The Morrison Mustangs battled during the week, competing in the Oregon Hawks Holiday Tournament. The final games scheduled for Saturday, November 25, pitted the Mustangs against the Rockford Christian Eagles, resulting in a 62-49 win. Carson Strating’s 25 points led the offense. The evening contest pitted the Mustangs against the
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the Morrison Filles edged the host Warren Lady Warriors by a score of 45-41. Entering the fourth quarter with a comfortable seventeen-point lead, the Fillies went cold as the Warriors heated up and netted five 3-pointers to create a
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. During Tournament play, the Morrison Mustangs ran into an Oregon, IL, powerhouse in the uniforms of the Rockford Christian Royal Lions, on Monday, November 20, 2023. Down by 13 after only the opening quarter, the score expanded to a dominating 86-68 finale. The Mustangs
During Tournament play, on Monday, November 20, 2023, the Morrison Fillies needed a strong fourth quarter to overcome the scoreless second period. They squeezed out a victory in Warren, IL, against the East Dubuque Lady Warriors, 53-52. Camryn Veltrop scored 14 of her game-high 27 points in the fourth quarter,
The Morrison Fillies traveled to Warren, IL, to compete against the Galena Lady Pirates, on Thursday, November 16, 2023. They suffered a loss of 64-13. Morrison Scoring: Emery Brewer 1; Kaylee Pruis 2; Jordan Eades 4; Madi Armitage 2; Avery White 2; Sarah Weston 2.
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies Basketball team includes, left-to-right, front row: Kaylee Pruis, Ava Duncan, Madilyn Armitage, Anaya Perales, Makenzie Neas, Emery Brewer, Elaine Gallegos; back row: Manager Marissa Tichler, Manager Ilmeta Dzeladini, Jordan Eads, Camryn Veltrop, Avery White, Sarah Weston, and Coach Kerry Grim. The
Photos provided and article written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. IHSA State Playoffs create an excitement unrivaled in High School sports. On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the Round Two playoff between the Morrison Mustangs and the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans was no exception. Blue skies and temperatures in the mid-50s set the
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The annual IHSA State Football Playoffs carry a special excitement. The Round One contest at Morrison High School owned an extra challenge, because it included a game between two arch-rivals. The Morrison Mustangs and the Fulton Steamers have met on the gridiron
Brian Bartoz submitted these photos of the action-packed, home Football game against the Fulton, IL, Steamers, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Mustangs scored 34 points over the Steamers’ 12. Morrison will take on the Kewanee (Wethersfield) Tigers in Kewanee, IL, on Saturday, November 4, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
The Morrison Mustangs will host the Fulton Steamers for their first-round, Playoff game, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Gates open at noon, and the game starts at 1:00 p.m. Psst!: Arrive early.
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The final regular season Football game for the Morrison Mustangs against the Bureau Valley Storm ended with a comfortable point spread, but the opening half saw the Storm failing to give in to the 8th-ranked Mustangs. The Storm entered the evening with
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey Friday, October the 13th, 2023, offered the Morrison Mustangs an evening to remember. They entered a rain-soaked field at Port Byron, IL, with the skies unrelenting as the game progressed. A chilly 55 degrees accompanied by a constant rain welcomed the hearty
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Senior members of the Morrison Fillies Volleyball team played their last scheduled home match, on Thursday, October 12, 2023. They were recognized prior to the action. Senior athletes are shown below.
Photos and report by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On a night of anticipation, Friday, October 6, 2023, the Morrison Mustangs became their own opponent and fell to the Rockridge Rockets 14-7. Opportunity knocked early for the Mustangs, when Chase Newman recovered a fumble on the first Rockridge offensive play on
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