By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com A furious fourth-quarter rally on Monday (Feb. 5) enabled Mahomet-Seymour’s eighth-grade boys’ basketball team to secure a berth in the IESA Class 4A state quarterfinals. The Bulldogs overcame a four-point deficit in the final period to edge Crete-Monee, 37-35, in the sectional championship game in the […]
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Christie Clinic: Maintaining a Healthy Heart
By: Jennifer Wroblewski, MD, Christie Clinic Department of Internal Medicine February is National Heart Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health and encourage individuals to take proactive steps in caring for their hearts. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death globally, making it […]
Discover the Sweet Tradition of Maple Tapping at Homer Lake Forest Preserve
The Homer Lake Forest Preserve invites the community to step into the enchanting world of maple sugaring, a tradition as old as the towering sugar maples themselves. On Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and again at 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, attendees will have the […]
Kearns and Varga win races at Illini Prairie Conference meet
By Fred Kroner Owen Kearns and Aron Varga were involved in first-place finishes in the maximum number of events they could compete in (four) for Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ swimming team on Friday (Feb. 2) in the Illini Prairie Conference meet at Bloomington. Kearns and Varga both won two individual events and […]
Taylorville defeats Bulldogs in Apollo Conference match
By Fred Kroner Kylie Waldinger’s eight points led the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball team on Friday (Feb. 2) in a 58-25 Apollo Conference loss at Taylorville. Adaline Eisenmann added seven points for the Bulldogs. Teammates Ellie Dallas and Reese Gallier both connected for five points. Dallas and Gallier both hit one […]
Mahomet-Seymour boys’ basketball defeats Effingham
By Fred Kroner In a game that was tied, 16-16, after one quarter, Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ basketball team raced to a season-high point total on Saturday (Feb. 3) at Effingham and registered a runaway 80-46 victory. Jackson Bohm collected team-best totals of 20 points, nine rebounds and three steals. Miles Woolsey […]
Bulldogs wins 10th Regional Championship
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Three Mahomet-Seymour wrestlers won championships in their weight classes on Saturday (Feb. 3) in the Mattoon IHSA Class 2A Regional tournament. The Bulldogs’ titlists were senior Lukas Alstetter (1-0 at 106 pounds), senior Gage Decker (2-0 at 157 pounds) and junior Brock VanDeveer (2-0 at 190 […]
First State Bank of Forrest Mahomet Branch Photos: Mahomet-Seymour Variety Show 2024
This photo album of Mahomet-Seymour Variety Show is brought to you by First State Bank of Forrest Mahomet Branch. These photos were taken by Maddie Grindley. To view the entire album visit https://www.smugmug.com/app/organize/2024-Mahomet-Seymour-Variety-Show.
Mahomet Family Dentistry Athlete of the Week: TNT Firecrackers
With basketball season in full swing, the TNT Firecrackers have joined the action, bringing the Mahomet-Seymour community together. On Jan. 21, the Firecrackers demonstrated their exceptional skills and sportsmanship during a Regional Basketball Skills Competition at Middletown Prairie Elementary. The Firecrackers went on to play against rival Effingham Lightning at […]
Top-ranked Lincoln defeats Mahomet-Seymour
By Fred Kroner Reese Gallier hit a team-high eight points on Tuesday (Jan. 30) for the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball team which suffered a 74-24 loss at unbeaten and top-ranked Lincoln. The Railsplitters are 29-0 for the season and rated first in The Associated Press state poll in Class 3A. Sidney […]