Illinois high school football practice begins Wednesday, August 14, 2013. All coaches will be required to follow new “regulations for safety and heat acclimatization” during these practices. In May 2013, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors approved changes to IHSA Policy 13, which governs practice regulations.
The 9-10 year old Morrison Sluggers went undefeated last month to win the Prophetstown tournament. Morrison Sluggers are coached by Brock Helms. Assisting during the tournament were Andy Harridge and Jason Smith.
Emily and Kate Henson had both set making it to Regionals as one of their summer swimming goals. They went into their last-chance meet of the summer (at the Clinton Riverview Pool) with this goal in mind. Kate accomplished her goal first, by swimming the Regional qualifying time in the
The River Cities Aquatic Team hosted their Stars of Tomorrow Invitational on Friday, July 12, through Sunday, July 14, 2013. The meet was held at the Riverview Pool in Clinton, IA, which is a 50 meter, 8 lane, outdoor pool. Fifteen Seahorses competed in what turned out to be a
Twenty Seahorses travelled to the Duis Center in Sterling, IL, on Saturday, June 29, 2013, to complete in the Sterling Stingray’s Summer Pentathlon. The swimmers were allowed to enter five events: an IM, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and butterfly. Congratulations to Landri Harmon, left, who won the high point trophy for
On Saturday, June 22, 2013, the Seahorses competed in the Metro Swim Team’s Mixed Summer Jam at Davenport North High School in Davenport, IA. The meet was unique in the following ways, which made it more fun for the swimmers. The boys and girls swam together in their races. The
Quarterback Greg Pruis, left, and Cornerback Jerry Ammon enjoyed a break in the action on Sunday, July 21, 2013. The first Morrison Alumni Football USA team traveled to Clinton, IA, for practice on Ashford University’s turf field, in preparation for their contest with Newman Central Catholic alums this weekend. John
Twenty Seahorses travelled to the Duis Center in Sterling, Illinois, on Saturday, June 29, 2013 to complete in the Sterling Stingray’s Summer Pentathlon. The swimmers were allowed to enter five events which included an IM, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and butterfly. The swimmers all received a visor as a participation award.
On Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, 2013, the Seahorses competed in the 2013 Piranha Summer 14 and Under Swim Meet at Pleasant Valley High School in Bettendorf, IA. Eleven Seahorses made the trip and came home with 19 medals and 14 ribbons. The Seahorses had eight individual first
On Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, 2013, ten Seahorses traveled to the East Moline Municipal Pool to compete in the 32nd Annual East Moline Short Course Trophy Meet. The Seahorses came home with seven trophies and 40 ribbons.
On Sunday, June 2, 2013, 11 Seahorses traveled to Rock Island High School to compete in the 1st Annual Rock Island ORCA Summer Pentathlon. Each swimmer swam four events in IM Order (Fly, Back, Breast, Free.) Their fifth event was an IM (all four strokes combined in one event.)
On Saturday, May 25, 2013, the Seahorses competed in the Spring Sprint Meet at the Duis Center in Sterling, IL. Twenty-two Seahorses made the trip and did a fantastic job! The Seahorses had 38 top-6 places, including eight 1st place finishes. The Seahorse results follow.
Conference Final Standings; 1) Morrison (12-2), Erie Prophetstown (12-2), 3) Fulton (8-6), 4) Newman (7-7), 5) Kewanee (6-8), 6) Amboy (5-9), 7) Riverdale (4-10), Bureau Valley (2-12) All-Conference Selections: First Team::Bill Lee Greul-Pitcher,, Danny Willis-Infield Second Team: Alex Volckmann-Infield, Honorable Mention: Connor Duncan-Pitcher, Brock Deter-Infield, Joey Brackemyer-Outfield Player of the
Ten Morrison Fillies were voted by the conference coaches as All-Conference selections.
The Morrison Regional Finals featured two of the elite teams in the area and two of the elite lefties and the trophy was taken by Erie-Prophetstown after a 1-0 win oover the Morrison Mustangs.