015
CornBelters fall in close game with Rascals
By WJBC StaffO'FALLON- The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, lost a heartbreaker as the River City Rascals came from behind to capture an 8-7 win in 10 innings at T.R. Hughes Bal...
Jun 14, 2015
Illinois State’s Williams earns All-America status at NCAA finals
Illinois State’s Jianna Williams has been named a First-Team All-American on Thursday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationEUGENE, Ore. - Senior Jianna Williams earned First-...
Jun 12, 2015
Muller pleased with new rules to quicken pace, add scoring
Illinois State men’s basketball coach Dan Muller said the new NCAA rule changes are good for the game. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Bryan Bloodworth NORMAL - For the most part, Illinois State bas...
Jun 11, 2015
Illinois State’s Headean taken in 13th round by Padres
Illinois State's Will Headean has been drafted by the San Diego Padres. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL - Illinois State's Will Headean has been selected in 13th round o...
Jun 11, 2015
Cardinals select ISU’s DeJong in MLB Draft
(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State baseball Redshirt Junior infielder/catcher Paul DeJong has been selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth round of the...
Jun 09, 2015
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Jun 07, 2015
