August 24 Varsity Mustangs Win #1 under Oetting

Editor’s note:  Photos are by Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Mustangs opened the 2018 football season with a first-time trip to Sherrard High School, new uniforms, new head coach and coaching staff, and a hard-fought win of 14-6. The Mustangs scored on their first possession as they marched 54 yards in

August 24 Shortened but Sweet Fresh/Soph Beginning

Editor’s note:  Photos are by Jerry Lindsey. The threat of storms forced the school officials to play the Freshman-Sophomore football game between Morrison and Sherrard with a continuous clock.  This means that that the clock would run continuously regardless of play selection or official whistles.  The only time delay allowed

Morrison Fillies Defeated by Annawan August 20

On Monday, August 20, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., the Morrison High School Girls Volleyball teams faced Annawan High School at home.  Due to construction at the High School, the Fresh/Soph and Varsity games were held at the Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. The Fillies lost the first

August 11 Morrison Jr. Tackle Begins

On Saturday, August 11, 2018, Morrison Jr. Tackle kicks off their season at Sterling, IL, at Harry Kidd Field.  The address is 1345 W. 7th Street.  The 7th grade plays at 10:00 a.m., followed by the 6th and then 5th grades. We do not have enough for an 8th grade

Mustang 2018 Football Schedule

Editor’s note:  Marie Popkin supplied this information. The Morrison High School Mustangs will open a new season on Friday, August 24–just 24 days away! Here is the 2018 schedule, last season’s records, and enrollments for our Illinois opponents’ schools. The Mustangs’ record last year was four wins and five losses,

Sign Up Now for NFL Flag Football

Are your kids ready for some football?  Morrison NFL 5-on-5 Flag Football is back, for boys and girls entering first-through-fourth grades.  Games will be held at Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, in Morrison, IL.  Sign up online at http://www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports/.

Chicago to Host NFHS Summer Meeting

The 99th annual National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Summer Meeting will be held Thursday, June 28, to Monday, July 2, 2018, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, in Chicago, IL. The NFHS is the National leadership organization for High School athletic and performing arts activities and

What Is Morrison Athletic Booster Club All About ?

Many of us have heard of the Athletic Boosters; maybe we know a bit about what they do.  We see them at the Fair, at all the football game concessions, selling 50/50 or chuck-a-puck chances, placing homecoming signs in players’ yards, and proudly cheering on the Colts, Fillies, and Mustangs

High School Shrine Game June 16

The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois will host the 44th annual Illinois High School Shrine Game on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Tucci Stadium, on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL.  Kick-off is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. The pregame festivities will begin with a fun

Win and Three School Records for MJHS Swimmers

Coach Tracy Henson submitted this report. The MJHS swimmers hosted the Rock Island Junior High Swim Team on Thursday, March 8, 2018.  Morrison won the meet with 214 points over Rock Island’s 114.  The Colts won 20-of-26 events and set three school records.  Laney Edgeton, Kate Henson, Schyon Drolema, and

April 24-28 MHS Sports Schedules

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan submitted the following 2018 sports schedules. Tuesday, April 24:  Varsity Baseball at Lumber Kings Stadium, Clinton, IA, starts at 6:00 p.m.  Fresh/Soph Baseball plays at Fulton, IL, with a 4:30 p.m. start. Wednesday, April 25:  Fresh/Soph Boy’s and Girl’s track is at Erie,

MJH Swimmers Open with a Win and Two Records

Editor’s note:  Coach Tracy Henson submitted the article and photo. The Morrison Junior High Colts Swim Team hosted the Glenview Junior High Swim Team, from East Moline, IL, on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.  This was the Colts’ first swim meet of the season, and they came out of the meet

Sports Cancellations: Definite and Possible

Gregg Dolan, Morrison High School Activities Director, reported, “Monday, March 26, 2018, has several sports events scheduled that will be cancelled or have the chance to be.” The Track Meet scheduled for Monday has been cancelled.  The Baseball and Softball games are on currently, as scheduled.  If they get cancelled,