Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Muller: Redbirds need confidence boost
Dan Muller’s Illinois State Redbirds host Valparaiso on Saturday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State will play its first matchup against new Missouri Val...
Jan 26, 2018
Illinois lawmaker seeks to ban youth tackle football
State Rep. Carol Sente has proposed a measure to ban tackle football before age 12. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – New legislation bans tackle football for kids under ...
Jan 26, 2018
CornBelters hire Billy Horn as manager
The Normal CornBelters have signed Billy Horn to manage the team starting with the 2018 season. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – Gearing up for the 2018 Frontier League season, the Norm...
Jan 25, 2018
No. 18 Illinois Wesleyan surges past Elmhurst
Zach Knobloch scored 19 points as Illinois Wesleyan defeated Elmhurst on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock ELMHURST – Zach Knobloch connected on three consecutive three-point baskets du...
Jan 24, 2018
CCIW expanding tournaments to 6 teams in 4 sports
(Logo courtesy Facebook/CCIW) By Greg Halbleib NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin is expanding its post-season tournaments in four sports. The conference announc...
Jan 24, 2018
Rose named CCIW Player of Week
Brady Rose has earned his third CCIW weekly player honor of the season. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – After scoring 57 points in two victories, Illinois Wesleyan guard Brady R...
Jan 22, 2018
Illinois State stunned by Sycamores of Indiana State
Illinois State was led by junior Phil Fayne, who scored 13 points in the 84-54 loss. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Indiana State used a 17-0 firs...
Jan 20, 2018
Redbirds secure second-straight Missouri Valley win topping Evansville
Illinois State’s offensive fire power helped the ‘Birds secure their second-straight Missouri Valley win. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Illin...
Jan 19, 2018
Illinois State football hires Hendricks to complete coaching staff
Brian Hendricks coached at Montana the last three seasons. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL - Illinois State football head coach Brock Spack rounded out his coaching st...
Jan 18, 2018
Redbird men’s basketball rolls past Bradley in “war on 74”
Illinois State was led by Milik Yarbrough who scored a double-double in the win. (Photo courtesy WJBC) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL, Ill. - The 125th all-time meeting between Illinois State and Br...
Jan 17, 2018
