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After a string of shutouts, the Iron defense surrendered 30 points last week. 
This week the defense is tasked with stopping Glenbard Easts explosive running game.

Ironmen take on Glenbard East Rams in IHSA 7A Football Quarterfinals [game preview]

The Ironmen punched their ticket to the IHSA 7A Football Quarterfinals for the first time since 2015 with a 31-30 overtime victory over the Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers Saturday at Dick Tharpe Field. For the second time in two years, one point would decide the Ironmen and head coach Mr. Jason...

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Kenna Malinowski returns to the State Finals, competing in the maximum four events for a second consecutive season. 
Digital Illustration: Brad Bovenkerk

Girls swim sends four to IHSA State Championships after second place Sectional finish

Malinowski to compete in maximum four events for second straight year

Four members of the girls swimming and diving team compete at this weekend’s IHSA State competition in Westmont, following a second-place finish at Sectionals. After back-to-back Sectional Championships, the Iron finished 33 points behind Washington High School this season. Five first-place finishes...

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Ironmen head to 7A Football Quarterfinals with 31-30 OT win vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers [video recap]

The Ironmen head to the IHSA 7A Football Quarterfinals for the first time since 2015 with a 31-30 overtime victory over the Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers Saturday at Dick Tharpe Field. Watch the highlights and the video recap of the second round playoff win.

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After the disappointing Regionals loss, head volleyball coach Ms. Christine Konopasek said it is too early to project next seasons roster.

Volleyball season ends with Regional Championship loss; Question marks ahead of next season

Bryce Hickman and Carter Hull
Nov 8, 2023

Community suffered a 2-0 loss to the Minooka Indians during the Regional Championship game on Oct. 26, a disappointing conclusion to the 2023 Iron volleyball season. Community fell to the Indians 25-21 in two sets, finishing the year with an overall record of 25-12. Head coach Ms. Christine Konopasek...

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Coach Drengwitz recaps Ironmen’s 31-30 playoff victory over Bradley-Bourbonnais [video]

The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz discussing the Iron's overtime win against the Boilermakers

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Photo Illustration: Brad Bovenkerk

Ali Ince, Joey Yaros secure spots at IHSA 3A State Cross Country meet with historic performances

Ali Ince and Joey Yaros advance to Saturday’s IHSA 3A State Cross Country meet at Peoria’s Detweiller Park after historic Sectional performances on Oct. 28. Joey Yaros advances to his first State meet after a recorded setting performance at IHSA 3A Granite City Sectional. Yaros posted a time...

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Coach Drengwitz previews Ironmen playoff contest vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais [video]

The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz ahead of the Iron's match up against the Boilermakers

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Digital Illustration: Brad Bovenkerk

Ironmen aim to break Quarterfinal drought as they host Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers

Jeffery Woodard, Senior Staff Reporter
Nov 2, 2023

The Ironmen head into Saturday’s second round of the IHSA playoffs looking to advance to the State Series quarterfinals for the first time since 2015 when they host the Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers. Community (1) enters the contest outscoring opponents 494-72 and are coming off their fourth...

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Girls swim takes 2nd in Big 12 Conference; Sets sights on IHSA Sectionals

Girls swim takes 2nd in Big 12 Conference; Sets sights on IHSA Sectionals

Girls swim claimed second in the Big 12 Conference Oct. 21, scoring 210 points between its two second-place relays and seven individual top three finishes.  The team trailed Champaign Central by 93 points and finished 14 points ahead of Normal West thanks to junior Kenna Malinowski’s two first-place...

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Highlights: Ironmen 10-0 after 4th straight shutout win [video]

Inkspot Staff
Oct 31, 2023

Check out the video highlights from the Ironmen's 43-0 win over the Argo Argonauts in the first round of the IHSA playoffs. Read the full game recap here.

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Tommy Davis has 21 touchdowns on the season, averaging two a game. 
Most of those touchdowns have come in the first half of contests this year, as the Ironmen have shutout six opponents on the season and Davis has seen limited action in the 3rd and 4th quarter.

Iron defense, running back Davis dominant in 43-0 playoff triumph over Argo Argonauts

Inkspot Staff
Oct 31, 2023

The Iron defense and tailback Tommy Davis led Community to a dominant 43-0 win over the Argo Argonauts in the opening round of the IHSA Class 7A playoffs at Dick Tharp Field on Friday. Amidst the driving wind and relentless rain, Community's defense was stifling, denying the Argonauts a single first...

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The Ironmens season came to an end with less than 10 seconds on the clock in a hard-fought 1-0 playoff loss. 
Photo Courtesy of: Brad Bovenkerk

Last-second shot propels Moline Maroons to 1-0 victory over Ironmen in Soccer Sectional semis

Lucas Drengwitz and Ben Kerber
Oct 27, 2023

For nearly 100 minutes, the Ironmen and Moline Maroons were knotted at 0-0 in the 3A Soccer Sectional Semifinal’s match. Scoreless for 80 minutes of regulation, for the first 10-minute overtime period, tied as 9:53 ticked off the clock of the second overtime. But those final seven seconds were...

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Communitys boys cross country team has a chance to qualify for State as a team. The top six teams from each Sectional advance to the State meet. 
Despite strong Sectional competition, with a good race, the Iron can earn a 5th or 6th place finish.

Community cross country teams gear up for 3A Granite City Sectional after strong Regional performances

The boys and girls cross country teams will race in the 3A Granite City Sectional on Saturday, Oct. 28, after the boys took third in the Alton Regional on Oct. 21 and the girls finished fourth.  Last weekend, Joey Yaros was first to the finish for Community in sixth, posting a time of 15:55.38.  The...

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The Ironmen look to improve to 10-0 when they host the Argo Argonauts in the opening round of the IHSA playoffs.

Unbeaten Ironmen kick off Class 7A playoff quest against Argo Argonauts

Inkspot Staff
Oct 26, 2023

The undefeated Ironmen begin their playoff run at home against the Argo Argonauts of Summit (5-4) tonight after finishing the regular season 9-0 with last week’s 42-0 win over the Peoria Manual Rams. The Big 12 Champions earned the top seed in Class 7A after favorite Chicago Mt. Carmel suffered...

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Coach Drengwitz previews Ironmen’s playoff clash vs. Argo [video]

The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz ahead of the Iron's match up against the Argo Argonauts

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