Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Erie-Prophetstown Panthers’ ability to make free throws in the fourth quarter (10 of 11) helped to seal a competitive game against the Mustangs, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Erie-Prophetstown bested the Morrison team, 49-42. player pts. player pts. McQueen 9
Clinton Community College (CCC) will host the 42nd Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on Saturday, February 4, 2023. After several years of adjustments due to the pandemic, the run is back to “normal” this year. Proceeds of the race benefit CCC students through Paul B. Sharar Foundation B-rrry Scurry scholarships. The
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Byron, IL, Lady Tigers used a strong, second quarter to corral the Mustang Fillies, in the opening round of the Northwest Illinois Shootout in Eastland. The Friday, January 6, 2023, final scores were Tigers 72, and Fillies 56. player pts. player pts.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The inside dominance of the Morrison Fillies kept the Rockridge Rockets grounded and resulted in a 58-34 victory, at Taylor Ridge, IL, on Thursday, January 5, 2023. player pts. player pts. Bewer E. 0 DeCook 3 Brewer B. 0
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared this report. Morrison High School grapplers finished 1-and-1 at the Riverdale Rams Triangular Wrestling Meet, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. MORRISON 42, PUTNAM COUNTY 24106: A. Smith (PC) Forfeit (M)113: Forfeit (PC) Forfeit (M)120: Forfeit (PC) Forfeit (M)126: C. White (M) Forfeit (PC)132: L. Milder
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Sterling, IL, Newman Comets outscored the Morrison Mustangs from the free throw line, to cap a close 46-43 contest on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The Mustangs gave the Comets 27 free throw attempts, and they connected on 15, to generate the difference in a
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustang offense was stalled by the Bureau Valley defense, from the opening tip. The Mustangs fell for the second loss of the day, on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Warkins Memorial Tournament in Erie, IL. player pts. player pts. McQueen
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Beecher, IL, Bobcats used opening quarter, full-court pressure to jump out to a 21-3 lead, at the Watkins Memorial Tournament on Friday, December 29, 2022, in Erie, IL. before the Morrison Mustangs could gain composure. The penetration of lefty Adyn McGinley caused a
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey filed this report. Consistent contributions from Jordan Eads (16 pts.) added to the inside prowess of the Veltrop sisters (Camryn 22, Shelby 19), to topple the Bureau Valley Storm, 65-34. The action took place Friday, December 30, 2023, at the Warkins Memorial Tournament at Erie, IL. player
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Camryn Veltrop scored 15 of her game-high 19 points in the first half, to lead the Morrison Fillies to a 53-23 win over the Stockton Blackhawks. Action took place at the Warkins Memorial Tournament in Erie, IL, on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Morrison took
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey sent this report. Wrestling grappler results are listed from Thursday, December 15, 2022, held at Morrison High School, Morrison, IL. Morrison vs Polo106: Forfeit (P) Forfeit (M)113: J. Perez (P) Forfeit (M)120: W. Meiners (P) Fall 2:55 W. Riffle (M)126: L. Nelson (P) Fall 3:10 L.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Fillies went undefeated within their pool of the Pearl City Holiday Invitational Tournament. They will play in the Championship game on Thursday, December 15, 2022. The Fillies built an 11-point halftime lead and didn’t allow the Lady Wolves any closer, as
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The 2022 Erie Warkins Memorial Tournament opened on Tuesday, December 27, with pool play of four sections of three teams each. The Morrison Mustangs opened play with a dominating win over the Stockton Blackhawks 56-36. Leading by only three points at halftime, the
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Following are the results of a Wrestling triangular meet on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Morrison High School, Morrison, IL. Morrison vs Winnebago106: Forfeit (W) Forfeit (M)113: Forfeit (W) Forfeit (M)120: C. Whitehead (W) Fall 5:20 W. Riffle (M)126: L. Milder (M) Forfeit
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Thursday, December 15, 2022, encounter between arch rivals Fulton, IL, and Morrison, IL, ended in an overpowering victory for the host Steamers, 57-27. The Steamers controlled the play from the opening tip and ran out to a 31-point halftime advantage. The Mustangs were never