Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

LeRoy standout Chastain transfers to Illinois State
Matt Chastain played three games at Loyola before suffering a season-ending knee injury. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State head men's basketball coa...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2017

Redbird football adds Notre Dame transfer Barajas
Josh Barajas will have three years of eligibility at Illinois State. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State football head coach Brock Spack bolstered his...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2017

Illinois Wesleyan softball prepares for return trip to College World Series
Illinois Wesleyan softball players celebrate after winning the Super Regional in Lexington, Kentucky May 20. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – First-year Illinois Wesleyan...
Syndicated Author May 24, 2017

ISU’s de los Reyes named MVC Player of Year
Illinois State’s Jordan de los Reyes leads the MVC in four offensive categories. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL - Highlighted by Jordan de los Reyes’ Missou...
Syndicated Author May 11, 2017

Lyons: MVC could seek more expansion after Valparaiso addition
Illinois State Athletics Director Larry Lyons said the Missouri Valley will continue to explore whether more schools could be added. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Eric StockST. LOUIS – The M...
Syndicated Author May 10, 2017

Muller named IBCA Division I Coach of the Year
Dan Muller led the Illinois State men’s basketball team to a program record 28 wins last season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationBEDFORD PARK – Illinois State's Dan...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2017

Meyers inducted to Cal U Hall of Fame
By ISU Sports InformationCALIFORNIA, Pa. - Illinois State head volleyball coach Melissa Myers will be inducted into the California University of Pennsylvania's 22nd Athletic Hall of Fame Class on Satu...
Syndicated Author Apr 21, 2017

Ex-Edge coach Johnson tabbed to lead U-High football
U-High has named John Johnson its new head football coach. (Photo courtesy U-High)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – University High School has named former Bloomington Edge head coach John Johnson the Pione...
Syndicated Author Apr 14, 2017

Thunder’s Kalynuk, Halladay receive USHL honors
Thunder defenseman and University of Wisconsin commit Wyatt Kalynuk posted a career-high 31 points this season. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Thunder)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Thunder...
Syndicated Author Apr 14, 2017

Redbird baseball downs St. Louis in home opener
Nick Zouras drove in the deciding run in ISU’s 2-1 win over St. Louis on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – The Illinois State baseball team played i...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2017