Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
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 Staff NORMAL – University High School has named former Bloomington Edge head coach John Johnson the Pio...
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...
Apr 14, 2017
Juco transfer Copeland commits to Illinois State
Zach Copeland scored 18.7 points per game for City College of San Francisco last season. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State men’s basketball has reportedly landed one ...
Apr 10, 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 Information NORMAL – The Illinois State baseball team played...
Mar 29, 2017
Redbird softball falls to MVC rival
Illinois State Softball player Shannon Felde extended her 15 game hitting streak in the loss to Wichita State. (Photo: WJBC/ File)By: WJBC StaffWICHITA, Kan. - After a pair of commanding wins to...
Mar 26, 2017
Illinois State’s Lee, Hawkins, McIntosh and Muller honored by NABC
ISU’s Paris Lee was named to the All-National Association of Basketball Coaches District 16 First Team. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Illinoi...
Mar 23, 2017
Bloomington Purple Raiders slide past Springfield Lanphier
Bloomington High School defeated Springfield Lanphier in the Class 3A Third Place game. (Photo: Greg Halblieb/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib PEORIA - A strong fourth quarter surged the Bloomington Purp...
Mar 18, 2017
Purple Raiders ready to ‘enjoy the moment’ after ending state drought
Bloomington’s Dazon Farris drives for a layup in the Purple Raiders’ supersectional win over Marengo on Tuesday. (Photo by Jeff Findley)By Eric Stock and Greg HalbleibPEORIA – Bloomi...
Mar 16, 2017
Redbirds tourney snub makes difficult night for MVC commissioner
Redbird Arena is host to a first round NIT game Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Sunday night was a difficult one for the commissioner of the Missouri Valley Conf...
Mar 15, 2017
National spotlight shines on NIT-bound Illinois State after NCAA snub
Illinois State men’s basketball coach Dan Muller speaks with reporters on Tuesday ahead of ISU’s NIT game vs. UC-Irvine on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Il...
Mar 15, 2017
