Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
ISU’s Harris endures ‘longest wait of his life’ before NFL call
Davontae Harris was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock WICHITA, Kan. – Store managers can expect a run on Cinci...
Apr 30, 2018
Heartland baseball, softball rank among top junior college programs
Jasmine McCormick has helped the Heartland softball team to a 33-14 record this season. (Photo courtesy Steve Leverton) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Heartland Community College two diamond teams have ...
Apr 30, 2018
Illinois State to celebrate women’s athletics at annual Bird Bash
Redbird Arena is hosting Illinois State’s annual Bird Bash on Thursday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State’s annual Bird Bash to raise funds for its women’...
Apr 23, 2018
ISU men’s hoops headed to Cayman Islands in Nov.
Keyshawn Evans is one of the returning Redbirds expected to join the team for a November trip to the Cayman Islands Classic. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Illinois St...
Apr 17, 2018
Hassan, Brown named IWU’s top athletes at ‘Tommy Awards’
Jordan Hassan and Tyler Brown were named Illinois Wesleyan’s Male and Female Atheltes of the Year at the annual Tommy Awards dinner on Monday. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com)By IWU Sports Informa...
Apr 17, 2018
Flying Aces announce fundraising efforts for Humboldt team after bus crash
The Central Illinois Flying Aces have announced half of the proceeds from the end-of-season jersey auction and all of the 50-50 proceeds this Saturday will be donated to the Humboldt Broncos. (Photo c...
Apr 12, 2018
Juco transfer Jefferson signs with ISU basketball
Josh Jefferson was named to the NJCAA Region 24 Team and the Great Rivers Athletic Conference First Team this spring. (Photo Facebook/Lake Land Men’s Basketball) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – ...
Apr 11, 2018
Yarbrough cites ‘unfinished business’ in plans to return to ISU for senior year
Illinois State’s Milik Yarbrough averaged 16.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game during his junior season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL - Illinoi...
Apr 02, 2018
Dulak named IWU women’s soccer coach
Fort Carson, Colo. native Tony Dulak takes over the Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer program. (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Anthony "Tony" Dulak, ...
Mar 30, 2018
Former ISU player Upshaw dies after collapsing during pro game
Zeke Upshaw played three seasons at Illinois State from 2010-13. (Grand Rapids Drive photo)By Greg HalbleibGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A former Illinois State basketball player who collapsed during an...
Mar 26, 2018
