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Reed Hoover put Community on the board in the opening minute of the 2024 Homecoming football game. 
Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson

Ironmen remain perfect after thrashing Urbana Tigers 56-0

Inkspot Staff
Sep 17, 2024

Kyle Beaty dropped back to pass just five times against the Urbana Tigers Friday night at Dick Tharpe Field. The senior quarterback made those pass count, throwing for three touchdowns and 121 yards on four completions in Community’s dominant 56-0 Homecoming win. Calen Taylor took just one handoff...

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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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While senior captains Mya Blumenshine and Sydney Janssen look to feature heavily in the Ironmen gameplan, the team’s talent and balance will allow the Iron to spell members of the roster and keep players fresh, allowing veterans like Paytyn Gray and newcomers like Megan Branch and Kellyn Kramer and to see more time on the court, Coach Christine Konopasek said.
Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson

Volleyball starts 2024 season 4-2, showcasing new offensive scheme and depth

Bryce Hickman, Senior Staff Reporter
Sep 12, 2024

Iron volleyball opened the 2024 season 4-2 in non-conference play, showcasing a new offensive scheme and well-rounded roster.  After last season’s frustrating season-ending loss to the Minooka Indians, finishing the year 25-12, head coach Ms. Christine Konopasek and the Ironmen shifted the program’s...

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Cassius Sharp, after finishing last season with three goals and four assists, is the 2024 Ironmen's leading scorer with five goals.
Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson

Iron finish second in 2024 Intercity, fall to U-High Pioneers

Inkspot Staff
Sep 12, 2024

Community finished second in the 2024 Intercity soccer tournament, falling to the U-High Pioneers for the second consecutive season. The Ironmen finished the tournament with a 3-1 record, losing to U-High 4-2. U-High went undefeated in the annual tournament, outscoring opponents 13-4. The Iron...

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Cole Kresinger has 148 rushing yards on the season, finding paydirt against the Richwood Knights in the 2024 season opener.

Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson

Ironmen set to showcase depth against winless Urbana Tigers in Homecoming matchup

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Sep 12, 2024

The Ironmen host the Big 12 Conference foes, the Urbana Tigers, in this week’s Homecoming contest, a matchup that looks to feature Community’s deep roster and showcase some young Iron talent.  The Tigers (0-2, 0-1), under second-year head coach Curtis Blanden, are searching for the program’s...

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Ironmen rout West Wildcats 48-7 behind Beaty’s 4 TD performance

Ironmen rout West Wildcats 48-7 behind Beaty’s 4 TD performance

Community improves to 2-0 in Big 12
Inkspot Staff
Sep 9, 2024

The Ironmen's balanced offensive attack and stout defensive play led to a 48-7 win over the West Wildcats in Friday night's home opener. With the win, Community improved 2-0 on the season and in Big 12 action, while West fell to 1-1. Iron quarterback Kyle Beaty's four-score performance was instrumental...

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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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Ironmen aim to upset U-High’s perfect start in Intercity matchup

Ironmen aim to upset U-High’s perfect start in Intercity matchup

Inkspot Staff
Sep 5, 2024

The Ironmen look to spoil U-High’s Intercity title chances when they host the Pioneers’ today at 4:30 p.m. U-High, the reigning Intercity champions, enter the match 4-0 on the season and 2-0 in tournament play. Community is 2-0-1 and undefeated in Intercity action. The Pioneers return 18 players...

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Community took home the Chili Bowl trophy with a road win over the Wildcats last season.

Crosstown clash: Ironmen, Wildcats face off in early season showdown with Big 12 title implications

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Sep 5, 2024

Friday night’s matchup against the Normal West Wildcats is a game Ironmen football fans have had circled on their calendars all offseason. Whenever the crosstown rivals meet, Community head coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz said, it always feels like a playoff atmosphere. “Both sides show out really,...

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Calen Taylor averaged over 11 yards a carry in his 2024 debut and pulled in one reception for 11 yards. 

Photo Courtesy of: ​Steph Mazanowski // MazPix Photography

Ironmen dominant in season opener, defeat Richwoods 55-12

Inkspot Staff
Sep 4, 2024

The Ironmen’s explosive offensive effort secured a 55-12 road victory over Peoria’s Richwoods Knights in Aug. 30’s season opener. The victory, head coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz said, stemmed from a good week of practice. “I felt like our approach was really locked in, really focused,” Drengwitz...

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Former Ironmen Marcellus Johnson joins New York Giants’ practice squad after roster cut

Former Ironmen Marcellus Johnson joins New York Giants’ practice squad after roster cut

Inkspot Staff
Sep 3, 2024

Former Ironmen football standout Marcellus Johnson did not survive the NFL's 53-man roster cut deadline on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Despite being waived by the New York Giants as the team trimmed its active roster to 53 players, the 24-year-old's hopes of helping the  Giants return to a Super Bowl remain...

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The Ironmen have not faced Peoria Richwoods the last two seasons. Community won the team's last contest 54-13 in 2021.
Photo Courtesy: Mr. Jeff Christopherson

Ironmen set to open season against Richwoods Knights

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Aug 30, 2024

Community’s 2024 football season kicks off on Friday against the Peoria Richwoods Knights, with the Ironmen aiming to build on last season’s 12-1 record and best postseason finish since 2007. Despite graduating most of last season’s defensive starters, head coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz said, the...

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Ironmen football head coach Jason Drengwitz previews season opener vs. Peoria Richwoods [video]

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Mr. Joel Swanson sat down with Mr. Jason Drengwitz ahead of the 2024 season against Peoria Richwoods
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Aug 29, 2024

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Image Courtesy: New York Giants Twitter // @Giants

From Normal to New York: Marcellus Johnson’s journey to the Giants

Former Ironmen secures NFL contract with New York Giants, signs as free agent
Lucas Drengwitz, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024

Community graduate Marcellus Johnson signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent on April 28, securing a three-year, $2,850,000 contract, which includes $170,000 in guaranteed money. The 2018 graduate was a two-year starter on the offensive line for the Ironmen before spending five...

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