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Mahomet-Seymour High School’s Madrigal Dinner Performance Brings Renaissance Magic to the Holidays

The Mahomet-Seymour High School Madrigal performances, an annual tradition cherished since 1977, return on December 14-15 with a weekend of festive celebration. With a combination of medieval music, Christmas spirit, and theatrical storytelling, this year’s event is set to transport audiences back to the Renaissance period, filling the air with […]

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Mahomet-Seymour Volleyball Makes History: Bulldogs Clinch First-Ever State Berth with Thrilling Super-Sectional Win

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Stan Bergman had just one word to say to his record-setting Mahomet-Seymour volleyball team on Monday (Nov.11) following a Class 3A super-sectional victory. “Congratulations,” he said. What more could he add to a team that was already feeling its best after playing one of its best […]

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Mahomet-Seymour Volleyball Advances to Elite Eight, Secures First Sectional Title in 40 Years with Thrilling Win Over Top-Ranked Normal U-High

By Fred Kroner With two Division I recruits in the lineup, with multiple club players on the roster and with a head coach who has directed two other high schools to state trophies, the Mahomet-Seymour volleyball program had lofty goals for the 2024 season. M-S has met those expectations and […]

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Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Cross-Country Team Closes Season with Career-Best Performances, Ties for 20th at IHSA Class 2A State Meet”

By Fred Kroner With four runners achieving their best career times, the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ cross-country time ended in a tie for 20th on Saturday (Nov. 9) at the IHSA Class 2A state meet. Junior Emily Anand (45th in 18:12.46), freshman Cecily Smith (79th in 18:51.97), freshman Kennedy Ashby (176th in […]

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Record-Breaking Day for Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Swim Team at Urbana Sectional: Six State Qualifiers and Seven School Records Shattered

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s girls’ swimming team enjoyed a record-setting day on Saturday (Nov. 9) in the 10-team Urbana Sectional Meet. The Bulldogs qualified entries for state in six events. M-S broke seven school records. Ten other Bulldogs who did not advance to state established new personal-best times. And […]

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Local Election Results: M-S Referendum Fails

According to unofficial election results from the Champaign County Clerk’s office: The Mahomet-Seymour School District’s referendum failed Yes Votes 3,922Percentage 45.9% No Votes 4,623Percentage 54.1% George Danos will be the Champaign County Auditor George Danos Votes 43,738Percentage 53.66% Alan Anderson Votes 37,765Percentage 46.34% The measure to eliminate the Champaign County […]