Illinois High School Football - Normal University edged by Bloomington
September 4, 2025: Bloomington, IL 61701 The Bloomington Purple Raiders got by the visiting Normal University Pioneers football team by a score of 27-22 in Thursday's non-league challenge.
Next, the Purple Raiders meet the Manual Rams (Peoria, IL) in a test, on Thursday, September 11. Bloomington will attempt to move on its 2-0 season record. The Rams come into the test with a 0-2 record after their 30-6 non-league loss to Richwoods (Peoria, IL).
With the defeat, Normal University drops to 1-1 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Sacred Heart-Griffin (Springfield, IL) to meet the Cyclones in a non-league test on Thursday, September 11. The Cyclones come into the test with a record of 0-1.