- Faith, Family, and Football: Wenkers WrightNORMAL, Ill. -I got the chance to sit down with Illinois State football’s one and only Wenkers Wright. For the Illinois State senior running back, the journey through college football has been one of growth — physically, mentally, and as a leader. Since arriving in Normal, Wright has developed into one of the team’s most […] The post Faith, Family, and Football: Wenkers Wright appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.
- Pioneers Aim for Playoffs with Challenging Road AheadNORMAL, 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 […] The post Pioneers Aim for Playoffs with Challenging Road Ahead appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.
- Redbirds Head into Bye Week With 3rd Consecutive Top 5 RankingNORMAL, 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 […] The post Redbirds Head into Bye Week With 3rd Consecutive Top 5 Ranking appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.
- Redbird Women’s Tennis Shines in Annual Redbird DualsNORMAL, 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. […] The post Redbird Women’s Tennis Shines in Annual Redbird Duals appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.
- Redbirds win 38-36 in double overtime after two weather delaysNORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Redbirds defeated the North Alabama Lions 38-36 in a gritty double overtime win which saw an incredible comeback staged by the unranked Lions against the number four ranked Redbirds. In the last of non-conference play for Illinois stat, the redbirds found themselves in a dreary six-hour long game highlighted […] The post Redbirds win 38-36 in double overtime after two weather delays appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.
- IHSA Football Week 4 Recap: Bloomington-Normal High School Football in full swingNORMAL, 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 […] The post IHSA Football Week 4 Recap: Bloomington-Normal High School Football in full swing appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.
- Bloomington-Normal crime report 9/15-19NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Police reported three accounts of theft or robbery this week. Two of the incidents happened on Monday and the third on Friday, all within Watterson Towers. On Thursday, ISU police responded to an incident involving mob activity, home invasion and aggravated battery at Hewett Hall. The Normal Police […] The post Bloomington-Normal crime report 9/15-19 appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.
- Students react to Charlie Kirk’s assassination and campus safety concernsNORMAL, Ill. – In the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last week, students across the country have shared viewpoints on the situation and its consequences. Charlie Kirk, cofounder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, is known for his activism and frequent visits to college campuses. Last semester, he […] The post Students react to Charlie Kirk’s assassination and campus safety concerns appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.
- Flashback Friday September 19th: Dad RockThe father of all Flashback Friday Episodes happened today as Niyah Nora and Cami brought you Dad rock tunes for your Friday afternoon. you can listen to the curated playlist bellow as it features hit songs from artists like Nickleback, The Foo Fighters, Green Day and more! The post Flashback Friday September 19th: Dad Rock appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.
- Fourth-Ranked Redbirds Seek to Keep Momentum on Family WeekendIMAGE 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 […] The post Fourth-Ranked Redbirds Seek to Keep Momentum on Family Weekend appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.
