Fillies Earn 2nd at Pearl City Tourney

The Orangeville Lady Broncos showed their dominance from the opening tip by building a fifteen-point advantage in the opening quarter that they expanded to twenty points by halftime over the Morrison Fillies. The loss (57-32) to Orangeville sent the Fillies home with a second-place trophy and a quality week of

Steamers Edge Mustangs

A typical rivalry between the Morrison Mustangs and the neighboring Fulton Steamers was played at Morrison, IL, on Friday night, December 15, 2023. Morrison took a 35-28 lead into halftime, but the offense failed to score in double digits, in either of the third or fourth quarters, to fall to

Missiles Sneak by Mustangs

The Milledgeville, IL, Missiles exploded with five 3-pointers in the second quarter, to open a lead that they protected, to earn a 48-46 victory. Morrison Scoring:  Newman 12, Hepner 12, Martin 10, Strating 6, and McQueen 6.

Mustangs Split Triangular

Morrison vs Newman 106: Forfeit (M) 113: Forfeit (N) Forfeit (M) 120: Z. Hansen (N) Fall 1:06 P. Schaefer (M) 126: Kam. White (M) Forfeit (N) 132: C. Modglin (M) Fall 1:34 P. Strowmen (N) 138: B. Grennan (N) Fall :59 Z. Milder (M) 144: B. Ivey (N) Dec. 7-3

Mustang Grapplers Capture Triangular

Morrison vs Winnebago 106: Forfeit (W) Forfeit (M)113: Forfeit (W) Forfeit (M)120: C. Whitehead (W) Fall 4:58 P. Schaefer (M)126: Kam. White (M) Fall 0 :40 N. Pearcy (W)132: C. Modglin (M) Forfeit (W)138: W. Hutson (M) Forfeit (W)144: C. White (M) Forfeit (W)150: L. Milder (M) Fall 1:19 G.

Fillies Close Out Titans

The Monmouth-Roseville Lady Titans visited the Morrison Fillies on Thursday, December 7, 2023, and gave the Fillies a challenge until the late minutes of the final quarter. Then, the Fillies connected on eight-of-11 free throws to seal the 51-45 win. Mon-Rose:  14-10-8-9 = 45 Morrison:   8-16-9-18 = 51 Scoring: Veltrop

Fillies Top Boilermakers

The Morrison Fillies continued their quest of closing out close games, They topped the visiting Kewanee Lady Boilermakers on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, by a 48-44 margin. Kewanee: 8 -15 -14 -7 = 44 Morrison: 12-19-9- 8 = 48 Scoring: Veltrop 28, Brewer 8, Weston 4, Duncan 2, White 3,

Property Tax Levy Decrease in Tax Rate

At its regular meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, the City Council approved its annual Property Tax Levy Ordinance for 2024 (Fiscal Year 2025.)  Based on the estimated Equalized Assessed Valuation and statutory levy needs of the City of Morrison, the 2024 tax rate was established with a 0.06% decrease,

Princeton Triangular November 30

The following Morrison High School Wrestling results are from Thursday, November 30, 2023. Erie Prophetstown vs Morrison 106: S. Kilker (EP) Forfeit (M)113: J. Hawkins (EP) Forfeit (M)120: P. Schaefer (M) Forfeit (EP)126: S. Kiker (EP) Fall 3:38 Kam. White (M)132: J. Gibson (EP) Dec. 8-5 C. Modglin (M)138: C.

Council 2024 Schedule Approved

The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, November 27, 2023, with Matt Tichler the only member failing to answer roll call. The opening Action introduced the holiday and meeting schedule for fiscal year 2024.  The Council voted unanimously to the meeting dates to be the second and fourth Monday of

Fillies Start Slowly

The Sherrard, IL, Lady Tigers used the advantage built due to a slow start by the host Morrison Fillies, to take home a 50-40 win. The Lady Tigers were placed on the free throw 16 times and connected on 12 tries, to form the final scoring advantage. Camryn Veltrop keyed

Grapplers Top Mendota

Morrison (60) defeated Mendota (12) on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Results follow. 106: Forfeit (ME) Forfeit (MO)113: G. Stevenson (ME) Forfeit (MO)120: P. Schaefer (MO) Forfeit (ME)126: Forfeit (ME) Forfeit (MO)132: Z. Milder (MO) Fall 2:42 T. Rucker (ME)138: C. Pruis (MO) Fall 1:27 C. Kleckner (ME)144: C. White (MO)

Fillies Yield to Lady Rams

The Morrison Fillies traveled to Riverdale High School on Thursday, November 30, 2023, to challenge the Lady Rams. The contest was a back-and-forward battle and entered the final quarter in a tie at 33. The Rams connected on 6-of-8 free throws in the final quarter, while holding the Fillies offense

Mustangs Fall at Rockridge

On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the Morrison Mustangs traveled south to Rockridge High School and fell to the Rockets by a 59-39 score. The Rockets jumped out to a 9-point first-quarter advantage and built on the lead as the game progressed. The Mustangs’ offense was led by Martin 12, Newman

Mustangs Battle at Oregon

The Morrison Mustangs battled during the week, competing in the Oregon Hawks Holiday Tournament. The final games scheduled for Saturday, November 25, pitted the Mustangs against the Rockford Christian Eagles, resulting in a 62-49 win. Carson Strating’s 25 points led the offense. The evening contest pitted the Mustangs against the