Steamers Control Mustangs October 25

  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

Senior Night Before October 18 Football Game

  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

Blackhawks Control Mustangs October 11

  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

Mustangs Roll in Homecoming Win

  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

Mustangs Top Forreston and Hall of Fame Inductions

  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

Fresh-Soph Opens Season Tonight at 5:30

  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.  

Steven Siefken Shared August 30 Photos

  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

Mustang Varsity Football Opener Friday, August 30

  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

What’s New On and Off the 2024 Football Field?

  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

Carson Strating: Bears Football Club Awardee

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,

What a Football Game!

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

Super Bowl LVIII is February XI

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

Mustangs Fall to Titans in Playoffs

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

Mustangs Advance to IHSA Playoffs Round 2

Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The annual IHSA State Football Playoffs carry a special excitement. The Round One contest at Morrison High School owned an extra challenge, because it included a game between two arch-rivals. The Morrison Mustangs and the Fulton Steamers have met on the gridiron

Bartoz Photos of Mustangs Playoff Win

Brian Bartoz submitted these photos of the action-packed, home Football game against the Fulton, IL, Steamers, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Mustangs scored 34 points over the Steamers’ 12. Morrison will take on the Kewanee (Wethersfield) Tigers in Kewanee, IL, on Saturday, November 4, beginning at 1:00 p.m.