By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The most important element of a job interview can vary from situation to situation. For some people involved with the hiring process, it can revolve around credentials and work ethic. Others will look at the resume and the past record of success. Still, others will consider […]
Author: Fred Kroner
Cole Marshall to triple jump at Illinois Wesleyan University
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Cole Marshall started his track and field career as a middle-distance runner in junior high until he discovered an event in high school that he could call his own. Then he took a leap of faith and jumped into a brand new event. The results were […]
David Deschler wins the 71st Naughtin Open golf tournament
By FRED KRONER fred@mahomet.news.com David Deschler built a three-stroke lead after one round and held on for a three-shot victory on Sunday (June 4) in the 71st Naughtin Open golf tournament at Lake of the Woods. Deschler was the medalist on Saturday (June 3), with a 70 and he posted […]
Blake Wolters named Gatorade Illinois Baseball Player of the Year
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The list is long. And impressive. It’s a veritable list of major league all-stars and World Series champions, recognizing the skills they displayed as high school students. There’s Kris Bryant (2010, from a high school in Nevada), Mike Trout (2009 from New Jersey), Clayton Kershaw (2006, […]
Several Bulldogs finish in Top 100 in Class 2A state rankings compiled by Athletic.net
By Fred Kroner In final Class 2A state rankings compiled by Athletic.net, coach Keith Pogue’s Mahomet-Seymour’s boys program had 26 individuals and four relays finish among the top 100 for 2023. The Bulldogs were represented in 17 of 18 total events, missing out only in the high jump. The listing […]
Chatham Glenwood defeats Mahomet-Seymour softball in Sectional Semifinal
By Fred Kroner The Mahomet-Seymour softball season came to an end on Tuesday (May 30) at Chatham Glenwood in a 13-0 Class 3A sectional semifinal loss to the host Titans. Glenwood has a 29-1-1 season record. The Bulldogs were limited to one single, by Jenna Wade. The only other M-S […]
The Winningest Mahomet-Seymour baseball team closes out 2023 season
By Fred Kroner The symbolism was present for the Mahomet-Seymour baseball team in its Wednesday (May 31) Class 3A sectional encounter against Rochester. As the sun was setting and as the calendar was in its final hours of the month, the winningest M-S baseball team of all-time was closing out […]
Camden Harms to wrestle at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com High school wrestlers had a difficult time staying out of Harms’ way during the 2022-23 school year. Their problems were created by Mahomet-Seymour senior Camden Harms, an undersized 285-pound wrestler (weighing in around 260) who had a penchant for pinning his opponents. Harms registered a school-record […]
Mahomet-Seymour softball wins Class 2A Regional Championship win Rantoul shutout
By Fred Kroner The difference in the Rantoul and Mahomet-Seymour softball teams was illustrated early and often on Saturday (May 27) as the third-seeded Bulldogs won a repeat Class 2A regional championship with a 10-0 decision over the visiting second-seeded Eagles. The first two Bulldogs who stepped into the batter’s […]
Bulldogs win Class Regional Championship game in win over Lincoln
By Fred Kroner They came from far and near. Some were so close, they could walk. Others boarded a plane to make the commute from Naples, Fla. A few sat on the metal bleachers behind home plate. Some sat on lawn chairs near the backstop or further back on the […]