By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Led by six top-10 runners in an 85-runner field, Mahomet-Seymour’s junior high girls’ cross-country team won the Champaign County championship on Thursday (Sept. 27) at Tolono Unity. Paige Jansen, posting a personal-best by 40 seconds, was the meet runner-up with a 2-mile time of 12 minutes, […]
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Mahomet-Seymour choir enters contest to sing with Foreigner
The stage is set for high schools in Champaign County as they battle it out for a unique musical opportunity. Thirteen local schools are in the running for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform with the iconic rock band, Foreigner, at the State Farm Center on October 22. The winning choir […]
Museum of the Grand Prairie to host Harvest Fest on Oct. 7
As the colors of fall paint the landscape, the Museum of the Grand Prairie is gearing up to celebrate the vibrant season with its annual Harvest Fest. Set to take place on Saturday, October 7, from 1-3 p.m., the festival promises a slew of traditional autumnal activities for attendees of […]
Cornbelt Open House on Oct. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Cornbelt Fire Department will host their annual Open House event on Oct. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. The station, located at 506 E Main St., will be open to the public with free hot dogs and drinks available. The “Old 52” will stretch its legs as it carries […]
Christie Clinic: How Physical Therapy helps to improve quality of life
By the Christie Clinic Department of Physical Therapy Physical therapy is a dynamic healthcare discipline that goes beyond the traditional perception of treating injuries or ailments. It is a comprehensive approach that empowers patients to take charge of their health, improve their quality of life, and achieve optimal physical well-being. […]
Howard and O’Donnell win at Peoria Notre Dame
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour swimmers Lainey Howard and Talynn O’Donnell won individual events for the Bulldogs on Saturday (Sept. 30) in a six-school girls’ meet at Peoria Notre Dame. Howard was victorious in the 100-yard breaststroke, finishing in 1 minute, 17.88 seconds. She won the event by 2.36 seconds. O’Donnell […]
Mahomet-Seymour finishes second at Pekin Invitational
By Fred Kroner Led by all-tournament selections Avery Allen and Ellie Dallas, Mahomet-Seymour’s volleyball team finished second on Saturday (Sept. 30) in the eight-school Pekin Invitational. The Bulldogs whipped Peoria Notre Dame (25-17,25-15), Pekin (25-22, 25-16), Eureka (25-11, 25-20) and Chillicothe IVC (21-25, 25-17, 25-16) to extend their winning streak […]
Bulldog Soccer shuts out Charleston
By Fred Kroner Travis Hoffman, Isaac Warren and Nolan Wheeler all tallied two goals on Thursday (Sept. 28) as the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ soccer team shut out Charleston 9-0 on the Trojans field. Other Bulldog goals were by Brody Back, Colin Jackson and William Jones. Brian Woodbury totaled three assists. Kia […]
Urbana defeats Mahomet-Seymour Tennis
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s girls’ tennis team won two of three doubles matches on Thursday (Sept. 28), but suffered a 6-3 loss to Urbana at Blair Park. The Bulldogs’ unbeaten doubles duo of Holland Martin and Adella Bird made Eisla Madigan and Lorelie Yau their 10th consecutive victim, 6-3, 7-5. […]
Top five M-S golfers move on to IESA Sectional
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s girls’ golf team placed fourth in the 10-school Rantoul Class 2A regional tournament on Thursday (Sept. 28) and missed qualifying for sectionals as a team by one position. However, the Bulldogs’ top five players all extended their seasons by placing among the top 10 individuals in […]