Bloomington Edge
Edge quarterback Dusty Burk prepares to take the snap against the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks, Sat., March 12, 2012, in Bethlehem, Penn. (Photo by Craig Fata/WJBC) Edge defense shines again in low-scoring victory
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--For the second consecutive game, the defense of the Bloomington Edge, presented by the Heller Stores, was outstanding. But this time, the result was different, as the Edge came away with a 29-13 win over the Cedar Rapids Titans at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena in the first-ever meeting between the two teams
The Normal CornBelters will open the 2012 season vs. Windy City on Friday at the Corn Crib. (WJBC file photo) Belters’ opener, Cardinals and Redbirds on WJBC
The St. Louis Cardinals open a weekend series against the National League West-leading Dodgers in Los Angeles on Friday.
The Dodgers will be without slugger Matt Kemp who went on the disabled list this week with a strained hamstring.
Lance Lynn is scheduled to take the hill (6-1) for St. Louis against Ted Lilly (5-0).
Edge running back Andre Raymond carries the ball against the Reading Express, Sat., Feb. 26, 2012 at U. S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) Edge hungry for return to win column
BLOOMINGTON--For the Bloomington Edge, presented by the Heller Stores, with a 7-3 record, it's nowhere near desperation time. But after consecutive losses to the Green Bay Blizzard prior to last week's bye, the Edge are desperate to taste victory again after rattling off seven straight wins earlier in the campaign
The Edge defensive line gets set to rush Green Bay quarterback Donovan Porterie (15) Sat., May 5, 2012 at U. S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington (Photo by Edge Football) Edge offense out of sync in 34-21 loss
BLOOMINGTON--For the second consecutive week, the Bloomington Edge, presented by the Heller Stores, faced Indoor Football League-leading rusher LaRon Council and the Green Bay Blizzard. But while Green Bay still came away with the win, Council's rushing wasn't the deciding factor as it was seven days ago
Jaime Garcia high-fives teammates in a game at Wrigley Field. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images) Cardinals, Redbirds on WJBC Saturday
The St. Louis Cardinals continue a weekend series in Houston against the Astros Saturday.
Cardinals hurler Jaime Garcia has pitched at least seven innings in three of his five starts and looks to extend that streak as he takes the mound against the Astros' Bud Norris. Listen to the contest on WJBC AM 1230 and FM 93.7 at 6:10 p.m.
Edge look to bounce back in rematch with Blizzard
BLOOMINGTON -- Last week, the Green Bay Blizzard handed the Bloomington Edge, presented by the Heller Stores, only their second loss on the 2012 season. This week, the Edge will have the chance to return the favor, as the two teams meet again in the back end of a home-and-home matchup
Edge quarterback Dusty Burk prepares to take the snap during the fourth quarter of the Edge's game at Green Bay, Sat., April 28, 2012 (Photo by Craig Fata/WJBC). Edge battle but fall at Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Bloomington Edge, presented by the Heller Stores, had won three consecutive nail-biters coming into the Resch Center, but they were unable to conjure up late magic for another come-from-behind win, falling to the host Blizzard 69-56 and snapping their 7-game winning streak.
The teams exchanged the lead through the first quarter, but Green Bay pulled ahead with 1:04 left in the opening frame 13-7 on a 29-yard pass from Donovan Porterie to Bryan Pray.
Illinois State football coach Brock Spack will join Dick Luedke and Ted Schmitz during WJBC's coverage of the Red-White spring game. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) ISU spring game, Cardinals, NASCAR on WJBC
It's the Redbird fans' one chance to see the Illinois State football team in action before fall as coach Brock Spack's Redbirds host the annual Red-White scrimmage at Hancock Stadium.
Dick Luedke and Ted Schmitz will have the play-by-play and will talk live to coach Spack during the game
Bloomington Edge defensive coach Ted Schmitz talks to the defense about the Green Bay Blizzard during practice Weds., April 25, 2012 at U. S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington (Photo by Craig Fata/WJBC) 
Edge quarterback Dusty Burk takes the snap during a game on Feb. 26, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Coliseum (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) 
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