Image courtesy of Illinois State Women's Basketball social media NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s basketball is on the road in Chicago today as the Redbirds take on former Missouri Valley Conference member Loyola Chicago. The two programs will meet for the 26th time in series history, and it marks the first time since 2022 that the Redbirds and Ramblers will face each other. Illinois State holds a 17–8 all-time […]
Image courtesy of Bloomington Central Catholic social media NORMAL, Ill. — Nine hard-fought football games are in the books, and now it’s time for playoff football. All five Bloomington-Normal area teams have earned postseason berths, each looking to make a deep run toward a state championship. Bloomington Central Catholic completed a perfect 9-0 regular season, earning a spot in the class 3A playoffs. The Saints have been dominant all year, […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Community Ironmen have put themselves in prime position to make the playoffs. Sitting at 4–1 through the first half of the season, the Ironmen need just one more win to officially clinch a playoff berth. Head coach Jason Drengwitz highlighted his team’s strong start to the season and shared what has impressed him the most. “To start the year, I felt like we were a little […]
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. – 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 […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Bloomington Central Catholic couldn’t have asked for a better start to its season. After cruising to a 59–0 win in Week 2, the Saints now turn their attention to a Friday night showdown with Tolono Unity, another unbeaten team looking to stay perfect. The Saints have been sharp on both sides of the ball. Head coach Kevin Braucht credits his team’s work ethic and steady improvement for […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Coming off a dominant 40-7 win in Week 1, the Bloomington High School football team is riding high into its next challenge. Head coach Niall Mulcahy praised his squad’s performance in the opener but knows Week 2 will bring a new test. The Purple Raiders travel to face University High, a team that lit up the scoreboard with 71 points in its own season debut. Mulcahy said […]
NORMAL, Ill. – With the high school football season set to kick off this weekend, University High School head coach Brody Walworth shared his expectations for the Pioneers as they prepare for another year on the gridiron. Walworth emphasized the importance of building a program rooted in values and discipline, saying his team’s success will come from more than just talent on the field. “In our program we have four […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University has officially renamed its Indoor Practice Facility as the OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center, marking a significant milestone in its partnership with OSF HealthCare. To celebrate the new partnership, ISU and OSF HealthCare held an open house event, offering the community an opportunity to learn more about the collaboration and its impact on Redbird student-athletes. The celebration took place before the ISU spring football […]
