Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Lefty’s Corner: Another ranked opponent for ISU gridders
Homecoming should bring another large crowd to Hancock Stadium Saturday when ISU meets Western Illinois (Photo courtesy goRedbirds.com)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - Another week, another ranked opponent...
Oct 20, 2015
CCHS claims Corn Belt title, BHS, NCWHS winners
CCHS captured the Corn Belt title with its win over Mahomet-Seymour. (WJBC File Photo)By Austin DuncanJake Baughman threw for three touchdowns and rushed for two as Central Catholic clichd its first o...
Oct 16, 2015
No complacency after 5-0 start for IWU football
Illinois Wesleyan football plays at Augustana on Saturday. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan football has reached the halfway point in the season a perfe...
Oct 14, 2015
Former Redbird Liedtke signed to Kansas City Chiefs
Liedtke was a starter on the Redbirds for three years. (Photo Courtesy Gorebirds.com)By Nick McClintockKANSAS CITY- Mike Liedtke, the offensive lineman that helped the ISU Redbirds to the national cha...
Oct 14, 2015
Cardinals’ Lackey to pitch on short rest in must-win Game 4
John Lackey will pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Chicago Cubs today in Game 4 of the NLDS. (Photo by Arturo Pardavila III)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals have a do-or-die Game 4 of ...
Oct 13, 2015
Titans and Redbirds on WJBC Saturday
By WJBC staffGame Day with Adam Studzinski kicks off sports coverage today at noon on WJBC 1230 AM.That will be followed by the Illinois Wesleyan homecoming game against Millikin 1 p.m. in College Con...
Oct 10, 2015
Hancock Stadium panoramic photos for sale
A sellout crowd of 13,391 at Hancock Stadium saw Illinois State beat Northern Iowa on Saturday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Eric StockNORMAL – A sellout crowd of 13,391 fans saw Illinois S...
Oct 07, 2015
IWU’s Checchin named CCIW Special Teams Player of Week
Artie Checchin recovered an onside kick in IWU’s win over Carthage on Sunday. (Photo courtesy www.iwusports.com)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – For his play in the Titans’ comeback win at...
Oct 06, 2015
Illinois State’s Barry earns MVFC Newcomer honors at new position
Brandon Barry has three sacks and an interception in ISU’s win over Northern Iowa on Saturday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – The Illinois State defense r...
Oct 05, 2015
NCHS sees Big 12 win streak snapped
Jo Jo Hughes broke tackles for a 40-yard touchdown run during the second half as the Pioneers took down Olympia. (Sandy Adams/YouNameItSports) By Austin DuncanNormal Community High School’s...
Oct 03, 2015
