Illinois High School Softball - Bloomington succumbs to Normal University
May 7, 2026: Normal, IL 61761 In Thursday's non-league test, the Normal University Pioneers (Normal, IL) softball squad overwhelmed the visiting Bloomington Purple Raiders (Bloomington, IL), by a tally of 15-0.
Next, the Pioneers clash with the Normal Community Ironmen (Normal, IL) in a non-league test, on Friday, May 8. Normal University will attempt to advance on its 19-9 season record. The Ironmen go into the test with a 16-13 record after their 11-0 league win over Richwoods (Peoria, IL).
The Purple Raiders (4-16) will now prepare for their test against Danville (Danville, IL). The Vikings go into the Big Twelve test with a 9-13 record. In their last test, Danville was routed by Casey-Westfield (Casey, IL), 9-0, in a non-league test.