Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

DeJong hopes versatility keeps him on Cardinals roster
Paul DeJong homered in his first Major League at bat Sunday at Colorado. (Photo courtesy St. Louis Cardinals) By Greg Halbleib ST. LOUIS – Former Illinois State University baseball standout Paul...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2017

Bloomington High School honors its ‘best ever’ track team
Bloomington track coach John Szabo (at podium) said this year’s squad was the best in school history. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – John Szabo has coached the Bloo...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2017

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 Stock BLOOMINGTON – First-year Illinois Wesley...
Syndicated Author May 24, 2017

Illinois Wesleyan football prepares for Japan trip
By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan will get a taste of football in the Far East next month. Norm Eash’s Titans will travel to Japan for an exhibition game against Waseda Univers...
Syndicated Author May 19, 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 Stock ST. LOUIS – The...
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 Information BEDFORD PARK – Illinois State's D...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2017

Meyers inducted to Cal U Hall of Fame
By ISU Sports Information CALIFORNIA, 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 Sat...
Syndicated Author Apr 21, 2017