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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The boys track and field team avenged its second place finish to the West Wildcats last season, defeating the defending champs by three points to claim Communitys first Intercity title in over a decade.

Intercity champs: Girls win third straight crosstown title; Boys secure first win in over a decade

Community’s boys and girls track and field teams can both boast the title “Intercity champs” after winning the annual crosstown competition at Bloomington High School on April 25.   Girls...

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Iron’s undefeated streak on the line in Big 12 showdown

Inkspot Staff, Inkspot Staff Jan 10, 2023
Take a look at Community's statistical leaders heading into Wednesday's contest.
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Last shot at State

Last shot at State

Senior golfer Kalen Mapugay returns to State competition after two year absence
Tyler Chapman, Senior Staff Reporter Nov 28, 2022

At the start of his senior golf season, Kalen Mapugay set a goal for himself -- to tee off in the IHSA State Finals. It was a goal he had met before. As a freshman at the Pekin Sectional in 2019,...

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“New” Ironmen open season against U-High in Intercity action

“New” Ironmen open season against U-High in Intercity action

Jeffery Woodard, Senior Staff Reporter Nov 21, 2022

The Ironmen will hit the hardwood taking on the U-High Pioneers in the Intercity tournament Monday night at the Shirk Center. The Iron are looking to defend last season’s Intercity championship, extending...

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By the Numbers: Ironmen girls basketball vs. Normal West Wildcats [video]

Ruth Oliveros-Gallardo and Giana Rawlings Nov 18, 2022
Take a look at how Normal Community's girls basketball team stacks up against Central Catholic in game two of the Intercity tournament [video]
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Coach Dave Feeney addresses the Iron team during Monday, Nov. 14s season opener against U-High.

Girls basketball starts season with a win, hopes of building on last year’s success [season preview]

Inkspot Staff and Brady Boyd Nov 16, 2022

Community’s girls basketball team opened the 2022-23 season with the goal of building on last year’s success, a goal they took a step toward with Monday’s 54-27 win over the U-High Pioneers in Intercity...

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By the Numbers: Ironmen girls basketball vs. Central Catholic Saints [video]

Ruth Oliveros-Gallardo, Staff Writer Nov 16, 2022
Take a look at how Normal Community's girls basketball team stacks up against Central Catholic in game two of the Intercity tournament [video]
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The 22-23 Ironmen basketball roster has big shoes to fill to replace last seasons standout seniors.

‘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...

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Community won Intercity for the second straight season. Five first-place finishes would help Community on the way to the Intercity title.

Girls swimming & diving secures second straight Intercity title

Inkspot Staff, Inkspot Staff Oct 12, 2022

Community's girls swimming and diving team are Intercity champions for the second straight season in a meet decided by the competition's final race. After 11 events, Community held a 3-point advantage...

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Volleyball finishes 3rd in Intercity

Volleyball finishes 3rd in Intercity

The Lady Iron took 3rd in the Intercity volleyball tournament Sep. 24, finishing 2-2. Community’s two losses came at the hands of eventual champions the Normal West Wildcats and tournament runners-up...

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Cross country teams take 2nd at Intercity

Cross country teams take 2nd at Intercity

For the second straight year, Community’s boys and girls varsity cross country teams finished 2nd at the Intercity meet at Maxwell Park, Thursday, Sep. 22.   Girls Varsity  Normal West won...

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By the Numbers: Volleyball vs. Intercity competition [video]

By the Numbers: Volleyball vs. Intercity competition [video]

Tyler Chapman, Senior Staff Reporter Sep 23, 2022
Lady Iron volleyball head into Intercity with a 7-6 record; see how they stack up against their Intercity competition
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Ironmen soccer earn Intercity title on way to 5-3-3 record

Ironmen soccer earn Intercity title on way to 5-3-3 record

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter Sep 22, 2022

The boys varsity soccer team opened their season with a record of 5-3-3, going 4-1 in conference play and earning the Intercity title.   The Ironmen captured Intercity honors with a 3-0 victory over...

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Lady Iron volleyball head into Intercity with 6-6 record

Lady Iron volleyball head into Intercity with 6-6 record

Tyler Chapman, Senior Staff Reporter Sep 22, 2022

The Lady Iron volleyball team is 6-6 heading into Saturday’s Intercity tournament.   The team opened the season 2-3 in tournament play at the Plainfield North Invite, falling to Plainfield North...

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By the numbers: Girls basketball v. Bloomington Raiders [video]

Abby Ruebush, Editor-in-Chief Nov 23, 2021

With a win tonight, the 3-0 girls basketball team can claim the Intercity title outright. See how the team stacks up against the Bloomington Raiders.

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