Fillies Close Out Titans

The Monmouth-Roseville Lady Titans visited the Morrison Fillies on Thursday, December 7, 2023, and gave the Fillies a challenge until the late minutes of the final quarter. Then, the Fillies connected on eight-of-11 free throws to seal the 51-45 win. Mon-Rose:  14-10-8-9 = 45 Morrison:   8-16-9-18 = 51 Scoring: Veltrop

Fillies Top Boilermakers

The Morrison Fillies continued their quest of closing out close games, They topped the visiting Kewanee Lady Boilermakers on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, by a 48-44 margin. Kewanee: 8 -15 -14 -7 = 44 Morrison: 12-19-9- 8 = 48 Scoring: Veltrop 28, Brewer 8, Weston 4, Duncan 2, White 3,

Property Tax Levy Decrease in Tax Rate

At its regular meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, the City Council approved its annual Property Tax Levy Ordinance for 2024 (Fiscal Year 2025.)  Based on the estimated Equalized Assessed Valuation and statutory levy needs of the City of Morrison, the 2024 tax rate was established with a 0.06% decrease,

Princeton Triangular November 30

The following Morrison High School Wrestling results are from Thursday, November 30, 2023. Erie Prophetstown vs Morrison 106: S. Kilker (EP) Forfeit (M)113: J. Hawkins (EP) Forfeit (M)120: P. Schaefer (M) Forfeit (EP)126: S. Kiker (EP) Fall 3:38 Kam. White (M)132: J. Gibson (EP) Dec. 8-5 C. Modglin (M)138: C.

Council 2024 Schedule Approved

The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, November 27, 2023, with Matt Tichler the only member failing to answer roll call. The opening Action introduced the holiday and meeting schedule for fiscal year 2024.  The Council voted unanimously to the meeting dates to be the second and fourth Monday of

Fillies Start Slowly

The Sherrard, IL, Lady Tigers used the advantage built due to a slow start by the host Morrison Fillies, to take home a 50-40 win. The Lady Tigers were placed on the free throw 16 times and connected on 12 tries, to form the final scoring advantage. Camryn Veltrop keyed

Grapplers Top Mendota

Morrison (60) defeated Mendota (12) on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Results follow. 106: Forfeit (ME) Forfeit (MO)113: G. Stevenson (ME) Forfeit (MO)120: P. Schaefer (MO) Forfeit (ME)126: Forfeit (ME) Forfeit (MO)132: Z. Milder (MO) Fall 2:42 T. Rucker (ME)138: C. Pruis (MO) Fall 1:27 C. Kleckner (ME)144: C. White (MO)

Fillies Yield to Lady Rams

The Morrison Fillies traveled to Riverdale High School on Thursday, November 30, 2023, to challenge the Lady Rams. The contest was a back-and-forward battle and entered the final quarter in a tie at 33. The Rams connected on 6-of-8 free throws in the final quarter, while holding the Fillies offense

Mustangs Fall at Rockridge

On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the Morrison Mustangs traveled south to Rockridge High School and fell to the Rockets by a 59-39 score. The Rockets jumped out to a 9-point first-quarter advantage and built on the lead as the game progressed. The Mustangs’ offense was led by Martin 12, Newman

Mustangs Battle at Oregon

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

Fillies Hold On for Win

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

Royal Lions Topple Mustangs

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

Fillies Close Strong for Win

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,

Fillies Fall to Galena

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.

MHS Staff Member of the Month

Article and photo submitted by Principal David Mills. Staff Member of the Month at Morrison High School for October 2023 is Mrs. Anne Knie. She teaches English and Speech.  Mrs. Knie was nominated by five High School students: Keira Hudson, Sara Weida, Kenzie Bruckner, Allie Frieberg, and James Wagenecht.  Below