Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Week 7 high school football features Pioneers’ trip to state capital
Quarterback Doug Holmes and the U-High Pioneers visit Springfield to face the Lanphier Lions. (Photo You Name It Sports/Sandy Adams)By Greg HalbleibA Central State Eight Conference road match-up highl...
Oct 05, 2017
Otis Wilson tells tales of ’85 Bears in new book
Otis Wilson and Chet Coppock wrote ‘If These Walls Could Talk.’ (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockCHICAGO – A member of the 1985 Chicago Bears is offering a new look at the Supe...
Oct 04, 2017
ISU’s Jankiewicz named MVC Freshman of Week for 2nd straight week
Illinois State’s Stef Jankiewicz,has been named the MVC’s Freshman of the Week for the second straight week. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS – For t...
Oct 03, 2017
ISU’s Smith named MVC Defense Player of Week for 3rd time
Haley Smith has allowed just one goal in Illinois State’s last five games. (Photo courtesy GoRedbids.com)By ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS - Sophomore goalkeeper Haley Smith earned MVC Defensiv...
Oct 03, 2017
Week 6 high school football roundup
Normal West put their game away in the second half at Bloomington.(Photo by Sandy Adams/You Name It Sports)By Greg HalbleibNormal Community remained unbeaten and Normal West pulled away from Bloomingt...
Sep 30, 2017
Illinois State football limits practices due to heat
Brock Spack’s Illinois State Redbirds host Indiana State on Saturday. (Photo by Sean Copeland/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State football coach Brock Spack is grateful to finally se...
Sep 27, 2017
Flying Aces to delay home opener due to arena work
Grossinger Motors Arena continues with renovations that have delayed the Central Illinois Flying Aces’ home opener. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Illinois Flying Aces)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON...
Sep 27, 2017
Illinois State’s Slattery named MVFC Special Teams Player of Week
Sean Slattery kicked two field goals, four extra points and four touchbacks in Illinois State’s 34-9 win over Missouri State on Saturday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports Information...
Sep 25, 2017
Illinois Wesleyan football looks to avenge North Central, North Park defeats
Jordan Hassan (left) and Connor Melvin lead the Illinois Wesleyan football team into battle Saturday against North Park. (Photos courtesy iwusports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Jordan Hassan w...
Sep 20, 2017
Spack: Redbirds ‘D’ success starts with line
Illinois State football players hoisted the Mid America Classic trophy after ISU’s win over Eastern Illinois. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State’...
Sep 19, 2017
