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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF REDBIRD ATHLETICS NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State Football is coming off a 42-30 victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers, where veteran leaders Tommy Rittenhouse and Wenkers Wright led the charge. Rittenhouse threw for 299 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Wenkers added 3 more touchdowns on the ground and 94 rushing yards. They head […]
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. […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State Football took a trip to Charleston, IL, to play a Week 3 game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers. The Redbirds and Panthers met for their 113th matchup, and it was all Redbirds in this matchup, as they would score in every quarter of this contest. This brings the Illinois State Redbirds […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Week 3 of High School Football was all about the offenses in Bloomington/Normal. Bloomington High School continued its undefeated season after a victory over Manuel on Friday. The final score was 48 to 6, improving to 3 and 0 on the season. The Purple Raiders will host Normal West this Friday at […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University will travel to Charleston, Illinois this Saturday to face the 1-1 Eastern Illinois Panthers in the 113th meeting between the two programs. The Redbirds lead the all-time rivalry with 60 wins to the Panthers 43. The teams have tied 9 times in the Mid-America Classic and last year ISU […]
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 […]