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 […]
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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.
Mahomet Family Dentistry Athlete of the Week: Jackson Bohm
Jackson Bohm has emerged as a pillar of consistency and talent for the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ basketball team in a season filled with both difficulties and victories. After a rocky start to their season, the team has recently found its footing, winning six of their last eight games, with Bohm playing […]
Finn Randolph to play baseball at Wabash College
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com It might be a turnoff for some private pitching coaches to have Mom or Dad – or both – hanging around during a workout. Mattoon’s Bert Bradley – a former major league pitcher and a long-time MLB scout – didn’t mind a bit. He welcomed it, […]
Mahomet-Seymour triumphs over Normal West
By Fred Kroner After losing three straight games to start the boys’ basketball season, Mahomet-Seymour has produced wins in six of their last eight games. The latest win came at home on Tuesday (Dec. 19), a 64-55 triumph over Normal West. Jackson Bohm led M-S with a game-high 21 points. […]
Bulldogs head into holiday break with a win over Danville
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Reese Gallier, who has made at least one three-pointer in every Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball game thus far, fired in 15 points on Monday (Dec. 18) as the Bulldogs ended their pre-Christmas schedule with a 46-30 win at home over Danville. Gallier bagged three three-pointers and has […]
MSJHS boys’ basketball continues strong season heading into holidays
By Fred Kroner The season-long winning streak continues for the Mahomet-Seymour eighth-grade boys’ basketball team, but it ended on Tuesday (Dec. 19) for the seventh-grade squad. The eighth-graders registered their 18th consecutive win of the season with a 50-26 victory at Bloomington, but the seventh-graders suffered a 57-36 loss. The […]
MSJHS 8th grade girls’ basketball finishes season in fourth at IESA State Tournment
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s eighth-grade girls’ basketball team came home from Normal Parkside on Thursday (Dec. 14) with a fourth-place IESA state finish. The Bulldogs held an early lead against Bolingbrook Jane Addams, but wound up on the short end of a 38-22 score. M-S led 8-6 after one […]
Hodges and Dodges Extravaganza on Dec. 22
*The Hodges and Dodges Extravaganza on Dec. 16 has been rescheduled for Dec. 22. For more information visit the Facebook page. The festive season in Mahomet is set to shine brighter as the much-anticipated “Hodges and Dodges MARVELous and SANTA Extravaganza” returns for its third year on Dec. 22. This […]
Commentary: The Magic in Bellflower Elementary
*The following was written in 2019. It has not been modified, but is reposted prior to Bellflower’s 100th annual Christmas Eve program. BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Maybe the gymnasium at Bellflower Elementary School should have been torn down years ago. The bleachers are shallow, the gym floor isn’t sticky, the small […]