An outstanding local individual was honored by the Chicago Bears Football Club, which manages Youth and High School Football, on Friday, April 5, 2024. At 11:30 a.m., the recognition took place in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Carson Strating was selected as one-of-nine Illinois nominees,
The Sunday, February 11, 2024, Super Bowl LVIII football game exemplified what I admire about athletes. Well-matched skill sets and strengths were stymied by analytical defenders. Most yardage gains were short, but progressive, as both teams drove to their goal posts. There weren’t breakaway, long-yardage runs to a goal. During
For Football fans, anticipation is building for a post-season game, on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, is the venue. The San Francisco 49ers will meet the Kansas City Chiefs. They faced each other in Super Bowl LIV in 2019; the Chiefs won 31-20. Even casual
Photos provided and article written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. IHSA State Playoffs create an excitement unrivaled in High School sports. On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the Round Two playoff between the Morrison Mustangs and the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans was no exception. Blue skies and temperatures in the mid-50s set the
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The annual IHSA State Football Playoffs carry a special excitement. The Round One contest at Morrison High School owned an extra challenge, because it included a game between two arch-rivals. The Morrison Mustangs and the Fulton Steamers have met on the gridiron
Brian Bartoz submitted these photos of the action-packed, home Football game against the Fulton, IL, Steamers, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Mustangs scored 34 points over the Steamers’ 12. Morrison will take on the Kewanee (Wethersfield) Tigers in Kewanee, IL, on Saturday, November 4, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
The Morrison Mustangs will host the Fulton Steamers for their first-round, Playoff game, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Gates open at noon, and the game starts at 1:00 p.m. Psst!: Arrive early.
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The final regular season Football game for the Morrison Mustangs against the Bureau Valley Storm ended with a comfortable point spread, but the opening half saw the Storm failing to give in to the 8th-ranked Mustangs. The Storm entered the evening with
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey Friday, October the 13th, 2023, offered the Morrison Mustangs an evening to remember. They entered a rain-soaked field at Port Byron, IL, with the skies unrelenting as the game progressed. A chilly 55 degrees accompanied by a constant rain welcomed the hearty
Photos and report by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On a night of anticipation, Friday, October 6, 2023, the Morrison Mustangs became their own opponent and fell to the Rockridge Rockets 14-7. Opportunity knocked early for the Mustangs, when Chase Newman recovered a fumble on the first Rockridge offensive play on
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Friday Night Lights were shining in Morrison, IL, as the Homecoming crowd gathered at E. M. “Bud” Cole field, to watch the Morrison Mustangs host the Sherrard Tigers. On Friday, September 29, 2023, fireworks added to the decisive victory. The opening
Photos and report by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Friday, September 22, 2023, the weather forecast threatened rain; the Monmouth-Roseville Titans owned a 3-1 season record; they were celebrating their Homecoming. So, the long trek to Monmouth, IL, filled many Mustang fans with questions of what the evening may offer.
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The 0-3 Erie-Prophetstown Panthers surprised the 3-0 Morrison Mustangs, on Friday, September 15, 2023, with a score on the opening possession. The opening kickoff was returned to mid-field by Connor Keegan; Demetre Larson scored on a 40-yard gallop three plays later, to
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A large crowd gathered to recognize the Hall of Fame Inductees and see two undefeated teams battle. It was on a beautiful, fall, Friday night at Morrison, IL, High School on September 8, 2023. The visiting Orion Chargers took the opening kickoff.
Report and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Mustangs galloped into Princeton Tiger territory to face the number one ranked (3A) football team in the State of Illinois, on Friday, September 1, 2023. They left town with an upset victory 22-21! This is Morrison’s first win over a