The Ironmen football team will aim to make history Friday night as they head to Champaign to take on the Centennial Chargers. A victory would mark the 700th win in program history, making Community only the 10th Illinois high school football team to reach such a milestone. For head coach Mr. Jason...

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...

Iron volleyball suffered their first Big 12 Conference loss on Oct. 8, falling to Normal West in a rematch of last year’s conference title game. With the Iron 6-1 in conference play and the Wildcats 7-0, West is primed for their second straight conference title. While Community defeated the Wildcats...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

Midway through the 2024 girls swim season, the team has shown consistent improvement as they head into Intercity, the Big 12 Conference meet and the post-season. Last year’s IHSA State qualifiers--Kenna Malinowski, Lyndsey Hackman and Piper Lowder--have picked up where they left off, posting standout...

After the first five meets of the 2024 boys cross country season, junior A.J. Ince and senior Joey Yaros are proving to be some of each other’s best competition. The pair have consistently paced Community, pushing the Ironmen to three first-place finishes to open the season and a second-place finish...

Iron volleyball finished 2-2 in the Intercity Tournament, while the U-High Pioneers went 4-0 to claim their second consecutive Intercity Title.  The Ironmen opened Sept. 28’s action against the Central Catholic Saints with a frustrating two-set loss (25-17, 25-23), head coach Ms. Christine Konopasek...

Friday night’s high school football matchup between the Normal Community Ironmen (4-1, 4-0) and Bloomington Raiders (5-0, 5-0) is more than just a crosstown rivalry—it’s a battle for the top spot in the Big 12 Conference. Both teams are undefeated in conference play, and the winner will control...