Volleyball and Football Webstores Close Soon

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan advises, “Please remember the Volleyball and Football webstores at Adcraft close soon.  The Volleyball store closes on Monday, August 22, and Football [closes] Tuesday, August 23, 2016.  Both stores close at midnight of their respected day.” The Morrison Athletic Department will receive a

IHSA New Heat Safety Policy for State Series Events

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors voted to enact new heat safety guidelines, for all IHSA postseason contests, beginning with the 2016-17 school year. The new comprehensive policy was approved at the Board of Directors meeting on Monday, June 13, 2016.  It can be viewed by clicking here.

2016 8U (CP) Boys/Girls All-Star Tournament

Register to be one-of-eight teams to participate in the 8U Coach Pitch, Boys and Girls All-Star Tournament, planned for Monday, July 11, and Tuesday, July 12, 2016.  Games will be played at Morrison Sports Complex, U. S. Route 30 and Bishop Road, Morrison, IL.  A minimum of two games are

World Series of Drag Racing Leaving Cordova

Editor’s note:  On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, journalist Thomas Geyer posted this article in the Quad-City Times newspaper, pages A1 and A3.  It is reprinted here with permission.  The photo shows Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick, Morrison, IL, resident, driving one of his “Tameless Tiger” vehicles.  Beswick is a much-lauded driver

IHSA Recognizes Military Veteran Officials

As the United States honors its military veterans today, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced two new initiatives, aimed at recognizing and giving back to military veterans who also serve as IHSA Officials. The first is a new patch for officials who are U. S.

Mixed Martial Arts Extreme Challenge 232

Wild Rose Casino & Resort announces MMA Extreme Challenge 232 to perform in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom on Saturday, May 30, 2015.  Extreme Challenge 232 will start at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30.  General admission tickets are $30 in advance or $35 on the day of the event;

Table Tennis Finishes a Succesful Year

The Morrison Table Tennis League began its season Monday, January 5, 2015, and completed league play Monday, March 16. The Morrison Table Tennis League competed in a double elimination tournament on Monday, March 23, at Southside School, Morrison, IL. Trophies were awarded to Doug Litwiller, first place; Tim VanZuiden, second

Cheerleader Camp for Boys and Girls

If you have girls or boys that are in preschool through 8th grade, join us at the Friday, February 6, 2015, game against Sherrard, IL, and cheer on the Mustangs.  The Fresh/Soph game starts at 6:00 p.m. High School Cheerleaders will hold two practices.  Students will learn a floor cheer and

Morrison Pons Qualify for State

Jean Kull submitted this information and the photographs. During the Illinois Drill Team Association (IDTA) dance competition on Saturday, January 17, 2015, Morrison High School Pons Squad was awarded the coveted Team Spirit Award while competing at Bureau Valley High School, Manlius, IL.  Other schools in attendance voted for this recognition

Scholastic Bowl Earns Three Wins

On Monday, January 12, 2015, the Morrison Scholastic Bowl team was matched against Erie, Prophetstown, and Fulton, IL, and ended the evening with three dominating match victories.

IHSA By-Law Amendment Results

Illinois High School Association (IHSA) member schools approved three amendment proposals and rejected three others, in the annual referendum that ended Tuesday, December 30, 2014.  Online ballots were tabulated and certified in the IHSA Office Tuesday, January 6, 2015.  All by-law changes take effect on Wednesday, July 1. A total

2014 IHSA Membership Proposals Released

In Brief: 16 proposals submitted by member schools IHSA Legislative Process: 1) Proposals will be reviewed by Legislative Commission on November 3. Commission provides feedback, helps get answers to any questions that may exist on proposal prior to Town Meetings (a submitting school can amend a proposal before town meetings

Morrison Completes Concussion Course Early

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors at the IHSA office in Bloomington, IL, on Monday, August 25, 2014, and voted to set deadlines for coaches and administrators to complete the IHSA Concussion Education Course.  This training became mandatory as a part of a new State law earlier