Basketball State Finals: Girls Begin March 5, Boys Start March 12

  America’s Original March Madness is well underway.  The State Final schedules are reverting back to 2023 and 2024 schedule, after a test run with a new schedule last year.  The Girls’ and Boys’ schedules are identical this year.  The traditional program can be viewed/downloaded:  https://www.ihsa.org/Resources/State-Programs. Click the links below

MHS Wrestlers Applied Skills; Wright Won 3rd Place Medal

  Tony Wright submitted this report and photos of the MHS Wrestling team’s State Tournament performance. Editor’s note:  En route to Bloomington, IL, the team relaxed at Bass Pro Shop for a team photo with four “mustang” hobby horses.  Left-to-right are Caleb Modglin, Eli Modglin, Caleb Carroll, Cael Wright, Patrick

MHS Achieves 1st-Place Finish at Masonic Sectional Tournament

  Scholastic Bowl Advisor Brian Bartoz wrote this press release. Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team achieved a Grand Slam, first-place finish at the Masonic Sectional Tournament, at Prophetstown High School, on Saturday, February 21, 2026.  Morrison won each of its seven matches, defeating Erie-Prophetstown (280-160); Ashton-Franklin Center (230-130); Annawan

Four Wrestlers Advance to IHSA Finals February 19

  Your Mustang Wrestling team continued its strong 2026 season this past weekend, qualifying four wrestlers to compete in the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament.  Any time you survive the Northwest Sectional, it’s a good weekend!  Commonly known as the fiercest and best 1A Sectional in the State, host Byron, IL,

B-rrry Scurry Run Attracts 640 Participants

  The 45th Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run was held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with sunshine and mild temps of 40 degrees.  The 640 runners and walkers took to the course at noon for the event.  The popular event raises funds for the Paul B. Sharar Foundation

Scott Leber to Receive IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award

  Scott Leber, has covered High School sports on television in the Rockford, IL, region since 1989.  He will be presented with the IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Stillman Valley High School, 425 S. Pine Street, Stillman Valley, IL 61084.) The presentation will occur

Mustang Wrestlers Claim First Regional Title!

  Tony Wright submitted the report and photos. Mustang Wrestlers showed their fortitude and grit this past Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the IHSA 1A Regional in Port Byron, IL.  The team won their first wrestling Regional title in school history while earning five individual titles along the way.  It

Rockets Top Mustang Grapplers January 20

  Mustangs VS Rock Falls January 20, 2026. Wt. Winner Team Score Mor RF 106 Bentleyn Alstrand RF Forfeit 0 6 113 Scottie Hampton RF Fall 4:47 0 6 120 Double forfeit 0 0 126 Cael Wright M Dec 10-5 3 0 132 Double forfeit 0 0 138 Eli Modglin

IHSA Legislative Commission Address Football Start Date

  During its meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors approved action, for Board President Dan Tully to call a special meeting of the IHSA’s Legislative Commission on Tuesday, January 27. Based on a recommendation from the IHSA’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee,

Wrestlers Capture Triangular January 15

Morrison High School Wrestlers dominated, in a Dual Meet on Thursday, January 15, 2026, against Kewanee, and Fulton, IL. Mustangs VS Kewanee Wt. Winner Team Score Mor K 106 Bryon conway K Forfeit 0 6 113 Landon Rubright M Forfeit 6 0 120 Cael Wright M Fall 1:40 6 0

Morrison Wins Scholastic Bowl Coaches Tournament

  Congratulations to Morrison’s Varsity Scholastic Bowl team on its first-place finish, in the Illinois High School Scholastic Bowl Coaches Association Turnabout Tournament!  Competition was at Morrison High School on Saturday, January 10, 2026.  Morrison finished the tournament with a 6-1 record. Team A is shown left to-right:  Sam Mills,

MHS Wrestlers Record Two More Wins

  Mustangs VS  Rockridge, January 13, 2026 Wt. Winner Team Score Mor R 106 Nate Lower R forfeit 0 6 113 Landon Rubright M Fall 5:23 6 0 120 Cael Wright M Fall 2:09 6 0 126 Eli Modglin M Fall 1:58 6 0 132 C. Blumenstein R Fall 3:07