By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Adaline Eisenmann scored 13 points and Kylie Waldinger made 11 on Tuesday (Jan. 9) for the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball team, which suffered a 67-47 loss at home against Mattoon. Ellie Dallas and Reese Gallier each connected on three three-point shots and totaled nine points. Sidney Young […]
By Fred Kroner Marco Casillas and Jayvon Tompkins were individual weight-class winners on Saturday (Jan. 6) as the Mahomet-Seymour Junior High wrestling program opened its season at the Bloomington Invitational. Casillas was victorious in the 167-pound class. He posted pins in his first three bouts and prevailed in the finals, […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Both Mahomet-Seymour Junior High boys’ basketball teams reached the 20-win mark on the same night. The Bulldog eighth-graders overpowered Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, 53-28, on Monday (Jan. 8) while the M-S seventh-graders pulled off a 60-18 victory. The eighth-graders were led by Tristen Adams (13 points) and Jackson […]
The much-anticipated Mahomet Polar Plunge is set to make a splash at Lake of the Woods on Saturday, February 17, inviting the community to brave the cold for a heartwarming cause. This exhilarating event, known for its festive atmosphere and commitment to charity, is not just a test of endurance […]
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s state-ranked wrestling team placed 12th in the 26-school Sycamore Invitational on Saturday (Jan. 6). The Bulldogs had six athletes finish among the top 10 in their individual weight classes. Gage Decker was fifth at 157 pounds, Colton McClure was seventh at 120 pounds, Talon Decker was […]
By Fred Kroner Owen Kearns was the winner on Saturday (Jan. 6) in the 500-yard freestyle to spark the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ swimming team, which placed fifth in the 17-school Centennial Invitational. Kearns’ time was 4 minutes, 55.51 seconds. He was also the fourth-place finisher in the 200-yard freestyle (1:51.34). Two […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
