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Coach Drengwitz recaps the IHSA Semifinals game, looks back at the 2023 season [video]

The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz discussing the Semifinals loss to Downers Grove North, and looked back at the 12-1 season

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The Ironmen are back in the IHSA Semifinals for the first time in over 15 seasons after a stunning comeback win over Glenbard East. 
They take on the 10-2 Downers Grove North Trojans on the road Saturday. 
Photo Courtesy of: Steph Mazanowski //
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Undefeated Ironmen gear up for IHSA Football Semifinals showdown with Downers Grove North Trojans

The Ironmen (12-0) return to the IHSA Football Semifinals for the first time since 2007, traveling to take on the Downers Grove North Trojans (10-2) on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. Last week, the Iron (1) battled back from a two-touchdown deficit to secure their spot in this week’s contest, while...

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Coach Drengwitz previews the IHSA Semifinals, recaps win over Glenbard [video]

The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz previewing the Semifinals matchup versus Downers Grove North, looking back at the comeback win against Glenbard East

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The Ironmen football team make their first Semifinal appearance since 2007 Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. when they face the Downers Grove Trojans. 
In 2007, Community went 12-1 in Class 6A under head coach Mr. Hud Venerable.

Ironmen secure IHSA Class 7A Semifinal spot with stunning comeback overcoming Glenbard East 45-28

Inkspot Staff
Nov 13, 2023

The Normal Community Ironmen (12-0) secured a spot in the IHSA Class 7A Semifinals with a 45-28 second-half comeback victory over the Glenbard East Rams (10-2). Despite leading Glenbard East 14-0 just over four minutes into the contest, Community would head into halftime trailing the Rams 28-14. The...

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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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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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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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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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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 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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3 stars to stop as Ironmen look to extend winning-streak

3 stars to stop as Ironmen look to extend winning-streak

4-0 Ironmen host 3-1 Bloomington Raiders
Inkspot Staff
Sep 22, 2023

The 4-0 Ironmen host the Bloomington Raiders in Big 12 Conference play tonight, looking to keep their undefeated streak alive. Community enters the matchup 3-0 in conference action, trailing Champaign Centennial (4-0,4-0)-- an opponent they will not face this season.  The Raiders sit third in...

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Statement Games: Senior running-back goes all out in ‘Pink Out’ Games

Statement Games: Senior running-back goes all out in ‘Pink Out’ Games

BJ Dumas, Staff Writer
Dec 1, 2022

Six touchdowns.  Three over 50 yards.  For the past two years in the Week 9 action, the Ironmen’s Chris Taylor recorded standout performances on the gridiron.  Performances impressive enough to draw attention from schools like Illinois State, where Taylor will take the field for the Redbirds...

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