Despite running short-handed, as three varsity runners were withheld from the meet, the Bulldogs placed second in a four-team cross-country race on Tuesday (Sept. 22) at Dodds Park, in Champaign. Meet champion Urbana Uni High had 20 points, followed by M-S (35), Tuscola (94) and Villa Grove/Heritage (101). M-S had […]
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Clements, Fried and Hill victorious at Mount Zion
By Fred Kroner Emma Clements was part of victories in both singles and doubles on Monday (Sept. 21) though the Bulldogs dropped a 6-3 decision at Mount Zion. Clements won at No. 4 singles in straight sets, handling Anna Brunner, 6-2, 7-5. In doubles, she teamed up with Amalie Fried […]
Mahomet-Seymour posts best team score of the season
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Bulldogs posted their best team score of the boys’ golf season on Tuesday (Sept. 22) in decisioning Centennial 167-171 in a dual meet at Lake of the Woods. All six M-S participants scored between 41 and 44. Zach Courson was the meet runner-up and led […]
IHSA Board Expands Golf & Cross Country State Series To Include Culminating Sectional Tournaments
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors announced on September 23, 2020, that they have voted to expand the IHSA State Series in two fall sports, adding a second round of postseason play in boys & girls golf and boys & girls cross country. There will be no […]
Auggie Gaudio leads Bulldog runners at Mount Zion
By Fred Kroner The Bulldogs’ top five runners crossed the finish line within 17 seconds of one another on Monday (Sept. 14) in a three-school race at Mount Zion. Auggie Gaudio was the team-leader, finishing the 2-mile course in third place in 12 minutes and 22 seconds. He was a […]
Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Cross Country wins at Mount Zion
By Fred Kroner Seven Bulldogs secured top-10 finishes on Monday (Sept. 14) in a 40-runner field at Mount Zion. With meet champion Avah Turner leading the way, M-S captured team honors, totaling 22 points. Runner-up Mount Zion accumulated 52 points and Effingham ended with 70. Turner’s 2-mile time was 13 […]
Mahomet-Seymour softball tops St. Matthew
By Fred Kroner The Bulldogs had multiple contributors in a Thursday (Sept. 10) 16-1 win over St. Matthew in Champaign. Addi Eisenmann swatted three hits and M-S teammates Ava Yeakel, Maddie Logsdon and Julia McPherson finished with two hits apiece. Eisenmann, Yeakel, Logsdon and McPherson all scored runs. Madi White […]
Mahomet-Seymour baseball gets postseason win over Tolono Unity
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Five Bulldogs swatted at least two hits on Tuesday (Sept. 22) as top-seeded Mahomet-Seymour Junior High opened the postseason with an 8-3 Class 3A regional semifinal baseball win over visiting Tolono Unity. M-S pounded four extra-base hits, including two doubles by Henry Wagner, who drove in […]
That’s the Cut Barber Shop & Shave Parlor opens in Mahomet
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The reason for selecting a business name can happen for any number of reasons. Some people pick something to honor a family member or relative. Others incorporate a street address or highway number into their name. Some are randomly chosen during a late-night brainstorming session because […]
Early voting begins in Champaign County on Sept. 24
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election will begin in Champaign County on Sept. 24. Voters who have not been previously registered or have changed their address, name or signature can register to vote in person until Oct. 6, after which may register during the early voting period through Election […]