Moments–or seconds–within the varied world of sports can become sublime for their power to change an outcome. An athlete may carry the memory of one personal achievement far into their adult years. Teams en masse also relive such victory moments. Such a situation was in the making for an 11-year-old,
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
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. During Tournament play, the Morrison Mustangs ran into an Oregon, IL, powerhouse in the uniforms of the Rockford Christian Royal Lions, on Monday, November 20, 2023. Down by 13 after only the opening quarter, the score expanded to a dominating 86-68 finale. The Mustangs
Illinois High School Association Assistant Executive Director Matt Troha announced on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) “Coach of the Year” lists on behalf of the IBCA. Fulton High School Boys Basketball Coach R. J. Coffey was honored.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared the report. Regional Quarterfinals were held at East Dubuque, IL, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, between the Morrison Mustangs and the East Dubuque Warriors. Brenden Martin’s 11 points in the first half anchored the Mustangs, as they entered the halftime recess with a 28-21 advantage.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Mustangs used Chase Newman’s 21, first-half points and Brenden Martin’s 19, second-half point production to earn a road win, over the Oregon Hawks on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2023. MORRISON OREGON roster pts. roster pts. McQueen 7 Croegaert 5 Newman 24
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared the report. The Morrison Mustangs could not defend the scoring from beyond the arch on Friday, January 10, 2023, playing Rockridge at Home. The Rockridge Rockets connected on ten 3-pointers, to surpass the entire evening’s effort by the Mustangs, in a 56-28 loss on the
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustangs shot only 50% from the charity line (11 of 22) and fell to the host Orion Chargers 57-60 on February 7, 2023. Morrison was led in scoring with strong inside play from Carson Strating (22 pts.) and Brenden Martin (16 pts.)
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustangs allowed a 10-point lead, entering the final quarter, to slip away at Sherrard, IL. Morrison dropped to a 42-35 defeat to the Tigers, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. player pts. player pts. McQueen 6 Johnson – M Newman
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote these results. The Morrison Mustangs failed to get out of the corral as the Rockridge Rockets dominated play from the opening period. The Rockets captured a 63-29 win on Friday, January 13, 2023. player pts. player pts. McQueen 4 Bohnsack 4 M
Sports skill sets require nurturing and maturing, to build skillful players. Morrison, IL, is fortunate to have several organizations and volunteers that add to experiential learning. Volunteer Dustin Damhoff coaches a group of 5th grade boys on the Basketball court at Morrison Junior High School, twice a week. They began
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Erie-Prophetstown Panthers’ ability to make free throws in the fourth quarter (10 of 11) helped to seal a competitive game against the Mustangs, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Erie-Prophetstown bested the Morrison team, 49-42. player pts. player pts. McQueen 9
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Sterling, IL, Newman Comets outscored the Morrison Mustangs from the free throw line, to cap a close 46-43 contest on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The Mustangs gave the Comets 27 free throw attempts, and they connected on 15, to generate the difference in a
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustang offense was stalled by the Bureau Valley defense, from the opening tip. The Mustangs fell for the second loss of the day, on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Warkins Memorial Tournament in Erie, IL. player pts. player pts. McQueen
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Beecher, IL, Bobcats used opening quarter, full-court pressure to jump out to a 21-3 lead, at the Watkins Memorial Tournament on Friday, December 29, 2022, in Erie, IL. before the Morrison Mustangs could gain composure. The penetration of lefty Adyn McGinley caused a