The Normal Community Ironmen boys basketball team rallied to upset the defending 4A State Champions, the Moline Maroons, with a narrow 31-29 victory. The Ironmen, led by Nike Newsome's 10 points, overcame a nine-point first-half deficit to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Community's record: 25-5
  • Moline's record: 23-6
State of Play
  • The game featured season-low scores for both teams
  • Community trailed 8-5 at the end of the first quarter
  • Ironmen led 24-20 at the end of the third quarter
  • Ironmen's Connor Smith missed two crucial free throws with 19 seconds left
Bottom Line

The Normal Community Ironmen's basketball team staged a remarkable comeback to upset the defending champions in a low-scoring, intense game, showcasing their resilience and determination.