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Image courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — The Redbird swim and dive team hosted the Quincy Hawks for its first meet of the season on Friday, Oct. 2, at Horton Pool. Kicking off the 2026-27 season with a 187-69 victory, the Redbirds took home 14 event victories and two relay wins, with seven […]
Image courtesy of University High School Athletics Normal, Ill. — Bloomington-Normal IHSA football teams went a combined 5-0 in a very impressive week six. With three weeks remaining, all five teams continue to build momentum for the playoffs. Normal Community High School is coming off a win against Peoria, winning 52-16 to improve to 6-0. […]
Photo Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics After suffering its first loss of the season last week, Illinois State football returns home Saturday for one of its biggest tests of the season. The No. 10 Redbirds will host No. 2 South Dakota State at 6 p.m. at Hancock Stadium in a matchup between two of the […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Athletics MADISON, Wis. — Illinois State showed steady improvement throughout the three-day tournament and received another strong performance from junior Max Faucquez as the Redbirds finished 13th at the 2026 Badger Invitational on Tuesday. After opening the tournament in 16th place, Illinois State climbed three spots over the final 36 […]
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 Bloomington High School Athletics Normal, Ill. — Bloomington-Normal IHSA football teams went a combined 4-1 in week five. All five teams in the area look to add wins in their week six matchups. Normal Community High School is now 5-0 after beating Champaign Central 41-7. […]
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 […]
Quotes via Friday Night Lights reporters / Image courtesy of University High School Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Bloomington-Normal IHSA football teams went a combined 3-2 in week four. All five teams will be in action tonight looking to add on to improve their records. Bloomington Central Catholic will return home after its 56-20 road win […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s golf opened its season with a strong performance at the Redbird Invitational at Weibring Golf Club, finishing in third place with a total score of 887. ISU’s performance was highlighted by the play of newcomers Cora Hirz and Xuan Gao, along with top […]
menQuotes via Friday Night Lights reporters / Image courtesy of Bloomington Central Catholic Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Bloomington-Normal IHSA football teams went a combined 3-2 in week three of high school football action as all five teams in the area will look to add to their win columns Friday night. Bloomington Central Catholic had their […]