Normal Community beats crosstown rival Normal West in Intercity Soccer

Limestone baseball honors seniors with dominant victory ahead of conference play

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:52am

In high school sports action across Central Illinois, Normal Community defeated crosstown rival Normal West 3-1 in the Intercity Soccer Tournament. Meanwhile, Limestone baseball celebrated Senior Day with a 7-1 victory over Freeport as they prepare to open Mid-Illini conference play.

Why it matters

The Intercity Soccer Tournament is an annual rivalry event that draws significant local interest, while Limestone baseball's strong start to the season positions them well for their upcoming conference schedule.

The details

In the Intercity Soccer matchup, Normal Community picked up its second tournament win with a 3-1 decision over crosstown rival Normal West. Meanwhile, on Limestone baseball's Senior Day, the team made plays in all three phases of the game to roll over Freeport 7-1 before opening Mid-Illini conference play on Monday against East Peoria.

  • The Intercity Soccer Tournament took place on Friday.
  • Limestone baseball's Senior Day and 7-1 victory over Freeport occurred today.
  • Limestone baseball will open Mid-Illini conference play on Monday against East Peoria.

The players

Normal Community

The high school soccer team that defeated crosstown rival Normal West in the Intercity Soccer Tournament.

Normal West

The crosstown rival high school soccer team that lost to Normal Community in the Intercity Soccer Tournament.

Limestone baseball

The high school baseball team that celebrated Senior Day with a dominant 7-1 victory over Freeport.

Freeport

The high school baseball team that lost 7-1 to Limestone on their Senior Day.

East Peoria

The high school baseball team that Limestone will face in their Mid-Illini conference opener on Monday.

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What’s next

Limestone baseball will open their Mid-Illini conference schedule on Monday, April 8th against East Peoria.

The takeaway

The Intercity Soccer Tournament and Limestone baseball's strong start to the season highlight the competitive high school sports landscape in Central Illinois, with local rivalries and conference play providing excitement for fans.