Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

ISU’s Schnell, Slattery earn MVFC Player of the Week honors
Sean Slattery connected on three field goals tries on Saturday in Illinois State’s win over South Dakota. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS – A pair of stro...
Syndicated Author Oct 23, 2017

Olympia football coach resigns amid second winless season
(Logo courtesy Olympia High School)By Eric StockSTANFORD – Olympia High School will be looking for a new head football coach after this season.The Olympia School Board on Monday approved the res...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2017

Salukis roll over Redbirds
Antonio Hadden Jr. caught his first passes in a Redbird uniform, finishing the game with five catches for 97 yards. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffCARBONDALE – Southern Illinois jum...
Syndicated Author Oct 14, 2017

Illinois Wesleyan defense shines in homecoming win
Justin Krzeczkowski recorded two sacks on Saturday in Illinois Wesleyan’s 30-0 win over Carroll. (Photo courtesy www.iwusports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan didn’t...
Syndicated Author Oct 14, 2017

From Wesleyan to the World Series: Wayne Messmer honored at IWU homecoming
Alumnus Wayne Messmer (1972) is being awarded the 2017 Alumus award during Illinois Wesleyan’s homecoming this weekend. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Sean CopelandBLOOMINGTON – Wayne Messme...
Syndicated Author Oct 13, 2017

Week 8 high school football features Big 12 title chase for NCHS
Normal Community puts the finishing touches on its game plan against Danville during practice on Thursday. (Photo by Greg Halbleib/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibNormal Community can put itself in the driver...
Syndicated Author Oct 13, 2017

Spack takes 1st loss in stride at SIU awaits
Brock Spack’s Redbirds visit Southern Illinois on Saturday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Coach Brock Spack knows the Illinois State football program has reached a certai...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2017

Redbirds suffer first loss of season
Illinois State suffered its first loss of the season at Northern Arizona. (GoRedbirds.com photo)By WJBC StaffFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Illinois State offense struggled all game to get something goi...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2017

Strong second quarter helps Titans secure their second straight win
The Illinois Wesleyan Titans secured another CCIW win backed behind quarterback Brandon Bauer. (Photo courtesy File/WJBC)By Blake HaasRock Island, Ill. – An early second quarter lead helpe...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2017

High school football: Pioneers win, Ironmen remain unbeaten
U-High collected a 34-20 win at Springfield Lanphier in the Week 7 feature of the Friday Night Extravaganza. (Photo You Name It Sports) By Greg HalbleibU-High earned a win at Lanphier, Normal Com...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2017