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If you aren't from near here or been around very long, Normal Illinois has it's very own football Bowl game.  It's held every season when Normal Community Ironmen play the Normal Community West Wildcats.  The game travels each year to the school that didn't have it the year before.  It's the one game that can really fill the stands.  Seems all the students and a good number of other followers of each team arrive to see who will take home the chili! Chili Bowl Photo Gallery This weekend was also the Intercity Volleyball tournament held at Normal West.  Central Catholic and Normal West share the title this year.  It's 3/4's of a day of volleyball and usually in September.  Put it on you calendar for next year. Intercity Volleyball Photo Gallery Football opened for the season in Tucci Stadium on Wilder Field for the Illinois Wesleyan Titans.  The trumped the Flying Dutchmen of Hope College.  Wilder Field is one of the oldest stadiums i...

Some weeks just don't seem to have enough days and the days, not enough hours. It's the 4th week of football season.  On the high school side, Normal Community West remains undefeated as does University High.  The University High v Prairie Central Hawks was pretty much a blow out.  I can't remember ever seeing a score of 57-6 at the half mark.  It's too bad for the Hawks, a couple less misqueues would have cut about 14 points off that figure.  It's just a matter of polish.  For the Pioneers, it's take care of the second half of the season and the results are limitless. On the 21st of September, the Redbirds finally opened at home in the renovated Hancock Stadium.  Even if you don't plan on attending a game there, drive by and take a look at the complex.  It really compliments that campus and town.  My favorite view and I need to stop there and grab a picture is from the parking lot by the renovated Duffy Bass baseball field. The Barker Cl...

The opening night of High School Friday Night Football turned up some pretty nice games.  In Normal, the Wildcats started the season with a sophomore as starting Quarterback. Mitch Fairfield didn't disappoint   With the help of the Wildcat defense getting the ball for him on a number of turnover, they moved to a 28-7 lead at half time and only gave up one touchdown and extra point in the second half while scoring more themselves. Congrats to the Wildcats on starting the season off with the W. Alan Look Photography was on the sidelines covering the game for the  Normalite  and Best Look Magazine .  Check out his Wildcats v Maroons photo gallery, but also be sure to pick up a copy of the Normalite and the November issue of  Best Look Magazine  to see who gets featured and talked about.  - Chimper

Alan Look Photography is reviewing his archive and pulling out some of his more interesting photographs and putting them in a special easy to find gallery of Fine Art .  These images are excellent on the walls of homes, in the study or den, the family room, maybe even a couple for decor in the garage.  Many would also look great in an office or a waiting room environment to produce some atmosphere or add some calm to a busy place. These Fine Art images are available as canvas gallery wraps in sizes 11x14 and larger.  Drop by his website and take a look.  - Chimper - 

Five players from schools in the Missouri Valley Football Conference have been added to the 2013 Buck Buchanan watch list.  Grant Olson, Caleb Schaffitzel, Tyler Starr, Colton Underwood and Marcus Williams.  All have played in Normal. For more coverage, check out the Normalite Newspapers and Best Look Magazine. Click for the 2013 Buck Buchanan watch list MVC gallery by Alan Look Photography

There were only starters and only 3 returning scholarship players left for next season after 3 starting seniors graduated in May and several other player departed.  Bryant Allen was the starter.  After a brush with the law for a couple of traffic offenses and a possession of weed charge, Allen is off the team.  All this according to reports in a local newspaper. Bryant Allen had to be the happiest man on the court.  One could rarely find him not smiling and laughing.  Even on the bench, Allen was always up, sometimes standing up cheering and waving a towel.  He seemed just happy to be there and a part of the team.  Bryant, we will all miss the enthusiasm and energy you brought to Redbird Areana. Bryant Allen Gallery by Alan Look Photography Be sure to find more stories and images in Best Look Magazine and the Normalite Newspapers .  - Chimper -

In the sports section of this mornings local daily was the announcement that Rob Judson is leaving the Basketball Redbirds after 6 successful seasons as an assistant coach.  Chimperscage, Alan Look Photography, and Best Look Magazine all wish Rob the best as he moves on to his next chapter. Rob Judson gallery by Alan Look Photography . Look for a more detailed story in Best Look Magazine and as always, check out the Normalite Newspaper .  - Chimper -