Morrison Athletic Boosters list the following sport events for the week of Monday, November 4, 2024.
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Morrison Historical Society invites the public to honor its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick. The venue is Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Those who own fan gear are encouraged to wear it. After the
Arnie Beswick will attend the multi-media program by Chad Starbuck on, Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Three of Arnie’s and Evelyn’s four daughters also will attend: Arnette Beswick, Paula Wiersema, and Michelle Beswick. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Starbuck’s talk, DVD,
Register for Hallowe’en fun for all ages, on Saturday, October 19, 2024: www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports. Dress for the free 9:00 a.m. Costume Contest, before the “Nightmare on High Street 3K (1.86 miles) Run/Walk.” It begins at Northside Elementary School, W. High Street and N. Genesee Street. Fees for the Run are
If you attended the opening Mustang Varsity Football game, Friday, August 30, 2024, you witnessed a new Marching Mustangs Color Guard. This activity is being reactivated after more than ten years. Hillary Blevins and Ruth Christin are adult co-sponsors, who teach technical skills and choreography with flags. Current Guardians
Morrison Athletic Boosters created this schedule for the week of Monday, August 26, through Saturday, August 31, 2024.
The Sterling Park District is pleased to announce that Chris Dudley of Shreveport, LA, has been hired as the “Racquet Sports Director/Head Tennis Professional” at the Westwood Tennis Center, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL. Chris brings over 40 years of tennis experience to Westwood, having played and worked in New
The 43rd Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run enjoyed a warm day for the annual event, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The 550 runners and walkers took to the course at noon for this event, which raises funds for the Paul B. Sharar Foundation B-rrry Scurry scholarship program. Runners
Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run participants were blessed with a sunny, 42-degree day for the 42nd annual event on Saturday, February 4 2023. The 397 runners and walkers took to the course at noon, for the annual event that raises funds for the Paul B. Sharar Foundation B-rrry
Clinton Community College (CCC) will host the 42nd Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on Saturday, February 4, 2023. After several years of adjustments due to the pandemic, the run is back to “normal” this year. Proceeds of the race benefit CCC students through Paul B. Sharar Foundation B-rrry Scurry scholarships. The
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted these award winners. The following Morrison High School athletes earned recognition in December 2022. Two Swimmers were named to the All Metro Swimming Team. Congratulations to Morrison High School swimmer Schyon Drolema, on her 1st Team selection to the Quad Cities All Metro Swimming Team.
Jamie Rodriguez wrote this feature. On Saturday, October 15, 2022, The Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Committee honored its member communities with plaques, acknowledging their Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Inductees. Each member community received a plaque with all of their Individual and Team inductees, from the conception
Assistant Editor wrote this feature and took the photos. Morrison High School Cheerleading Coaches McKenna King and Peyton Smith showed the results of their previous weeks of Cheer Camp instruction, prior to the Friday, October 21, 2022, Football game at Morrison High School. Sixty-nine young cheerleader hopefuls performed routines before
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photograph and submitted the text. Members of the Ottens family donated sports memorabilia, to be displayed in the Morrison High School Hall of Fame display cases. Curator of the Hall of Fame items, Dave Zuidema, accepted the gifts on Friday, September 16, 2022. Photographed
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report and pictures. The weekend weather failed to weaken the spirits of Junior High and High School youth, who gathered at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds to compete in Rodeo events, on Friday night, September 17, and Sunday, September 18, 2022. Trailers filled the grounds