By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Two Mahomet-Seymour wrestlers won championships in their weight classes on Saturday (Jan. 13) in the MWI Invitational, helping the Bulldogs to a runner-up finish in the 10-school tournament. Isabelle Leyhe (120 pounds) and Grace Ribbe (190 pounds) won titles in their weight classes. Leyhe (16-2) won […]
By Fred Kroner Both of Mahomet-Seymour’s junior high volleyball teams opened the season by winning two of their first three matches. The eighth-graders opened with back-to-back wins at home, 25-11, 25-13 over Danville North Ridge on Thursday (Jan. 4) and 25-16, 25-21 over Mount Zion on Monday (Jan. 8) before […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s junior high boys’ basketball teams continued to add to their win totals on Thursday (Jan. 11) with a pair of victories at Champaign Jefferson. The eighth-grade Bulldogs captured a 59-18 victory while the seventh-graders were triumphant, 52-26. Both squads have 21-1 overall season records. Tristen […]
The Mahomet Area Youth Club (MAYC) invites the community to step back in time and “Party like it’s 1994” at their Annual Auction on March 2nd, 2024. This event, scheduled at the new location of the Holiday Inn at 101 Trade Center Drive, Champaign, IL, is more than just a […]
Mahomet-Seymour High School is set to dazzle the community with its much-anticipated Variety Show, promising a blend of entertainment, talent, and community spirit. Scheduled for January 19th and 20th at 7 p.m., and a matinee performance on January 21st at 2 p.m., this event is more than just a display […]
The Champaign County Communities TNT Firecrackers are set for a series of exciting events, bringing the community together for both competition and camaraderie. Here’s what’s on the horizon: Regional Basketball Skills Competition – January 21First up, the Regional Competition for basketball skills is scheduled for January 21 at Middletown Prairie […]
By Fred Kroner Four Mahomet-Seymour wrestlers turned in third-place performances on Saturday (Jan. 13) in the 43rd-annual Marty Williams Invitational at M-S. The Bulldogs were the runner-up in the team chase. Normal Community was the meet champion (418 ½ points) and M-S was second (360 points). The top M-S placers […]
By Fred Kroner Aron Varga’s school-record time in the 50-yard freestyle lasted all of two days for the Mahomet-Seymour senior. Varga broke a seven-year-old record on Thursday (Jan. 11), clocking a 22.78-second mark. On Saturday (Jan. 13) in a dual meet at Centennial, teammate Emmett Kearns lowered the 50-yard freestyle […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com In Jessi Hurless’ first game as the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball head coach on Thursday (Jan. 11), the Bulldogs dropped a 62-23 decision at home to Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin. Hurless replaced Tom Garriott, who coached the first 21 M-S games. Garriott resigned, he said, after he “took […]
As East Central Illinois braces for near-zero temperatures this weekend, residents must prepare to protect their homes against freezing pipes. Burst pipes can cause extensive damage and costly repairs, so taking preventative measures is crucial. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and steps to keep your pipes […]
