Return to Play Guidelines for Teams Begin June 6

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors has approved Return to Play Guidelines, developed within the current structure of Governor J. B. Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan.  Guidelines provide the first step in IHSA student-athletes returning to participation.  They were developed by the IHSA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC)

IHSA Return to Play Guidelines

Illinois High School Association Executive Director Craig Anderson wrote,  “I recognize that IHSA schools, students, and coaches are anxious for the IHSA Return To Play Guidelines to be released.  In many ways, they represent the first step in a return to normalcy, as we continue to recover from the COVID-19

Join Virtual Bix 7 Races

The 46th anniversary, Quad-City Times Bix 7, originally to be held Saturday, July 25, 2020, will happen with safe social distancing.  The seven-mile run through the streets of Davenport, IA, will not traverse the hilly Brady Street course or beyond.  Because of concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic the race will

IHSA to Discuss Spring Sport Tournaments

Below is an update from IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson, following Governor J. B. Pritzker’s announcement, on Friday, April 17, 2020, that Illinois high schools will cease in-person learning for the remainder of the 2020 school year. “The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors is scheduled to meet

February 1 B-rrry Scurry Race Results

The Saturday, February 1, 2020, weather was excellent for the 39th Annual Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile run.  With a temperature of 36° and light winds, 676 runners and walkers completed the flat and fast route through historic neighborhoods of Clinton, IA.  The B-rrry Scurry coldest temperature was set

Football Banquet and December Sports Schedule Changes

“There have been a couple of adjustments to the Morrison High School Winter Sports schedules,” noted Activities Director Gregg Dolan.  First, the Football Banquet for the High School players and their parents will be on Sunday, November 18, 2018, beginning at 4:00 p.m.  Pizza and water will be provided.” Changes

Sign Up Now for NFL Flag Football

Are your kids ready for some football?  Morrison NFL 5-on-5 Flag Football is back, for boys and girls entering first-through-fourth grades.  Games will be held at Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, in Morrison, IL.  Sign up online at http://www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports/.

Chicago to Host NFHS Summer Meeting

The 99th annual National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Summer Meeting will be held Thursday, June 28, to Monday, July 2, 2018, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, in Chicago, IL. The NFHS is the National leadership organization for High School athletic and performing arts activities and

What Is Morrison Athletic Booster Club All About ?

Many of us have heard of the Athletic Boosters; maybe we know a bit about what they do.  We see them at the Fair, at all the football game concessions, selling 50/50 or chuck-a-puck chances, placing homecoming signs in players’ yards, and proudly cheering on the Colts, Fillies, and Mustangs

April 24-28 MHS Sports Schedules

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan submitted the following 2018 sports schedules. Tuesday, April 24:  Varsity Baseball at Lumber Kings Stadium, Clinton, IA, starts at 6:00 p.m.  Fresh/Soph Baseball plays at Fulton, IL, with a 4:30 p.m. start. Wednesday, April 25:  Fresh/Soph Boy’s and Girl’s track is at Erie,

Sports Cancellations: Definite and Possible

Gregg Dolan, Morrison High School Activities Director, reported, “Monday, March 26, 2018, has several sports events scheduled that will be cancelled or have the chance to be.” The Track Meet scheduled for Monday has been cancelled.  The Baseball and Softball games are on currently, as scheduled.  If they get cancelled,

Baseball and Track Webstores Open

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan noted, “As the spring sport season is set to start, there are couple of webstores open through Adcraft.  The Baseball store will be open until Sunday, March 4, 2018.  The Boys and Girls Track store will be open until Tuesday, March 6.” The

Basketball Change Due to Weather

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan writes, “With school being cancelled due to weather issues, the Boy’s Basketball game in Erie, IL, has been moved to Monday, February 12, 2018. The Frosh/Soph game will start at 5:30 p.m., with the Varsity game to follow.” “As of 9:15 p.m., Thursday,