Morrison High School Senior Austin Boonstra signed a Letter of Intention, to attend Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL, and participate in their Football program. The Wednesday, March 6, 2025, signing ceremony was held in the MHS gymnasium. Austin was joined by his mother, Jen Boonstra; brother Zayden and sister
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For Football fans, anticipation has built for today’s post-season game, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Central time. Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, is the venue. The Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) will meet the Kansas City Chiefs (15-2.) They have faced each other in 11 Super
Assisted Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. October 25, 2024, was a perfect fall night for reviving a high school rivalry that always excites the small towns of Morrison, and Fulton, IL. Both teams entered the game with identical records, of three wins and five losses, and no hopes
Good luck to our Mustangs at Senior Night, Friday, October 18, 2024! Senior introductions precede the game. Seniors and family members should meet at the north end of the field on the track. We would like everyone to be ready to line up by 6:15 p.m., with introductions starting
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Friday, October 11, 2024, was a perfect fall night for High School Football, as the Morrison Mustangs traveled north, to match up against the Stockton, IL, Blackhawks. The rivalry of small schools has been put on hold for several decades. The Mustangs
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. The Friday, October 4, 2024, Morrison High School Homecoming will be remembered for the perfect weather, excellent student participation, and a rewarding victory on the Football field, as the Mustangs controlled the Dakota Indians en route to a
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article and took the photos. A large crowd attended the Morrison High School facilities to give notice of recognition to the recent Hall of Fame inductees and watch the Morrison Mustangs challenge the Forreston, IL, Cardinals, in a “Northwest Illinois Upstate Conference” match
Morrison Athletic Boosters wish the Freshmen and Sophomores good luck, today, Tuesday, September 3, 2024, during their season opener. The home game is with Lena Winslow and begins at 5:30 p.m. The Ponies roster is listed.
Editor’s note: Morrison, IL, Photographer Steven Siefken offered The Editor an opportunity to publish some of his photos, from the Football season opener, Friday, August 30, 2024. We appreciate the kindness. Morrison Marching Band introduced its new Color Guards, Terry Arias (left) and Anna Blevins (right.) There have not
Photo from Morrison Athletic Boosters Facebook page. Day-long, onerous gray skies drifted up and away in the late afternoon of Friday, August 30, 2024, to honor the opening game of the Football season. Perhaps it also was a bright sign to inspire these Varsity Mustangs to victory, over the
Three exciting changes soon will be in place at the Morrison High School Football field. Attend a “Meet the Players” event on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Staff, families, students, and fans are invited to gather at E. M. “Bud” Cole Stadium, to celebrate all High School
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