By FRED KRONER fred@mahomet.news.com Mahomet-Seymour sixth-grader Hunter Benson recorded his first hole-in-one on a regulation course on Sunday (May 15) at Lake of the Woods. Benson aced the 110-yard fourth hole using an 8-iron. He was hitting a Callaway Supersoft Max.
Month: May 2022
Eighth-grade runners qualify for IESA State meet
By Fred Kroner Three Mahomet-Seymour runners and one relay qualified for the Class 4A boys’ state track and field meet during action in the Mount Zion Sectional on Saturday (May 14). All of the state qualifiers are eighth-graders. Ethan Peterka advanced by winning the 800 meters (2 minutes, 13.46 seconds) […]
Bulldogs qualify for IESA State meet, setting records along the way
By Fred Kroner Another week, another school record for the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ track and field program. Actually, two records, though, one was lowering a new standard that had been established the previous week. Competing in the 12-school Mount Zion Class 4A sectional meet on Saturday (May 14), M-S eighth-grader Madalyn […]
Mahomet-Seymour tennis finishes sixth at Apollo Conference match
By Fred Kroner Four of Mahomet-Seymour’s entries in the Apollo Conference boys’ tennis tournament at Mattoon, which ended on Saturday (May 14) exceeded their seeds. Connor Hirsbrunner, at No.1 singles, placed fifth. Andre Grace, at No. 3 singles, also placed fifth. They were each seeded sixth. In doubles, the No. […]
M-S Baseball captures Apollo Conference title
By Fred Kroner One week after clinching at least a tie for the Apollo Conference championship, the Mahomet-Seymour baseball team secured undisputed possession of the title. M-S swept Mount Zion at home on Saturday (May 14), winning 12-0 and 10-9 thanks to an offense that produced two home runs in […]
Yergler breaks school record for strikeouts in one season
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour was limited to four hits – two by Maddie Cortez – and dropped a 5-1 softball decision on Thursday (May 12) at Pontiac. Kenadi Granadino’s single drove in Karley Yergler with the lone M-S run. Yergler pitched all six innings, allowing six hits and just two […]
Bulldogs place seventh at Tolono Unity Sectional
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour senior Ariana Lingard was a near-miss on Thursday (May 12) in her bid to qualify for the girls’ Class 2A track and field state meet. The Bulldog sprinter placed third in the 100-meter dash at the Tolono Unity Sectional. Her time was 12.77 seconds. The top […]
Koerner approaches new milestones in as Bulldogs win over Morton
By Fred Kroner Cayla Koerner had one goal and two assists on Thursday (May 12) as the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ soccer team earned a 3-1 win at Morton. Lauren Schnepper booted two goals and Brea Benson contributed one assist. M-S led, 2-1, at halftime. “The Bulldogs played well in a matchup […]
Christie Clinic Photos: Mahomet-Seymour Junior High Play 2022
This photo album of Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School play is brought to you by Christie Clinic. Photos were taken by Brogan Hennesy. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/MSJH-Play-2022/.
Athlete of the Week: Brea Benson
Mahomet-Seymour Senior Brea Benson surpassed a milestone many midfielders do not as the Bulldogs 2022 regular season comes to an end. Benson, who relocated from Tucson, AZ, to central Illinois three years ago, scored her 50th goal against Mattoon on May 4. Acting as a bridge between the defenders and […]