2014 State Wrestling Tournament

All roads lead to Assembly Hall for high school wrestlers. The IHSA State Tournament took place Thursday, February 20, through Saturday, February 22, 2014. Two Mustang wrestlers, Austin Shoup and Austin Keller, competed in the prestigious event, with aspirations to bring home a coveted State medal.

Seahorses Swim in Sycamore

Tracy Henson submitted the following report and photo. The DeKalb County Swim Team held their Winter Classic Swim Meet at the Kishwaukee YMCA in Sycamore, IL, on Friday, Friday, February 14, through Sunday, February 16, 2014.  This meet was a lot of fun for the 16 Seahorses who attended.  The

High Point Trophies and Regional Times for Seahors

Tracy Henson submittted the following report and photos. The East Moline Swim Team hosted a Winter Swim Meet at the East Moline, IL, Municipal Pool on Friday, February 7, through Sunday, February 9, 2014.  Twelve Seahorses made the trip to compete in this three-day meet.  The Seahorses continue to improve

Three Wrestlers Earn Trip to State

Every year the Byron/Oregon (Northwest) Wrestling Sectional is the toughest in the State.  Annually the Sectional brings home more than 50% of the State medals, and last year won 11 of 14 individual State titles.  Every year the event is a grind, and great wrestlers stay home.  This year was

Football Targeting Defined to Reduce Injury Risk

In an effort to reduce contact above the shoulders and lessen the risk of injury in high school football, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee developed a definition for “targeting,” which will be penalized as illegal personal contact.  The definition of targeting and its

Wrestlers Qualify Five for Sectional Tournament

The Wrestling Mustangs competed in the IHSA Regional Tournament on Saturday, February 8, 2014.  The Mustangs, ranked #25, had some thick competition with #8 Sherrard, #11 Mercer County, and #17 Erie/Prophetstown joining them, in what was considered the deepest Regional in 1A.

Seahorses at Stateline Conference Meet

Tracy Henson submitted this report. On Saturday, February 1, 2014, 21 Seahorses traveled to Byron, IL, High School to compete in the Winter Stateline Conference Meet.  The Stateline Conference is made up of the following five teams:  Morrison Seahorses, Sterling Stingrays, Freeport Aquatic Swim Team, Byron Tiger Sharks, and the

Another Regional Qualifier

Tracy Henson submitted this report. On Monday, January 13, 2014, four Seahorses traveled to Freeport, IL, High School to swim in the Winter Time Trials, hosted by the Freeport Aquatic Swim Team.  The meet was set up to allow swimmers to swim longer events which they normally don’t have the

Wrestlers End Dual Season with Victory!

Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted the following Varsity report. The Mustang Wrestling team finished their dual meet season on Thursday, January 30, 2014, with a 44-24 victory over West Carroll.  The team victory caps a 22-9 dual meet record.  This sets a new school record for dual meet wins (prior

Youth Baseball and Softball Changes

At its January 2014 meeting, the Morrison Little League Board voted to consolidate the various baseball and softball programs in Morrison, IL, with the goals of increasing participation, lowering costs, and facilitating administration.  The new umbrella organization is called Morrison Youth Baseball & Softball.

Wrestlers Win Tie Due to Good Sportsmanship

Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. The Mustang Wrestling team continued their storied dual team run Wednesday evening, January 29, 2014, at Rock Falls, IL, High School against the Rockets.  In an electric evening and celebrating Rock Falls’ Senior Night, the Mustangs played spoiler to

Annual B-rrry Scurry Run on Saturday, February 1

Clinton Community College should receive the award for “Best Named Winter Race:”   It already claims to be “one of the best little races in the Midwest!” This is due to an exciting  race day atmosphere; a flat and fast route; chip timing and instant results; a legendary post-race party. CCC

Harmon Wins all Events

Tracy Henson submitted the folowing report. The Bettendorf Piranhas Swim Club hosted a Swim Your Own Age Swim Meet in Rock Island, IL, at Augustana College on Sunday, January 5, 2014.  Twenty-two Seahorses competed in their first swim meet of the New Year.  The meet was unique, in that swimmers

Wrestling Team Gets 20th Victory

Morrison Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted the following report from meets against St. Bede of Peru, IL, and Orion, IL, on Wednesday evening, January 22, 2014.