Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Illinois State volleyball falls to MVC leaders in 5-set thriller
Illinois State volleyball lost in five sets to Wichita State on Friday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – After falling behind two sets to one, Illinois State (1...
Syndicated Author Oct 23, 2015

Undefeated IWU football seeks ‘redemption’ at Elmhurst
Austin Harrell is second on the Titans in rushing yards (280) this season. (Photo courtesy www.iwusports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It would be logical for you to assume Illinois Wesleyan fo...
Syndicated Author Oct 21, 2015

Former ISU women’s athletics pioneer Mabry passes away at 86
Former Illinois State athletic director Laurie Mabry passed away Friday at the age of 86. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Terry JamesNORMAL – A champion for women in sports has passed away at ...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2015

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...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2015

Lefty’s Corner: Redbird hoopsters will have different look
ISU coach Dan Muller expects to be cheering his team on this year. (Photo courtesy goRedbirds.com) By Bryan Bloodworth NORMAL - It will be a mix of old and new for the Illinois State men's basketball ...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2015

IWU contains Frasco, Vikings in road win
Maurice Shoemaker-Gilmore scored two touchdowns in IWU’s 21-7 win over Augustana. (Photo by Clare Halverson/iwusports.com) By Eric Stock ROCK ISLAND – Maurice Shoemaker-Gilmore scored on t...
Syndicated Author Oct 17, 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Oct 14, 2015

Cubs fans pack Pub II for series-clinching win against Cardinals
Cubs fans at Pub II celebrate the victory against the Cardinals that sends the team to its first National League Championship Series since 2003. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL –...
Syndicated Author Oct 13, 2015