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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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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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Jonah Roper has been a standout on a senior-heavy pitching rotation this season. The junior is second on the team in innings-pitched and strikeouts. 
Photo Courtesy: Mr. Jeff Christopherson

Ironmen look to set all-time season win record, go undefeated in Big 12

Brody Roberts, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024

With a record of 29-3, the Ironmen are a win away from tying the baseball program’s all-time season win record. The 1995 Iron went 30-2, establishing the program's best nearly three decades ago.   It’s been twenty years since the Iron last tallied 29 victories, hitting the benchmark in back-to-back...

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BN Lacrosse was outscored 147-56 in the regular season with opponents outshooting the co-op 391-225.

Bloomington Normal Boys Lacrosse ends regular season winless; Seek 1st win in sectional showdown

Jeffery Woodard, Senior Staff Reporter
May 14, 2024

The Bloomington Normal Boys Lacrosse team ended the regular season 0-12 after suffering a 13-11 loss to Plainfield North (2-12) during May 8’s Senior Night match-up. BN came within two quarters of breaking their winless streak in the regular season finale, taking a 7-4 lead into...

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The girls track and field team are looking for a second sectional title after they clinched a third straight conference title last weekend. 
Last season at sectionals, the Iron sent 11 athletes on to the state meet. 
Photo Courtesy: Mr. Jeff Christopherson

Girls track & field clinches 3rd straight Big 12 Conference title, head to sectionals

Bella Green and Lyra Townsend
May 9, 2024

The girls track and field team claimed their third straight Big 12 Conference title on May 3, posting seven first-place finishes at Champaign’s Harold Jester Track. The Iron finished the night with 131 points, 39 ahead of their closest competitors–hosts Champaign Centennial. The Danville Vikings...

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Abigail Ziemer is looking for a fourth trip to state in the 1600-meter relay, winning the event in 2021 and 2023, and finishing third in 2022.  

Photo Courtesy: Mr. Jeff Christopherson

Girls track & field eye state podium return

After a historic 2023 season, the Iron look for better results in 2024
Lyra Townsend and Aki Griffin
Apr 24, 2024

The girls’ track and field team is looking to replicate last season’s success as it enters the final stretch of the season.  That will be no easy feat, as the 2023 season was historic for the Iron–the program had a top-ten team finish at the IHSA 3A State Track & Field meet, won a first-ever...

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Owen Cavanaugh had three hits and five RBIs in the Iron's last two contests. 
Cavanaugh is batting .300 on the season and has driven in 12.

Ironmen baseball restart win-streak, win two over Normal West Wildcats

Brody Roberts, Staff Writer
Apr 19, 2024

Ironmen baseball reignited their win streak with back-to-back wins over the Normal West Wildcats after suffering their first loss of the season last weekend.  Community is 2-0 after the Iron’s 15-game winning streak ended in an 8-6 loss to Bradley Bourbonnais on April 13. With the wins over West,...

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Jaheem Webber received offers from Bradley, Illinois State, Eastern Illinois, Cal Poly and Loyola Maryland, but announced his commitment to Wright State University in October 2023.

Photo Courtesy: Mr. Jeff Christopherson

Jaheem Webber de-commits from Wright State, commits to Southern Illinois

Webber announces decision to follow former Wright State basketball coach Scott Nagy to SIU
Jeffery Woodard, Senior Staff Reporter
Apr 19, 2024

Jaheem Webber announced his decision to decommit from Wright State University in a social media post on April 17; Webber will follow former Wright State basketball head coach Scott Nagy to Southern Illinois University to play for the Salukis. Nagy was named Bryan Mullins’ successor at Southern...

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Junior Jonah Roper has struckout 30 of the 55 batters he has faced this season.  
Roper has has allowed seven hits and two runs in 14 1/3 innings of worth this season.

Undefeated Iron baseball aims for 15th straight win

Inkspot Staff
Apr 12, 2024

The undefeated Ironmen baseball team looks to extend their win streak to 15 games when they travel to Champaign Centennial for April 12’s Big 12 matchup. Centennial is 1-7-1 on the season and 0-2 in conference play after Wednesday’s matchup between the two teams. With Community’s 12-1 win...

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Reese Anderson recorded her fourth goal and second and third assists against Urbana.
The Iron will need Anderson's offense to take down the Peoria Notre Dame Irish, as the Irish have given up one goal all season.

Soccer looks to stop undefeated Peoria Notre Dame in Big 12 battle

After a commanding win over the Urbana Tigers, the Iron take on 7-0 PND Irish
Inkspot Staff
Apr 11, 2024

The Iron look to replicate Tuesday's success when they face an undefeated Peoria Notre Dame team tonight in a contest with significant conference implications. Community improved to 7-1 on the season and 4-0 in Big 12 Conference play with a resounding 9-0 win over the Urbana Tigers on April 9. From...

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Emma Reichert is third on the team in scoring with four goals; she leads the team in assists with five assists.

Girls soccer claim Intercity Title, look to improve on 6-1 record

The girls soccer team looks to improve on their 6-1 record tonight when they host the 4-5 Urbana Tigers at 4:30 p.m. The Iron enter the match after April 1’s Intercity Title-clinching victory over the Bloomington Raiders. Community outscored Intercity opponents 22-1 on the way to a 4-0 record, shutting...

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