McDonald’s Benefits Marching Mustangs Color Guard

  On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed a second “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser, to benefit Morrison High School Marching Mustangs Color Guard.  This event was based on sales between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.  The Music Boosters received $500 to expand the Color Guard program.

Morrison Marching Color Guard Fundraiser April 15

  The community is invited to attend a Music Department fundraiser, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  This “Good Neighbor Night” event is sponsored by McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. A portion of all sales will be donated to the Morrison High School Music Department,

Morrison Sets Team Record in Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl

  Scholastic Bowl Coach Brian Bartoz submitted this report and photograph. Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team won three-of-its-five matches in the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Bloomington, IL, High School.  Their 3-2 record is the best record any MHS team achieved in

Uryah Wright Wins 4th State Wrestling Medal

  Editor’s note:  Tony Wright submitted this report of the IESA State Wrestling Competition, held on Friday, March 13, 2026.  He took the photo of Head Coach Jesse Kennedy, left, and Kennedy’s son, Assistant Coach Ryan, right.  Ryan Kennedy took the tournament photos. Uryah Wright wrapped up his decorated Middle

Two Junior High Wrestlers Depart for IESA Finals

  At approximately 8:00 a.m., Friday March 13, 2026, Morrison Junior High School students gathered to form a cheering path to the front door, to encourage two State-qualifying Wrestlers.  Both Ashyr Deyo and Uryah Wright had earned a Third Place medal on Saturday, March 6, during the Illinois Elementary School

Mustang Grapplers Compete at State 

  Four wrestlers representing the Morrison Mustangs qualified and competed at the IHSA State Wrestling competition.  IHSA Boys Individual State Finals results.  120 pounds:  Cael Wright (Sophomore) 47-9  *  Defeated Weston Frasier (Oakwood) MD 10-1   *  Defeated Price (Coal City) Fall 3:07  *  Defeated Ragan (Dixon) Dec 7-2  *  Defeated Filbright (Porta) MD 12-4  *  Defeated Vogel

Two Colts Qualify for IESA State Wrestling Tournament

  Tony Wright submitted this report and photos of the Morrison Junior High School Wrestling team’s Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Sectional Tournament performance. Eight Colts Sectional qualifiers were in action at Riverdale High School, Port Byron, IL, on Saturday, March 6, 2026, seeking their chance to compete at

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

  Tony Wright submitted the competition report and photographs. 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

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