Volleyball Recap: Normal Community Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Victory

Ironmen

Previous 6 Games

10/28/25 vs Rock Island	2-0
10/25/25 vs Lockport	2-0
10/25/25 @ Lyons	2-0
10/21/25 vs Danville	2-0
10/18/25 vs Prairie Ridge	2-0
10/18/25 vs Huntley	2-0

Normal Community had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 2-0 victory over the Rock Island Rocks on Tuesday. The win was familiar territory for the Ironmen, who have now won six matchups in a row.

Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Normal Community took both sets by at least 11 points. The final score came out to 25-14, 25-9.

Normal Community can attribute much of their success to Lauren Michaels, who had six digs and three assists. That's the most assists Michaels has posted since back in August of 2024. Ella Drake also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.

Normal Community's victory bumped their record up to 31-5. As for Rock Island, they dropped their record down to 9-19 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.

Coming up, Normal Community will welcome Lincoln-Way West at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rock Island does not have any more games scheduled as of now.