Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Spack: Decision to opt out was not based on record
The decision means ISU won't play its remaining spring games with South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, North Dakota, and Missouri State. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinoi...
Mar 23, 2021
IHSA: Spectator attendance adjusted for outdoor sports
Bloomington High School’s Fred Carlton Field. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – State health officials have updated the guidance for how many fans can be in the stands at o...
Mar 08, 2021
IHSA releases 2021 schedule
Regions that are in Phase 4 are allowed to play sports at the intraconference or intraregion under guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Photo by Karin McCall/You Name It Sports) ...
Jan 27, 2021
District 87 set to honor late BHS swim coach
Bob Loy died October 29. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – District 87 administrators believe they’ve come up with a way to forever remember a be...
Dec 10, 2020
ISU women’s basketball cancels first three games due to COVID-19
A decision on safely resuming team activities will be made in the days to come following additional discussions and medical testing.(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – ...
Nov 20, 2020
ISU AD: Fans indoors looking unlikely
Illinois State University athletic director Larry Lyons. (Photo: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois State University Athletic Director Larry Lyon...
Nov 04, 2020
Local basketball coach describes IHSA and Gov. Pritzker’s decisions as a “roller coaster ride”
Witzig said if Unit 5 gives the green light to play, the district has a schedule in place. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – “A roller coaster ride” is how one lo...
Oct 30, 2020
IHSA Director: Gov. Pritzker decision “caught the board off guard”
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. (Photo courtesy: IHSA) By Marc Strauss and Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The executive director of the IHSA says basketball has the green light to play during ...
Oct 29, 2020
IESA facing budget shortfalls during COVID-19 pandemic
Steve Endsley, Exc. Director of the IESA spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss about the organizations funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: IESA/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON –...
Oct 26, 2020
IHSA Director says he supports “Let Us Play” rallies
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With coaches, players, and fans set to hold a rally in Springfield and Chicago this weekend to bri...
Sep 18, 2020
