Wrestling Recap of First Half of Season

  MHS Assistant Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report.  Photos were take by Yearbook student photographers. The Mustang wrestlers had a strong start to the first half of their 2024-25 season.  They galloped into Christmas break with a 9-3 dual meet record and a 4th place finish, at a

Girls Swim Team Places Third at Invitational

  MHS Girls Swim Team Coach Tracy Henson submitted the press release. “I have attached the results from the United Township Sprint Invite, that we attended on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Rock Island placed 1st (280 pts); Sterling placed 2nd (253 pts); Morrison placed 3rd (180 pts); Geneseo placed 4th

Wrestlers Open Season Tonight at 5:30

  Morrison Wrestlers open their season at home, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, against Mendota and Galena.  Matches begin at 5:30 p.m. in the High School gymnasium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.

Armitage to Play Softball at Sauk Valley Community College

  Editor’s note: Leslie Harridge supplied the Softball Team photo and names. Morrison High School Senior Madilyn Armitage has signed to play Division 2, NJCAA Softball, at Sauk Valley Community College, in Dixon, IL.  On Saturday, November 16, 2024, she formalized her commitment online.  On Tuesday, November 19, her family

Duncan to Play Softball at Western Michigan

  Photos taken by MHS Athletic Director Gregg Dolan. Morrison High School Senior Bella Duncan has signed to play Division 1 Softball, at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI.  On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, her family gathered in the gym for a photograph:  left-to-right are, front row, father, Dave; Bella;

MCH Medical Staff Supported Football Squads

  The staff at Morrison Community Hospital would like to thank our employees who strove to keep Morrison High School Football teams and fans safe and healthy, during the Fall 2024 season. Pictured left-to-right are EMS Paramedic Brooke Posateri; Team Physician Dr. Nicky Eustace; Physician Assistant Brandon Dennis; EMS Paramedic

Arnie Beswick to be Honored November 9

  On Saturday, November 9, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Morrison Historical Society invites the public to honor its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick.  The venue is Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL.  Those who own fan gear are encouraged to wear it. After the

McDearmon Qualifies for Cross Country Sectionals

  Morrison Athletic Boosters announces a significant achievement from the recent Cross Country Conference Meet. Isaiah McDearmon has qualified for the IHSA Sectional Cross Country Meet, during the first weekend of November 2024. Isaiah finished 14th overall today, Saturday, October 26.  “Nice job and good luck at Sectionals!  You are

Steamers Control Mustangs October 25

  Assisted Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. October 25, 2024, was a perfect fall night for reviving a high school rivalry that always excites the small towns of Morrison, and Fulton, IL.  Both teams entered the game with identical records, of three wins and five losses, and no hopes

THUSE 2024 Report

  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report and photos of a popular Homecoming Week event. Morrison High School annually sets the pre-Homecoming environment with a Thursday, October 3, night gathering, that allows students to compete in fun, competitive, events.  These take place prior to announcing the elected King and