The seasonal home opener for the new head Softball Coach Kim Snider and the Morrison Fillies had to be played at Amboy High School, due to wet field conditions at the Morrison Sports Complex, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Jordan Eades limited the Lady Clippers to only six hits while
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photo. As the weather eases and the clocks turn back an hour, the Morrison Fillies Softball team is preparing for a season under new, Head Coach Kim Snider. A graduate of Maroa-Forsyth High School and Eureka College, Eureka, IL, Coach
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared the report. Regional Quarterfinals were held at East Dubuque, IL, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, between the Morrison Mustangs and the East Dubuque Warriors. Brenden Martin’s 11 points in the first half anchored the Mustangs, as they entered the halftime recess with a 28-21 advantage.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey created the report. The Lena-Winslow Lady Panthers had no answer for the inside game of Shelby Veltrop (16 pts.) and Camryn Veltrop (17 pts.) of Morrison, IL. The Fillies captured a Regional Semi-Final game at Pearl City, IL, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Morrison Pearl City
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and submitted the photographs. The Morrison High School Fillies Basketball season ended at the Pearl City Regional Finals, on Friday, February 17, 2023, with a loss to the Orangeville Lady Broncos, 64-36. The Broncos opened with a 14-5 run by smothering the inside
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Mustangs used Chase Newman’s 21, first-half points and Brenden Martin’s 19, second-half point production to earn a road win, over the Oregon Hawks on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2023. MORRISON OREGON roster pts. roster pts. McQueen 7 Croegaert 5 Newman 24
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared this report. A strong halftime adjustment aided the Fillies, to break open a tight contest with a strong third quarter. They topped their southern rivals at Prophetstown, IL, on Thursday, January 26, 2023. player pts. player pts. Bewer E. 2 E Winckler 5
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared the report. The Morrison Mustangs could not defend the scoring from beyond the arch on Friday, January 10, 2023, playing Rockridge at Home. The Rockridge Rockets connected on ten 3-pointers, to surpass the entire evening’s effort by the Mustangs, in a 56-28 loss on the
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustangs shot only 50% from the charity line (11 of 22) and fell to the host Orion Chargers 57-60 on February 7, 2023. Morrison was led in scoring with strong inside play from Carson Strating (22 pts.) and Brenden Martin (16 pts.)
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this feature and the photos. Four Morrison High School Seniors took the home court for the final time, on Monday, February 6, 2023. Senior Fillies were introduced with parents and family members prior to the varsity game vs Rockridge High School. Shown top-to-bottom are Shelby
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The Millikin University Softball team finished the 2022 season in the top 10 of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll, after advancing to the NCAA National Tournament in Salem, VA. On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the NFCA released the preseason top 25 Coaches
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
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustangs allowed a 10-point lead, entering the final quarter, to slip away at Sherrard, IL. Morrison dropped to a 42-35 defeat to the Tigers, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. player pts. player pts. McQueen 6 Johnson – M Newman
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote these results. The Morrison Mustangs failed to get out of the corral as the Rockridge Rockets dominated play from the opening period. The Rockets captured a 63-29 win on Friday, January 13, 2023. player pts. player pts. McQueen 4 Bohnsack 4 M
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. A strong opening quarter by the Morrison Fillies’ offense set the pace, for a win over the visiting Orion Chargers, on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Shelby Veltrop led all scores with 22 points, followed by younger sister Camryn with 18 points. player pts.