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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Jonah Kramer

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor

Jonah Kramer is a senior at Normal Community High School and participates in Best Buddies, FBLA and cross country. This is his second year working with the Inkspot, where he is a senior staff reporter.

A random fact about me is that my front tooth has been broken five different times.

My favorite film is Knives Out.

What inspires me is Jesus Christ.

All content by Jonah Kramer
Sports Briefs: Postseason Preview

Sports Briefs: Postseason Preview

May 20, 2022
Sports Briefs – April 12-25

Sports Briefs – April 12-25

Apr 26, 2022
Sports Briefs: Week of April 5

Sports Briefs: Week of April 5

Apr 12, 2022
Sports Briefs: Week of April 1

Sports Briefs: Week of April 1

Apr 5, 2022
Sports Briefs: Start of Spring Sports

Sports Briefs: Start of Spring Sports

Mar 30, 2022
Sports Briefs: March 4-5

Sports Briefs: March 4-5

Mar 8, 2022
Ironmen upset in Sectional Final, 22-point comeback attempt falls just short

Ironmen upset in Sectional Final, 22-point comeback attempt falls just short

Quincy defeats Normal Community 56-51 in IHSA Sectional Final
Mar 4, 2022
Ironmen maroon Moline in Sectional Semis, advance to Sectional Finals

Ironmen maroon Moline in Sectional Semis, advance to Sectional Finals

Mar 1, 2022
Ironmen to face Bradley-Bourbonnais, Freeman in Regional Championship

Ironmen to face Bradley-Bourbonnais, Freeman in Regional Championship

Ironmen advance to the IHSA Regional Final, tip-off against Bradley-Bourbonnais at home
Feb 25, 2022
Lady Iron look to return to Super Sectional play

Lady Iron look to return to Super Sectional play

Community returns to the Sectional Championship for the first time since 2005, taking on Edwardsville
Feb 24, 2022
Sports Briefs: Week of Feb. 14

Sports Briefs: Week of Feb. 14

Feb 22, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Zach Cleveland

Athlete of the Week: Zach Cleveland

Feb 21, 2022
Dance team earns highest 3A State finish in school history

Dance team earns highest 3A State finish in school history

Feb 11, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Cole Gentsch

Athlete of the Week: Cole Gentsch

Jan 7, 2022
No fly zone; Ironmen defense strong in Holiday Classic Championship victory

No fly zone; Ironmen defense strong in Holiday Classic Championship victory

Dec 30, 2021
Ironmen headed to championship after holding off late rally from Wheaton Warrenville; Lady Iron split two games, finish seventh

Ironmen headed to championship after holding off late rally from Wheaton Warrenville; Lady Iron split two games, finish seventh

Dec 30, 2021
Boys advance, girls fall in State Farm Holiday Classic Hoops Tournament

Boys advance, girls fall in State Farm Holiday Classic Hoops Tournament

Stay tuned for more coverage of Normal Community basketball at the State Farm Holiday Classic
Dec 29, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Rylee Jones

Athlete of the Week: Rylee Jones

Dec 28, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Pyper Wood

Athlete of the Week: Pyper Wood

Dec 22, 2021
Cleveland led the Ironmen with 17 points in a 67-60 upset victory over Rock Island.

Ironmen upset sixth-ranked Rock Island

Dec 14, 2021
Cooper Kearfotts infectious personality is just part of what makes him an All-Big 12 caliber ball boy.

Having a Ball: Cooper Kearfott’s role with the Ironmen football team

Dec 14, 2021
Sports briefs: Weeks of Nov. 22 and 29

Sports briefs: Weeks of Nov. 22 and 29

Dec 6, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Tyson Tucci

Athlete of the Week: Tyson Tucci

Dec 3, 2021
Along with teammate Trey Redd, Zach Cleveland has been starting since he was a sophomore, and after averaging a double-double last season, Clevelands skill and experience will be vital to Communitys success this year

Cleveland, Redd to lead experienced Ironmen basketball team

Nov 22, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Karleigh Creasey

Athlete of the Week: Karleigh Creasey

Nov 17, 2021
Heat check: Lady Iron basketball looks to build on last season’s achievements

Heat check: Lady Iron basketball looks to build on last season’s achievements

Nov 15, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Kenna Malinowski

Athlete of the Week: Kenna Malinowski

Nov 11, 2021
Sports briefs: Week of Nov. 1

Sports briefs: Week of Nov. 1

Nov 5, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Chris Taylor

Athlete of the Week: Chris Taylor

Nov 5, 2021
Bringing disc golf to Community has been a passion of Mr. Marcus Manns for years. Construction of the Flying Iron Disc Golf Course will make that dream a reality.

