By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s seventh-grade girls’ basketball team will play for the championship in its own four-team, round-robin tournament on Thursday (Oct. 5). The Bulldogs put themselves in position for a title with back-to-back wins to start the week. M-S topped Tuscola, 29-13, on Monday (Oct. 2) and then decisioned […]
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s junior high boys’ cross-country team captured the Champaign County championship on Thursday (Sept. 27) at Tolono Unity. The Bulldogs’ first four runners completed the 2-mile course within 34.7 seconds of one another. The M-S team leader was Adam Smigielski. He ran third in 11 minutes, 4.9 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
