By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour maintained its unbeaten record in Apollo Conference matches on Thursday (Sept. 7) with a 25-20, 25-19 conquest of Mount Zion at home. Ellie Barker recorded eight kills and eight digs to go with two service aces and one block. Erin Dallas contributed eight assists and Avery […]
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Bulldogs earn second win of season over Quincy Notre Dame
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Junior quarterback Lucas Dyer had a breakout game on Friday (Sept.8) to spark the Mahomet-Seymour football team to a 42-14 non-conference triumph at Quincy Notre Dame. Dyer passed for a career-high 311 yards and hit four different receivers with touchdown passes. He got the Bulldogs onto […]
Mahomet Family Dentistry Athlete of the Week: Addelyn Arbogast
Not too long ago, the Mahomet-Seymour community rallied behind a ‘Go Fund Me’ for Addelyn Arbogast, who had been diagnosed with a brain tumor, following an emergency surgery. As M-S coach Lisa Martin recalled, the heart-wrenching video of Addelyn learning to walk again post-surgery was tagged with a potent quote: […]
Commentary: $800 raised for Maui
Dear community! I thank you for helping me fundraise for Maui by ordering meals or purchasing groceries. I am proud to let you know that I have raised $800 dollars so far. I couldn’t have done it without your support. People like you make this world more beautiful! Zainab Susi
Christie Clinic: The Importance of Getting a Flu Vaccine
By: Mitch Hammel, Mitch Hammel, MD, Christie Clinic Department of Family Medicine The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. While it may seem like a routine seasonal inconvenience, the flu can have serious consequences, leading to hospitalizations, severe complications, and even death. […]
Mahomet-Seymour soccer ties with Chatham Glenwood
By Fred Kroner Playing last year’s state runner-up, the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ soccer team salvaged a 1-1 tie at Chatham Glenwood on Tuesday (Sept. 5). Glenwood scored first, but M-S created a tie when Nolan Wheeler scored with an assist from Kai Jones. M-S (2-1-3) returns to action on Thursday at […]
Bulldog Volleyball opens conference play with a win
By Fred Kroner Junior Elana Religioso recorded nine digs on Tuesday (Sept. 5) as the Mahomet-Seymour volleyball team opened Apollo Conference play at Mattoon with a 25-16, 25-12 sweep. Ellie Barker totaled five kills, five digs and four service aces. Lily Bosworth posted six blocks and added two kills. M-S […]
O’Donnell and Almaroad break school records in first meet
By Fred Kroner In their season-opening meet, Mahomet-Seymour athletes Talynn O’Donnell and Bella Almaroad broke school records for the girls’ swimming and diving team in Champaign. O’Donnell, a sophomore, shattered the 2021 mark in the 100-yard butterfly. She placed second and was clocked in 1:02.09, lowering the standard set by […]
M-S golf wins John Macek Memorial Tournament
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s unbeaten boys’ golf team snagged the team title on Wednesday (Sept. 6) at the 18-team John Macek Memorial Tournament at the University of Illinois Orange Golf Course. M-S and Effingham St. Anthony each had team composites of 303. The tie was broken by the score […]
Paige Jansen wins 7th grade race at Cowchip Classic
By Fred Kroner Paige Jansen was the individual winner on Friday (Sept. 1) in the girls’ seventh-grade race at the Chrisman Junior High Cowchip Classic. Jansen ran the 2-mile course in 13 minutes, 23.6 seconds. She had a 23.8-second margin of victory. Four teammates finished among the top 20 in […]