Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

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 ...
Syndicated Author Oct 13, 2015

Redbirds hold off Penguins, remain unbeaten in MVFC
Marshaun Coprich rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown in ISU’s win over Youngstown State. (goredbirds.com) By: Austin Duncan YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO- Illinois State head football coach Brock Spack did ...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2015

Titans dominate Millikin on homecoming
(Photo courtesy IWUsports.com) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Wesleyan football team started early and never looked back as the Titans rolled the Millikin Big Blue, 54-13 on Satur...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015

Illinois Wesleyan football stuns Carthage with late comeback
Artie Checchin scored two touchdowns in the final 1:19 of the Titans’ 21-17 win at Carthage. (Photo courtesy www.iwusports.com) By Eric Stock KENOSHA, Wisc. – Illinois Wesleyan senior Arti...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 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...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2015

New England trades Hoomanawanui to New Orleans
Michael Hoomanawanui won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots in February. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Michael Hoomanawanui) By Eric Stock NEW ORLEANS – Former Central Catholic and Univers...
Syndicated Author Oct 01, 2015