Mustang Offense Awakens Against Rams October 15

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and submitted the pictures. The Morrison Mustangs earned their second victory of the aging season, by showing an offense that has been limited by injuries.  Alex Anderson returned to full speed and led all rushers, with 112 yards.  Carson Strating remained the steady

Mustangs Struggle at Orion October 8

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and submitted the photographs. On Friday night, October 8, 2021, the Morrison Mustangs’ offense struggled to ignite consistently, plus they turned over the ball five times.  The Orion Chargers took advantage of these miscues and sent the Mustang home with a shutout loss

Rockets Spoil Mustang Homecoming

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and submitted the photos. The 2021 Homecoming opponent of the Mustangs came to Morrison, IL, will a question mark on their backs, due to the fact that they have scored 48 points in a recent game but lost.  What challenges did they bring

Coach Snider’s First Win Against Sherrard

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. Any football game that puts a W in the record book is a good game.  The game Friday evening, September 24, 2021, at Sherrard, IL, was extra special, because it was the first win for new Head Coach Steve

September 17 Red Devils Top Mustangs

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report and photos. Sporting events are determined by a final score, but the numbers included in the stats often tell the story of the contest.  That was the situation when the Morrison Mustangs visited the Spring Valley Hall Red Devils, on Friday evening, September

Injury Halts Mustangs on September 10

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photographs.  Marie Popkin submitted the team statistics. The evening at E. M. Bud Cole Field held all of the features of hope for the Morrison Mustangs, to generate some offense that had been lacking in games one and two.  The

September 11 Junior Tackle Teams Played Well

Editor’s note:  This Facebook commentary was posted on Morrison Junior Tackle page, describing the Saturday, September 11, 2021, game at Morrison Sports Complex.  Photos were taken by thecity1.com Assistant Editor,  Jerry Lindsey. Another great battle today for the Jr. Mustangs as they faced off against the Erie/Prophetstown Panthers.  The 7th/8th

Ponies Dominate Kewanee Riveters

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey reported the action and caught it in photos. On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, the Morrison Ponies journeyed to Kewanee, IL, to challenge the young Riveters.  They took the field to dominate the first half and held the Riveters in check, to take home a 20-0 victory.

Junior Tackle Wins September 4

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey reported these scores. The 7th/8th Grade Junior Mustangs improved their season record to 3-0, at Rock Falls, IL, on Saturday, September 4, 2021, with a 42-16 win. The 5th/6th Grade Mustangs’ 12-8 win moved their season record to 2-1. The public is invited to the Morrison

Boilermakers Top Mustangs September 3

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and submitted the photos. The rains stopped just prior to kickoff, but the wet field didn’t slow the Kewanee, IL, boilermaker offense.  They ran up a 21-0 half time score and held off the Mustangs for a 28-6 victory, on Friday, September 3,

Junior Tackle Teams Score Wins August 28

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photograph. The Morrison Junior Tackle 5th and 6th Grade and 7th and 8th Grade teams secured victories at the Morrison Sports Complex, on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The 5th and 6th grade team pulled out a 14-12 win, with a

August 28, a Night of Big Plays

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and submitted the photographs. Commitment to a great sport was shown by the young men of Newman Central Catholic, and Morrison, High Schools, as they took the football field under 85+ degree temperatures, on Saturday, August 28, 2021.  The game was slated with

Ponies Fall to Newman on August 30

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and submitted the photos. The Newman Central Catholic Football team sent its young Shooting Stars to Morrison, IL, to open the Fresh-Soph season, following their Varsity’s win over the Mustangs on Saturday night, August 28, 2021, by a 34-6 score.  The young Morrison

Steve Snider to Lead Mustang Football

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. The 2021-2022 school year at Morrison MCUD #6 carries a hope of positive change as students return in mid-August.  The Morrison High School Football program is already seeing change.  New Head Coach Steve Snider makes his presence felt, while orchestrating activities in the