Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

ISU’s Jankiewicz named MVC Freshman of the Week
Illinois State’s Stef Jankiewicz,has been named the MVC’s Freshman of the Week for the fifth time this season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS – Ill...
Syndicated Author Nov 14, 2017

Walters resigns as Bloomington football coach
Joe Walters was 9-9 in two seasons as head coach of the Purple Raiders. (Photo courtesy Peoria Notre Dame) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Joe Walters has resigned as head football coach at B...
Syndicated Author Nov 13, 2017

Redbird Men’s basketball drops season opener against FGCU
The Redbirds were lead by Keyshawn Evans who scored 28 points. (Photo courtesy WJBC/File)By ISU Sports InformationFORT MYERS, Fla. - Offenses were on full display on Saturday afternoon, as the Illinoi...
Syndicated Author Nov 11, 2017

IWU football slams Millikin to earn share of CCIW title, likely playoff bid
Trevor Staley intercepted a Millikin pass and Zach Walsh caught two touchdown passes as Illinois Wesleyan defeated Millikin 31-6 on Saturday at Tucci Stadium. (Photos courtesy www.iwusports.com)By Eri...
Syndicated Author Nov 11, 2017
Redbird Women’s baskeball falls short against Oakland
The Redbirds were lead by Simone Good who tallied a double-double. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State fell short in its season opener at Oakland Univ...
Syndicated Author Nov 11, 2017

Pioneers ‘excited’ to play for Third Place
University High School will play for Third Place in the Class 3A Girls Volleyball State Semifinal at 4 p.m. at Redbird Arena Saturday. (Photo By Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasNORMAL – A sho...
Syndicated Author Nov 10, 2017

Dozens of McLean County athletes to declare schools
Normal Community High School has eight student athletes who are declaring their college intentions. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By WJBC StaffDozens of student-athletes in McLean County are declaring the...
Syndicated Author Nov 09, 2017

Illinois Wesleyan’s McGraw named hoops All-American
Molly McGraw led Illinois Wesleyan in scoring 16.9 points per game last season. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com)By IWU Sports InformationBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan senior guard Molly McGraw h...
Syndicated Author Nov 08, 2017

Illinois Wesleyan volleyball earns NCAA bid as regional host
Illinois Wesleyan will host an NCAA Division III volleyball regional Nov. 9-11. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By IWU Sports InformationBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Wesleyan volleyball team was chosen as...
Syndicated Author Nov 06, 2017

Redbirds flock past the Flyers in exhibition win
The Redbirds who were lead by Milik Yarbrough will start the Regular season on Saturday at Florida Gulf Coast. (Photo courtesy File/WJBC) By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State op...
Syndicated Author Nov 05, 2017