Community gives disc golf a ‘shot’; Permanent course to be installed on school’s west side

Nov 2, 2021
Iron-ing out the IHSA playoffs - a fans guide to the football state series

‘Iron’-ing out the IHSA playoffs – a fan’s guide to the football state series

Oct 29, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Ali Ince

Athlete of the Week: Ali Ince

Oct 28, 2021
Lady Iron volleyball crowned Big 12 Champions with victory over Normal West

Lady Iron volleyball crowned Big 12 Champions with victory over Normal West

Oct 21, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Isabelle McCormick

Athlete of the Week: Isabelle McCormick

Oct 21, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Dax Yosten

Athlete of the Week: Dax Yosten

Oct 14, 2021
The Lady Iron came up short of an Intercity Title but are neck and neck with Normal West for first place in the Big 12.

Lady Iron volleyball places second at Intercity; Battling with West for Big 12 title

Oct 7, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Kruthi Sudhir

Athlete of the Week: Kruthi Sudhir

Oct 6, 2021

[Video] Juniors win powderpuff [video]

Sep 30, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Chase Mackey

Athlete of the Week: Chase Mackey

Sep 29, 2021
Since the seniors had five teams compared to the juniors two, they had time in between games to spectate. Nayonika Banerjee

Juniors win powderpuff [photo gallery]

Sep 27, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Paris Wills

Athlete of the Week: Paris Wills

Sep 22, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Ulises Uli Castaneda

Athlete of the Week: Ulises “Uli” Castaneda

Sep 14, 2021
New Faces of Normal: A Q&A with NCHSs new hires

New Faces of Normal: A Q&A with NCHS’s new hires

Sep 14, 2021
Ironmen seek revenge on Purple Raiders in season opener

Ironmen seek revenge on Purple Raiders in season opener

Aug 27, 2021
From Cavaliers to Cougars: Kingsley changes mascot

From Cavaliers to Cougars: Kingsley changes mascot

Aug 26, 2021
The Unit 5 District Office was closed Monday, August 31 for a deep cleaning before reopening on Tuesday.

“Challenge the status quo”: Unit 5 Board of Education needs student advisor [opinion]

Apr 10, 2021
Inkspots most adoptable fictional spots

Inkspot’s most adoptable fictional “spots”

Mar 24, 2021
Zach Cleveland (22) and Jacob Janssen (21) attempt to block a shot in a game against Central Catholic earlier this season. Strong interior defense helped the Ironmen hold Peoria High 11 points below their season average.

Cleveland propels Ironmen to victory over Peoria High; Strong weekend fuels 3 game win streak

Mar 2, 2021
File Photo: Mr. Dave Feeney addresses the varsity basketball team during a scrimmage in the 2018-19 season.

Lady Iron basketball looks to rebound under new head coach

Feb 6, 2021
Volunteers fill boxes of food at Midwest Food Bank in Normal. Increased unemployment caused by COVID-19 meant that the packing and distribution of food was essential.

Midwest Food Bank responds to increased need

Jan 8, 2021
The graphic encouraged people to support the fight against SBG by attending the Unit 5 Board meeting.

NCHS students, staff speak out against standards-based grading

Dec 11, 2020
Nearly 1/4 NCHS students and staff surveyed said they will be gathering with people outside of their household for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving amidst a pandemic; ISU public health expert weighs in

Nov 25, 2020
NCHS teachers offer different views on the past and present of the U of I mascot.

Normal Community staff, University of Illinois graduates react to Chief, Kingfisher

Nov 17, 2020
Governor J.B. Pritzker reacts to the IHSAs decision to go forward with high school basketball seasons in a press conference on October 28.

IHSA opposes Pritzker’s plan to start high school basketball in Illinois; No Unit 5 decision yet

Nov 9, 2020
The proposed new mascot for the University of Illinois, the Belted Kingfisher, was endorsed in a landslide vote Sept. 21.

U of I Academic Senate endorses new mascot

Sep 28, 2020
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