🏀🔥 FILLIES HOME TONIGHT! 🔥🏀
F/S TIP-OFF AT 5:30!
VARSITY TAKES THE FLOOR IMMEDIATELY AFTER!
COME PACK THE GYM AND SUPPORT THE FILLIES! 💙🤍
F/S TIP-OFF AT 5:30!
VARSITY TAKES THE FLOOR IMMEDIATELY AFTER!
COME PACK THE GYM AND SUPPORT THE FILLIES! 💙🤍
Congratulations! MUSTANG WRESTLERS CLAIM REGIONAL TITLE
The Mustang wrestlers showed their fortitude and grit this past Saturday at the IHSA 1A Regional in Port Byron. The team won their first wrestling regional title in school history earning five individual titles along the way. It was a full team effort however, as the many other team members contributed to the team’s winning point total.
Cael Wright (120lbs) set the tone in the final round for the Mustangs. Wright, coming off of two previous round pins, found himself in a hole as Newman’s Javen Reyes scored a takedown and nearfall in the second period. Trailing 6-10 entering the third period Wright’s resolve proved too much as he earned an escape followed by a takedown and nearfall to secure a 14-10 victory and a regional title.
Eli Modglin followed suit in the very next weight class (126). He faced another Newman standout, Zhyler Hansen. Not to be outdone by Wright’s dramatic victory, Modglin gave up a first period takedown and nearfall to find himself down 0-7 early in the second period. Without any panic, Modglin methodically got right back to work in the neutral position and scored his own takedown and a rideout to close the second period. Still trailing 3-7 in the third period Modglin’s pace took its toll as he caught Hansen off-balance and bulldozed him to his back. Modglin was able to transition to a headlock and pin Hansen in dramatic form to claim his own regional title.
Two weight classes later (138) Patrick Schaefer maintained the Mustang stampede. Schaefer, coming off a pin and a technical fall the two previous matches kept his neutral prowess on point and he scored six takedowns in his finals match. Schaefer wrestled a tactical match not engaging in rolling scrambles on the mat. He picked his opponent apart in the neutral position as he set up multiple high crotch attacks transitioning to double leg takedowns and securing control of his opponent. Schaefer’s dominance on his feet secured him a 19-12 victory and his own regional title.
In the 150 lb. weight class Caleb Modglin faced rival Tristan Hovey of Erie. The two grapplers have a history wrestling each other, each with victories over the other. Like his brother (Eli) and Wright before him, Caleb found himself in an early hole versus Hovey giving up two takedowns and trailing 2-6 at the end of the first period. And like his two teammates before, Modglin showed his grit and resolve. With a glow in his eye and a gesture to Coach Wright in the corner, Modglin indicated “I got this.” He was right, Modglin got right back to work scoring an escape and a takedown of his own. Tied 6-6, Modglin rode Hovey out the remainder of the second period. Hovey chose neutral to start the third period. Modglin, having made some key mid-match adjustments scored another takedown and rode Hovey out to earn his regional title.
Noah Stout rounded out the finals for the Mustangs. He decided he had had enough with the match drama of his teammates. Matching up against Cooper Thomas of Sherrard, these two foes had beaten each other earlier in the season. Stout with the excitement of a regional title secured, snapped his opponent to a front headlock, hit a spinning cement mixing move and pinned his opponent in :47 seconds.
Other Mustangs contributed to the team title falling just short of qualifying. Mason Grismore (144) scored two pins on the day, placing fourth place and an alternate for the individual sectional tournament. Grismore battled valiantly and almost pinned his third place opponent, but it wasn’t meant to be. Likewise, Caleb Carroll (215) earned two victories and a pin himself. In both matches Carroll lost he took an early match lead putting himself in a winning position, but he was unable to hold his lead. Randy Gerlach and Ethan Bush also contributed to the Mustangs winning tally. Both warriors earned two victories of their own to lift their team to victory.
It was a great day for the Mustang wrestlers with a great fan base to cheer them on. They will be in action in Oregon on Thursday at 6:00 PM. The Mustangs face the #5 ranked Dixon Dukes for a chance to qualify for the dual team state tournament. Individual qualifiers will also compete at the IHSA Sectional Tournament on February 13-14 at Byron High School.
The Mustang wrestlers showed their fortitude and grit this past Saturday at the IHSA 1A Regional in Port Byron. The team won their first wrestling regional title in school history earning five individual titles along the way. It was a full team effort however, as the many other team members contributed to the team’s winning point total.
Cael Wright (120lbs) set the tone in the final round for the Mustangs. Wright, coming off of two previous round pins, found himself in a hole as Newman’s Javen Reyes scored a takedown and nearfall in the second period. Trailing 6-10 entering the third period Wright’s resolve proved too much as he earned an escape followed by a takedown and nearfall to secure a 14-10 victory and a regional title.
