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Coach Drengwitz talks clinching the playoffs, the Ironmen’s legacy, previews Week 8 [video]

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Oct 18, 2024
With the Ironmen's 71-12 victory over the Danville Vikings in Week 7 of the 2024 season the team clinched a 28th straight playoff birth and notched program win 699. The Inkspot caught up the head coach of Community's football program to recap the win and preview Week 8's contest against the Champaign Centennial Chargers.
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Ironmen clinch playoff berth with win over Danville

Ironmen clinch playoff berth with win over Danville

Week 7 victory over the Vikings: By the numbers
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Oct 16, 2024

Pajama night was a fitting theme for the Dick Tharp Field student section on Friday, with the Ironmen putting the game against the Danville Vikings to bed early with a decisive 71-12 victory.  With the win, the Iron improved to 6-1 and clinched a spot in the 7A IHSA playoffs This year's playoff...

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Volleyball builds team spirit with pumpkin painting competition [photo gallery]

Volleyball builds team spirit with pumpkin painting competition [photo gallery]

Bryce Hickman, Senior Staff Reporter
Oct 15, 2024

Iron volleyball took a break from practice on Oct. 17 to focus on team bonding, holding a pumpkin painting competition in the senior cafeteria. The 16-player roster's competitive spirit was on display as the athletes spent nearly two hours perfecting their creations. That was time well spent,...

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The 41st annual Sugar Creek Arts Festival, hosted by the Mclean County Arts Center, brought artists from around the Midwest to Uptown Normal the weekend of Oct. 5-6.

Bailey Kozlen talked to several exhibitors about their work and what brought them to Normal—click the gallery below to check out Kozlen's the interviews and see her photographs. 

41st annual Sugar Creek Arts Festival attracts artists from around the midwest [photo gallery]

Bailey Kozlen, Staff Reporter
Oct 14, 2024

The 41st annual Sugar Creek Arts Festival, hosted by the McLean County Arts Center, brought artists from around the Midwest to Uptown Normal the weekend of Oct. 5-6. The annual event is just one way the Arts Center promotes its mission: to “encourage and promote” art appreciation. 2024’s...

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Breaking down the Ironmen’s Week 7 showdown vs. Danville Vikings

Breaking down the Ironmen’s Week 7 showdown vs. Danville Vikings

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Oct 11, 2024

Ahead of the Ironmen’s Week 7 clash against the Danville Vikings, the Inkspot looks at how the teams stack up by the numbers. From season stats to the teams’ past 10 meetings, this breakdown gives you the full stastical story ahead of Friday night’s meeting. See what Ironmen head coach Mr. Jason...

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Ironmen dominate Big 12 Battle vs. Bloomington

Ironmen dominate Big 12 Battle vs. Bloomington

Week 6 win over Raiders: By the numbers
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Oct 11, 2024

The Ironmen stormed their way atop the Big 12 Conference standings with a commanding Week 6 win over the Bloomington Raiders 44-14 on Oct. 4. With the win, Community improved to 5-1 on the season and 5-0 in league play, while the Raiders stand at 5-1 on the season and 4-1 in the Big 12. Dive into a...

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Ironmen interview bingo

Ironmen interview bingo

Inkspot Staff
Oct 10, 2024

Think you know what Coach Jason Drengwitz will say ahead of tonight's contest against the Danville Vikings in this week’s pregame interview? Give Ironmen Pregame Interview Bingo a go as you watch the Inkspot's exclusive video interview with Community's head coach.

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Coach Drengwitz reflects on beating the Bloomington Raiders, previews Week 7 vs. Danville [video]

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Oct 10, 2024
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Mr. Joel Swanson sat down with Normal Community head football coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz ahead of Friday's Big 12 Conference game against the 2-4 Danville Vikings
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Ironmen football’s Mr. Jason Drengwitz recaps Manual win, previews BHS contest

Coach Drengwitz previews Big 12 Conference contest against the 5-0 Bloomington Raiders
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Oct 4, 2024
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Mr. Joel Swanson sat down with Normal Community head football coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz ahead of Friday's Big 12 Conference game against the 5-0 Bloomington Raiders
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Ironmen coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz on the team’s first loss, Week Five contest vs. Peoria Manual [video]

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Sep 27, 2024
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Mr. Joel Swanson sat down with Normal Community head football coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz ahead of Friday's Big 12 Conference game against Peoria Manual
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Ironmen coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz recaps week three, previews Friday’s Kankakee Kays matchup [video]

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Sep 19, 2024
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Mr. Joel Swanson sat down with Normal Community head football coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz ahead of Friday's non-conference game against the Kankakee Kays
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Community’s Homecoming Parade returns after over a decade [video]

Bella Green, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 19, 2024
Bella Green talked to students and staff about the return of the Homecoming parade after more than a 10 year absence.
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Ironmen coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz recaps week two, previews Urbana Homecoming contest [video]

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Sep 13, 2024
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Mr. Joel Swanson sat down with Normal Community head football coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz ahead of the 2024 Homecoming game against the Urbana Tigers
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Ironmen football head coach Jason Drengwitz recaps week one, previews matchup vs. Normal West [video]

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Mr. Joel Swanson sat down with Mr. Jason Drengwitz ahead of the 2024 home opener
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Sep 6, 2024
Normal Community is 1-0 as they prepare to take on the 1-0 Normal West Wildcats. The Inkspot sat down with Ironmen head coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz ahead of the game.
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