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“My dad gave me $20 and told me good luck.” Brian Wardle talks about oldest daughter moving to college
PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Over his tenure with the Bradley Braves, coach Brian Wardle has seen dozens of athletes move in. Now he experienced it as a parent. His oldest daughter Mya has settled into Eastern Kentucky University to play basketball. He had to be out recruiting for the...
Some kids in Bloomington-Normal to receive free swimming lessons
BLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross is teaming up with the Bloomington-Normal YMCA, Boys and Girls Club and Reliable Pools to offer free swimming lessons for local kids. According to the Red Cross, the organizations are teaming up to offer 30 children from the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal free swimming lessons and water safety training through the Swim Safety Program.
Morton multi-sport athlete treks nearly 5,000 miles with mom for summer tournaments
MORTON, Illinois (WMBD) – During the summer, many central Illinois athletes are used to traveling around the state or even the Midwest for tournaments and camps. But for Morton sophomore Claire Ceresa, she and her mom trekked nearly 5,000 miles across the country. From Peoria to Orlando, to California,...
Community rallies for Olympian who rallies to keep her hometown pool open
PEORIA (25News) - Anna Peplowski grew up competing for the Metamora youth swim team. She is now heading to the Olympics with Team USA. Peplowski is obviously excited about her journey to the Olympics in Paris this month. But she’s also heartbroken that Metamora has plans to close her hometown...
Peoria City clinches playoff berth after 2-2 draw with Des Moines
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Needing a win or a draw in either of their last two games of the season to clinch a playoff berth, Peoria City was able to do so with a 2-2 draw against the Des Moines Menace in their home finale on Saturday. Former Bradley player DJ Koulai scored in the […]
Bekah Nielsen to play her final soccer season at Illinois State
NORMAL — When a young Bekah Nielsen served as ballgirl for Illinois State soccer matches, she so badly wanted to be part of the action she wore shin guards. This fall, Nielsen will step inside the lines at Adelaide Street Field and be part of the action as a goalkeeper for the Redbirds.
CornBelters Dominate River Dragons with 14-2 Victory
NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters scored 14 unanswered runs in the first five innings of their Prospect League baseball game against the Alton River Dragons, with Alton scoring single runs in the sixth and seventh, but it was Normal who went on to the 14-2 win over Alton on Friday night at the Corn Crib In Normal.
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