Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
High school football: Pioneers win, Ironmen remain unbeaten
U-High collected a 34-20 win at Springfield Lanphier in the Week 7 feature of the Friday Night Extravaganza. (Photo You Name It Sports) By Greg HalbleibU-High earned a win at Lanphier, Normal Com...
Oct 07, 2017
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 Halbleib A Central State Eight Conference road match-up hig...
Oct 05, 2017
Illinois Wesleyan football still ‘hungry’ after wins over ranked foes
Josh Akin (left), Liam Keffer and the Illinois Wesleyan Titans visit Augustana on Saturday. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – After the Titans pulled off their second wi...
Oct 04, 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 Stock CHICAGO – A member of the 1985 Chicago Bears is offering a new look at the Su...
Oct 04, 2017
Spack not concerned about altitude in N. Arizona matchup
Brock Spack is 66-35 in nine seasons as Illinois State football coach. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State football coach has a simple solution to address the high a...
Oct 03, 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 Information ST. LOUIS – For...
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 Information ST. LOUIS - Sophomore goalkeeper Haley Smith earned MVC Defens...
Oct 03, 2017
Redbirds jump out to early lead in win over Sycamores
Illinois State wide receiver Christian Gibbs catches a pass in the Redbirds’ 24-13 win over Indiana State. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – A 24-point first half offe...
Sep 30, 2017
Late TD lifts Illinois Wesleyan to upset of No. 4 Wheaton
Zach Walsh (left) caught the game-winning touchdown and Jordan Hassan led the Titans with 14 tackles Saturday in Illinois Wesleyan’s 14-10 win at Wheaton. (Photos courtesy iwusports.com) By Eric...
Sep 30, 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
