By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Erika Johnson’s second-half goal – on an assist from Haley Reed – was the only scoring that the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ soccer team could muster on Tuesday (May 7) in a 4-1 non-conference loss at Normal Community. M-S trailed, 2-0, at halftime. The Bulldogs (9-4-3) return to […]
Month: May 2024
Commentary: Amee’s Day!
By Zainab Susi There are no words to describe how important our mothers are for us. It has been almost eight years since I lost my mom (Amee) . I have an emptiness inside of me and a big hole in my heart. There is not a day that goes […]
Champaign County Faces Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Case: Public Urged to Take Precaution
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced the confirmation of a Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) case in Champaign County, raising concerns about the prevalence of tick-borne diseases in the region. RMSF, caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, is primarily transmitted through bites from the American dog tick. It […]
Mahomet-Seymour’s No. 1 Doubles Team Shines Despite Loss to St. Thomas More
By Fred Kroner A win by Mahomet-Seymour’s No. 1 doubles team on Monday (May 6) highlighted the Bulldogs home meet against St. Thomas More, a 6-3 loss. Jacob Atteberry and Caleb Bushue teamed up for a 4-6, 6-4, 11-9 triumph. The other M-S wins were in singles, including at No. […]
Mahomet-Seymour Excels in Sprints and Hurdles at Apollo Conference Track Meet
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour junior Travis Hoffman was a two-event winner on Thursday (May 2) in the six-school Apollo Conference boys’ track and field meet at Mattoon. Hoffman controlled the hurdles’ races, winning the 110-meter event in a personal-best 16.18 seconds. He was also the 300-meter hurdles conference champion in […]
Mahomet-Seymour Girls Dominate Sprint Races to Claim Multiple Titles at Apollo Conference Track Meet
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour dominated all of the sprint races on Thursday (May 2) in the six-school Apollo Conference girls’ track and field meet at Mattoon. M-S runners won individual titles in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter races as well as the 400-meter relay. Sophomore Madalyn Marx took top honors […]
Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Soccer Claims Apollo Conference Title with Dominant 9-0 Win at Charleston
By Fred Kroner Seniors Sophie Davis, Audrey Marshall and Maggie Moore all scored a goal for the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ soccer team on Friday (May 3) as the Bulldogs cinched the Apollo Conference championship with a 9-0 victory at Charleston. Camryn Nelson hit two goals and added an assist. Teammates finding […]
Mahomet-Seymour Softball Seniors Shine in 11-1 Senior Night Victory Over Heyworth
By Fred Kroner All four Mahomet-Seymour softball seniors had either a hit or scored a run on Monday (May 6) in their Senior Night farewell at home, an 11-1 victory over Heyworth. Madison Taylor led the way with two hits and three RBI. Madeleine Cortez and Ava Henderson each landed […]
Orton and Randolph Lead Mahomet-Seymour to Apollo Conference Championship with Commanding Doubleheader Wins
By Fred Kroner Mason Orton and Finn Randolph pitched the Mahomet-Seymour baseball team to a doubleheader sweep at Mattoon on Saturday (May 4) and an Apollo Conference championship. Orton scattered four hits in six innings in the opener, a 9-2 Bulldog victory. He walked four batters and struck out five. […]
Mahomet-Seymour Bass Fishing Team Nets State Finals Spot with Stellar Performance at Clinton Lake Sectional
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s bass fishing team reserved a berth in the IHSA state finals by virtue of its runner-up finish on Thursday (May 2) in the sectional at Clinton Lake. M-S freshman Brayden Rivest caught the day’s biggest bass, 6 pounds and 1 ounce. Rivest and freshman teammate […]