Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Redbird Men’s basketball pushes past Purple Aces of Evansville
After earning MVC player and newcomer of the week, Malik Yarbrough scored 28 points in the win. (Photo courtesy File/WJBC)By ISU Sports InformationEVANSVILLE, Ind. - Milik Yarbrough scored 28 po...
Dec 23, 2017
Illinois Wesleyan ranks No. 39 in Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings
Illinois Wesleyan was the second-highest CCIW school in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com) By IWU Sports Information BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesle...
Dec 22, 2017
Redbird women beat Northeastern, win Beach Classic Tournament
The Redbirds were led by Simone Goods who scored 23 points in the 65-55 win over Northeastern in the Beach Classic Championship. (Photo courtesy File/WJBC) By ISU Sports Information LONG BEACH,...
Dec 21, 2017
Normal West football coach Hess resigns after 15 seasons
Darren Hess compiled a 96-56 record in 15 seasons as Normal West football coach. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The dean of Intercity football, Normal West head coach Darren Hess has res...
Dec 21, 2017
Spack’s recruiting class focuses on ‘heart and soul’ Illinois
Illinois State football coach Brock Spack speaks with reporters at a news conference to announce the program’s 20 new recruits. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois S...
Dec 20, 2017
Illinois State Redbirds hold off UIC Flames
Despite a close game throughout, the Redbirds fought hard to gain victory over the UIC Flames with a 70-71 final score. (WJBC File Photo) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL - Behind a 20-point, seven-re...
Dec 19, 2017
Rose leads Illinois Wesleyan past Chicago
Brady Rose led IWU with 25 points in the Titans’ win at Chicago on Tuesday. (Photo by WJBC) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – Brady Rose scored 25 points to lead Illinois Wesleyan to a 76-65 win ove...
Dec 19, 2017
Redbirds edge Rebels in overtime
Malik Yarbrough led the Redbirds with 25 points. (Photo courtesy File/WJBC) OXFORD, Miss. – With three starters fouled out late in the second half, Illinois State out-scored Ole Miss 14-to-10 in...
Dec 16, 2017
Olympia tabs Bloomington assistant to lead football program
(Logo courtesy Olympia High School) By Eric Stock STANFORD – Olympia has a new football coach. The school board has hired Bloomington assistant coach Eric Lyons. Lyons has been on the BHS staff ...
Dec 12, 2017
Illinois State’s Beck named MVC Player of Week
Katrina Beck averaged 16 points, six rebounds and six assists in two Illinois State games last week. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By WJBC Staff ST. LOUIS – Illinois State’s Katrina Beck...
Dec 12, 2017
