2023 High School Football Season Schedules

The Illinois High School Association has released the Composite Football Schedules for the 2023 High School Football Season in Illinois. View the schedules at https://www.ihsa.org/Sports-Activities/Football/Conference-Schedules-Standings-Results. Key 2023 IHSA Football DatesMonday, August 7: Practices StartThursday, August 24: Games may beginSaturday, October 21: 256 Playoff qualifiers and brackets revealed on IHSA Playoff

Junior Tackle Football Camp

The Morrison High School Football team will be hosting a summer camp for students in Junior Tackle (5th – 8th grade) during the week of Monday, July 17, through Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Baker Signs with St. Ambrose

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Morrison Senior Logan Baker signed a Letter of Intent, to attend St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. Logan will play Football for the Fighting Bees, who compete in the Mid-States Football Association. Shown with Logan as he signs the Letter of Intention are his parents

Mustangs Controlled Kewanee Wethersfield

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. A hot-shooting first half set a pace the Kewanee Wethersfield Flying Geese couldn’t defend. The Morrison Mustangs rolled to a 69-45 home victory, on Friday, December 2, 2022. The Mustangs connected on six 3-pointers in the opening quarter, to establish a controlling lead 23-17,

Mustangs Football Awards Announced

Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. At an evening gathering of parents and players on Sunday, December 4. 2022, Morrison Mustang Coach Steve Snider presented the awards, letters, and certificates earned for efforts of the fall Football season. The Mustangs ended the year with a record of

IHSA Football Finals Today

Illinois High School Association State Football Finals continue today, Saturday, November 26, 2022. A link to the TV/stream broadcast information for the games follows. TV and Streaming: https://www.ihsa.org/News-Media/Announcements/watch-the-ihsa-football-state-championship-games-on-weigels-ihsa-tv-network.

Mustangs Corralled in Playoffs

Assistant Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and submitted photos. High hopes and beautiful weather filled the air, as the Morrison Mustangs ventured to Ottawa, IL, to play in the 1A IHSA State Football Playoffs, on Saturday, October 29, 2022. The #3 seeded Crusaders of Ottawa Marquette owned a record of

Mustang Playoff Qualifier

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey filed the report and photo. With the opportunity to play in the IHSA State Football Playoffs on the line, the Morrison Mustangs and Erie-Prophetstown Panthers took the field on Friday, October 21, 2022, at E. M. “Bud” Cole Field in Morrison, IL. Above-average temperatures, blue skies,

MHS Football Playoffs Opponent

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. The Morrison Mustangs will play the Crusaders from Ottawa Marquette High School in Ottawa, IL, on Saturday, October 28, 2022, with a 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Marquette High School is 92 miles from Morrison and located just blocks off of the Fox River. The

Mustangs Stampede Over Panthers

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. October 15, 2022, was a perfect fall Saturday, and the Morrison Mustangs were playing the only Class 1A team on their 2022 schedule. This was due to the season’s cancellation by Riverdale High School. A substitute team from Leroy

Mustangs Play on Saturday at 1:00

The Mustangs will take the field next Saturday, October 15, at 1:00 p.m., to welcome a long-distance opponent. This game will fill the void left when Riverdale canceled their season. Morrison Football team will welcome the Leroy, IL, Panthers (3-4) from the Heart of Illinois Conference, which includes schools located

Mustangs’ Offense Downs Chargers

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. A bright, but chilly, Friday, October 7, 2022, evening at E. M. “Bud” Cole Field in Morrison, IL, welcomed the Orion, IL, Chargers. The temperature set the “uncomfortable” environment, for what most fans considered a challenge for the Mustangs

Mustangs Fall at Rockridge September 30

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. The skies over Edgington, IL, were full of celebration as the Homecoming for the Rockridge Rockets included a visit from the Morrison Mustangs. The Mustangs brought in a record of two wins against three losses, to compete with the

Mustangs Corralled at Homecoming

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. A cool evening followed a day of excitement, as Homecoming activities filled the town on the 2022 Homecoming celebration. A large crowd filled the stands and lined the railings, anticipating seeing the Mustangs capture their third win in a

Mustangs Win Overtime Thriller

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. The Friday night game of September 15, 2022, will be remembered by Morrison Mustang football fans, as a night the team refused to give-up. The Mustangs scored first in the second quarter and led 12-8 at the half, but