Eli Modglin followed suit in the very next weight class (126). He faced another Newman standout, Zhyler Hansen. Not to be outdone by Wright’s dramatic victory, Modglin gave up a first period takedown and nearfall to find himself down 0-7 early in the second period. Without any panic, Modglin methodically got right back to work in the neutral position and scored his own takedown and a rideout to close the second period. Still trailing 3-7 in the third period Modglin’s pace took its toll as he caught Hansen off-balance and bulldozed him to his back. Modglin was able to transition to a headlock and pin Hansen in dramatic form to claim his own regional title.
Two weight classes later (138) Patrick Schaefer maintained the Mustang stampede. Schaefer, coming off a pin and a technical fall the two previous matches kept his neutral prowess on point and he scored six takedowns in his finals match. Schaefer wrestled a tactical match not engaging in rolling scrambles on the mat. He picked his opponent apart in the neutral position as he set up multiple high crotch attacks transitioning to double leg takedowns and securing control of his opponent. Schaefer’s dominance on his feet secured him a 19-12 victory and his own regional title.
In the 150 lb. weight class Caleb Modglin faced rival Tristan Hovey of Erie. The two grapplers have a history wrestling each other, each with victories over the other. Like his brother (Eli) and Wright before him, Caleb found himself in an early hole versus Hovey giving up two takedowns and trailing 2-6 at the end of the first period. And like his two teammates before, Modglin showed his grit and resolve. With a glow in his eye and a gesture to Coach Wright in the corner, Modglin indicated “I got this.” He was right, Modglin got right back to work scoring an escape and a takedown of his own. Tied 6-6, Modglin rode Hovey out the remainder of the second period. Hovey chose neutral to start the third period. Modglin, having made some key mid-match adjustments scored another takedown and rode Hovey out to earn his regional title.
Noah Stout rounded out the finals for the Mustangs. He decided he had had enough with the match drama of his teammates. Matching up against Cooper Thomas of Sherrard, these two foes had beaten each other earlier in the season. Stout with the excitement of a regional title secured, snapped his opponent to a front headlock, hit a spinning cement mixing move and pinned his opponent in :47 seconds.
Other Mustangs contributed to the team title falling just short of qualifying. Mason Grismore (144) scored two pins on the day, placing fourth place and an alternate for the individual sectional tournament. Grismore battled valiantly and almost pinned his third place opponent, but it wasn’t meant to be. Likewise, Caleb Carroll (215) earned two victories and a pin himself. In both matches Carroll lost he took an early match lead putting himself in a winning position, but he was unable to hold his lead. Randy Gerlach and Ethan Bush also contributed to the Mustangs winning tally. Both warriors earned two victories of their own to lift their team to victory.
It was a great day for the Mustang wrestlers with a great fan base to cheer them on. They will be in action in Oregon on Thursday at 6:00 PM. The Mustangs face the #5 ranked Dixon Dukes for a chance to qualify for the dual team state tournament. Individual qualifiers will also compete at the IHSA Sectional Tournament on February 13-14 at Byron High School.
Congratulations to the High School Wrestling Team on your Regional Championship today at Riverdale!! 5 Champions and the first regional title in Morrison history!! Way to go!!
Attention Mustang Fans: Fulton's Key Club is running a bake sale tonight at the boys basketball game in Fulton for a student at the elementary school who is going through cancer treatments. Please wear orange tonight to the game to show support. Tonight is varsity only and the game is scheduled to start after Fulton's 5:30 JV scrimmage game.
Attention Morrison Fans!
MHS Boys’ Basketball will be VARSITY ONLY tonight. The game will start at 6:00 PM. GO MUSTANGS!
MHS Boys’ Basketball will be VARSITY ONLY tonight. The game will start at 6:00 PM. GO MUSTANGS!
Get in on the Super Bowl action and support your team! The football team is selling Super Bowl squares to help raise money for new jerseys. Super Bowl squares is a simple game of chance played on a 10x10 grid, where winners are determined by the last digit of each team's score at the end of each quarter. No football knowledge is required to play or win, as numbers are assigned randomly once a grid is full. For just $25 a square, you have a shot at winning cash prizes ranging from $125 to $500! Stop by the high school office and get a square with your name on it, and join the fun! If there are any questions, contact Coach Vandermyde.
Congratulations to our MHS January "Rising Star" students:
Freshman - Max North
Sophomore - Addyson Greer
Junior - Megan Folkers
Senior - Brayden Rubright
One student per grade level will be chosen each month. A Rising Star is:
a student who selflessly helps others.
a student who is kind and caring with their words and actions.
a student who is respectful of other people and their belongings.
a student who is responsible for themselves and their belongings.
a student who is honest and a good role model.
a student who has made progress in their classes.
a student who may have struggled in the past, but is making every effort to succeed.
