Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Week 8 football: Bloomington clinches playoff spot, West snaps 2nd place tie in Big Twelve
Normal West quarterback Carson Camp leads the Wildcats in celebration after a 35-20 win over Champaign Central. (Larry Duling/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibA shootout in Peoria and a battle between the teams t...
Syndicated Author Oct 13, 2018

NFCA national award named after Fischer
Melinda Fischer enters her 34th season as head coach of Redbird softball. (GoRedbirds.com)By Greg HalbleibLOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association is renaming its Distinguish...
Syndicated Author Oct 08, 2018

Bloomington, PND highlight Week 7 Extravaganza
Bloomington hosts Peoria Notre Dame as both fight their way toward playoff spots. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibWeek 7 of the high school football season presents a match-up of 4-2 teams driving to...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2018

CornBelters leaving Frontier League, switching to summer collegiate circuit
The Normal CornBelters began play in 2010. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – The Normal CornBelters are moving from the professional baseball ranks to summer collegiate league play.CornB...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2018

Redbirds carry high expectations into men’s hoops season
Illinois State coach Dan Muller previewed the upcoming season during the annual men’s basketball preseason media day. (Greg Halbleib/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Stepped-up offense and a ...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2018

Redbirds drop first Missouri Valley battle to Missouri State
Illinois State dropped their first Missouri Valley Conference contests after defeating Colorado State in Colorado. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois State Sports InformationSPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Illinois ...
Syndicated Author Sep 29, 2018

Despite elevation, Redbirds run over Rams of Colorado State
James Robinson helped the Redbirds slide past Colorado State on Saturday. . (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Illinois State Sports InformationFORT COLLINS, Colo. - For the second time in as many trie...
Syndicated Author Sep 22, 2018

Week 5 high school football: Wildcats capture another thriller, Pioneers record 1st win
Normal West pulled out its second consecutive last-minute win with a one-point victory over Peoria. (You Name It Sports/ Sandy Adams)By Greg HalbleibThe Normal West Wildcats enjoyed a Homecoming firew...
Syndicated Author Sep 22, 2018

Lions, Wildcats featured in Week 5 high school football
The high-scoring Peoria Lions face Normal West on the Wildcats’ Homecoming night in the featured game of the Week 5 Extravaganza.(WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibA pair of 3-1 teams near the top...
Syndicated Author Sep 20, 2018

Intercity battle highlights Week 4 of high school football
The Bloomington Purple Raiders travel across the Twin Cities to face Normal West in the featured game of the Week 4 Extravaganza.(WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibThe second of three regular season Int...
Syndicated Author Sep 13, 2018