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By the Numbers: Ironmen boys basketball vs. U-High Pioneers [video]

Ruth Oliveros-Gallardo, Staff Writer • Nov 21, 2022

Take a look at how Normal Community's boys basketball team matches up against the U-High Pioneers ahead of the Intercity tournament [video]

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‘Big shoes to fill’: Ironmen basketball season preview

Replacing the '21-22 season's seven graduates will be a tall order for the Ironmen basketball team

Giana Rawlings and Ruth Oliveros-Gallardo • Nov 10, 2022

The Ironmen basketball lineup will look significantly different from last year’s when the 2022-23 season opens with the Intercity Tournament matchup against U-High on Nov. 21. The program graduated...

Dropping dimes; lighting up the scoreboard

Ethan Scott, Staff Writer • May 5, 2022

A look back on the 2021-22 Ironmen basketball season conjures up images of Zach Cleveland dunks, Tyler Dwinial charges and Trey Redd’s clutch 3s... Those highlights helped the Ironmen tie the basketball...

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

Quincy defeats Normal Community 56-51 in IHSA Sectional Final

Jonah Kramer and Eli Schneider • Mar 4, 2022

Down 45-23 with 5:48 left to play in the Sectional Final, Community boys basketball's (33-2) historic season appeared heading for a screeching halt at the hands of the Quincy Blue Devils (28-5). The...

By the Numbers: Boys basketball vs. Quincy Blue Devils in IHSA Sectional Finals [video]

Dylan Wehmeyer, Senior Staff Reporter • Mar 4, 2022

Ironmen look to exorcize Blue Devils in IHSA Sectional Final

Eli Schneider, Senior Staff Reporter • Mar 4, 2022

Community (33-1) takes on three-seed Quincy Blue Devils (27-5) in the IHSA Sectional Final on Friday, March 4 at Collinsville High School, following Tuesday’s Sectional Semifinal win over the Moline...

By the Numbers: Boys basketball vs. Moline Maroons [video]

Dylan Wehmeyer, Senior Staff Reporter • Mar 1, 2022

By the Numbers: Community vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais [video]

Dylan Wehmeyer, Senior Staff Reporter • Feb 25, 2022

See how the Ironmen stack up against their Regional Championship opponent Bradley-Bourbonnais

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Ironmen slay Dragons in Regional Semis

Community control early, never let go on the way to a 35-point win over Pekin

Eli Schneider, Senior Staff Reporter • Feb 24, 2022

“[It] was really important to come out strong on all cylinders… everyone was ready to play.”

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By the Numbers: Boys basketball v. Rock Island Rocks [video]

Dylan Wehmeyer, Senior Staff Reporter • Dec 14, 2021

The boys basketball team takes on the Rock Island Rocks at home. Here is how the two teams match up.

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By the numbers: Boys basketball v. Central Catholic Saints [video]

Abby Ruebush and Kelsey Knight • Nov 19, 2021

The boys basketball team opens their season against Central Catholic in the Intercity tournament. Take a look at how the two teams ended their seasons last year.

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