Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Student-athletes to be recognized at State Farm banquet
The State Farm Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet will announce the full list of winners for this year’s event on June 19. (Bloomington Normal Sports Commission)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON R...
Syndicated Author May 31, 2018

Normal West girls soccer among elite programs in state finals
Val Walker is 212-55-20 in 11 seasons as Normal West girls soccer coach. (NCWHS)By Eric StockNORMAL WEST – Normal West’s girls soccer team will be making its first trip to the state finals...
Syndicated Author May 31, 2018

Durkac fired as Illinois State baseball coach
Bo Durkac compiled a four-season record of 82-134 as Illinois State’s baseball coach. (GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State University announced on Monday it has fired baseb...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2018

Illinois Wesleyan softball earns 3rd straight College World Series trip
Illinois Wesleyan defeated Wisconsin-Whitewater 7-0 and 3-0 on Saturday to advance to the College World Series. (iwusports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan didn’t panic aft...
Syndicated Author May 19, 2018

IWU softball seeks return trip to College World Series
Illinois Wesleyan hosts Wisconsin-Whitewater in the NCAA Super Regionals this weekend. (iwusports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan’s softball team plays for a berth in the ...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2018

Hein’s ‘selfless’ act grants ISU hoops extra scholarship
Illinois State men’s basketball coach Dan Muller discusses his recruiting class with the media on Thursday. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State men’s basketball coa...
Syndicated Author May 17, 2018

IWU women’s lacrosse hosts first NCAA Regional
The Illinois Wesleyan women’s lacrosse team clinched a bid to the NCAA Tournament with a win over North Central in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin title game on May 5. (Photo co...
Syndicated Author May 13, 2018

IWU football adds more than 60 players in recruiting class
Illinois Wesleyan football coach Norm Eash will be coaching his 32nd season this fall. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan football coach Norm Eash is announcing one of...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2018

Illinois State basketball adds San Jose State transfer
Keith Fisher III finished second in scoring and first in rebounding and steals at San Jose State last season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State head...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2018

Redbird men’s basketball to host San Diego State in Mountain West/Missouri Valley Challenge
Keyshawn Evans is one of the top returning Redbirds. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State will host 2018 NCAA Tournament participant San Diego State in the 2018 Mo...
Syndicated Author May 03, 2018