Each student received $10 to Urban Eats and a MHS t-shirt and certificate of recognition.
Congratulations to our January Athletes of the Month:
Kinley White, Bryar Kuehl
Freshman - Max North
Sophomore - Addyson Greer
Junior - Megan Folkers
Senior - Brayden Rubright
One student per grade level will be chosen each month. A Rising Star is:
a student who selflessly helps others.
a student who is kind and caring with their words and actions.
a student who is respectful of other people and their belongings.
a student who is responsible for themselves and their belongings.
a student who is honest and a good role model.
a student who has made progress in their classes.
a student who may have struggled in the past, but is making every effort to succeed.
Each student received $10 to Urban Eats and a MHS t-shirt and certificate of recognition.
Congratulations to our January Athletes of the Month:
Kinley White, Bryar Kuehl
Congratulations to our 3 Spelling Bee Finalist. 3rd place Lauryn Vandermyde, Runner-up Summer Pageloff, and Champion Cindy Pelka. Cindy will represent MJHS at the Lee-Ogle-Whiteside County Spelling Bee on Feb. 19th at Dixon High School. Congratulations to all and good luck Cindy!!
Don't forget to stop out at the benefit dinner tonight for Mr. Ernst at MJHS! We are here until 7:00.
The benefit for Mr. Ernst is still on for tomorrow night from 4 PM to 7 PM at MJHS. We are now going to offer a drive-through for those of you that maybe don't want to get out of your vehicle in the cold. Mr. Ernst is planning on being there though so stop in and say hi to him. We've got enough food for about 1500 people so please come out and help support him! The meal is by donation.
Mustangs Fans:
MHS Boys Basketball game scheduled for Saturday, January 24, against Alleman has been cancelled.
MHS Boys Basketball game scheduled for Saturday, January 24, against Alleman has been cancelled.
Due to the forecast of dangerous wind chills, all Morrison CUSD 6 schools will be CLOSED on Friday, January 23, 2026. All practices and activities are also cancelled. Stay safe and stay warm!
Dear Families,
Due to staffing issues, the MJHS Spelling Bee has been postponed and will now take place on Monday, January 26th at 2:00 p.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
Thank you.
MJHS STAFF
Due to staffing issues, the MJHS Spelling Bee has been postponed and will now take place on Monday, January 26th at 2:00 p.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
Thank you.
MJHS STAFF
Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter MJHS "Honor Roll" Students!!
Congratulations to the Southside Elementary "Students of the Month" for January!
3H - Brecken Sullivan
3M - Hayden Theodore
3S - Silas North
4K - Korbin Bruins
4W - Ariah Young
4Wr - Cade Swanson
5A - Gracelynn Kuehl
5D - Briella Sherich
5H - Easton Decker
3H - Brecken Sullivan
3M - Hayden Theodore
3S - Silas North
4K - Korbin Bruins
4W - Ariah Young
4Wr - Cade Swanson
5A - Gracelynn Kuehl
5D - Briella Sherich
5H - Easton Decker
Attention Morrison Fans!
MHS Girls’ Basketball will not be traveling to Orion tonight. The game has been canceled.
MHS Girls’ Basketball will not be traveling to Orion tonight. The game has been canceled.
8th Grade Parents: There will be a parent meeting on January 28th at 5:30 pm in the high school auditorium with the high school guidance counselor, Mr. Lawson. He will be discussing course requests and the transition to high school.
Congratulations to our second quarter Students of the Month!!
Sixth Grade – Emilia Arroyo-Miller
Seventh Grade – Paisley Tegeler
Eighth Grade – Molly Brackemyer
Bi- County - Lucy Kurtz
For three decades, Mr. Ernst has been a pillar of the Morrison school system, pouring his heart into both teaching and coaching thousands of our students. He has spent his career building us up—now, it’s our turn to lift him up!
Mark recently completed his treatment for lung cancer, showing the same strength and resilience he’s always taught his students. To celebrate his journey and support him with his expenses, we’re hosting a community fundraiser filled with hope, gratitude, and some incredible Mexican food.
How you can help:
• Show Up: Your presence is the best way to show Mark the impact he’s had on all of us.
• Eat Well: Enjoy a delicious meal knowing every bite goes toward a great cause.
• Give Back: Help us ease the burden of medical bills for a man who has given so much to our children.
Let’s come together as a community to honor Mark. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Order your Junior High Yearbook today! Students are coming home with envelopes you can return to the office or they can be bought online at www.jostens.com.
