By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ soccer team avenged an early-season loss at Urbana, defeating the Tigers on their own field on Friday (Oct. 25) in a penalty-kick shootout to cap off the IHSA Class 2A regional championship match. The Bulldogs won, 7-6, on penalty kicks. M-S senior goalkeeper Hayden Litteken […]
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Mahomet-Seymour Volleyball Wins M-S Invitational, Reaches 30-Win Mark for Fifth Straight Season
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s volleyball team eclipsed the 30-win mark for the fifth consecutive full season on Saturday (Oct. 26) while winning the championship of the M-S Invitational. The Bulldogs overpowered Arthur-Lovington.Atwood-Hammond (25-9, 25-12), Decatur MacArthur (25-10, 25-8), Manteno (25-13, 25-15) and Washington (25-17, 25-16) before edging Chatham Glenwood in […]
Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Tennis Shines at State: Three Players Advance and Team Secures First Top-15 Finish
By Fred Kroner All three Mahomet-Seymour qualifiers in the IHSA Class 1A girls’ tennis state tournament won at least two matches. Both of the M-S entries in doubles lost first-round matches and then rebounded strongly in the consolation bracket. Haley Reed and Elana Religioso dropped their state-opener, 6-2, 7-5 to […]
Mahomet-Seymour Bulldogs Surge into Playoffs on a Six-Game Win Streak
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour Football Mahomet-Seymour’s state-ranked football team enters the postseason with a six-game winning streak. Four of those games were played with a running clock in the second half. The Bulldogs concluded the regular season on Friday (Oct. 25) with a 42-13 win at Peoria Richwoods. M-S […]
Mahomet Family Dentistry Athlete of the Week: Brody Back
Senior Brody Back has been a cornerstone for the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ soccer team this season, leading with grit, determination, and a knack for delivering when it matters most. As the team closes in on their postseason goals, Back’s consistent performance has helped propel the Bulldogs to one of their best […]
Letter to the Editor: Are we getting the planning we deserve before paying for this massive referendum?
There are a lot of reasons to be skeptical of the 112.8 million dollar referendum we’re going to vote on soon. This is the 2nd largest referendum in Champaign County history, and thus, with so much on the line, it requires (in my opinion) more justification than a typical referendum. A […]
Brody Back Leads Mahomet-Seymour Soccer to Thrilling Overtime Win, Advancing to Regional Final
By Fred Kroner Senior Brody Back netted the tying goal and assisted on the game-winner in overtime on Tuesday (Oct. 22) as the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ soccer team edged Mount Zion, 3-2, in a Class 2A IHSA regional semifinal match at Urbana. M-S trailed, 2-0, before getting on the board near […]
Mahomet-Seymour Volleyball Secures Apollo Conference Title with Dominant Win Over Charleston
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s volleyball team clinched the Apollo Conference championship at home on Tuesday (Oct. 22) with a 25-9, 25-16 triumph at home over Charleston. The Bulldogs finish 9-1 in league matches. Runner-up Taylorville had an 8-2 record in Apollo Conference action. Ellie Barker provided a spark in […]
A Deep Dive into Mahomet’s Tax Increment Financing Impact on the 2024 Mahomet-Seymour Referendum
Letter to the Editor: Will the Referendum Truly Solve Our Overcrowding Issues?
I’m really worried about the $112.8 million referendum plan. I know our schools need more space and updates, but I’m not sure this plan will fix the problem for long. My family moved to Mahomet because of the great schools. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about the education and […]