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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Reid Watkins

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor

Reid Watkins is a senior at Normal Community High School and a member of the football program. In his first year with the Inkspot, Reid was promoted to Sports Editor. Reid commentates girls basketball, baseball and volleyball games that the Inkspot live streams on YouTube. 

My favorite film is simultaneously Forrest Gump, Pitch Perfect and Anchorman 2. The best advice I could give to underclassmen is to respect all of your teachers.

All content by Reid Watkins
The 2020 Ironmen baseball team was set to feature three Division 1 players but will never see the field due to Covid-19 cancellations

Sun sets on potential-filled 2020 Ironmen baseball team

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
May 27, 2020
File Photo: Mr. Dave Feeney addresses the varsity basketball team during a scrimmage in the 2018-19 season.

Feeney named Lady Iron basketball head coach

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Apr 17, 2020
Mr. Wes Temples confers with Mr. Bryan Thomas before his final game as head coach against Mt. Carmel High school on Nov. 14, 2017. Temples most successful season as a head coach came with an appearance in the State Quarterfinals in 2015.

Wes to West: Former head football coach to take on Athletic Director duties for Wildcats

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Mar 21, 2020
Bob Borchears of Thrivent Financial and Althea Shonn, a nurse at Saint Joes and mother of Normal Community student Alexandra Shonn (19), volunteer at the Hyvee pick-up station. The crew also featured Raquel Simmons, a Unit 5 stay-at-home mom (not pictured).

Local businesses partner to distribute free lunches amidst closures

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Mar 16, 2020
A disappointed Ironmen bench watches the final minutes of the Sectional Semi-Finals loss to Normal West.

Boys basketball: Ironmen come up short in Sectional loss to West

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Mar 11, 2020
Ironmen Head Coach Dave Witzig gives instruction while facing West in the Intercity Tournament. NCHS won in a four overtime thriller.

Boys basketball: Regional champion Ironmen play West in Sectional Semis

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Mar 10, 2020
Girls basketball: Creasey voted team MVP

[Video] Girls basketball: Creasey voted team MVP

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Mar 4, 2020
Boys basketball: Ironmen avoid upset, break playoff losing streak

Boys basketball: Ironmen avoid upset, break playoff losing streak

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Mar 4, 2020
The Ironmen settle in on defense versus Champaign Central. Tonight, the Ironmen look for their first playoff win in four years.

Boys basketball looks to snap playoff losing streak

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Mar 3, 2020
White shooting at the Sectional Round of the Three-Point Showdown, hosted by Pekin. White finished 7/15.

Plangger, White fail to advance in Three-Point Showdown

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Feb 28, 2020
White loads a three-pointer in her senior night game versus Bradley-Bourbonnais

Plangger, White set for second round of three-point contest

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Feb 27, 2020
Madison Feeney (21) sets up the offense for the Lady Iron

Lady Iron basketball: could young core lead to strong 2020-’21 season?

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Feb 27, 2020
The Lady Iron varsity basketball team huddles before their annual Pink Game versus Normal West. The Wildcats won 45-26.

Postseason preview: Lady Iron are set to play Normal West, again

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Feb 14, 2020
Madison Feeney out; Mann looks to younger sister Sophie

Madison Feeney out; Mann looks to younger sister Sophie

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Feb 7, 2020
The wrestling team celebrated senior night Tuesday, Jan 28, with festivities before and after a meet versus Olympia.

Wrestling Senior Night [photo gallery]

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Jan 30, 2020
Mallory Oloffson (21) prepares to shoot a three during the third quarter of the Lady Irons loss to Peoria Richwoods.

Mann ejected, Lady Iron struggle in loss

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Jan 27, 2020
Wrestling team adds female competitors to roster

Wrestling team adds female competitors to roster

Zach Holliday, Colin Flack, and Reid Watkins
Jan 10, 2020
Schneringer aided by NCHS athletic trainer and Coach Mann after injuring her knee versus Danville.

Schneringer out for season after ACL injury

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Dec 28, 2019
Creasey reacts to game winner over Danville [video]

Creasey reacts to game winner over Danville [video]

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Dec 18, 2019
Schneringer and Oloffson return for the Lady Iron; the upperclassmen are expected to lead the team in production this season.

New look Lady Iron tip-off at Central Catholic

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Nov 18, 2019

Lady Iron volleball advances to Sectionals; Defeat Moline in comeback win

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Nov 4, 2019
Photo Gallery: Volleyball celebrates senior night, win over Bloomington

Photo Gallery: Volleyball celebrates senior night, win over Bloomington

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Oct 18, 2019
Olivia Hartke (22) ahead of the pack in the Intercity cross country 3 mile run. Hartke would win the race and lead her team to the Intercity title.

Inkspot Athlete of the Week: Olivia Hartke

Hartke leads the Lady Iron cross country team to their first intercity title in 12 years.
Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Oct 16, 2019
Weber in front of the Iron pool record board after breaking the six dive school record.

Inkspot Athlete of the Week: Anya Weber

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Sep 24, 2019
Feeney with then sophomore Maylin Henning during a practice early in the season last year.

Feeney steps down as assistant basketball coach

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Sep 17, 2019
Tennis courts construction underway on June 10, 2019.

Tennis court renovation behind schedule

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Aug 26, 2019

Pickleball opens NCHS to community

Shae Simmons and Reid Watkins
May 16, 2019

Josh Delgadillo reflects on his high school wrestling career

Reid Watkins and Shae Simmons
Mar 15, 2019

Video: Students, educators and community members share their thoughts on the rise in teen depression

Shae Simmons, Evie Snoeyink, and Reid Watkins
Mar 3, 2019
Madison Feeney looks downcourt during the Lady Irons Regional win over Danville. Feeney, a sophomore, is expected to be an impact player next year on the varsity team.

Girls basketball season ends; team already looking to next year

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Feb 27, 2019
Cooper Smith, class of 2017, performs in Irons Got Talent during his senior year.

NCHS grad making original music, finds Spotify success

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Feb 12, 2019

[Video] Video: Staff reacts to district-wide internet outage

Feb 11, 2019
Milik Yarbrough steps to the line in the closing minutes of the game.

NCHS Choir gets Rebirds in rhythm for revenge win

Feb 7, 2019
Schneringer out indefinitely

Schneringer out indefinitely

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Dec 21, 2018

[Video] Lady Iron basketball “Feit” for redemption; Charge past West

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Dec 13, 2018

Lady Iron “steal” win over Champaign Centennial

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Nov 30, 2018
Lady Iron look to leave their mark

Lady Iron look to leave their mark

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor
Nov 13, 2018
A shot from the halls outside of a classroom during passing periods.

Larger population as positive for students?

Tommy Olsson, Shae Simmons, Reid Watkins, and Caitlin Wonsowski
Oct 17, 2018
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