Author: Quinn Lyons
Image courtesy of Illinois State athletics DAYTON, Oh. — Illinois State women’s basketball overcame a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit Friday, using a late scoring surge and a strong overtime performance to earn a 91-87 win over Dayton at UD Arena. The Redbirds faced an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter before putting together a 14-0 run to […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s basketball opened up its regular season last night, hosting Chicago State from CEFCU Arena. The Redbirds dominated the Cougars by a score of 106-69, moving their overall record to 1-0. The Redbirds had five different double-digit scorers in their high-powered offensive attack against […]
Image courtesy of Normal Community athletics / Quotes via WZND Sports NORMAL, Ill. — In the playoffs the marigin for error disappears, the stakes raise, and only the toughest survive. The teams in Bloomington-Normal fought for the chance to stay alive in round two of the IHSA playoffs. Bloomington Central Catholic came into the week […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Nevaeh Thomas set the tone for Illinois State women’s basketball in its dominate exhibition win over SIUE, leading the Redbirds with 22 points and 11 rebounds. The Redbirds secured the 93-59 victory over the Cougars at CEFCU Arena on Monday night. Thomas was one of three […]
Image Courtesy of Bloomington Central Catholic athletics / Quote Via WZND Sports NORMAL, Ill. — With the regular season in the rearview, the teams in Bloomington-Normal have a chance to prove that their state championship hopes can become a reality. Most teams spent the week with a first-round bye. Bloomington was the one active team […]
Image Courtesy of WZND Sports / Quote via WZND Sports NORMAL, Ill. — Under the week nine Friday night lights with the fall breeze and state title dreams hanging in the balance, the teams in Bloomington-Normal played for a chance to keep their seasons alive. For some, it was the last game of the season, […]
Image Courtesy of Normal West High School Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Winning a state championship is a dream come true for a high school football player. Before you get the chance to win one, teams must put together a strong regular season. The teams in Bloomington-Normal are ready to turn the corner into the IHSA […]
Quotes Via Friday Night Lights Reporters / Image courtesy of Normal West High School NORMAL, Ill. — The 2026 IHSA season is coming to an end. The teams in Bloomington-Normal are looking to finish off the year strong. Bloomington Central Catholic was one of the hottest teams in Illinois the last few weeks, but all […]
Quotes Via Friday Night Lights Reporters / Image courtesy of Bloomington Central Catholic Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — The end of the 2026 regular season is in sight, and IHSA playoffs are right around the corner. The teams in Bloomington-Normal are making their final push following their week six matchups. Bloomington Central Catholic extended their win […]
Quotes Via Friday Night Lights Reporters / Image courtesy of Normal Community Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — The teams in the Bloomington-Normal area are officially midway through the season, with playoffs creeping around the corner. Bloomington Central Catholic shocked undefeated Monticello with a 33-20 win to improve to 4-1 on the year. This is the Saints […]