The Friends of Bloomington-Normal Lacrosse (FOBNL) is a not-for-profit, volunteer, action oriented organization who works to benefit of the Bloomington-Normal co-op lacrosse program. Our goal is to enable the coaching staff to coach and the players to play. We are dedicated to removing barriers and enhancing the high school lacrosse experience for all involved. We seek creative solutions to identified problems and have open communication with the athletic department and administration at participating high schools. We will be respectful and supportive of other organizations, and are committed to both the academic and athletic success of the lacrosse players in our community.
Support the long-term development of lacrosse in Illinois and the Bloomington/Normal area by supporting youth lacrosse programs that feed into our high school lacrosse programs.
Support the student athletes, coaches and school administrations who are jointly participating in the co-op lacrosse varsity lacrosse programs through logistic, communication, and financial support
Jill is a business architect at State Farm. Her older son, Ethan, played 4 years with BN LAX graduating in 2024. Ethan now plays lacrosse at St. Ambrose University. Her younger son, Kevin, is an 8th grader who plays lacrosse with the Bloomington-Normal Warriors and True Central Illinois teams.
Jill is past President and past Vice President of FOBNL.
Nikki Maurer currently serves as the Assistant Director for Student Teaching and Student Affairs in the School of Teaching and Learning at Illinois State University. Before ISU, she worked at Normal Community High School as an English teacher and the Associate Principal.
Nikki's son, Parker, is a Junior at Normal Community High School and this will be his third year playing for BN LAX. Parker started playing lacrosse with the Bloomington-Normal Warriors organization and is also part of the Central Illinois True lacrosse team.
Melanie Bihun is in her third term as Secretary of FOBNL. Her daughter Charlotte is a senior at NCHS and has played lacrosse for 10 years. Melanie previously served on the board for Bloomington Youth Hockey.