February 22 Free Throws Count, Too!

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Basketball results usually are reflected by the final score, created on the offensive end.  But during the Monday, February 22, 2021, Freshman/Sophomore game, between Morrison and Rockridge, victory was decided on the defensive end.

Lady Rams Top Fillies 51-33 on February 18

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report and photos. A Varsity Fillies’ three-point first quarter allowed the more-disciplined Riverdale Lady Rams to establish a lead that never was threatened.

Fresh-Soph Fillies Beat Riverdale Rams February 18

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied the article and photos.  The Morrison Fresh-Soph Fillies’ defense held the visiting Riverdale Lady Rams to nine first-half points, before fans during the home game, on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  Morrison held off the Rams in a second-half surge to earn a 39-34 victory.  The

Mustangs Get Revenge on February 19

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Mustangs took the home floor Friday night, February 19, 2021, knowing the opposing Riverdale Rams had embarrassed them just three days earlier, by a score of 79-46, in Port Byron, IL.  Ram Brandon Stone opened the first quarter scoring 11 and

Ponies Fall to Steamers on February 17

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article. On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, the Fulton High School Steamers’ Freshman/Sophomore team corralled the Morrison Ponies early.  Daken Pessman and Ethan Price combined for 12 first-quarter points, to top the Ponies’ seven.

Rams Run Away from Ponies February 16

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The young Rams from Riverdale gave the Morrison Fresh/Soph Ponies a lesson on three-point shooting, when they visited Port Byron, IL, Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  The Rams swished 12 three-point shots, which equaled the total points for the Ponies during the game.  The

Slow Return to Normal

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this article and photographs. As the activities within the Morrison School District remained under COVID-19 restrictions, some signs of a return to normal were present in the High School, Friday night, February 19, 2021.

Second Half Headaches

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. A tale of two halves was the story on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Port Byron, IL, as the Riverdale Rams corralled the Mustangs, 79-46. After closing the first half with a 28-25 lead, the Mustangs were unable to contain the Ram offense. 

Steamers Top Mustangs Again

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Mustangs traveled west to Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, with hopes of avenging last week’s one-point home loss to the Fulton Steamers. The three-point line turned out to be the deciding factor.  The Steamers threw in eight three-pointers, contrasted

Guidelines to Attend MHS Sports Events

Morrison High School offers the following guidelines, from the recommendations of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA.)  The District will enforce them starting on Thursday, February 18, 2021, during the home Girls Basketball game against Riverdale.  Guidelines will continue throughout the remainder of the

Fillies Lose to Riverdale February 15

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Fillies (0-3) suffered through a sluggish first half, recording only seven points against a quick-passing Riverdale team, on Monday, February 15.  Only five Fillies scored.  Shelby Veltrop and Kendra Fisher lead all Fillies with nine points each.  The final score was

Fresh-Soph Fillies Lose First Game February 15

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The young Fillies (0-1) took the floor for the first time in this shortened season.  They dropped a competitive loss to the Riverdale Fresh-Soph team at Port Byron, IL, on Monday, February 15, 2021. With the score tied and three minutes remaining, turnovers