Mahomet Daily

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s eighth-grade volleyball team has a chance to make school history this week. The Bulldogs qualified for the eight-team state tournament on Monday (March 11) by winning a Class 4A IESA sectional in the M-S gymnasium, outlasting Herscher Limestone, 25-20, 20-25, 25-23. M-S is now in […]

By Fred Kroner Three Mahomet-Seymour athletes finished in the runner-up position on Saturday (March 9) in the Apollo Conference Indoor Invitational at Mount Zion. Placing second were senior Jayvon Irwin (60-meter dash in 7.39 seconds), junior Travis Hoffman (60-meter hurdles, 9.30 hurdles) and sophomore Henry McMurry (1,600 meters, 4:42.10). In […]

Two Mahomet-Seymour senior athletes were individual winners on Saturday (March 9) in the Apollo Conference Indoor Invitational at Mount Zion. Ava Boyd won the 1,600 meters with her fastest time of the season, 5 minutes, 21.22 seconds. She finished 2.83 seconds ahead of her closest pursuer. Lauren Burr was the […]

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour sophomore Noah Daniels placed third on Sunday (March 10) in the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Freshman-Sophomore state tournament in Springfield. Daniels, who weighed in at 197.8 pounds, won five of six matches in the 215-pound weight class in the event which started on […]

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Going away to college won’t be as difficult for Mahomet-Seymour senior Luke Johnson as it might be for others. Since the teen-ager was born in North Carolina, he has lived in seven states with his family, relocating to Mahomet in the summer of 2019, shortly before […]

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour wrestlers Noah Frank, Noah Daniels and Phil Daniels all qualified for the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Freshman-Sophomore state tournament. All three are sophomores. In a sectional tournament held at Heyworth on Sunday (March 3), Frank and Noah Daniels both won their weight classes. […]

Spring break is a time for relaxation and fun, and the Mahomet Public Library is set to add a splash of excitement to this year’s break with its “BINGO Beach Party.” Designed exclusively for young beach enthusiasts from preK through fifth grade, this event invites children to dive into the […]

The Vermilion County Conservation District is thrilled to announce that registration for its highly anticipated 2024 Summer Camp Programs is now open! Offering a rich blend of educational and recreational activities, these camps are a perfect getaway for children eager to explore the wonders of nature. Nestled within the sprawling […]

The Champaign County Forest Preserve is thrilled to announce its 2024 summer camp programs, inviting children and teens to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and the richness of history. With registration opening on March 6 at 8:00am, these camps promise a summer filled with exploration, learning, and unforgettable […]

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Seven Mahomet-Seymour Junior High wrestlers qualified for the IESA state tournament based on their performances on Saturday (March 2) in a 23-school sectional meet at Jacksonville. Winning their weight classes at the sectional were Marco Casillas (167 pounds) and Jayvon Tompkins (275 pounds), both of whom […]