IESA Regional Wrestling Tournament

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Regional Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., nine teams competed, and “between 600 and 800” attended, according to Morrison Head Coach Tony Wright and Junior High Principal Darryl

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Wrestling Fulton and Kewanee

Morrison High School Varsdity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted these results from meets with Fulton, and Kewanee, IL, on Thursday, January 16, 2014.

Wrestling Putnam County and Riverdale

Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of two Varsity meets held on Thursday, January 9, 2014. The Mustangs defeated both Putnam County and Riverdale.

Ten Duals–St. Thomas More Tournament

Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of ten dual meets held on Friday, December 27, and Saturday, December 28, 2013. The Mustangs were victorious in six contests, finishing 17th.

Wrestling Geneseo and Alleman

Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of two Varsity meets held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. The Mustangs lost to Geneseo, IL, but were victorious over Alleman of Rock Island, IL.

Wrestling Amboy and Sherrard

Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of two Varsity meets held on Monday, December 16, 2013. The Mustangs were victorious over Amboy, IL, but lost to Sherrard, IL.

Double Win for Mustang Grapplers

This article and photos are from the Thursday, December 5, 2013, wrestling meets against Erie/Prophetstown and Princeton, IL.  They were submitted by Jamie A. Rodriguez.

Injured Grapplers Gain Two Wins

The Mustang Wrestling Team was back in action on Thursday evening in the MHS gymnasium. The Mustangs hosted two conference opponents, Putnam County and Riverdale.