Normal Community Sweeps Bloomington in Friday Night Varsity Doubleheader
Normal Community Sweeps Bloomington in Friday Night Varsity Doubleheader Normal Community High School made full use of home court on Friday night, January 20, 2026, as the Ironmen claimed a varsity sweep over Bloomington High School in a girls and boys basketball doubleheader that showed control, patience, and late-game execution. The evening opened with a girls varsity contest that tested Normal Community’s resolve. The Ironmen struggled to find rhythm early and allowed the Bloomington Purple Raiders to build momentum, taking a brief lead early in the second half. Bloomington’s energy forced Normal to adjust, and by the end of the third quarter, those adjustments began to show on the scoreboard. Normal closed the third ahead 34–29, setting the tone for what followed. The fourth quarter belonged entirely to the Ironmen. Defensive pressure tightened, passing lanes disappeared, and Bloomington was limited to just four points over the final eight minutes. The Ironmen steadily...