IHSA offers Winter Sports Season

Jerry Lindsey submitted this article. On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, the following statement was sent by the IHSA Board of Directors to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH.)  “This plan, like nearly every aspect of our current lives, remains fluid,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson.  “Changes may come,

IHSA Searching for Answers

At a Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Board of Directors meeting, The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) decided to formally invite representatives from Governor Pritzker’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), to attend the IHSA Board meeting.  On Thursday, November 19, they plan to discuss the 2020-21 Basketball

Halloween Discount for 2021 B-rrry Scurry

linton Community College will host the 40th Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on Saturday, February 6, 2021.  It will be a hybrid race, combining a virtual run with a run featuring a very limited number of participants.  Saturday, October 31, 2020, is set for “B-rrry’s Gone Batty,” online registration special

Golf and Cross Country Series to Include Sectionals

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors announced on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, they voted to expand the IHSA State Series in two fall sports.  The Board added a second round of postseason play in Boys and Girls Golf and Boys and Girls Cross Country.  There will be

IHSA Allows Return to Play for All Sports

The current COVID-19 pandemic has become the point of focus and concern for all educational institutions.  The IHSA has been monitoring and providing constant guidelines for allowing sport activities to continue within IDPH guidelines.  IHSA Board of Directors approved Phase 3 Guidelines on June 5, 2020, followed by an adjusted

Mustang Golfers Drop Dual Meet

The weather was favorable, but the golf scores fell short for Morrison, as the Riverdale Rams corralled the Mustangs on their home golf course, at Byron Hills Country Club, on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.  Varsity medalist, Hayden Musser, topped all golfers with a score of 38.  Nathan Helms led all

IESA Alters Sports Schedules

Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) held its fall board meeting in a zoom format.  Members announced several changes to the Alternative Plan for the Return to Play activities, established in July 2020. Following the announcement of his spring 2021 retirement, Executive Director Steve Endsleys

Local Girl Monica Wright Succeeds as Coach

Monica Wright, star pitcher for the Morrison Fillies from 2001 to 2005, was recently hired as Softball Pitching Coach for University of Northern Illinois, in DeKalb, IL.  She played for them in 2006 before transferring to the University of Indiana, where she won 30 games over three seasons. After being

Mustangs Fall in Triangular

A perfect weather day wasn’t enough for the Morrison Mustang golfers as they dropped a triangular meet on their home course at Deer Valley Golf Club, Deer Grove, IL.  Mason Dyksta, who was the only Mustang to break the 50 barrier with a 47, was followed by Nate Helms (51),

Parks and Recreation Cancels Fall Sports

Parks and Recreation Coordinator Katie Selburg reported, “We have made the final decision not to offer any youth sports (Soccer and Flag Football) for the 2020 fall season. “The most recent Illinois guidelines laid out for youth sports participation in Phase 4 would make our programs very challenging to administer,

September 12 Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble

Join Morrison Athletic Boosters as they host a golf scramble on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Prophet Hills Country Club in Prophetstown, IL.  The scramble will be a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. with four-person teams, on 18 holes.  The registration fee of $50 per person includes your green fees,

August 13 Golf Meet Results

Morrison High School Golf Coach and Business/Technology Teacher Justin Stevenson submitted results from the Thursday, August 13, 2020, Golf meet, at Deer Valley Golf Course, Deer Grove, IL.  MHS Varsity and Junior Varsity players competed against Rock Falls and Newman High Schools. Morrison Varsity finished second; Junior Varsity took first

IHSA Modified 2020-21 Schedule

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, and announced plans for the 2020-21 school year.  The plan was sent to the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) for final approval. The COVID-19 pandemic led the Board to propose unprecedented scheduling changes.  They include

IHSA Defers to IDPH, ISBE, and Governor on Return to Play

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, that it will defer to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and the Governor’s Office on all of its Return to Play Guidelines moving forward.