Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Redbirds prevail over Panthers in Mid-America Classic
Illinois State University Coach Brock Spack said that it is nice to bring home the trophy. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/file)By: WJBC StaffCHARLESTON, Ill. - Holding the Panthers to a mere 14 total rus...
Syndicated Author Sep 16, 2017

IWU football finds itself in familiar underdog role at North Central
Morgan Alexander (left) and Brinton Wilkey Jr. prepare for the Illinois Wesleyan Titans game at North Central on Saturday. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesle...
Syndicated Author Sep 13, 2017

Idle Redbirds climb FCS rankings
Illinois State is ranked No. 14 in this week’s FCS Coaches Poll. (WJBC file photo)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL - Despite being idle during the second week of the college football season, the ...
Syndicated Author Sep 12, 2017

Illinois Wesleyan hosts Division I coaches at hoops clinic
St. Joseph’s University coach Phil Martelli leads a demonstration during the IBCA basketball clinis at Shirk Center in Bloomington on Monday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON &...
Syndicated Author Sep 11, 2017

WJBC Athletes of the Week: Sept. 11, 2017
WJBC Radio, in conjunction with Meatheads of Bloomington-Normal and Roberts Trophies, is proud to present the WJBC Athletes of the Week.Amber Tomlin – Heyworth VolleyballAmber recorded her 2,000...
Syndicated Author Sep 11, 2017

WJBC Extravaganza: Late surge keeps Saints perfect with road win
The Central Catholic football team gathered at midfield after its 59-39 win at St. Joseph-Ogden on Friday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockST. JOSEPH – Central Catholic scored 29 unanswer...
Syndicated Author Sep 09, 2017

Redbird men add graduate transfer
ISU coach Dan Muller says Jerron Martin will add depth at guard next season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL - Graduate transfer Jerron Martin, a 6-foot, 175-pound senio...
Syndicated Author Sep 07, 2017

IWU football seeks to avoid letdown after win over Whitewater
Trevor Koepke and the Illinois Wesleyan Titans host Nebraska Wesleyan on Saturday. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Coach Norm Eash’s motto for his Illinois Wesleya...
Syndicated Author Sep 06, 2017

Flying Aces unveil new jerseys in Labor Day Parade
The Central Illinois Flying Aces debuted new jerseys during Monday’s Labor Day Parade in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Illinois Flying Aces)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The C...
Syndicated Author Sep 05, 2017

Redbirds rout Butler in season opener
Brock Spack is now 9-0 in home openers as Illinois State head football coach. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Illinois State football scored for the first time in the first seconds of ...
Syndicated Author Sep 02, 2017