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Normal Community is just the third school to sweep the State Farm Classic boys and girls championships. 
 
Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Nic Kearfott

Historic double triumph: Girls, boys clinch titles in 2023 State Farm Holiday Classic

Inkspot Staff
Jan 3, 2024

The 2023 State Farm Holiday Classic proved historic for Community's basketball programs, as the Ironmen boys and girls secured championships in their respective brackets. The double championships mark a first in Community's Holiday Classic history, an achievement the school fell just shy of in 2017....

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

Inkspot Staff
Jan 10, 2023
Take a look at Community's statistical leaders heading into Wednesday's contest.
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Senior Sophia advances the ball up court in the season opener win over U-High.
Feeney averages 7.1 points per game, and leads the Iron in assists (18), steals (20) and deflections (20).

Girls basketball: Undefeated Iron face unbeaten Washington

Jeffery Woodard, Senior Staff Reporter
Dec 15, 2022

Community’s girls basketball team’s undefeated season is on the line as they face an unbeaten Washington Panthers squad at home Thursday, Dec. 15. When Community tip-offs against Washington (9-0) in non-conference play, they look to extend a 14-game regular season winning streak that dates back...

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

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

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor
Dec 31, 2021

The Ironmen are State Farm Holiday Classic champions after earning their fourth win in as many days with a 40-38 victory over the East St. Louis Flyers. After the third quarter ended with the Ironmen up 27-22, the fourth quarter was a back and forth battle. Tyler Dwinal (‘22) and Famious French...

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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

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor
Dec 30, 2021

After a 10-0 run put the Ironmen up 39-25 midway through the fourth quarter, a trip to the State Farm Holiday Classic Large School Boys’ championship game seemed set in stone.  The Wheaton Warrenville South Tigers gave one last surge in an attempt to remain undefeated, going on an 18-6 run and...

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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
Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor
Dec 29, 2021

The first seeded Community boys basketball team, 12-1, defeated the Chicago North Lawndale Phoenix 68-48, advancing to the semifinals of the State Farm Holiday Classic Tournament. While getting out to an early lead has been the Ironmen’s MO this season, the score was tied 11-11 after the first quarter...

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