NORMAL, Ill. - Two teams clinch a playoff berth five weeks into the high school football season. Bloomington High School remains undefeated after shutting out Urbana this week. The Purple Raiders won by a score of 48 to 0 and have officially clinched a spot in the playoffs with a record of 5-0. Next week, Bloomington will face the Ironmen of Normal Community at 7 p.m. Bloomington Central Catholic also […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF REDBIRD ATHLETICS NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State men’s golf delivered an impressive final round performance to secure a second-place finish at the Badger Invitational on Sept. 23 at TPC Wisconsin.Illinois State tied for second with Missouri Valley Conference rival Southern Illinois, finishing six strokes behind Southern Mississippi, which won the Badger Invitational with a three-round total of 841.On Monday, the opening day of the Invitational, two lightning […]
NORMAL, Ill. - For the Illinois State senior running back, the journey through college football has been one of growth — physically, mentally, and as a leader. Since arriving in Normal, Wenkers Wright has developed into one of the team’s most consistent and reliable playmakers, carving out a role that reflects both his talent and his commitment to the program. “My journey so far has been a very fun one, […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Just before the start of the season, University High head coach Brody Walworth shared his expectations for his team. Now four games in, with the Pioneers sitting at 2–2, Walworth reflected on his squad’s performance and growth so far. U-High opened the year with a statement win over Manuel in Week 1 before dropping back-to-back games against Bloomington Central Catholic and MacArthur. Last week, the Pioneers bounced […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State was able to claw out a victory over the North Alabama Lions this past weekend in a 38-36 win. The game came down to the second overtime. This game also included 2 rain delays, and a total game time of 5 hours and 56 minutes. ISU will walk into a bye week at what might just be the perfect time. Tommy Rittenhouse led the Redbirds in […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State Women's Tennis hosted the Redbird Duals this weekend, coming away with eight singles wins and two doubles wins. Day one ended early because of weather, but not before three singles wins and one doubles win from the Redbirds. Sophomore Nicole Iosio beat St. Louis' Francisca Gomez Weiss 7-5, 2-6, and 10-7. Senior Nuria Sanz defeated St Louis' Madison Hill 6-0,and 6-2. Sophomore Emma Lindh conquered St […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Redbirds defeated the North Alabama Lions 38-36 in a gritty double overtime win which saw an incredible comeback staged by the unranked Lions against the number four ranked Redbirds. In the last of non-conference play for Illinois stat, the redbirds found themselves in a dreary six-hour long game highlighted by two long rain delays, and a near upset to unranked North Alabama. The game […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Two teams remain undefeated after four weeks of high school football. U-High shut out Lincoln High School on Friday night, winning by a score of 47-0. The Pioneers get their record back to even, now standing at 2-2. Next Friday, U-High is back home as they host Rochester at 7 p.m. Bloomington Central Catholic remains undefeated after winning big against Rantoul. The Saints won by a final […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal West Wildcats are off to a 2–1 start this season, and head coach Nathan Fincham believes his team is showing steady growth through the first three weeks. “Taking a look at how we came out to start the season, I thought we came out very well and prepared,” Fincham said. “Week 2 we had to play our crosstown rival, Normal Community. Playing them that early […]
