By Fred Kroner Junior Reese Gallier pumped in a career-high 29 points on Thursday (Jan. 4) as the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball team topped Normal West, 62-58, in a non-conference contest in Normal. Gallier tossed in four three-point shots. Sidney Young was 7-for-7 from the free throw line and contributed 13 […]
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Bulldogs open New Year with win over Rantoul
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Lucas Dyer recorded a double-double on Wednesday (Jan. 3) as the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ basketball team pounded Rantoul, 74-49. In addition to his 11 points and 11 rebounds, Dyer posted six assists and four rebounds. Dyer was one of four Bulldogs to score in double figures. Jackson […]
Commentary: The Gratitude Jar
By Zainab Susi It’s hard to believe that 2024 marks 7 years of keeping a gratitude jar. Seven years ago, when I first started,it was simply a New Year’s resolution. My intention was to focus on all the things I was grateful for, small and big for the whole year. […]
Sunny Acres Road to be closed beginning Jan. 15
Residents of Mahomet are advised to prepare for upcoming traffic disruptions as the Norfolk Railroad announces its schedule for signal improvement works. The project, which aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of the railroad crossings, will affect two major thoroughfares in the town. Center Street Partial Closure Begins January […]
Top 20 new Illinois laws in 2024
More than 300 new laws took effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2024. Here is a look at the top 20. For a full list, click here.
VanDeveer finishes fourth at Red Schmitt Invitational
By Fred Kroner Junior Brock VanDeveer was the top placer for the Mahomet-Seymour wrestling team on Friday (Dec. 29) at the 62nd Red Schmitt Invitational in Granite City. The 190-pounder was 2-2 during the final day of the tourney and finished fourth. His Friday pin came in 2:51. VanDeveer was […]
Mahomet-Seymour finishes ninth at Mattoon tournament
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s girls’ basketball team won twice on the final day of the Mattoon tournament and placed ninth. The Bulldogs dispatched Marion, 47-25, before overpowering Danville, 45-13, in the ninth-place game. Against Marion, Reese Gallier provided an offensive spark with 14 points. She was followed closely by Adaline […]
Bulldogs finish 14th in the State Farm Classic
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour Boys’ Basketball Jackson Bohm scored 12 points, but the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ basketball team fell short on Friday (Dec. 29) against Dunlap, 66-41, in the 13th-place game in the large school division of the State Farm Classic tournament at Normal West High School. Landyn Hannah registered […]
Commentary: From our house to yours, Happy Holidays
By Zainab Susi We are in the last month of 2023. This month is full of joy, fun, celebrations, decorations, sharing food, gifts, and so much more! Anywhere we turn it is a festive and fun time. Not everyone can afford gifts or has a family and friends to celebrate […]
Christie Clinic Photos: Mahomet-Seymour Boys’ Basketball 2023
This photo album of Mahomet-Seymour Girl’s Basketball team is brought to you by Christie Clinic. Maddie Grindley was the photographer. To view the entire album visit https://www.smugmug.com/app/organize/Mahomet-Seymour-Boys-Basketball-2023.