Bobcats Beat Mustangs

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

Mustangs Win at Warkins Tournament

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The 2022 Erie Warkins Memorial Tournament opened on Tuesday, December 27, with pool play of four sections of three teams each. The Morrison Mustangs opened play with a dominating win over the Stockton Blackhawks 56-36. Leading by only three points at halftime, the

Fulton Outplayed Morrison

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Thursday, December 15, 2022, encounter between arch rivals Fulton, IL, and Morrison, IL, ended in an overpowering victory for the host Steamers, 57-27.  The Steamers controlled the  play from the opening tip and ran out to a 31-point halftime advantage. The Mustangs were never

Riverdale Stampedes Mustangs

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Riverdale Rams broke open a tie game at half, with a strong third quarter, by utilizing a defense to slow Chase Newman. They rolled to a 78-60 win at Morrison on Friday, December 9, 2022.   Morrison Riverdale player points player points J

Mustangs Outshine Milledgeville

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Milledgeville Missiles visited Morrison High School on Monday, December 5, 2022, and were greeted by the hot shooting of Mustang Danny Mouw and the inside play of Brenden Martin. Mouw drilled five 3-pointers in the opening period. The 6’9″ Martin dominated the

Oregon Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the reports. In Round 2 the Morrison Mustangs fell behind early against East Beloit and were unable to recover against the taller Sobos.  The first quarter deficit and the inability to stop Robertson (29 points) sent the Mustangs home with a tournament record of two

5th-6th Grade Basketball

Rock River Valley Conference began its Basketball season at Morrison Junior High, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. During 12 games, the Colts face Amboy, Dixon Catholic, Rock Falls East Coloma, Rock Falls Montmorency, Rock Falls Middle School, and Rock Falls Sauk Valley Saints. Competition

Mustangs Fall to Tigers January 18

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photo. On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, the Sherrard Tigers paid a visit to the Morrison Mustangs and took home a convincing 60 – 38 win. The first half action involved a patient Sherrard offense against the Morrison zone.  The half

Mustangs Control Pioneers January 22

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photo. Rock Island Pioneers are not often listed on the Morrison Mustang Basketball schedule.  The Western Big 6 member invited the TRAC 8 member on Saturday, January 22, 2022, and fell by the score of 63 – 33. The Mustangs

Mustangs vs Monmouth-Roseville

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey posted this report. On Friday, January 7, 2022, Morrison High School Boys Basketball team played at Monmouth-Roseville High School.  Monmouth-Roseville took the win, 65 to 48. Stats:  List indicates MHS player; 2 pts scored; 3 pts scored; Free Throws Attempted; Free Throws Made; Total Points Earned

Mustangs Fall to Sherrard December 7

A Tuesday night, December 7, 2021, visit to Sherrard High School by the Morrison Mustangs saw the Mustangs send the Tigers to the foul line 21 times where they completed 67% to keep the visitors at bay.  However, the halftime adjustment made by the Tigers allowed the Mustangs only five,

Mustangs Top Missiles December 3

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustangs ventured north to invade the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference and challenge the Milledgeville, IL, Missiles, on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Starting slowly and trailing 12-8 after one quarter, the Mustangs–behind Trey Strating’s eight, second quarter points–captured a half time lead

IBCA Hall of Fame Inducts Rock Falls Boys

Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) posted its Hall of Fame Induction for the Class of 2022, on Monday, December 6, 2021.  Three Rock Falls High School players on the Boys Basketball team were honored. •Jorge Acosta–College choice:  Augustana College •Bryan Boerjan–College choice:   Samford University, Homewood, AL •Brian Vance–College choice:   Southeastern

T. C. Ottens Signs to Play Basketball

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, Morrison High School Senior T. C. Ottens was joined in the MHS gym, by his mother, Susan Holbrook, and Coaches Jason Banks, left, and Mark Ernst.  Ottens signed a Letter of Intent to attend the University of Wisconsin

Sherrard Tigers Get Revenge March 4

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied the report and game photos. The Sherrard, IL, Tigers left Morrison, IL, Friday, evening, March 4, 2021, after avenging a Tuesday loss to the Mustangs in Sherrard.  The game was in doubt until the 7.7 second mark.  Then Sherrard’s Clayton Matkovic made two free throws, to