The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage, the most critical in the past 20 years, prompting an urgent call for donors in Champaign and across the nation. Currently, the Red Cross blood supply has plummeted to alarmingly low levels, impacting the availability of vital blood and platelet […]
Month: January 2024
Mahomet Family Dentistry Athlete of the Week: Gage Decker
Gage Decker, competing in the 157-pound weight class, has consistently demonstrated his prowess on the mat. His performance at the Sycamore Invitational was a testament to his skills, where he finished fifth with an impressive 4-1 tournament record, including two pins, the quickest in a remarkable time of 1:47. This […]
Mattoon defeats Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Adaline Eisenmann scored 13 points and Kylie Waldinger made 11 on Tuesday (Jan. 9) for the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball team, which suffered a 67-47 loss at home against Mattoon. Ellie Dallas and Reese Gallier each connected on three three-point shots and totaled nine points. Sidney Young […]
Casillas and Tompkins open season with wins at Bloomington Invitational
By Fred Kroner Marco Casillas and Jayvon Tompkins were individual weight-class winners on Saturday (Jan. 6) as the Mahomet-Seymour Junior High wrestling program opened its season at the Bloomington Invitational. Casillas was victorious in the 167-pound class. He posted pins in his first three bouts and prevailed in the finals, […]
Bulldogs reach 20-win mark
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Both Mahomet-Seymour Junior High boys’ basketball teams reached the 20-win mark on the same night. The Bulldog eighth-graders overpowered Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, 53-28, on Monday (Jan. 8) while the M-S seventh-graders pulled off a 60-18 victory. The eighth-graders were led by Tristen Adams (13 points) and Jackson […]
The Mahomet Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Returns on February 17
The much-anticipated Mahomet Polar Plunge is set to make a splash at Lake of the Woods on Saturday, February 17, inviting the community to brave the cold for a heartwarming cause. This exhilarating event, known for its festive atmosphere and commitment to charity, is not just a test of endurance […]
State-ranked Bulldogs place 12th at Sycamore Invitational
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s state-ranked wrestling team placed 12th in the 26-school Sycamore Invitational on Saturday (Jan. 6). The Bulldogs had six athletes finish among the top 10 in their individual weight classes. Gage Decker was fifth at 157 pounds, Colton McClure was seventh at 120 pounds, Talon Decker was […]
Bulldogs place fifth at Centennial Invitational
By Fred Kroner Owen Kearns was the winner on Saturday (Jan. 6) in the 500-yard freestyle to spark the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ swimming team, which placed fifth in the 17-school Centennial Invitational. Kearns’ time was 4 minutes, 55.51 seconds. He was also the fourth-place finisher in the 200-yard freestyle (1:51.34). Two […]
Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball holds on in win over Normal
By Fred Kroner Junior Reese Gallier pumped in a career-high 29 points on Thursday (Jan. 4) as the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball team topped Normal West, 62-58, in a non-conference contest in Normal. Gallier tossed in four three-point shots. Sidney Young was 7-for-7 from the free throw line and contributed 13 […]
Bulldogs open New Year with win over Rantoul
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Lucas Dyer recorded a double-double on Wednesday (Jan. 3) as the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ basketball team pounded Rantoul, 74-49. In addition to his 11 points and 11 rebounds, Dyer posted six assists and four rebounds. Dyer was one of four Bulldogs to score in double figures. Jackson […]