The Champaign County Communities TNT Firecrackers are set for a series of exciting events, bringing the community together for both competition and camaraderie. Here’s what’s on the horizon: Regional Basketball Skills Competition – January 21First up, the Regional Competition for basketball skills is scheduled for January 21 at Middletown Prairie […]
By Fred Kroner Four Mahomet-Seymour wrestlers turned in third-place performances on Saturday (Jan. 13) in the 43rd-annual Marty Williams Invitational at M-S. The Bulldogs were the runner-up in the team chase. Normal Community was the meet champion (418 ½ points) and M-S was second (360 points). The top M-S placers […]
By Fred Kroner Aron Varga’s school-record time in the 50-yard freestyle lasted all of two days for the Mahomet-Seymour senior. Varga broke a seven-year-old record on Thursday (Jan. 11), clocking a 22.78-second mark. On Saturday (Jan. 13) in a dual meet at Centennial, teammate Emmett Kearns lowered the 50-yard freestyle […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com In Jessi Hurless’ first game as the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball head coach on Thursday (Jan. 11), the Bulldogs dropped a 62-23 decision at home to Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin. Hurless replaced Tom Garriott, who coached the first 21 M-S games. Garriott resigned, he said, after he “took […]
As East Central Illinois braces for near-zero temperatures this weekend, residents must prepare to protect their homes against freezing pipes. Burst pipes can cause extensive damage and costly repairs, so taking preventative measures is crucial. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and steps to keep your pipes […]
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage, the most critical in the past 20 years, prompting an urgent call for donors in Champaign and across the nation. Currently, the Red Cross blood supply has plummeted to alarmingly low levels, impacting the availability of vital blood and platelet […]
Gage Decker, competing in the 157-pound weight class, has consistently demonstrated his prowess on the mat. His performance at the Sycamore Invitational was a testament to his skills, where he finished fifth with an impressive 4-1 tournament record, including two pins, the quickest in a remarkable time of 1:47. This […]
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 […]
