WJBC Athletes of the Week: Sept. 18, 2017

Posted on September 18, 2017

WJBC Radio, in conjunction with Meatheads of Bloomington-Normal and Roberts Trophies, is proud to present the WJBC Athletes of the Week.

Melissa Pish – Normal West Swimming

Melissa broke the school record in winning the 100-yard backstroke (59.12 seconds) to lead the Wildcats to victory at a home triangular swim meet.

Daylen Boddie – Normal Community Football

Daylen threw four touchdown passes and rushed for 141 yards and another score as the Ironmen defeated Normal West, 50-16, in the annual Chili Bowl.

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