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Michael Mavec set two school Track and Field records in the hurdles as junior in the spring.
Photo Courtesy of: Ironmen Athletic department

Summer snapshot: Mavec breaks two hurdle records, eyes state podium

A look back at the stories, events that unfolded while the Inkspot staff was off for summer break
Arwen Georgas, Senior Staff Reporter
Sep 29, 2025

Senior Michael Mavec set two new track and field school records last spring in the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles. At the 2024 IHSA Sectional meet on May 21, Mavec ran the 110-meter hurdles in 14.59 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 14.6 set by Ryne Tharp in 1980. Mavec also set a new...

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Marco Reynolds, now a member of the Eastern Illinois Track & Field program, took first at the IHSA 4A State meet in the shot put. 
Photo Courtesy of: Ironmen Athletics dept.

Summer snapshot: Reynolds captures state title in shot put

A look back at the stories, events that unfolded while the Inkspot staff was off for summer break
Lyra Townsend, Associate Editor
Sep 29, 2025

Class of 2025 graduate Marco Reynolds won the IHSA Class 3A State Championship in shot put last May, claiming the title with a finals throw of 42 feet, 9.5 inches. Reynolds advanced to the state meet in shot put for the third consecutive year after earning back-to-back indoor titles at the Illinois...

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The Ironmen celebrate with the IHSA Class 4A third-place plaque after defeating Brother Rice 7-2, capping a program-best 37-5 season.

Photo Courtesy of: Ironmen Athletics dept.

Summer snapshot: Ironmen cap historic 37-5 season with third-place state finish, first sectional title in 21 years

A look back at the stories, events that unfolded while the Inkspot staff was off for summer break
Inkspot Staff and Lyra Townsend
Sep 29, 2025

Ironmen baseball closed its 2025 campaign with a third-place finish at the IHSA Class 4A State Tournament and a program-best 37-5 record. Community’s historic run included a second straight Big 12 Conference title, a third consecutive regional championship and the program’s first sectional crown...

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The Purple Iron Cats are looking for their first playoff win under second-year head coach Jackson Fischer. 

Photo Courtesy of: Parker Maurer // Used with Permission

Purple Iron Cats seek redemption in sectional opener against Dunlap

Inkspot Staff and Andrew Naour
May 21, 2025

When the Purple Iron Cats host the 4-7 Dunlap Eagles in the opening round of the IHSA Boys Lacrosse sectional on Wednesday, they’ll aim to advance past the first round for just the second time in program history. The co-op’s only postseason win came May 22, 2023, when Bloomington-Normal defeated...

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Mr. Matt Chapman, who has led Community’s girls soccer program since 2001 and helmed the boys team for the past decade, has compiled a combined career record of 544-182-74— a .726 win percentage cementing his legacy— as one of the winningest coaches in Iron soccer history.
Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson

Chapman earns 400th win

Kirsten Santana, Senior Staff Reporter
May 9, 2025

“Humbling”—that’s how girls soccer head coach Mr. Matt Chapman described reaching a career milestone 24 years in the making: his 400th win. The landmark victory came in dominant fashion, a 7-0 shutout over Danville on April 24. The Ironmen controlled the match from start to finish, outshooting...

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Max Heineman leads the team in extra base hits with seven doubles and three triples. The junior is second on the team in home runs (3). 
Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson

Ironmen surge to 24-4 record behind dominant junior class, midseason chemistry

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
May 9, 2025

After a sluggish 2-3 start, Iron baseball has roared to life—winning 21 of its last 22 games, including a 3-0 shutout of a top-tier U-High squad (19-5) on May 7. The Ironmen now boast nine shutouts this season, and over their 22-game tear, they’ve outscored opponents by nearly eight runs per game. That...

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Senior leaders Ava Prevo (second from left), McKenna Baughman (third from left) and Tatum Yokley (far right) have anchored Community’s turnaround this season—Prevo in the circle, Baughman with her power at the plate, and Yokley leading the Iron in RBIs and extra-base hits. 

Photo Courtesty of: Tatum Yokley

Softball improves to 10-9 with win over Danville, takes Big 12 lead

Inkspot Staff
May 2, 2025

For the first time this season, Community softball holds a winning record. The Ironmen climbed above .500 with a 9-1 road win over Danville on Thursday, improving to 10-9 overall and 5-0 in Big Twelve play—good for first place in the conference. In the conference race, Champaign Central sits close...

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Softball climbs to .500 after 0-8 start, fueled by dominant stretch from Prevo, Yokley

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
May 1, 2025

After dropping their first eight games of the season, Community softball has bounced back to win nine of their last 10, evening their record at 9-9. The slow start was deceiving. Five of the team’s eight losses were by just one run—it was only a matter of time before the Ironmen swung their way...

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To qualify for the IHSA 3A State Track & Field Meet, Marco Reynolds must either place in the top two in her events or meet the state qualifying standards: 11.17 meters in shot put and 35.20 meters in discus—benchmarks she has bested this season.

Photo Courtesy of: @ironmentf // Instagram

Reynolds breaks 2 school records, builds legacy in the ring

Ethane Delio and Zachary Knox-Doyle
Apr 30, 2025

Marco Reynolds didn’t just win at April 22’s track and field meet in Champaign—the senior rewrote Community’s record books. At a triangular hosted by Champaign Centennial, Reynolds broke two school records in a dominant performance that etched her name in Iron history for both the discus and...

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Ironmen spring sports update: April 9 [video]

Baseball dominates, track stars shine at Top Times, boys lax gets a W
In this week’s sports update, Community baseball extends its win streak with a dominant series against Danville, girls soccer bounces back after falling to West and five Iron athletes place top-3 at Illinois Top Times.
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Max Heineman has been taking reps behind the plate for Community.

Ironmen reloaded: D-I transfers bring talent, team-first mindset to Community

Andrew Naour, Sports Editor
Apr 7, 2025

It’s rare for three Division I-caliber baseball players to transfer from the same program in the same year—rarer still for all of them to land at the same school. But for juniors Max Heineman (committed to UIC), Gavin Michaels (Cincinnati) and Gavin Swartz (Indiana), leaving U-High for Community...

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Community cruises to 5-0 win over Metamora in season opener

Community cruises to 5-0 win over Metamora in season opener

Inkspot Staff and Carter Hull
Mar 20, 2025

Community opened its season with a 5-0 victory over Metamora on March 18, with four different Ironmen finding the back of the net. Campbell Damery struck first, capitalizing on a pass from Sarah Thompson to put the Ironmen ahead early. The Iron controlled possession throughout the first half, pressuring...

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Ironmen baseball: Reloaded, ready for 2025

Ironmen baseball: Reloaded, ready for 2025

Brady Phelps, Senior Staff Reporter
Mar 20, 2025

After a record-setting 33-4 season and an undefeated conference run in 2024, the No. 7 state-ranked Ironmen enter 2025 hungry for more. That taste of success, head coach Mr. Ryan Short said, has the senior class “really motivated,” setting their sights on a third straight regional title and a...

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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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