Paint the Town Future in Question

In 1993, little did the members of CAPA know that they were creating such an event as Paint the Town (PTT) has become, over the last quarter of a century.  The Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA) created this unique art event as a way for the community to participate in

Change in November 13 Senior Pons Fundraiser

Editor’s note:  The location of a November 13, 2017, Pons fundraiser was incorrect in the Whiteside News Sentinel.  Editor Jerry Lindsey requested this reprint. The 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will be viewed by millions on NBC, but special local attention will focus on the appearance of five Morrison High

Wash Out at Orion

The Morrison Mustangs journeyed to Orion, IL, to keep alive their dim playoff hopes, on Friday, October 6, 2017.  Instead, they met the running of Sam West, the arm of Dawson Schulenburg, and Mother Nature to carry home a 35-7 defeat.

Pony Defense Stops Chargers

The weather app was on most phones in Orion, IL, as the Morrison Ponies took the field to defend their undefeated record, on Friday, October 6, 2017.  The weather held off to allow them to record a 34-8 victory.

Mustangs Lose on Last Seconds Drama

  By Bill Popkin Going into this football contest between the Mustangs and the Riverdale Rams on Sept. 29, it seemed that Morrison would be a solid favorite. The Mustangs had averaged 27 points per outing compared to Riverdale’s 16. The Rams were on a four-game losing streak, while Morrison

Mustangs Lose on Last Seconds Drama

By Bill Popkin Going into this football contest between the Mustangs and the Riverdale Rams on Sept. 29, it seemed that Morrison would be a solid favorite. The Mustangs had averaged 27 points per outing compared to Riverdale’s 16. The Rams were on a four-game losing streak, while Morrison had

Ponies Dominate Young Rams

  By Bill Popkin On Friday Sept. 29, the Morrison Pony football squad traveled west to Port-Byron-Riverdale to battle the frosh-soph Rams. Morrison tallied two touchdowns in each of the first two quarters to take a commanding 30-6 advantage at halftime. They outpointed the Rams 20-8 in the final half

Ponies Edge Steamers

The Homecoming festivities have dominated the school week and now it was time to hit the gridiron and the temperature at the 5:30 kickoff is 92 degrees. The Ponies have anticipations of extending its win streak of four games and would like to make neighboring Fulton win number five. Keegan

Friday Night Lights at its Best

If the perfect ‘Friday Night Lights’ scenario is possible it may have occurred at  Friday’s Homecoming game between the Fulton Steamers and the Morrison Mustangs.  Both teams have started the season with victories and stumbled and are looking to regroup to advance into postseason.  Now add to the drama that

The Best Friday Night Lights

If the perfect “Friday Night Lights” scenario is possible, it may have occurred at  Friday’s Homecoming game between the Fulton Steamers and the Morrison Mustangs.  Both teams have started the season with victories and stumbled and are looking to regroup to advance into postseason.  Now add to the drama that

Mustangs Cool Boilers

The Morrison Mustangs are a work-in-progress group that is realizing itself a week at a time.  Entering the third week of the season with two wins, an anticipated challenge from the Kewanee Boilermakers (1-1) didn’t quite develop.  The Mustang left town with a 41-28 win.

Young Mustangs Roll

The Morrison Fresh-Soph football team has rolled to a 2-0 season start.  They had hopes of continuing their strong season start at Kewanee, IL, on Friday night, September 8, 2017. As the officials prepared the opening whistle, the scoreboard went dead!  After a delay the officials decided to play without

First Visit Victory

Editor’s note:  Jerry Lindsey took the photos. The Morrison Mustangs traveled 70 miles to play the Spring Valley Hall Red Devils for the first time on their field. But they made the late-night journey home with a 26-14 win. The Mustangs used a pounding ground game that racked up 288

Fresh-Soph Defense Dominates Red Devils

Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey took the photos. The Young Mustangs allowed the fresh-soph Red Devils an early touchdown, then quietly closed the door on their offense in route to a 34-14 win, at Spring Valley Hall High School Friday night, September 3, 2017. The Mustangs will travel to Kewanee, IL,

Friday Night Redefined

Editor’s note:  Jerry Lindsey also took the photos. If you love “Friday Night Lights,” you would have enjoyed the opening night of football at Morrison High School on Friday, August 25, 2017.  The team entered a new season with a lot of uncertainty.  They would be facing an opponent that never