Senior Baseball Players Recognized

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the article and photo. Five Senior members of the Morrison High School Baseball team were recognized in a makeshift “Senior Night,” prior to departing for their Regional game on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

June 4 Mustangs Track Meet

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report and photos. The Friday, June 4, 2021, TRAC 8 West Conference Meet was held at Riverdale (Port Byron, IL,) High School, with six teams completing.  Teams score were:  1. Port Byron (Riverdale) 156; 2. Sherrard, 144; 3. Fulton, 63; 4. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge),

Trac 8 West Side Girls Conference Track Meet

The Trac 8 West Side Girls Conference Track Meet was held in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, May 27, 2021.  Team totals for six school were 1. Sherrard 192; 2. Orion 109; 3. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) 78; 4. Port Byron (Riverdale) 61; 5. Fulton 55; 6. Morrison 39.  Scores follow.

Sign Up Kids Ages 4 to 6 for T-Ball

To register your child to play T-Ball in Morrison, IL, follow the link below to the City of Morrison Parks aand Recreation Department site.  Children ages 4-to-six years of age are eligible.

MYSB Umpire Clinic May 29

Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball needs Umps. You must be in High School or older and attend the required Umpire Clinic this Saturday, May 29, 2021.  I begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Morrison Sports Complex.  Game sign ups and more information will be available at the clinic.

Fillies Suffer Rough Week May 12-13

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Fillies fell on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, to their rival at Newman Central Catholic (13-3) and to the Rockridge Lady Rockets on Thursday, May 13, (16-0.)

MJHS Track and Field Sectional

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and supplied photos. Middle School’s ability to compete in Track and Field throughout the State of Illinois originated in 1932, when the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) held competition in Wenona, IL.  A two-class system for boys existed until 1984, when the competition

Mustang Grapplers Fall to Panthers May 6

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photographs. On May 6, 2021, Morrison wrestlers competed in dual meets against the Panthers of Erie-Prophetstown and Tigers of Princeton. Morrison fell to the Panthers 45-21.  Match Results are listed by weight class.

Rams Need Extra Innings to Top Mustangs

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. On Friday, May 7, 2021, the Morrison Mustangs invited the Riverdale Rams to a rematch on their temporary home at the Clinton Lumberkings field in Clinton, IA.  The scheduled seven rule contest ended with the score tied at five, before the Rams scored

Lady Rams Shut Out Fillies Again

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. For the second night in a row, the Riverdale Lady Rams and the Morrison Fillies competed on the Softball diamond.  Following a 10-0, four-inning loss on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the Morrison Fillies hosted the Rams, with hopes of a better showing on

Fillies Faced Perfection

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Fillies fell victim to the Riverdale Lady Rams Softball team, as they visited Port Byron, IL, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in record-setting form. On this spring evening, perfection was in the air, as Ashlyn Hemm took the mound for the

Girls Track and Field April 27

The Morrison Varsity Girls Track and Field team competed against Fulton, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.   Fulton scored 78 to out distanced Morrison, who earned 8 points.  Individual and team scores follow.

Boys Varsity Track and Field April 22

The Morrison Varsity Boys Track and Field team competed against Fulton, on Thursday, April 22, 2021.   Fulton scored 44 to squeak past Morrison, who earned 40 points.  Individual and team scores follow.