The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour School District was recognized as the 26th-best school district in Illinois by Niche.com. “The Mahomet-Seymour Schools have a tradition of academic excellence that continues. We are proud of our accomplishments, and most importantly, credit goes to our amazing students. We’re also so extremely proud […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahomenews.com There was a time years ago – actually, now, decades ago – that Connie Hoagland entered a talent contest. She wasn’t yet a teen-ager. “I remember losing out at Danville’s Douglas Park to some 5-year-old baton-twirling tap dancers,” Hoagland says. She still recalls which selection she […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour girls’ cross country placed 14th on Saturday in the 20-school Wheaton Invitational, which features primarily Class 3A schools. The meet is structured so that all No. 1 runners from a school run against only the No 1s from opposing schools. That format is held through […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Senior Sylvia Byron tied for medalist honors in Mahomet-Seymour’s Girls’ Golf Senior Night match at Lake of the Woods on Thursday against Mount Zion. Byron carded a 50 and shared the top spot with freshman teammate Ainsley Winters and two Mount Zion competitors: Madelynn Lutt and […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Eli Warren scored two goals on Thursday, helping the Bulldogs remain unbeaten in Apollo Conference matches. M-S posted a 3-1 win at Charleston. Both of Warren’s goals were assisted by Nate Lundstrom. The other Bulldog tally was courtesy of Kadyn Jones, assisted by Jake Janda. “The […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour volleyball won its third tournament of the season on Saturday, outdistancing all four opponents in two-set sweeps. M-S started with a 25-11, 25-11 win over Marquette and followed with a 25-18 25-14 victory over Lewistown, and then a 25-14, 25-12 triumph over Lincoln before topping […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour won a school-record fourth consecutive dual match on Thursday, decisioning Urbana 6-3 in Urbana. The Bulldogs (4-3 season record) won five singles matches, with each victory occurring in straight sets. Manvika Kohli (No. 6 singles) lost just one game, Emma Clements (No. 5 singles) lost […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour was officially eliminated from playoff contention on Friday, dropping a 13-6 football decision at home to Lincoln. This is the third time in the past five seasons that M-S has missed out on postseason competition. Braden Finch’s 4-run scoring burst in the fourth quarter lifted […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Marching Band captured first place in the 5A division at the 2019 Eastern Illinios University Marching Band Competition on Oct. 5. The Bulldogs took best general, best drum major and best auxiliary. Washington Community, who placed second, took best music, best visual and best percussion. Champaign Central placed […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Junior high can be a confusing time for students. But at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School, there is a group that helps them gain individual confidence, become part of a group and realize their full potential. Growing numbers season-to-season indicate that the Mahomet-Seymour cross-country program is doing […]
