Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Athlete of the Week: Josh Fujimoto

Athlete of the Week: Josh Fujimoto

Dylan Wehmeyer, Senior Staff Reporter Mar 7, 2022

Season Stats: Josh helped his team win Intercity and Conference. He placed 1st in Sectionals in the 500 Yard Freestyle and finished 4th in State in the event. Favorite Subject: Chemistry Favorite...

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Athlete of the Week: Zach Cleveland

Athlete of the Week: Zach Cleveland

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Feb 21, 2022

Cleveland is a three year starter for the Ironmen, earning First Team All-Big 12 honors as a sophomore and a junior. Last season, Cleveland helped the Ironmen win the Big 12 Conference Tournament, averaging...

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Athlete of the Week: Cole Gentsch

Athlete of the Week: Cole Gentsch

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Jan 7, 2022

Gentsch is undefeated and has helped the Ironmen to an 8-1 team record so far. He is ranked 7th in the IHSA 3A division in the 106 weight class. Gentsch holds first place finishes at the Lincoln Holiday...

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Athlete of the Week: Rylee Jones

Athlete of the Week: Rylee Jones

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Dec 28, 2021

First Year Success: Jones and the Iron cheer team finished 2nd at the Boilermaker Cheer Competition and the Wilmington Invite, which qualified them for the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA)...

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Athlete of the Week: Pyper Wood

Athlete of the Week: Pyper Wood

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Dec 22, 2021

Wood qualified for the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) State Tournament her freshman and sophomore seasons. She was ranked top ten in her class last season and began this...

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Athlete of the Week: Tyson Tucci

Athlete of the Week: Tyson Tucci

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Dec 3, 2021

Freshman Season: Tucci competed at the State meet in the 200 and 500-Yard Freestyle as well as the 200-Yard Freestyle Relay. Sophomore Season: Tucci qualified for State in the 200 and 500-Yard Freestyle....

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Athlete of the Week: Karleigh Creasey

Athlete of the Week: Karleigh Creasey

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Nov 17, 2021

Creasey is a four year varsity player. Her sophomore year she was voted team MVP and earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors. Her junior season she was named First Team All-Big 12 and helped Community win...

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Athlete of the Week: Kenna Malinowski

Athlete of the Week: Kenna Malinowski

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Nov 11, 2021

Freshman Kenna Malinowski helped the Lady Iron swim team win Intercity, the Big 12 Conference meet, and their IHSA Sectional. Malinowski finished first at Sectionals in the 50-Yard Freestyle (24.32),...

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Athlete of the Week: Chris Taylor

Athlete of the Week: Chris Taylor

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Nov 5, 2021

Team Stats: Ironmen are seeded third in the 7A IHSA State Playoffs. An undefeated regular season led to a Big 12 Championship. Individual Stats: Taylor plays both sides of the ball as a running back...

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Athlete of the Week: Ali Ince

Athlete of the Week: Ali Ince

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Oct 28, 2021

Track Stats: Ince won three events at the 2021 IHSA State Track & Field meet. Ince was State champion in the 800m, 1600m, and the 1600m relay. Ince's 800m time of 2:03.98 stands as the fastest ever...

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Athlete of the Week: Isabelle McCormick

Athlete of the Week: Isabelle McCormick

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Oct 21, 2021

Isabelle McCormick is a four year varsity starter for the Lady Iron volleyball team. McCormick has helped lead the Lady Iron to three consecutive Big 12 Conference titles. McCormick earned 2nd Team...

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Athlete of the Week: Dax Yosten

Athlete of the Week: Dax Yosten

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Oct 14, 2021

At 2021 IHSA Regionals on Sept. 29, Ironmen golf placed 2nd as a team, advancing to Sectional play on Oct. 4. where Community ended their season with an 11th place finish. Senior Dax Yosten tied for...

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Athlete of the Week: Kruthi Sudhir

Athlete of the Week: Kruthi Sudhir

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Oct 6, 2021

Team Record: 10-2 Sudhir's Singles Record: 16-0 Sudhir's Doubles Record: 21-1  Class of 2024 National Rankings: 301st, via tennisrecruiting.net 2020 IHSA Sectionals: 2nd Place Favorite...

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Athlete of the Week: Chase Mackey

Athlete of the Week: Chase Mackey

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Sep 29, 2021

Team Record: 5-0 Passing Yards: 597  Rushing Yards: 225 Passing Touchdowns: 12 Rushing Touchdowns: 3 Pre-Game Ritual: "I listen exclusively to Country music pre-game." Hardest Part of...

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Athlete of the Week: Ulises Uli Castaneda

Athlete of the Week: Ulises “Uli” Castaneda

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor Sep 14, 2021

Castaneda has tallied 5 goals and 2 assists, helping his team clinch the Intercity Title as well as a 6-2-1 record so far. Fun Fact: Castaneda's record for juggling a soccer ball is 175. Pregame...

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